Tag: UK News

Gwyn Morley, a resident of Charlestown in Cornwall, was left shocked when he received a message from the NHS indicating that he may have cancer. The 72-year-old man was informed by the Urology department at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Treliske that he was an “urgent cancer suspect referral”. Despite the alarming message, Morley’s wife,… Continue reading Cornwall man sent cancer diagnosis text by mistake

An unfortunate incident has resulted in the damaging of a historic fort in Felixstowe, Suffolk, after 40 golf balls were hit into its walls. Landguard Fort, dating back to the 18th Century, suffered mortar damage to its outer wall when the golf balls were hit from a nearby grass mound. Additionally, some of the balls… Continue reading Felixstowe Landguard Fort damaged after '40 golf balls hit walls'

Evie Lake reports for BBC News, North East and Cumbria, while Claudia Robinson reports for BBC Look North from Gateshead, covering the excitement surrounding the upcoming Carabao Cup final between Newcastle United and Premier League leaders Liverpool. The iconic Angel of the North statue in Gateshead was adorned with a black and white shirt, symbolizing… Continue reading Newcastle United fans head to Wembley for cup final as Angel of North draped in shirt

Sergio Aguiar, the father of a girl tragically killed at a dance class in Southport last year, is overwhelmed by the kindness and support of his local community as he gears up to participate in a fundraising marathon. He aims to garner funds to construct a new playground equipped with a performance stage and library… Continue reading Sergio Aguiar: Father of Southport victim Alice Aguiar says community is 'so kind'

In a heartwarming gesture, a father recently donated his kidney to his son in need. Alex Roberts, a 34-year-old from Huddersfield, was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition that left him facing end-stage kidney disease. The only options for Alex were a transplant or a life-long dialysis treatment. His father, Dr. John Roberts, 66, decided to… Continue reading Dad says donating kidney to son in Leeds was 'a gift for me'

BBC Scotland sports news correspondent Chris McLaughlin reports that huge nets have been installed at Celtic Park and Ibrox in preparation for the upcoming Old Firm match to prevent fans from being hit by projectiles. Both managers have expressed their approval of the return to a semblance of normality surrounding the fixture, leaving it in… Continue reading Away fans prepare for return to Old Firm clash

In a shocking incident in Downpatrick, County Down, a 26 year-old man has been accused of attempted murder following a brutal attack on two women. The man is facing charges of possession of an offensive weapon with the intent to commit a serious crime. It was reported to the police that the man, armed with… Continue reading Man charged after two women stabbed in Downpatrick

The court appearance of the captain of a cargo ship that collided with an oil tanker in the North Sea resulted in charges of gross negligence manslaughter over the death of a crew member. The incident involved the Portuguese-flagged Solong and the US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate, which crashed off the East Yorkshire coast at approximately… Continue reading North Sea collision ship captain appears in court

Police have taken action against the influx of supercar drivers gathering in an affluent village, much to the dismay of local residents and businesses. Alderley Edge has become a hotspot for so-called “supercar meets” in recent years, a phenomenon that has been deemed illegal by authorities. The situation has caused significant disruption and frustration among… Continue reading Alderley Edge: Supercar dispersal order in affluent village

Divers are currently examining the new Glen Sannox vessel after a crack was discovered in its hull. The ferry, which has only been in operation since January, has faced setbacks after being delivered almost seven years late and costing more than four times the original contract price. As a result, all of the Glen Sannox’s… Continue reading Divers assess crack in hull of new Glen Sannox ferry