Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
Timely updates and trending stories from across the UK.
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Christmas is supposedly a season of peace on Earth and goodwill to all. However, a woman who hails from Plymouth in England claims to have been shamed on social media this week, after she used the term 'Father Christmas' and not a gender-neutral name. According to a report by The…
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Christmas and bubbly go together like mistletoe and wine. And while I'm sure we'd all love to be sipping on champers over the festive season, chances are that if your finances are little more limited, you'll opt for its perfectly wonderful counterpart: prosecco. In the UK, the cheapest bottles of…
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The first images of The London Resort, a multi-billion pound project that's been dubbed the 'UK Disneyland' due to open in 2024, have just been revealed. The 535-acre site is meant to be situated at the Swanscombe Peninsula near Dartford, with construction starting in 2021. The park will be split…
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A video has emerged on social media this week, which appears to show Princess Anne being given a dressing down by Queen Elizabeth - AKA her mom - for not properly greeting Donald and Melania Trump during the president's visit to England. The rather humorous scene occurred at a reception…
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A mother who was struggling to make ends meet on welfare has become a millionaire, after winning more that £500,000 twice in two days. Mom-of-four Anita Campbell, who hails from County Durham in England, had been on Universal Credit due to personal health concerns and was finding it hard to…
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London Bridge in London, United Kingdom has been cordoned off after reports of gunfire. BBC reporter John McManus said that he witnessed a group of men embroiled in a fight on the bridge. He told the BBC News channel; "Just a few minutes ago I was walking across London Bridge…
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A group of British teenagers who attacked a lesbian couple on bus who refused to kiss for them have admitted that they did it for their own entertainment. Gay couple Melania Geymonat and Christine Hannigan were traveling on a late-night bus in Camden, North London when they were assaulted by…
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British shoppers are in for a treat this Friday. Supermarket chain Morrisons has revealed its biggest ever breakfast and it costs just £5. For that, you'll receive a 19-piece meal consisting of three sausages, three rashers of bacon, three hash browns, baked beans, mushrooms, two halves of tomato, two fried…
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A bar in England has come under fire for its "misogynistic" sign. In the post-MeToo world, tolerance for words that encourage misogyny, victim-blaming, and rape culture is lower than ever - and so it should be. What anyone chooses to do with their body is their choice and their choice…
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Families were left horrified after witnessing an acrobat fall to the floor when her foot "slipped" from a swing during a show at Winter Wonderland, MailOnline reports. The ordeal occurred at the Zippos Christmas Circus Show at 6 pm during a performance of Cirque Beserk in London's Hyde Park. Staff…
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Yesterday, more than 300,000 people registered to vote in the upcoming UK general election, The Independent has reported. In what is believed to be the largest surge in pre-election registration in UK political history, that number included over 200,000 people under the age of 35. The vast majority of the…
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If you're a British McDonald's fan, then you're about to read the news that will make your whole week: they're giving away free fries this Friday! Dubbed 'Free Fries Friday', on November 22, you can swing by the restaurant chain and pick up a box of medium fries for free.…
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All week, people around the world have been taking part in services and events in order to celebrate Armistice Day and remember the people - past and present - who have paid the ultimate price for our country. However, during yesterday's Remembrance Sunday two-minute silence, a man showed total disrespect…
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A recent graduate has provoked controversy after he attempted to sue the university he'd attended because he "didn't get the grade he deserved." Umer Riaz had his case dismissed by Cardiff County Court after he attempted to sue the University of South Wales after he didn't pass his final exams…
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Rejoice, UK McDonald's fans! Because next week, you can get one of the fast-food giant's staples for just 99p. Typically priced at £3.19 when it's not purchased as part of a meal, this Big Mac offer is not one to be missed - giving you a saving of £2.20. In…
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Six men have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance of British backpacker, Amelia Bambridge, in Cambodia, according to the Daily Mail. 21-year-old Bambridge, who hails from Sussex, was last seen at around 3am on Thursday at a beach party. Staff at Police Beach, a private venue which hosts regular…
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A British backpacker who has been missing in Cambodia for days was "living out her dream' and having the "best time ever'', according to her sister. 21-year-old Amelia Bambridge, who hails from Worthing, West Sussex, was last seen at a party on the island of Koh Rong in the early…
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Lorry driver, Maurice Robinson, has been remanded in custody over the deaths of 39 people who were found dead in a lorry in Essex. The 25-year-old was seen at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this morning, where he confirmed his name, address, and nationality before all 43 charges were put to him.…
