World Jul 25 Doctors in England start 5-day strike after pay negotiations with government break down By Associated Press
World Jul 15 Vandals cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree. They were just sentenced to more than 4 years in prison The tree stood for nearly 150 years near Hadrian's Wall before it was felled in September 2023. By Brian Melley, Associated Press
Science Mar 09 Watch 4:44 Wild beavers return to England’s countryside centuries after their extinction This past week, beavers were legally released into the English countryside for the first time since they were hunted into extinction there in the 17th century. Conservationists hailed it as a watershed moment for this keystone species, which helps combat… By Alex Thomson, ITN
Science Jan 02 ‘Dinosaur highway’ dating back 166 million years discovered in England Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years. By Brian Melley, Associated Press
World Oct 11 Watch 9:04 Ipswich, England, hopes football club’s success will revive local economy and community English soccer is booming in the U.S. While little threat to the mighty NFL, millions of Americans are increasingly rabid fans of English clubs. Almost half of the teams in the Premier League are American-owned, including Ipswich Town, which has… By Malcolm Brabant
Jul 31 UK prime minister accuses far-right protesters of hijacking town’s grief after stabbing attack that killed 3 children By Brian Melley, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Far-right protesters clashed with police outside a mosque in the town where three girls were fatally stabbed on Monday. The violence erupted after a peaceful vigil on Tuesday for the girls. Continue reading
Jun 26 Many U.K. Conservative voters are considering switching to the anti-immigration Reform party By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Britain is going to the polls to elect a new House of Commons at a time when public dissatisfaction is running high over a host of issues, from the high cost of living and a stagnating economy to a dysfunctional… Continue reading
Jun 21 Sewage contamination of British waterways reveals infrastructure problems ahead of election By Brian Melley, Associated Press A torrent of news on dirty water has spilled over into next month’s election. While not a top campaign issue, it stinks of a larger problem: Britain’s aging infrastructure. Continue reading
May 22 British Prime Minister Sunak sets July 4 election date as his Conservatives face an uphill battle By Jill Lawless, Brian Melley, Associated Press The party has struggled to overcome a series of crises, including an economic slump, ethics scandals and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years. Continue reading
Apr 24 Rush hour chaos in London as 5 military horses run amok after getting spooked during exercise By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The bolting horses injured at least four people, collided with vehicles and caused chaos during the morning rush hour. Continue reading