Tag: UK News

Bereaved families in Wales are expressing their disappointment over the lack of nationwide anniversary events planned to commemorate the Covid-19 outbreak. While communities across the UK are set to come together on Sunday, March 9, marking five years since the beginning of the pandemic, those who lost loved ones in Wales feel neglected. The campaign… Continue reading Covid anniversary: Anger at no national memorial events in Wales

field home. Clifford, who had no previous convictions, was charged with three counts of murder, one of rape, and another of false imprisonment. He admitted the offences at St Albans Crown Court on Monday. Det Ch Insp Gardner said: “Throughout the investigation and court proceedings, Clifford has shown little remorse for his actions and his… Continue reading Bushey murders: The arrogant ex-soldier who turned triple killer

Emma Raducanu faced challenging conditions at Indian Wells as she returned to the court after being harassed by a stalker during a match. The 22-year-old British tennis player had to overcome the emotional distress of the incident at the Dubai Tennis Championships before deciding to compete in the tournament in California. Despite her preparations and… Continue reading Indian Wells: Emma Raducanu loses in first WTA match since stalking incident in Dubai

An aid worker who narrowly escaped a deadly Russian missile strike on a hotel in central Ukraine described feeling “so lucky to be alive.” Karol Swiacki, a Polish national and the founder of the Bournemouth-based charity Ukraine Relief, was having dinner with friends at the Central Hotel in Kryvyi Rih when the missile hit. Despite… Continue reading Ukraine: Aid worker describes escape from deadly Russian strike

Business reporter Annabelle Liang reports that Walgreens Boots Alliance, the US owner of Boots, a high street chemist, is set to go private in a $10 billion deal, marking the end of nearly a century of trading on public markets. The company has been grappling with increasing debt as customers shift towards online shopping and… Continue reading Walgreens: Boots owner to be taken private under $10bn deal

Education producer Hope Rhodes has unveiled that the bill aimed at restricting smartphones in schools has been altered to gain government backing. Joshua MacAlister, the Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, initially planned to grant headteachers legal authority to make schools phone-free. However, the revised bill now prioritizes further research and parental guidance on smartphone… Continue reading Plan to ban smart phones in schools watered down by MP

A national toothbrushing program in England is set to expand, with more schools and nurseries in deprived areas being asked to supervise young children while they brush their teeth. This initiative aims to address the risk of tooth decay among children, particularly in low-income areas. The government has allocated dedicated funding to support this program,… Continue reading Supervised toothbrushing expanded to reach schools in poorest areas

The media spotlight has been fixated on Kyle Clifford, who was recently convicted of raping his ex-girlfriend before going on a violent spree that resulted in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend, her sister, and their mother. The Sun newspaper attributes his crimes to influences from social media influencer Andrew Tate, although the judge deemed this… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Crossbow maniac' and 'show of unity' for Ukraine

Janet, a widow whose husband Terry was entangled in the Post Office Horizon scandal, is demanding that compensation payments for victims be expedited. Sadly, Terry passed away at the age of 77 last month after enduring years of poor health. He was among the former sub-postmasters who joined the lawsuit against the Post Office in… Continue reading Horizon scandal: Widow receives compensation days after partner dies

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent for BBC News, reported that King Charles III is unveiling a personal collection of music that holds sentimental value and nostalgia for him. The playlist, dubbed the King’s Music Room, features songs from artists such as Bob Marley, Kylie Minogue, and Grace Jones. The King was photographed at Buckingham Palace… Continue reading King Charles reveals his personal playlist, from Marley to Kylie