Tag: UK News

Police have re-arrested the driver of a car that crashed into a school tea party killing two eight-year-old girls in Wimbledon, southwest London. Claire Freemantle, 48, had “no recollection of what took place” following the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau on 6 July 2023. Following the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision last June not… Continue reading Wimbledon school crash: Woman rearrested over deaths of two girls

There is a growing sense of unease at Cardiff University as staff and unions reveal concerns that hundreds of jobs may be under threat. Academic departments have been summoned to give briefings to managers, with the suggestion that some departments may be merged and subjects affected in the process. While staff have undergone meetings with… Continue reading Cardiff University: Hundreds of jobs under threat due to funding black hole

Ozzy Osbourne and his Black Sabbath bandmates are being considered for the Freedom of Birmingham, and Sharon Osbourne couldn’t be happier. Speaking to BBC Radio WM, Osbourne said that her husband was very excited, and that “it means a lot to him to be recognised [by] his home”. The Birmingham City Council plans to discuss… Continue reading Black Sabbath honour 'means a lot' to Ozzy Osbourne

Zip World, the Welsh adventure company, has been sold in a deal that values the business at more than £100m. Dolphin Capital is the new owner of the Llanberis-based firm, although founder Sean Taylor retains a minority stake. Zip World has eight sites across Wales and England, including Velocity, the world’s fastest zip line, located… Continue reading Zip World: Adventure company sold in £100m deal

From next month, water bills in Scotland will increase by almost 10%. Scottish Water has stated that it is necessary to invest in infrastructure to address the impact of climate change, including periods of drought and intense rainfall. This follows an 8.8% increase last year and a 5% rise in 2023, indicating a growing need… Continue reading Scottish Water bills set to rise 9.9% in April

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A 61-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of fraudulently completing the UK citizenship tests for at least 14 applicants. Immigration enforcement investigators arrested the woman at an address in Enfield on Monday, as it’s believed she donned an array of wigs and disguises to avoid detection when taking the exams on behalf of others.… Continue reading Enfield: Woman held for taking Life in the UK tests 'in disguise'

A farm worker in the UK has contracted bird flu, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). It is believed the individual had “close and prolonged contact” with numerous infected birds, although the location of the farm has not been disclosed. The person is currently well but has been taken to a High Consequence… Continue reading Case of bird flu confirmed in farm worker

New guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) advise GPs and other healthcare professionals in England to identify gambling addiction in the same way they would for alcohol and smoking addiction. They are being asked to look for “gambling-related harms” that affect the patient’s health, finances, and people around them, such as… Continue reading NICE asks GPs to identify potential gambling addicts

The Met Office has confirmed that Storm Éowyn was one of the most exceptional storms of the decade. With 100mph winds recorded in Scotland, the fifth named storm of the season wrought widespread disruption and damage, with two recorded deaths.  However, as we enter February and the last month of winter, the long-range weather forecast… Continue reading UK weather likely to remain stormy and unsettled for rest of winter