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'Have a bash!' - the World Conker Championships take place

Over 2,000 people flocked to a small village in Northamptonshire, England to watch the return of the World Conker Championships.

11/10/2021

Green News

Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on fuel made of wine and cheese

In 2020, the Prince of Wales ventured into sustainable fashion by producing a clothing collection made out of nettles from his garden.

11/10/2021

Health news

Britain drops 'discriminatory' blood donation question

The question, which asks if the donor has had sex in countries where HIV/AIDs is common, will finally be removed from screening forms.

11/10/2021

Green News

British royal says he 'understands' Greta Thunberg's frustrations

Prince Charles shares green activists' concerns and can see why Extinction Rebellion take to the streets to carry out disruptive protests.

11/10/2021

Culture news

Stirling's effort rewarded as UK City of Culture longlist announced

The winner will be announced in spring 2022 and will follow Coventry’s tenure as UK City of Culture 2021 to take the lead on culture in the UK in 2025.

11/10/2021

United Kingdom

Long COVID now has an official WHO clinical definition

In September, there were more than one million people living in the UK who reported they were suffering from long COVID.

09/10/2021

United Kingdom

Brussels plans 'dramatic' changes to ease N Ireland protocol row

The EU-UK 'sausage wars' could be coming to an end and GB-Northern Ireland border checks greatly reduced under Brussels' plan, EU sources tell Euronews.

08/10/2021

Tech News

Amazon opens its first 4-star store in the UK

Amazon has taken a step into the unknown by opening up its first physical non-food store outside the US on Wednesday.

08/10/2021

Travel News

Which countries have been removed from the UK's red list?

UK travellers will soon be able to travel to previously restricted countries.

07/10/2021

United Kingdom

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

07/10/2021

Art

Banksy's Balloon Girl expected to fetch over €2.5million at auction

The Bristol-born UK artist redefined our perceptions of street art in the 2000s. Christie's London auction house expect Banksy's 2005 remake of Girl With Balloon to sell for millions next week.

07/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK: Business urges Johnson to put flesh on bones of post-Brexit vision

The UK prime minister outlined a vision for a "high wage, high skill, high productivity and low tax economy" but gave no details of how he intends to achieve it.

06/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK High Court says Dubai ruler hacked ex-wife Princess Haya's phone

The court found that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hacked the phones of the princess and her attorneys during a custody battle for their two children.

06/10/2021

Work

Uber faces legal action over 'racist' facial recognition software

A Black ex-Uber driver claims he was fired after the company's automated software failed to recognise him.

06/10/2021

Green News

Where to park your private jet, according to the COP26 presidency

Two exclusive airports are on the shortlist of places where delegates can fly into for the Glasgow climate summit.

06/10/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson lauds UK's 'fastest' COVID vaccination campaign

Johnson said that wealth creators, companies and bankers were the reason the vaccine was available so quickly, and "should be praised, not vilified'.

06/10/2021

United Kingdom

'Unimaginable failures': UK inquiry into policeman's murder of woman

The UK home secretary has announced there will be an independent inquiry into police failings following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer.

05/10/2021

Culture news

Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury as youngest ever headliner

The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum.

04/10/2021

Travel News

UK travel: Amber list scrapped as of 4am today

As of today, the UK has scrapped its amber list for international travel. What does it mean for people who want to visit?

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

EU's tactics have eroded support for Northern Ireland protocol - Frost

The Protocol, negotiated as part of the Brexit divorce and signed off on by both the EU and UK parliaments, sees Northern Ireland remain part of the EU's Single Market, in effect creating a de-facto border in the Irish Sea.

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

Serving London police officer arrested and charged with rape

A London police officer is due to appear in court on Monday, charged with rape

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

Tory conference: Johnson's party ahead in polls despite economic woes

Despite the impact of Brexit and the pandemic, opinion surveys suggest the UK's ruling Conservatives are polling ahead of the Labour opposition as the party meets in Manchester.

03/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK calls on army and foreign lorry drivers to fight fuel supply crisis

Military personnel will be deployed next week to distribute petrol, while 300 visas for overseas tanker drivers will be issued 'immediately'.

02/10/2021

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Cakes celebrate healthcare workers as bakers bounce back

The Cake and Bake Show has returned to London after last year's event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Bakers have been paying tribute to healthcare workers in their show-stopping contest cakes.

02/10/2021

United Kingdom

Queen speaks of 'deep affection' for Scotland as she opens parliament

The party of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants independence from Britain and, if it is ever secured, it's unclear whether the Queen would remain head of state.

02/10/2021

Culture news

London honours Princess Diana with heritage plaque at her former home

The UK capital is filled with over 950 honours illustrating the residences famous people lived and worked in. Now, they're joined by a Royal.

01/10/2021