
The families of victims from a 1994 Chinook helicopter crash are escalating their three-decade fight for answers, compiling a list of 110 unresolved questions about the disaster that killed 25 intelligence experts and four special forces crew members. The Chinook Justice Campaign's petition,...

Hundreds of animal welfare campaigners gathered outside the Sea Life London Aquarium on Sunday, demanding the release of 15 gentoo penguins kept in what protesters describe as a basement enclosure without sunlight or fresh air. The "Free the Fifteen" demonstration, organized by Freedom For...

Bath, UK, has emerged as a premier global culinary destination, blending its historic charm with vibrant international flavors from France, Nepal, and Vietnam. The city's food scene now features a unique mix of Michelin-starred establishments like the Olive Tree and family-run eateries such...

The Welsh Government has announced significant progress in its road maintenance initiative, reporting that more than 130,000 potholes have been fixed or prevented across 266 miles of Welsh roads in the last six months. The 'Fixing our roads' program, which began in April, represents a...

The UK housing market experienced a muted October with average asking prices rising just 0.3% or £1,165, bringing the typical property price to £371,422, according to data from property website Rightmove. This increase falls significantly below the ten-year October average of 1.1%, indicating...

Stormont's Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald is facing a legal challenge over her attempts to exclude Northern Ireland from UK-Israel trade negotiations and restrict financial support for companies supplying arms to Israel. The pre-action protocol letter was issued by Unionist Voice Policy...
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Imagine Communications has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pixel Power Limited from Rohde & Schwarz, marking a significant strategic alignment in the broadcast technology sector. The transaction, expected to close in 2025 pending customary approvals, will see Imagine absorb the...
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Emirates is significantly expanding its London operations ahead of the winter travel season, with plans to operate up to 90 weekly flights across its three London gateways by February 2026. The enhanced schedule represents a substantial increase in capacity and marks a new record for the...

Police in County Down are investigating an early morning shooting incident at a residential property in Downpatrick where shots were fired while occupants were inside the home. The attack occurred in the Lisnamual Close area shortly after 12:20am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, according to...

British Gas is reopening its Energy Support Fund on October 1, offering grants of up to £2,000 to help households struggling with energy debt as winter approaches. The scheme, available to existing customers across England, Scotland, and Wales, targets those facing fuel poverty or...

A consortium of Thames Water's major creditors has submitted an enhanced rescue proposal to regulator Ofwat, offering an additional £1 billion investment and increased debt write-offs in a bid to stabilize the utility's precarious finances and avoid nationalisation. London & Valley Water,...

Shawbrook Bank is preparing to launch its initial public offering in London, with an announcement potentially coming as soon as Thursday, according to multiple reports. The specialist lender, backed by private equity firms BC Partners and Pollen Street Capital, could be valued at up to £2...

London's FTSE 100 paused its record-setting rally on Thursday, holding steady after two consecutive sessions of all-time highs. The blue-chip index edged up marginally as gains in financial stocks and Tesco offset weakness in industrial and utility sectors. The mixed performance highlighted...

UK households are preparing for higher energy bills this winter as Ofgem's price cap increases by 2% starting October 1. The adjustment means the average annual energy bill for households paying by direct debit will rise from £1,720 to £1,755, coinciding with cooler temperatures that prompt...

Jack Watkin, a self-styled influencer known as the 'Kardashian of Cheshire,' currently awaits sentencing while incarcerated at HMP Altcourse in Merseyside, a facility once labeled Britain's most dangerous prison. The privately educated son of millionaire Cheshire parents finds himself in...

A former Marine sergeant with a distinguished military record has been charged with murder after a shooting from a boat left three people dead and eight injured at a coastal North Carolina restaurant. Nigel Edge, 39, was arrested Saturday night following the incident at the American Fish...

A TUI flight bound for Cyprus was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Birmingham Airport on Sunday following a bird strike during takeoff from Cardiff. Flight TOM 6754, a Boeing 737 en route to Paphos, encountered the incident at approximately 4:30 PM shortly after departure,...
Major disruption has paralyzed rail services across southern England after two separate incidents where individuals were struck by trains on the Thameslink and Southern networks. The first incident occurred at 9:13 am between Luton and St Albans City, with all lines blocked between these...

The UK government has confirmed it will progress work on developing new towns across England, following the publication of an independent report that recommends 12 potential locations. The New Towns Taskforce, led by Sir Michael Lyons, was commissioned by the government to explore different...
Birmingham has been revealed as Britain's luckiest location for the People's Postcode Lottery, having secured more wins than any other area in the country. According to research by BoyleSports analyzing draws dating back to January 2011, the Birmingham postcode area (B) leads with an...

More than 50 firefighters responded to a significant fire at Whiteabbey Hospital in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, on Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was first alerted to the incident at 11:09 am, deploying substantial resources to contain the...

Three distinct villages across England have earned prestigious recognition as among the best places to live in their respective regions, according to lifestyle website Muddy Stilettos' annual guide. The publication evaluates locations based on multiple criteria including house prices,...

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted its 2025 conference at the CIC-Zero Carbon Park, bringing together approximately 250 participants both in person and online. The event attracted government officials, industry leaders, professionals, academics, and...

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is advancing its expansion strategy in Egypt through high-level government discussions, even as the company navigates significant shareholder changes. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with BYD executives led by Executive Vice President Stella Li to...

Nestled in the Somerset countryside, the market town of Frome has emerged as a sought-after destination for Londoners seeking weekend escapes and countryside living. Located just two hours by train from the capital, this historic town offers a compelling blend of medieval architecture,...
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Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Asda and Morrisons have suspended their relationship with pork supplier Cranswick after undercover footage revealed animal cruelty at a third farm owned by Britain's largest pig producer. The footage, captured by animal rights activists at Mere Farm in...

The University of Oxford will host the Global Leadership Summit 2025 on November 21 at the Lecture Theatre, H B Allen Centre, Keble College. This prestigious venue, inaugurated by Prince William, the Prince of Wales, will serve as the backdrop for a gathering of distinguished leaders,...

The National Railway Museum in York has reopened its Station Hall following a comprehensive £11 million refurbishment project that spanned more than two years. The Grade II-listed building, originally constructed in the 1870s as York's main goods station, had been closed to visitors since...

The Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has reached a significant milestone with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the UK and Scottish governments, Highland Council, and the freeport itself. This agreement marks the final stage of a five-year planning...

HM Revenue & Customs has published details of 109 individuals and businesses across the UK who received penalties for deliberately failing to meet tax obligations exceeding £25,000. The list includes five cases from Northern Ireland, with penalties ranging from £11,000 to nearly £50,000....