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Scot left 'grabbing on for dear life' climbing down UK's highest rollercoaster which came to halt

Leo McMullin queued for more than two hours with his mates to ride the Big One in Blackpool but strong winds caused the ride to stop and leave them stranded.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Nearly 45,000 Channel migrants arrived in UK in 12 months since Rwanda deal

Former home secretary Priti Patel signed the agreement with the east African nation in April 2022

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

What are the voting requirements in the UK?

The change comes in addition to a new voting age of 16 years old.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023

Is it illegal to drive with interior lights on - AA debunks common driving myths

Do you know the law on driving while eating, drinking, smoking or playing loud music? There are also rules on clothing, and even air fresheners as well as myths about speeding fines

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

How to watch Barnet vs Wrexham - UK and USA TV channel and live stream details

National League leaders Wrexham will be hoping to further the gap between themselves and Notts County in Saturday's early kick off

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2023

Sunak and Zelensky discuss accelerating military support to Ukraine

The Prime Minister told the Ukrainian president the West needed to continue to ensure Kyiv was ‘in the strongest possible position’.

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

We asked Sikh men in Britain what the turban means to them – here’s what they told us

The dastaar – most commonly referred to as a turban – is perhaps Sikhism’s most visible expression of identity.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2023

Virgin Orbit bankruptcy: why the UK's spaceport industry may still have a bright future

The UK’s space sector has shown a remarkable dynamism in the past few years. According to the latest official figures, the sector’s revenue grew about 5.1% in 2021, outpacing the global space industry. This is even more impressive considering the UK’s economy declined over the same period.

The Conversation · Apr 14, 2023

Top 10 hedge funds made £1.5bn profit from Ukraine war food price spike

Analysis raises questions over role of speculators in inflating food prices amid global cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023

One in five UK children aged three and four have mobile phone, study finds

Rise in phone use by young raises public health question but experts caution against ‘screen time’ fears

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023