Tag: UK News

In a historic win, Newcastle United triumphed over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final, fulfilling Geordie dreams. This victory marked their first trophy since the Fairs Cup in 1969, with the 1955 FA Cup serving as their last domestic success. Fans erupted in jubilation both in London, where the game took place at Wembley, and… Continue reading Newcastle United fans celebrate 'brilliant' Carabao Cup win

Sharone Lifschitz, a British-Israeli woman, expressed the profound significance of finally being able to bury her father, Oded Lifshitz, after his body was returned last month. Oded died in captivity after being taken hostage by Palestinian gunmen, and his daughter reflected on the emotional experience of laying him to rest. Despite the tragic circumstances, Sharone… Continue reading Gaza hostage Oded Lifshitz's daughter says burying father was 'incredibly meaningful'

A group of 90 football supporters were barred from entering the Old Firm match after refusing to cooperate with police searches. Before the Celtic v Rangers game, officers were given special powers to intercept fans they suspected of potentially committing a crime. Most of the supporters had concealed their identity, leading to their identification and… Continue reading Police deny 90 football fans entry to Celtic v Rangers match

Tragedy struck in Shropshire as a second teenager has passed away following a devastating car crash. The 17-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries in the hospital after the incident that took place in Tong near Shifnal on Friday night, as confirmed by West Mercia Police. This comes after an 18-year-old man tragically lost his life… Continue reading Second teenager dies following car crash near Shifnal

As astronomical spring begins on Thursday, the UK is set to experience a significant warm-up with temperatures potentially reaching 18C in the southern regions. This increase in temperature, expected to be seven or eight degrees above the average for this time of year, is a welcome change after a colder start to the week. Areas… Continue reading UK weather: Rising temperatures forecast to bring warm start to spring

Upon the birth of her son, a mother from Newport made the decision to preserve his umbilical cord stem cells, emphasizing the value of having a “back-up” plan. Natalie Harrop’s determination to explore blood cancer treatments was ignited by the passing of her friend Jacqueline due to leukaemia. Through her research, she uncovered that the… Continue reading Stem cells: Newport mum has 'nothing to lose' by saving baby's

The grand unveiling of Alton Towers’ latest attraction, Toxicator, was marred by a burst pipe that caused a leak of brown liquid, leading to the evacuation of the ride. Visitors to the popular Staffordshire theme park expressed their frustration on social media as park staff worked diligently to address the unexpected issue on Saturday. The… Continue reading Alton Towers shuts Toxicator on opening day after pipe bursts

The issue of banning mobile phones in schools is set to be debated by MPs this week, with the Conservatives leading the charge for a vote on the matter. Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott highlighted the importance of ending phone use in educational settings, calling it a “no-brainer” decision. Despite previous guidance from the Tory… Continue reading Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools

Osian Taubman-Edwards made a life-changing decision when he opted to forgo college in favor of creating games. A chance encounter with an advert for Roblox on YouTube led him down a path that eventually made him the platform’s top developer. With over 11 billion visits to his profile and five million new players enjoying his… Continue reading Roblox: The Welsh game creator with 11 billion visits

BBC News reporter Stewart Whittiingham has covered the heartwrenching story of a 19-month-old girl from Liverpool who suffered a brain haemorrhage while on holiday in Mexico. The young girl, named Sienna-Rose, collapsed in Cancun and underwent life-saving surgery, but the family faced a daunting challenge of raising over £100,000 to fly her back to the… Continue reading Liverpool baby Sienna-Rose who fell ill in Mexico flies home to Alder Hey