Tag: UK News

A group of UK MPs has cautioned professional sports clubs that are issuing digital fan tokens. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has expressed concerns about the rise of such assets, which can be traded and vary dramatically in value, with the potential to cause financial harm to fans. The fan tokens can be equated… Continue reading Clubs promoting NFTs pose 'risk' to fans, MPs warn

Dave Pitman and Gavin Johns are two friends who decided to attend Wales’ final Rugby World Cup group game in Brittany in their own light aircraft. The two private pilots flew out to France on Friday before soaking up the tournament atmosphere in Nantes. The pilots had previous experience of flying to France in their… Continue reading Rugby World Cup: The quirky ways Wales fans are travelling to France

Police in Scotland are re-examining the unsolved cases of three women who were killed following a BBC podcast investigation into a serial killer dubbed Bible John. The podcast, called Bible John: Creation of the Serial Killer, focused on the murders of Jemima MacDonald, Patricia Docker, and Helen Puttock in the late 1960s, all of whom… Continue reading Police investigate new Bible John claims from BBC podcast

The Student, Europe’s oldest student newspaper, has been saved from closure thanks to an online fundraiser that has generated more than £2,000. Founded in 1887 by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Student is financially independent from both Edinburgh University and its students’ association, relying on advertising and donations to survive. The loss of a major advertiser… Continue reading University of Edinburgh: Europe's oldest student newspaper saved

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and Derriford Hospital in Plymouth have both declared Opel 4 level, which is the highest alert a hospital can reach, meaning that they are “unable to deliver comprehensive care.” According to a spokesperson from RCHT, the level was declared because “pressure has gradually built over the course of the last… Continue reading Two South West hospital trusts declare highest alert

During Sir Keir Starmer’s conference speech, an unexpected visitor approached the Labour leader, causing a moment of disruption. The man yelled out phrases about “true democracy” and “crisis” before he was quickly and efficiently removed from the stage. Despite the unexpected interruption, Sir Keir took the moment in stride and even managed to find humor… Continue reading Protester throws glitter over Starmer at conference

Louis, a nine-year-old boy, has broken a new 5k parkrun world record for his age, running the distance in 17 minutes and 40 seconds at Poole Parkrun in Dorset. The previous world record was set in California in October 2017 and Louis shaved off an impressive 13 seconds. He is a member of Poole Runners… Continue reading Parkrun: Boy, 9, sets new 5K world record in Poole

A vehicle fire at London Luton Airport has caused all flights to be suspended, according to an airport spokesperson. Emergency services are responding to the blaze at Terminal Car Park 2 and access to the airport is currently restricted. No casualties have been reported, though footage online shows huge flames and smoke from the top… Continue reading Luton Airport flights suspended after large car park fire

Rhyl High School in Denbighshire, Wales is taking measures to address the problem of absenteeism in the area. Data reveals that one in six secondary pupils in Wales is more frequently absent, which some are calling a “national crisis”. In response, Rhyl High School has reduced school days, created a food bank and is sending… Continue reading Rhyl High School's shorter days to get some pupils back

Matty Healy, lead vocalist of The 1975, has defended onstage kissing with his bandmate at a festival in Malaysia during a 10-minute speech at a concert in Dallas, Texas. Healy had been advised not to discuss the incident. The performance was criticized by some LGBT Malaysians who accused Healy of displaying a “white savior complex.”… Continue reading Matty Healy defends Malaysia kiss during 1975 concert in Dallas