Tag: UK News

A recent study from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) suggests that horses are more intelligent and have the ability to learn and strategize for rewards. The research involved a treat-based exercise where 20 horses were rewarded with a treat for touching a piece of card with their noses. In the second stage, a “stop light” was… Continue reading Horses are smart enough to plan and strategise, new study shows

The UK’s transport secretary has condemned the practice of “dodgy sites” reselling driving tests to learner drivers for a profit as “unacceptable”. With waiting times for tests averaging at four and a half months, many learners are turning to brokers who block-book and resell the tests at a significant markup. While the practice is legal,… Continue reading 'Dodgy' websites re-selling driving tests for profit

A recent investigation by BBC East has revealed that drivers from all over the UK are receiving fines for unpaid journeys at the Dartford Crossing, despite never actually having crossed it. The issue appears to stem from the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, which are wrongly identifying vehicles with similar license plates. Consequently, the… Continue reading Dart Charge: Drivers receive fines despite never using crossing

The UK government has been urged by a charity to reverse new measures that make it more difficult for Ukrainians to bring their families to Britain. Work Rights Centre, which supports migrants, criticised the “heartless” policy, which it said “tore apart” families and put people at risk. The 2022 Homes for Ukraine scheme allows UK… Continue reading Ukrainian families torn apart by visa changes

Monday’s papers are dominated by the Paris Olympics, which have officially come to a close with a spectacular closing ceremony. The i proclaims “Merci, Paris!” on its front page, calling the Games a stylish success. Meanwhile, coverage of the UK riots continues, with the government reportedly “quietly confident” that the worst is over. The Guardian… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Merci, Paris!' and 'UK has lost respect for police'

The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta has been a highlight in the UK’s event calendar, drawing thousands of people to Ashton Court. Despite poor weather on Friday putting a damper on any flying activity, better conditions over the weekend allowed for some stunning views of the city and surrounding countryside. Sunday marks the final day of… Continue reading Bristol Balloon Fiesta: Pictures from the mass ascents

As the closure of the Tokyo Olympics ceremony approaches, the Prince and Princess of Wales extend their congratulations to Team GB’s athletes, stating that the participants were an inspiration to everyone. In a video message posed on social media, the royal couple was joined by the likes of former footballer David Beckham, retired Olympian Dame… Continue reading William and Kate congratulate Team GB as Paris 2024 Olympics ends

An adviser from Downing Street has stated that the recent civil unrest could have been far more severe, describing how people attempted to set alight a hotel with people still inside. However, they confirm that the British Prime Minister remains focused and knowledgeable on how to handle these situations thanks to his career in the… Continue reading Keir Starmer will be judged on response to causes of UK riots

A family from Winchester has been left feeling despondent after their home was contaminated by sewage due to heavy rainfall. Will Capper received a call from his partner, Lauren, on 1 August notifying him that the manhole in the garden had started to overflow. The sewage pipe, which runs through their backyard, had gushed over,… Continue reading Hampshire family feels 'helpless' as sewage damages home

A young woman who attended the Boardmasters music festival in Newquay, Cornwall has said that she suffered a fractured knee as a result of a crowd surge. The festival took place over the weekend and, as well as the woman’s injury, several others were also taken to hospital for “precautionary examination”. Organisers have said that… Continue reading Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge