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NEIGHBOURS in one of Britain's snootiest towns say rich newcomers are 'rude' and turn their noses up at them. They added that overpriced coffee shops are pricing them out and that outsiders are made to feel small. Morpeth in Northumberland was recently voted one of the UK's snootiest towns according to review site ILiveHere. James Gregson is from Stock Hill, a few miles north of Morpeth, and claims outsiders are made to feel small by locals. The 18-year-old IT college student said: "People here expect you to move out of their way, as if their time is more important than yours. "It's definitely snooty. People look down on you. They expect everyone to cater to them. READ MORE UK NEWS SEARCH STEPS UP Cops seal off bench and divers scour river in search for missing mum PILLOW FIGHT Woman who was thrown out of her boyfriend's bedroom naked at 4am is FINED "People walk around in tweeds and in full suits which … [Read more...] about We live in ‘UK’s snootiest town’ where rich newcomers are rude & turn their noses up at locals – we’re being pushed out

A major UK hospital has declared a critical incident as its A&E department is completely “full” while it battles “immense pressure”. The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan made the shocking announcement this evening as the hospital struggles amid current challenges to the NHS . The Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust warned that after “unprecedented attendances” the A&E department was “full”. On top of this, “growing pressures” on services further worsened the situation. A critical incident means the hospital can take additional action to ensure safe services are maintained as it deals with these increasing pressures. The trust added that it was facing “ongoing challenges” in discharging patients who are now well enough to leave hospital - a long standing problem facing the NHS. The hospital's emergency department was "full" after a swell of attendance ( Image: Manchester Evening News) This puts a limit on the beds … [Read more...] about UK hospital declares critical incident as A&E department ‘full’ amid ‘immense pressure’

A WEATHER map has revealed exactly when snow will hit the UK - as Brits face frost and fog. Graphs from WXCharts show parts of western Scotland and eastern Northern Ireland could be hit with the white stuff next week. The map's forecast shows snow moving across the north before it hits Scotland on February 7. Snow in Scotland has also been forecast by the Met Office in its long range forecast for February 6 to 15. In its predictions for next week, the Met Office says there will be "a small chance of very cold conditions and snow showers moving in from the east.” It added that beforehand: "For many, there should be plenty of mostly dry if rather cold weather, likely lasting a few days, with overnight frost and perhaps some fog patches in the south." Read More on Weather IT'S COLD INSIDE £16m weather lab can test homes of future from extremes of -20C to 40C WHAT'S YOUR SNOW-CATION? People are just noticing … [Read more...] about UK weather: Map reveals exact date snow will hit as Brits shiver through frost and fog forecast

EERIE photos capture the derelict site known as the UK’s “Chernobyl-on-Sea” which is close to some of Britain’s most well-known beaches. The site of the old gasworks at Hollicombe, Devon , has been abandoned for decades. Even though planning permission was granted for nearly 200 homes to be built there as long ago as 2012, it has not been touched. The area is one of a number of key “ brownfield ” sites marked for development in Torbay, where demand for land used for housing has reached critical levels. The three-acre site is now overgrown and strewn with battered fence panels and other debris. The wooden hoardings along the Paignton to Torquay road, opposite the entrance to Hollicombe Park and the path to the beach, are all cracked and peeling and covered in graffiti. Read More on Devon RARE BNB You can hire a Devon holiday home with a private beach bar from £83pp a night SURF'S UP How to have a cheap Devon … [Read more...] about Inside abandoned site known as UK’s ‘Chernobyl-on-Sea’ that lies close to some of Britain’s most famous beaches

James Cleverly outlines his priorities as Foreign Secretary in 2023 SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong claimed Britain must come to terms with its “uncomfortable” colonial past in Asia and the Pacific. Mr Cleverly pointed towards Rishi Sunak’s rise to Prime Minister and Suella Braverman becoming Home Secretary and his own appointment as Foreign Secretary as examples of the huge strides Britain has made. Related articles Tory MPs demand action to stop Strasbourg court raiding Lottery fund Triple lock 'is under threat from a nasty campaign' Asked if Britain had done enough to confront the actions of the British Empire, Mr Cleverly said: “You’re asking … [Read more...] about Cleverley hits back at ‘woke’ Australian minister over UK’s colonial past

Rolls-Royce Chief discusses target for Sustainable Aviation Fuel SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Rolls Royce has unveiled a new image of an early-stage nuclear reactor design that could help power humanity's missions to Mars and beyond. The British technology pioneer is working with the UK Space Agency to explore the game-changing potential of nuclear-powered propulsion in spaceflight. Many experts have hailed this prospect as harnessing the energy released from splitting an atom could be used to power astronaut bases on the moon or Mars, or even decrease travel times in space. As part of their efforts with the UKSA, Rolls Royce unveiled their new micro-reactor design, which they can withstand extreme conditions. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce shows off new reactor to power Mars missions as UK poised to lead space race

Martin Lewis discusses Octopus Energy's acquisition of Bulb SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Energy regulator Ofgem has issued a dire warning over the UK energy industry, after Shell announced that it was considering exiting the country's retail sector. Ofgem chief executive Jonathan Brearley warned that this move raises important questions over the industry's attractiveness to businesses, particularly after dozens of suppliers collapsed over a year ago. Aside from threatening 2,000 jobs, this move could also deal a devastating blow to the UK's energy industry, which is reeling from the fossil fuel energy crisis over the past few years, causing nearly 30 suppliers to enter administration. Related articles … [Read more...] about Ofgem issues dire warning as major energy suppliers mull UK exit after Bulb collapse

Michel Barnier speaks on third anniversary on Brexit SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Michel Barnier has insisted Brexit was a "lose lose game" for both the UK and the EU. Addressing the latest developments of the Brexit negotiations with Anand Menon on Wednesday afternoon, he told participants to a "UK in a Changing Europe" event: "There is no advantages for nobody. Brexit is a lose lose game for the two parts." Related articles Five big Brexit battles that remain three years after leaving the EU I was an arch Remainer but re-joining EU now is a no-go - COMMENT Asked whether Brexit had made the EU stronger, he said: "I don't think so. I think Brexit is a failure for the EU. … [Read more...] about Michel Barnier admits ‘lose lose’ Brexit changed EU as bloc ‘no longer what’ UK left

Britain's "Chernobyl-on-Sea" is still abandoned after more than a decade, with skeleton buildings decaying at the old gasworks. Ugly hoardings surround the derelict building site which is just a stone's throw away from some of the best beaches in the UK. The area was once likened to the nuclear ghost city of Ukraine which was exposed to radiation after a reactor was destroyed in a devastating Soviet nuclear disaster in 1986. While the site at Hollicombe, Devon, has more simply been neglected over the past 12 years, reports Devon Live . It is now prime for a beachside development, after being cleared and cleaned of toxic chemicals such as arsenic and cyanide in 2015. Planning permission was granted for almost 200 much needed homes to be built on the site – 10 years ago. Graffiti lines the walls of the building site which has been left derelict for 12 years ( Image: Guy Henderson) But the area has not been touched, despite it being a valuable brownfield … [Read more...] about Abandoned ‘Chernobyl-on-Sea’ in UK that’s still a derelict eyesore after 12 years

The Met Office has confirmed that an immense rainstorm is set to take hold of the UK for 24 hours. The latter weeks of January and the beginning of February has been witness to freezing cold temperatures and snow storms in just some of the unsettled weather conditions the UK has experienced of late. The forecaster at the national weather service had warned that following the recent dip in temperatures "changeable weather conditions are likely to bring rainfall, heavy at times, to the north and west". READ MORE: UK snow maps show monster 750-mile blizzard with '90% risk of dumping' next week The massive rain storm is expected to batter the UK on Thursday (February 2), as up to 100mm of rainfall could potentially fall in some areas. Areas in North West Scotland as well as the far north are set to face heavy rain. Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said: “Occasional rain today (Thursday, February 2) will become more widespread across northern Britain, perhaps … [Read more...] about Met Office says rain storm ‘lasting 24 hours’ will batter UK with four inches falling