Tag: UK News

A tragic incident unfolded in Essex when an elderly driver, Norman McAndrew, veered onto the wrong side of the road and fatally hit a motorcyclist, John Murkin, after an unrestrained dog jumped onto his lap. McAndrew, aged 82 and hailing from Colchester High Street, was sentenced to three years in jail at Chelmsford Crown Court… Continue reading Ardleigh crash driver Norman McAndrew jailed for killing biker

Flights to and from Heathrow Airport in London have been thrown into chaos due to a fire near the airport, resulting in significant impacts on flights from the island of Ireland. The airport is set to remain closed throughout Friday following a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies power to the airport. Flightradar24,… Continue reading Belfast: NI airports tells Heathrow-bound passengers not to travel

Heathrow Airport Faces Scottish Flight Disruption Due to Fire Flights between Scotland and Heathrow have been cancelled following a fire at an electrical substation near London’s busiest airport. Passengers, including Scotland fans returning from a Uefa Nations League play-off in Athens, have been advised to check for flight disruptions. British Airways services from Edinburgh, Glasgow,… Continue reading Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness flights to and from Heathrow grounded

David Norris, one of the men convicted for the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993, has reportedly acknowledged his involvement in the attack, according to Parole Board reports. Norris, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for his role in the stabbing death of the 18-year-old black teenager, previously denied any participation… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence killer admits role in attack – Parole Board

Residents in Birmingham are facing tremendous difficulties as a bin strike persists in the city, leading to piles of rubbish accumulating on the streets. The ongoing pay dispute between workers and the city council shows no signs of resolution, with the Unite union warning that the situation could continue into the summer months. Despite the… Continue reading Rubbish piles high in Birmingham as bin strike drags on

All flights at Heathrow Airport have been grounded for the entire day on Friday following a major fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, Hillingdon. The airport has been struck by a significant power outage as a result of the fire, prompting officials to shut down operations. In a statement, Heathrow Airport announced that the… Continue reading Watch: Large fire breaks out at substation near Heathrow Airport

To commemorate 40 years of comedy and entertainment, Red Nose Day is gearing up for a live TV extravaganza filled with sketches and live performances in support of the Comic Relief charity. Taking place in Salford and broadcast on Friday night, the event will see iconic shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators, and Beyond… Continue reading Red Nose Day: What you need to know about this year's live event

Emma Saunders, a culture reporter, shared the latest findings that revealed the British Museum as the most-visited attraction in the UK for the second consecutive year based on official figures. In 2024, the iconic London museum welcomed 6,479,952 visitors, marking an 11% rise from the previous year. Following closely behind was the Natural History Museum… Continue reading British Museum most visited UK attraction in 2024 for second year in a row

A report by the Public Accounts Committee has highlighted significant uncertainties regarding the extent of dangerous cladding in buildings across England, as well as the associated costs and timeline for removal. The committee expressed doubts about the government’s ability to meet its target of resolving the building safety crisis by 2029, criticizing the current plan… Continue reading Government's cladding plan not ambitious enough, say MPs

Heathrow Airport has been forced to shut down for the entire day on Friday due to a massive fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies power to the airport. A statement from Heathrow cited a “significant power outage” caused by the fire as the reason for the closure. The airport will remain closed until… Continue reading Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage