Construction is underway for the Universal United Kingdom Resort in Bedfordshire, marking a significant milestone with heavy machinery on-site. This multi-billion-pound project aims to open by 2031, create 20,000 construction jobs, and attract 8.5 million visitors annually, becoming a major UK tourist destination.
Sainsbury’s will sell all 664 Argos stores to newly formed Swift Partners for £120 million after ten years of partnership. Argos shops will remain present in Sainsbury’s locations for the time being, as Sainsbury’s focuses on its core food business. Employee jobs at Argos will be safeguarded.
TV personality Bill Oddie has passed away at 85, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and environmental advocacy. Known for his role in The Goodies and wildlife programs like Springwatch, he inspired generations with his humor and passion for nature. Tributes celebrate his remarkable contribution to comedy and conservation.
Kevin Keegan, a football legend, has passed away at 75 after battling cancer. Celebrated for his passion and achievements, he won multiple championships with Liverpool and earned two Ballon d’Or awards with Hamburg. Keegan’s legacy as a player and manager, particularly at Newcastle United, will be cherished by fans worldwide.
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to make an emergency return this morning, shortly after take-off after a cabin window became dislodged in flight. Passengers described hearing a loud bang as the window blew out before the aircraft rapidly descended around 9,000 feet. Oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling as […]
The singer, Bonnie Tyler known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding on for a Hero and It’s a Heartache, has died at the age of 75. In May, the south Wales-born singer was placed into an induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal Last month, her spokesperson said she was out […]
Dame Penelope Keith, beloved British actress known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, passed away at 86 after a battle with cancer. Renowned for her talent and warmth, she earned two BAFTA Awards and a Damehood. Her legacy leaves a lasting impact on British television.
Seen in the papers this week. British Bakery chain ‘Greggs’ have opened up at Tenerife Airport. You can expect all the usual delightful baked goods, pasties and cakes, but there is one slight difference with this new Airport shop, compared to the ones in the UK……Stella on tap! Knowing how us Scots like a cheeky […]