Tag: UK News

An ambitious fundraising effort to build a commemorative playground at the primary school attended by two young victims of the Southport attack has successfully reached its £250,000 goal. Alice Aguiar, nine, and Bebe King, six, tragically lost their lives along with seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe during an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on… Continue reading Playground appeal for Southport attack victims hits £250k

Scotland’s universities are facing a dire financial situation, reminiscent of the kind of job losses seen during major factory closures. The University of Dundee is grappling with a £35m deficit, leading to the slashing of 632 full-time jobs, roughly a fifth of its workforce. Additionally, the University of Edinburgh plans to make £140m in cuts… Continue reading What are the problems facing Scottish universities?

In Walsall, a residential area was engulfed in flames, resulting in five individuals being rushed to the hospital for treatment, including a child with severe injuries. The incident occurred on Redwood Road, prompting emergency services to respond promptly after 22:00 GMT on a Saturday night. Among the victims were two women, a man, and a… Continue reading Child among five people in hospital after Walsall fire

In a time when maverick detectives roamed the shores of a quaint little island in his iconic burgundy Triumph Roadster, the appeal of Jersey was catapulted into the spotlight for millions of viewers. Fast forward to today, with the Bergerac reboot bringing back the island’s charm to a new generation of audiences. The question arises… Continue reading Bergerac: How has the island of Jersey changed from the 1980s?

According to an expert, the reform of social care in Wales is at a standstill because ministers are hesitating to make decisions regarding finances. Prof Gerry Holtham, who authored a report seven years ago advocating for the funding of social care for older individuals through an increase in income tax in Wales, highlighted the lack… Continue reading Social care reforms in Wales stuck over funding, expert says

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has criticized First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s decision to boycott the White House St. Patrick’s Day event as “opportunistic and somewhat cynical.” O’Neill, a member of Sinn Féin, opted not to attend the event in Washington D.C. in protest of President Donald Trump’s position on the Israel-Gaza conflict. Martin expressed his… Continue reading Taoiseach says Michelle O'Neill US boycott is 'big mistake'

Tia Ainsworth has transformed her relationship with exercise after overcoming anorexia, becoming a fitness coach to empower women struggling with body image issues. At the age of 18, she battled an eating disorder during the Covid-19 lockdown, which left her too frail to engage in physical activity. However, as she regained strength in her recovery… Continue reading Eating disorders: 'I battled anorexia. Now I'm a fitness coach'

The government is considering scrapping plans to freeze some disability benefits as ministers debate the potential impact of such a move, sources have revealed. Originally, reports indicated that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) would not see an increase in line with inflation for a year, prompting pushback from numerous Labour MPs who have expressed strong opposition… Continue reading Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped

Sunday’s newspapers are filled with a variety of stories that are capturing the attention of readers across the UK. The Sunday Times reports that Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, is expected to reverse plans to freeze some disability benefits next year amid criticism from Labour MPs. The proposed move to cancel an inflation… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Benefits 'backtrack' and smacking 'could be criminal'

The detrimental effects of excessive noise on human health are often overlooked, yet they are increasingly becoming a prevalent concern. Research shows that noise pollution can contribute to serious health issues such as heart attacks, type 2 diabetes, and even dementia. According to Prof Charlotte Clark from St George’s, University of London, noise has become… Continue reading Noise: The invisible killer in all our lives