British Isles
June's temperature record set to be broken again
The UK has experienced its hottest June temperatures on record, with a provisional high of 36.1°C recorded on 24 June in Gosport, Hampshire, and forecasters warning that temperatures could climb even higher before…
Bedford: train driver who died in crash had passed red signal
A preliminary investigation into the fatal train crash near Bedford has revealed that the driver of a moving East Midlands Railway train passed a red signal shortly before colliding with a stationary train…
Nottingham: families affected by failures at 'toxic' NHS trust 'deserve the truth'
A landmark review into maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has found that more than five hundred mothers and babies suffered avoidable harm or death due to longstanding systemic failures. Led…
Cheaper theme park tickets and kids' meals as VAT cut comes into force
The Government has introduced a temporary reduction in VAT on selected family activities and children’s meals in an effort to ease the cost of summer holidays for households across the UK. From 25…
CofE appoints bishops to lead next phase of same-sex blessings debate
The Church of England has appointed two bishops to lead the next stage of discussions surrounding same-sex blessings and the status of clergy in same-sex marriages. The move follows the conclusion of the…
Joe Weller: ‘After hitting rock bottom, Jesus saved me'
Popular British YouTuber Joe Weller has publicly shared his conversion to Christianity with his millions of followers, describing it as the most significant event of his life. Weller, who built a large online…
Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s
Keir Starmer has announced a major overhaul of online safety rules, including a ban on social media access for under-16s from spring 2027. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X…
Manhunt launched as child sex offender disappears
Police are continuing a nationwide search for a convicted child sex offender who disappeared before the conclusion of a major exploitation trial. Sharam Muhamadi, 21, was found guilty in his absence of offences…
Bill debts soar but many don't know help is available
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that billions of pounds are owed to utility providers across the UK, while many households remain unaware of support schemes designed to…
New radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from twenty to five
Thousands of men in England diagnosed with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer will soon be offered an advanced form of radiotherapy that could reduce treatment sessions from twenty visits to just five. The…
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