Tag: UK News

Living in Kent, Ivan and Olesia, along with their children Kyrylo and Oleksandra, finally experienced the joy of being reunited after visa changes in January allowed Ukrainian families to bring their children to the UK. Originally from the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, the couple had left their son and daughter with Ivan’s parents while… Continue reading Ukrainian family reunited after visa changes reversed

Yasmin Rufo, a culture reporter, highlighted the shift in fashion trends towards more revealing and transparent outfits worn by celebrities on the red carpet in recent times. The once popular trend of being demure and mindful has been replaced by a preference for see-through dresses that leave little to the imagination. Charli XCX made headlines… Continue reading Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

A vigil will be held in Glasgow for Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old schoolboy who was tragically murdered in the city’s St George’s Cross area. Following a violent incident, Amen was found injured and later pronounced dead on the street. Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested in connection with his death, with the… Continue reading Friends to hold vigil for teenage boy killed in street

The unusual sight of a group of workmen digging up a high street in front of a former clothes shop turned out to be the beginning of a major police investigation that exposed an international criminal conspiracy. The former Ethel Austin store in Bangor, North Wales, was discovered to house a large-scale cannabis farm valued… Continue reading Bogus workmen were key to cracking major drugs plot

Government plans to reshape civil service The government is planning to shake up the civil service, with underperforming employees being incentivized to leave their jobs and top staff having their pay linked to performance. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has highlighted the need for changes, stating that the current state of the service is not… Continue reading Under-performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans

Remember Monday, an all-female country trio, has been selected to represent the UK at Eurovision 2025 with their song titled What The Hell Just Happened?. The announcement was made on BBC Radio 2 where group-member Holly-Anne Hull expressed her excitement by saying, “We feel like we’re on another planet, nothing is sinking in.” The Eurovision… Continue reading Remember Monday announced as UK's Eurovision act on BBC Radio 2

Actor Pierce Brosnan recently shared his thoughts on the future of the James Bond franchise, emphasizing that it is essential for the iconic character to remain British. In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, Brosnan expressed his support for Amazon taking over creative control of the series, calling it a “right decision” and commending the… Continue reading Next James Bond should stay British, Pierce Brosnan says

Entering a realm of chemsex led to a descent into a zombie-like existence for one individual, masking the shame and guilt associated with being gay. Chris, a pseudonym, opened up about his journey into chemsex, short for chemical sex, where drugs like crystal meth, methedrone, and GHB/GBL are used to intensify sexual encounters among men… Continue reading Chemsex: London man says his life was 'slowly deteriorating'

The demand for speech therapists is on the rise, yet there is a lack of professionals to meet this growing need. Ceri Maher, a stroke survivor from Cardiff, found herself struggling with speech after her stroke. The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) has reported a more than 30% increase in demand for… Continue reading Speech and language therapists needed as demand increases

e has lost a “jewel” and “incredible family attraction”. But he has faith that another park will recognize the potential in the wooden coaster and purchase it. “It’s an underrated gem. I’m certain somebody will come forward and give it the life it deserves,” he said. The closure of Oakwood Theme Park has left a… Continue reading Oakwood: The ups and downs of a theme park adored by generations