Travel disruption as Tube drivers stage second strike of the week London Underground drivers staged their second strike of the week on Thursday causing fresh disruption for travellers in the capital. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) also walked out on Tuesday after last-ditch talks failed to resolve a dispute over a
Stonehenge altar stone may have travelled from Scotland Researchers believe it may have moved via a glacier The altar stone of Stonehenge could have travelled from north-east Scotland via glacier before reaching Salisbury Plain, a study has found. The six-tonne, sandstone monolith is believed to have originated in the Orcadian Basin in northern Scotland –
Nigel Farage defends his response to Henry Nowak murder amid criticism from PM Nigel Farage has defended his response to the murder of Henry Nowak, after the Prime Minister branded him “unforgiveable” for suggesting the public should feel “pure, cold rage” about the case. The Reform UK leader, who has been accused by his political
Northern Ireland in friendly action against Guinea Michael O’Neill side are preparing for the Nations League and Euro 2028 Michael O’Neill is keen to get a look at the latest batch of Northern Ireland prospects when they take on Guinea in a friendly in Spain on Thursday. Youth has been a central theme in Northern
Edinburgh Fringe programme launches features increase in overseas performers It runs between August 7th and 31st The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3,649 shows across 258 venues. This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class. There will be a total of 53,884
Universal unveils UK theme park name and logo The theme park will be named Universal United Kingdom Resort The name and logo of the UK’s Universal theme park have been unveiled, as investments of £7.3 billion into the project were announced by the American company and the Government. The theme park will be named Universal
Starmer says Farage’s call for ‘rage’ after Henry Nowak death is ‘unforgivable’ Sir Keir Starmer said Nigel Farage’s “appeal for rage” in response to the death of Henry Nowak was “unforgivable” as the Prime Minister and Reform UK leader clashed in the Commons. There was unrest in Southampton last night amid an outcry about the
Royal Navy helicopter crashes into Devon field The Prime Minister has said it was a “deeply worrying time” for the families of servicemen after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon. Images have emerged of the scene showing how the front of the aircraft, which appeared to be a Merlin helicopter, had
Soldier who died in Iraq training accident named James Freeman died in northern Iraq on Sunday The British soldier who died during a training accident in Iraq on Sunday has been named as a Lance Corporal from the Royal Anglian Regiment. L/Cpl James Freeman, 29, died during what the Ministry of Defence (MoD) described as
Man who murdered pregnant girlfriend Natalie McNally jailed for life Stephen McCullagh will serve at least 31 years in prison A man who staged a fake YouTube gaming livestream to provide an alibi while he murdered his pregnant girlfriend will serve at least 31 years in prison, a judge in Belfast has ruled. Stephen McCullagh