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National & Local

Great Britain: 'Hannah the Plumber' Writes British Election History

Hannah Spencer, known as 'Hannah the Plumber', made history by becoming the first Green Party politician to win a by-election in the UK.

Feb 27 • 12:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukrainian drone manufacturer opens its first factory in Britain

A Ukrainian drone manufacturer has established its first factory in the UK.

Feb 25 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

First child in Britain born to mum who got womb transplanted from dead organ donor

The first child in Britain has been born to a mother who received a womb transplant from a deceased donor, marking a significant development in organ donation and transplantation.

Feb 24 • 00:01 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Six arrested after clashes at UK anti-immigration rally (VIDEOS)

Clashes during an anti-immigration rally in Manchester led to six arrests as demonstrators faced off against counterprotesters.

Feb 21 • 22:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell hits golden buzzer after very dramatic audition

Simon Cowell awarded the golden buzzer for the first time in season 19 of Britain's Got Talent to Australian aerial silks performer Paul Nunnari after his impressive audition while in a wheelchair.

Feb 21 • 20:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's Got Talent fans have the same complaint minutes into the first episode

Fans of Britain's Got Talent quickly expressed concerns over the potential overuse of the show's golden buzzer in its 19th series premiere.

Feb 21 • 19:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I'm A Celebrity shares first look at South Africa spin-off ahead of new series

The upcoming South Africa spin-off of I'm A Celebrity will feature past contestants vying for the title of all-star winner, with a teaser revealed during Britain's Got Talent.

Feb 21 • 19:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Far-right thugs fight police in violent scenes at Manchester Britain First march - in photos

Violent clashes erupted in Manchester between far-right supporters of Britain First and anti-racist counter-protesters, leading to arrests.

Feb 21 • 16:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Manchester Britain First march and counter-protest LIVE as police issue warning

A Britain First march in Manchester is facing counter-protests from anti-fascist groups, leading to police issuing a dispersal order to maintain public safety.

Feb 21 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

When does Britain's Got Talent start and how long is the first episode?

Britain's Got Talent returns for its 19th series on ITV, featuring familiar judges and hosts as contestants vie for a significant cash prize and a performance slot.

Feb 21 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I watched the first episode of Britain's Got Talent - these are the acts to watch out for

The 19th series of Britain's Got Talent premiered, featuring hosts Ant and Dec alongside judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and newcomer KSI, with a variety of unique acts ready to impress.

Feb 21 • 07:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Britain's Got Talent first look as mesmerising dance troupe take to the stage

The first look at Britain's Got Talent series 19 showcases a captivating performance by the dance troupe LMA, known for their synchronized movements and striking visual presentation.

Feb 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

"The law must take its course".. The first comment from the King of Britain on the arrest of his brother Andrew

King Charles III expressed concern over the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew, asserting that the law must take its course amid allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 19 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Britain’s first female cabinet secretary – UK politics live

Antonia Romeo has been appointed as the first female cabinet secretary in the UK, emphasizing delivery, efficiency, and innovation within the civil service.

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Britain invests millions, but medals are won by Latvia

Despite investing millions in short track development, Britain has failed to win an Olympic medal in the sport for over 30 years, while Latvia recently secured its first bronze medal in winter Olympics history outside of bobsleigh events.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Youth unemployment in Britain exceeds the European average for the first time

Youth unemployment in the UK has surpassed the European average for the first time since records began in 2002, reaching 15.3% according to OECD data.

Feb 16 • 02:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Team GB make history with gold in mixed snowboard cross at Winter Games

Great Britain has secured its first gold medal on snow at the Winter Olympics, achieved by Team GB in the mixed snowboard cross event.

Feb 15 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Matt Weston reveals exact moment he couldn't hold back tears after Team GB heroics

Matt Weston won Britain's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, securing gold in the men's skeleton competition and shedding tears of joy after his victory.

Feb 14 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

BBC Winter Olympics coverage halted over tears, family heartbreak, three-word message

Matt Weston won Great Britain's first medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's skeleton competition, expressing deep emotional gratitude in his victory speech.

Feb 14 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Matt Weston dominates skeleton to become GB’s first male gold medallist since Christopher Dean

Matt Weston has won Great Britain's first male gold medal in winter Olympics since 1980, dominating the skeleton event in Italy.

Feb 13 • 22:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Team GB star Charlotte Bankes represented another country at Winter Olympics before deserting them

Charlotte Bankes, a notable figure in Team GB's Winter Olympics squad, initially raced for France at her first two Olympic appearances before switching allegiance and competing for Great Britain.

Feb 13 • 11:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Britain's loneliest sheep' gives birth for first time

Fiona, known as 'Britain's loneliest sheep', has given birth to two lambs after being rescued from the Scottish Highlands.

Feb 11 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Britain may get its first Muslim PM, pressure on Starmer to resign due to Epstein files controversy

Political turmoil in Britain intensifies as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces resignations from key aides amidst escalating Epstein files revelations, with Shabana Mahmood emerging as a potential successor.

Feb 9 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Shock from revelations in Epstein Files

Revelations from the Epstein Files may lead to the resignation of the first Prime Minister, Stormer, in Britain.

Feb 9 • 15:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will Stormer become the first PM to resign due to the Epstein files? Sensation from revelations in Britain

The Epstein files have sparked significant political upheaval in Britain, putting pressure on Prime Minister Keir Stormer, who may face resignation amid growing dissent within the Labor Party.

Feb 9 • 11:43 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Sports

Winter Olympics 2026: What's happening today - and in the coming weeks

The Winter Olympics in Italy are underway, with the first medals to be awarded this weekend and various events planned, including a match between Norway's mixed curling team and Great Britain.

Feb 4 • 10:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A British right-wing party calls for the closure of an Islamic Sharia court in the country

A far-right British party, Britain First, held a protest demanding the closure of an Islamic Sharia court in Warwickshire, sharing footage on social media.

Feb 3 • 15:26 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Britain unveils first national plan to curb 'forever chemicals' risks

Britain has launched its first national plan to address the dangers posed by 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS, which accumulate in the environment and can affect human health.

Feb 3 • 00:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Britain’s first female black jump jockey makes history with first winner on fourth ride

Aamilah Aswat, Britain's first female black jump jockey, made history by securing her first victory on her fourth ride aboard Guchen, trained by Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls.

Feb 2 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Brit boy first to have hole in heart repaired with dissolvable patch

11-year-old James Hoddinott becomes the first boy in Britain to have a heart defect corrected using a dissolvable patch, allowing him to pursue his dream of scuba diving and marine biology.

Feb 2 • 16:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Prižmić Stumbles at Final Hurdle in Qualifiers: Remaining Croatian Representatives Face Tough Draw

Croatian tennis player Dino Prižmić lost in the final round of the Australian Open qualifiers to Britain's Arthur Fery, who secured his first Grand Slam main draw appearance.

Jan 15 • 10:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Promised Land," Tusk Celebrates Poland. For the First Time, More Poles Are Returning from Germany and Britain Than Are Leaving There

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced in an Instagram video that for the first time in modern history, more Poles are returning from Germany and Britain than are leaving, framing this as a historical moment for the country.

Jan 14 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pride of Britain hero double amputee plants Mirror flag as he makes history

Hari Budha Magar, a former Gurkha and double amputee, has made history as the first double amputee to complete the Seven Summits challenge, planting the Mirror flag at the top of each mountain.

Jan 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Musk calls British government 'fascist' – Indonesia blocks AI chatbot as the first country

Elon Musk has criticized the British government for censorship regarding the AI chatbot Grok, which has led Indonesia to become the first country to block it.

Jan 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Tusk celebrates Poland as a "promised land". For the first time, more Poles are returning from Germany and Britain than are leaving from Poland.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk shared a video on Instagram highlighting a historic trend where more Poles are returning from Germany and Britain than are emigrating, marking a significant shift in population dynamics.

Jan 8 • 07:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Britain first, Croatia second at the tournament in Zagreb

The British women's senior team won first place at the tournament in Zagreb, defeating Croatia 19-7 in the final match.

Jan 7 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

United Cup: Incredible Sakari defeats Raducanu 2-1 and sends Greece to the quarter-finals

Maria Sakari achieved her first victory over Emma Raducanu, leading Greece to a 2-0 win over Great Britain in the United Cup.

Jan 5 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

GMB's Susanna Reid shouts over Kemi Badenoch in blistering on-air row

During the first episode of the year for Good Morning Britain, Susanna Reid confronted Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in a heated discussion about the party's policies.

Jan 5 • 09:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The slave trader invented the machine that changed the whole world

James Watt's patent of the steam engine in 1769 marked a pivotal moment in the First Industrial Revolution, transforming European societies and positioning Great Britain as a leader in technological innovation.

Jan 5 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hairy Bikers' Si King secured first solo project since death of Dave Myers

Si King from the Hairy Bikers announces his first solo project, a four-part series titled 'Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations', after the passing of co-star Dave Myers.

Dec 28 • 13:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
World

‘It felt like being thrashed with sticks’. How the ‘super-flu’ first ravaged Victorian Britain

The article explores the devastating impact of the 'super-flu' on Victorian Britain, describing the severe symptoms and societal consequences of the outbreak.

Dec 19 • 06:00 UTC

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