Tag: UK News

BBC News, South East – Hsin-Yi Lo Following a major chemical incident in St Leonards, Sussex Police have confirmed that the situation has been “stood down” and the majority of the 80 evacuated individuals have been able to return home. The incident involved a controlled burn of chemicals found in a property on the A259… Continue reading St Leonards major chemical incident stood down, say police

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hinted at potential changes to taxes on big tech firms in order to avoid the imposition of new tariffs by US President Donald Trump. The Digital Services Tax (DST), which currently stands at 2% and generates around £800m annually for the UK, is under discussion for modifications to appease the… Continue reading UK considers big tech tax changes to appease Donald Trump

Emergency repairs are currently underway on a Glasgow street due to the discovery of a sinkhole, causing partial closure and disruptions to traffic flow. Cowcaddens Road, already limited to one lane each way, has now been completely closed to all westbound traffic from its intersection with Port Dundas Road and West Nile Street. The sinkhole… Continue reading Sinkhole forces closure of Glasgow street

Travel back in time to 1973 at London Victoria railway station through the lens of photographer Vincent Oliver. The black and white images captured the essence of the era, showcasing the fashion, hairstyles, and daily activities of commuters. The station was a hub of activity with boat trains to Ostend and Calais, wooden ticket offices,… Continue reading In pictures: Photos show London Victoria railway station in 1973

Alice Smith and Luke Knight reported for the BBC News in Somerset. In the serene setting of the Mendip Hills at Westbury Beacon nature reserve, butterflies flutter among wildflowers, painting a tranquil picture. However, this peaceful site was once a critical component of Britain’s Cold War defenses during the 1960s. Engineers and radar specialists meticulously… Continue reading The Cold War secrets behind a Somerset butterfly sanctuary

An Oxfam charity shop in Chelmsford was left stunned after a donated Bible fetched a whopping £56,280 at auction, surprising both staff and volunteers. The rare text, believed to be the first Bible written in Chinese and dating back to about 1815, was discovered among donations two years ago by volunteers Chris Tyrrell and Eleanor… Continue reading Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for £56k

In Stock, Essex, a shop owner named Colin Bannell has made headlines for selling Japanese melons that come with a hefty price tag of £115 each. Since opening his store six months ago, Bannell has revealed that his clientele includes Premier League footballers and film stars, who are willing to pay top dollar for these… Continue reading Watch: What does a £115 melon taste like?

Don’t do it’: Warning against cheap filler and Botox-style injections Representing a cautionary tale, Bekki Burns shared her advice with young individuals contemplating inexpensive aesthetic procedures: “Don’t do it, honestly, do not do it, it is not worth it.” Bekki found herself experiencing vascular erosion following a botched lip filler procedure she obtained at a… Continue reading Aesthetics industry: Woman calls for tougher regulation in Northern Ireland

Reportedly, government officials have revealed plans for the Civil Service to achieve over £2 billion in annual savings from administrative costs by the end of the decade. Civil Service departments will be directed to decrease operational expenses by 10% by 2028-29 and an additional 15% the following year, aiming to save £2.2 billion each year.… Continue reading Civil Service told by government to slash running costs by 15%

Just days before its scheduled opening, a Greggs store in Exhall, near Coventry, was the target of a destructive arson attack. Witnesses described the scene at the bakery on an industrial estate as turning into an “inferno” around 20:00 GMT on Friday, with the entire building engulfed in flames. The chain’s new location on Longford… Continue reading 'Inferno' at new Greggs branch in Exhall treated as arson