UK train passengers at London St Pancras will face “no queues” from the introduction of new EU border checks next month, Eurostar said. The Channel Tunnel train operator insisted it is fully prepared for the launch of the Entry Exit System (EES) on October 12.more

Drug deaths in Scotland have fallen to their lowest levels in eight years, figures have shown. Deaths from drug misuse in 2024 dropped by 13% – or 155 deaths – to 1,017, according to the National Records of Scotland (NRS).more

Portugal defeated Armenia 5-0 away in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 140 goals to his name and is the all-time leading scorer for national teams, scored two of the goals. Ireland salvaged a 2-2 draw with Hungary in stoppage time.more

Yesterday, the British newspaper "Financial Times" reported on a project by Polish billionaire Roman Karkosik, whose initiative is to build Europe's tallest statue of the Virgin Mary in the village of Konotopie (Kujawsko-Pomorskie). The statue will be 55 meters tall and, according to "FT," will be consecrated on August 15, 2026.more

The north-east of England is Great Britain’s allotment heartland, with Redcar and Cleveland and County Durham the two councils with the highest rate of allotment provision per person, an analysis has found. It also revealed that Scotland on average has just a quarter of the space per person that is available in England.more

More than 425 people have been arrested at a demonstration against the government's ban of the campaign group Palestine Action. Hundreds gathered in Parliament Square in central London to oppose the group's proscription, some holding placards that read: "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action."more

World number one tennis player, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, defeated American Amanda Anisimova (No. 8) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) in the US Open final. This was her fourth career Grand Slam victory and her second in New York, where she also topped the rankings a year ago.more

A new set of stamps is being issued to celebrate the diverse range of wild and domesticated ducks found in the UK. The stamps have images of 10 duck species and breeds.more

OVER 400,000 Brits could be in line for an unexpected £100 fine from the tax office. "Micro-influencers" - social media users with between 1,000 and 25,000 followers - may be liable to pay tax if they get paid or gifted for their content.more

The leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK party, Nigel Farage, announced yesterday at the opening of his party's conference in Birmingham that the British government ‘is in deep crisis,’ referring to Angela Rayner's resignation as Deputy Leader.more

A large number of Asda Express shops will soon be opening across London. There will be 10 new stores across the capital opening across a four-week period beginning in late October. more

Polish footballers will take on Finland at the Silesian Stadium on Sunday evening in a World Cup qualifying match. This is a crucial match, and we will approach it with confidence, announced visiting coach Jacob Friis.more

US President Donald Trump confirmed yesterday that he had invited the Polish president to the G20 summit, which will take place in Miami next year. When asked about inviting Russia, Trump said he would have to think about it, although he later stated that both he and the Chinese leader could attend as observers.more

The former head of diplomacy, David Lammy, has become Deputy PM in the UK government and Minister of Justice, Downing Street announced yesterday. Yvette Cooper, who previously served as Home Secretary, has taken over as Foreign Secretary. Shabana Mahmood has taken over as Home Secretary, losing her position as Justice Secretary.more

Police are warning tourists visiting Rome about the so-called "bracelet" scam, which is once again spreading in popular tourist spots such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and Vatican City. They are also reiterating their appeal to avoid accepting any supposedly free gifts from strangers.more

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the final of the US Open Grand Slam in New York. The world number one will face second seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in the title match.more

There's a neighbourhood nestled in South East London that provides an ideal mix of village appeal and urban practicality. Renowned for its independent retailers, fashionable restaurants, and outstanding schools, it has attracted families and working professionals alike.more

The average rent being advertised across Britain hit a record high of £1,577 per month in August, according to a leading property website. Data reveals London as the most expensive area to rent and the North East as the cheapest. Average advertised rents were 3% higher than a year earlier, with a constrained supply of homes contributing to rising rents, Rightmove said.more

The prestigious Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2035, world championship organizers announced. This extended the contract, which was scheduled to run until 2031.more

The UK's national security is safe "for now and for the next few years", the outgoing head of the British armed forces has told the BBC. Adm Sir Tony Radakin said his optimism on defence came from the UK being a nuclear power and a member of Nato, which he described as "the biggest and strongest gun club ever", and that its closest ally is the US.more

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after failing to pay enough tax on her £800,000 flat in Hove. She has also stepped down as deputy Labour leader, a move which is expected to trigger a new deputy leadership election by party members.more

Prime Minister Donald Tusk, after a meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing in Paris, emphasized that Poland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, even after the war ends. "We are responsible for logistics; this form of Polish presence is accepted by everyone," the head of government explained.more

The Theatre is Freedom festival, presenting outdoor performances from Poland, will take place in Bell Square in London from September 5th to 21st, announced Marta Skibska of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute. The festival will open with the British premiere of "Bal" by the KTO Theatre in Krakow.more

More than 100,000 Poles, Norway's largest minority, participate virtually in the country's political life. Other nationalities are more actively involved in Norwegian politics, a trend likely to be evident in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 8th.more

A man whose arrest led to protests outside a hotel in Epping has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl and a woman. Hadush Kebatu, from Ethiopia, touched the girl and said he "wanted to have a baby" with her during incidents in Epping, Essex, on 7 and 8 July.more