Tag: UK News

The M25 in Surrey is currently undergoing maintenance work, with the closure of one of the UK’s busiest stretches happening during the day for the first time ever. National Highways has confirmed that the work is “on schedule” and due to be completed by Monday morning. The closure, covering both carriageways between junctions 10 and… Continue reading M25 closures: Work 'on schedule' as Monday rush hour looms

St Patrick’s Day celebrations are set to take place across Northern Ireland, with thousands of people expected to participate. Belfast’s parade begins at City Hall at 13:30 GMT on Sunday, taking a circular route through various streets. Meanwhile in Londonderry, festivities begin at Bishop Street Car Park at 15:00, with a route that goes through… Continue reading St Patrick's Day: Parades to take place across Northern Ireland

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown stated that Welsh devolution should go further but some issues need to be resolved first. Brown’s 2022 report recommended that powers over youth justice and probation be shifted from Westminster to Cardiff. However, it did not go as far as backing the devolution of policing, prisons, and adult courts… Continue reading Welsh devolution should go further – Gordon Brown

Last week, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps cancelled a planned trip to southern Ukraine at the last minute for “security reasons”, according to the Ministry of Defence. The Sunday Times reported that the trip was aborted after an intelligence update revealed that Russia was aware of the defence secretary’s travel plans. The cancellation followed a… Continue reading Grant Shapps abandoned Ukraine trip over security threat – MoD

A teenager from Inverness has become one of the youngest mountain rescuers in Scotland. Matthew Knapman, aged 17 and a sixth-year pupil at Inverness Royal Academy, was inspired to volunteer after he was rescued following a mountain bike accident near Golspie in 2022. He spent a year on probation with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team, one… Continue reading Inverness schoolboy is one of Scotland youngest mountain rescuers

New government guidance requires councils in England to take into account the opinions of local residents before implementing low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). LTNs are roads that are blocked to traffic, forcing vehicles to take alternative routes. The draft guidance notes that councils must ensure that any new LTN scheme has the approval of the community.… Continue reading LTNs: Councils told to consider residents' support under new guidance

Vaughan Gething has been elected as the new first minister of Wales, marking a historic moment as the country’s first black leader. The Sunday Times reports that he narrowly won the Welsh Labour leadership election with 51.7% of the vote. Meanwhile, UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps reportedly abandoned a trip to Ukraine after British intelligence… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Shapps's missile threat' and 'Strictly stars summit'

France won a thrilling Seven Nations match against England, with Thomas Ramos’ penalty kick at the halfway line in the closing stages giving France the edge in a seven-try game. The home side led 16-3 before Ollie Lawrence scored two tries, giving England an advantage. Marcus Smith increased England’s lead, but Leo Barre and Gael… Continue reading Late Ramos penalty edges France past England

Vaughan Gething was announced as the new leader of Welsh Labour at an event held at Cardiff University. Party members and supporters chatted informally over flasks of coffee, whilst Gething’s family happily chatted with reporters. The new leader aims to bring greater confidence to Wales, and it’s clear that he relishes the public stage, in… Continue reading Vaughan Gething: How will Welsh Labour change under his leadership?

Ireland secured their sixth Six Nations title and back-to Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More