Author: David Pike

Firstly, if the rest of the world is going to be inspired by the decommissioning of Britain’s coal-fired plants there is little sign of it yet… Britain may have managed to displace coal with a combination of gas and wind power, with a small contribution from solar (4.9 per cent last year), but it is not a practical course for many countries which do not have easy access to gas supplies, and who would have no other practical means of coping with the intermittency of wind and solar. The advantage of coal is that it is very easy to transport, store and stockpile.

Westminster school acid attack: Girl, 14, suffers ‘life-changing’ injuries | UK News An acid attack at a Westminster school has left a 14-year-old girl with ‘life-changing’ injuries and two others in hospital’. The ‘acidic’ substance was allegedly thrown at students and a teacher outside Westminster Academy at about 4.40pm yesterday. An employee flagged down police officers after the incident along Alfred Road, Westbourne Park. The suspect remains on the run and tests are being conducted…

Beloved homeware store is returning to the UK high street and fans ‘can’t wait’ A beloved fashion and homeware chain is making a surprise return to the high street, with a new store set to open next month. Known for its vintage-inspired designs and floral patterns, Cath Kidston had been a fixture of the British high street since 1993, with more than 200 outlets across the world at its peak. However, the retailer crashed into…

Robert Jenrick cuts Kemi Badenoch poll lead but faces backlash over ‘ludicrous’ SAS comments – UK politics live Robert Jenrick has drawn closer to Kemi Badenoch by four points in a head-to-head poll of Conservative members. Mr Jenrick was almost 20 points behind the former business secretary six weeks ago. However, a new YouGov poll has shown the former immigration minister is beginning to reverse his fate as the annual Conservative Party conference enters its…

Cost of assisted dying in Scotland The costs of introducing assisted dying in Scotland could be “substantially higher” than estimated. The Scottish Government warned some costs had been omitted or underestimated in financial papers put forward with a Bill which aims to give terminally-ill adults in Scotland the right to request help to die. Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur has introduced a member’s Bill, which will be scrutinised by Holyrood’s Health Committee, before being voted…

Shock photo shows how Titan submersible fell apart before implosion The ongoing public hearing into the Titan submersible disaster has revealed that part of the experimental vessel fell off before it imploded last June. Better known as the “Titanic tourist sub”, the Oceangate submersible had a controversial design that raised concerns inside and outside of the company before it led to the deaths of five men. Former Oceangate operations director David Lochridge revealed last week…

‘I stabbed her, oopsies’, girl, 13, told police after Wales school attack A 13-year-old girl told police “that’s one way to be a celebrity” after she stabbed two teachers and another teenager at a school in Wales, a court has heard. CCTV footage played to Swansea Crown Court showed the girl attacking the two teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, also known as Amman Valley School, in Ammanford on 24 April. She was then seen moving…

UK Daily Trending stories Trending – Israel invades Lebanon The biggest trending story in the UK this morning – online and in print – is about the ongoing ground invasion of Lebanon.  Many of the newspaper front pages went to print before the invasion began so the newspaper headlines reflect speculation of the ground incursion, Israeli PM Netanyahu’s warning to Iran and what it will mean going forward.  On media websites and social media, there…

UK weather today:

Remaining cloudy and windy across eastern England. Staying wet here and turning heavy again through the morning before easing into the later afternoon. Largely dry elsewhere with some bright spells developing. Temperatures near normal but rather cold in the east.

UK weather tonight:

Low cloudy and patchy rain and drizzle across central and eastern England, slowly clearing southeastwards. Clear spells across Scotland and Northern Ireland with isolated frost.

Trending News Inspiration Papers News that Matters Impact on your life Good News Man Utd 0-3 Spurs: Manchester United under pressure after another poor performace Trending – War on three fronts: Israel attacks Lebanon and Yemen as tanks mass at border  Rosie Duffield slates Labour ‘sleaze and nepotism’ Previous Next Previous Next Sarah Wilkinson@swilkinsonbc Read More The israeli regime move in to demolish a church built on land owned by the Qaisiya family in the…

Princess Diana would have been proud. As Prince Harry dazzles in London Children’s charity event.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read

Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by two polar opposite stories: Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon and the Strictly Come Dancing bullying report.

The Strictly Come Dancing report leads many of the tabloid newspapers after a report was issued – and an apology from the BBC – into bullying allegations on the hit TV show. In 2023 Amanda Abbington put in a formal complaint against her Strictly dance partner Giovanni Pernice.

The report found some of her complaints to be true, but Pernice has been cleared of the most serious allegations. Complaints of verbal bullying and harassment were upheld, but claims of physical aggression were not.

Israel’s ground invasion of Lebanon makes up the rest of the UK front pages this morning, as editors speculate as to whether this is the start of an all-out regional war.

Online retailer eBay scraps fees for private sellers in UK In latest response to rivals such as Depop and Vinted, users now only pay transaction fees on sales of vehicles. Online retailer eBay has scrapped fees for private sellers across almost all of its categories as it attempts to keep fast-growing rivals such as Depop and Vinted at arm’s length. The move means eBay’s UK sellers no longer have to pay transaction fees, except for…

‘Pathetic’ to blame economic meltdown on me, Liz Truss tells Tory conference – UK politics live Immigrants who see Israel as enemy ‘not welcome’ in UK says Kemi BadenochSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster emailLiz Truss has told the Conservative Party conference that it is “pathetic” to claim she is to blame for the economic…

Prince Harry upstaged at London awards ceremony as King Charles spends time in Scotland – Royal news live Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London. The Duke of Sussex shared an endearing moment with a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who threw his toys out of his pram and laughed while the grinning Prince Harry picked them up. The Duke met Noah Nicholson – who has complex medical…

Albania’s opposition violently interrupt parliament session after lawmaker is sentenced to prison Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster email Albanian opposition lawmakers violently disrupted a Parliament session Monday to protest the imprisonment of a fellow legislator for alleged slander.The conservative Democratic Party of Albania has long accused the ruling Socialist Party of usurping all the…

Prince Harry had a lady Diana moment in London You could hear the aww’s in the audience as Prince Harry had a Lady Diana moment in London, that will take your breath away. The Prince Harry has been upstaged by a boisterous boy who threw his toys away during an awards night and laughed as Harry picked them up. The Duke was at a Charity event in London where he met seven-year-old Noah Nicholson –…

UK charters flight from Lebanon as governments prepare evacuation plans UK arranges flight from Beirut while Germany evacuates embassy staff and others urge citizens to leave as Israel launches limited ground operation against Hezbollah in LebanonMiddle East crisis – live updates. The UK has chartered a flight out of Lebanon for Britons to leave the country amid the escalating violence in the region, as governments around the world begin making contingency plans to evacuate their…

Scots gin brand King’s Hill offers dream job to drink gin and stay at Dalhousie Castle The leading drinks company, King’s Hill, is offering the job of a lifetime for those partial to sipping the spirit. The premium Scottish gin brand is looking for one lucky person to take on the tastiest summer gin-ternship going which will see them get paid to try their handcrafted gins. Here’s everything you need to know about the opportunity and how you could add…