A non-profit organisation in the Scottish city of Inverness has declared war on seagulls following ‘coordinated attacks on children’ who, in keeping with a national tradition, were searching for Easter eggs filled with sweets that had been hidden by adults, according to The Independent.more

Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home against Girona in the 31st round of the Spanish top flight. ‘Los Blancos’ are six points behind Robert Lewandowski and Wojciech Szczęsny’s Barcelona, who host Espanyol today.more

A Scottish court has sentenced a man to eight years in prison for the wilful killing of his wife. The woman, who had been abused for at least 18 months, took her own life by jumping from a viaduct. This is the first sentence of its kind in Scotland, according to the BBC.more

The ‘Financial Times’ reported yesterday that ACI Europe, the organisation representing European airports, warned in a letter to EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Dzidzikostas of systemic aviation fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within three weeks.more

The Italian newspaper *La Gazzetta dello Sport* reported that Robert Lewandowski has offered his services to AC Milan. Yesterday’s front page carried the headline: “Lewandowski proposes: take me”. According to the newspaper, preliminary talks are underway, and Juventus Turin are also interested in the Barcelona player.more

The 2026 UK local elections are scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026. EU citizens, including Poles, have the right to vote in local elections, even after Brexit, provided they meet residency requirements. Polish diplomatic missions and Polish diaspora organizations in the UK, among others, encourage participation in these elections.more

The UK faces rain and strong winds after a record warm start to April. The Met Office warns of locally severe gales and heavy showers.more

Jacek Magiera, a former footballer and later a coach, has died at the age of 49, the Polish Football Association (PZPN) has announced. Since July 2025, he had served as assistant coach of the Polish national team under head coach Jan Urban.more

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told ITV News' Talking Politics podcast that he is "fed up" with families in the UK seeing their bills go up and down "because of the actions of Putin or Trump". The exclusive interview with ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston is the prime minister's first since the establishment of a fragile two-week ceasefire deal made between the US and Iran.more

A two-week ceasefire has eased immediate pressure, but uncertainty about the conflict’s future is likely to push up prices for fuel, energy, food and clothing.more

The EU's new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday. This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System or EES, to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participating countries. more

While April brings with it brighter days, it also coincides with a time of year millions of Brits dread: hay fever season. If you’ve found yourself sneezing more lately, you’re not alone. On April 8, the Met Office reported that the recent dry spell has led to rising pollen levels across much of the UK this week – with cities such as London and Exeter issuing red alerts.more

FC Porto, with Jan Bednarek in the line-up, drew 1–1 at home against Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Aston Villa, featuring Matty Cash, won 3–1 away at Bologna. The second legs will take place on 16 April.more

The Spanish police announced yesterday that they had dismantled the Lyons clan, described as ‘the most brutal Scottish criminal organisation of recent decades’. Among those arrested in various countries is the gang’s leader, Steven Lyons.more

A thief who stole a designer handbag, unaware that it contained a Fabergé egg, a watch from the same brand and several other valuable items – with a total value of £2.2 million – was sentenced yesterday by a London court to two years and three months in prison.more

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the ceasefire in the war in Ukraine during the Orthodox Easter holidays, announced by the Kremlin on Thursday evening. He pointed out that Kyiv had previously proposed a truce over Easter.more

A Russian submarine operation was detected in and around British waters by the UK and its allies during a month-long operation, UK Defence Secretary John Healey told a Downing Street press conference today.more

Poznań-Ławica Airport will implement a "core night" policy, limiting air traffic to a minimum between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. This "night silence" is intended to increase the comfort of residents living near the airport while also enabling the efficient and safe operation of air traffic.more

Magda Linette's match against Marta Kostjuk will kick off the Polish-Ukrainian tennis match in Gliwice today, seeking a spot in the Billie Jean King Cup finals. The draw took place on Thursday.more

Westminster planning sub‑committee unanimously approved on 7 April a Cabinet Office plan for a statue at Marlborough Gate; a companion Prince Philip statue and bridge replacement are also planned.more

Shoppers in the UK face a surge of ‘dynamic-pricing’ as supermarkets look set to adopt technology that adjusts the price of goods based on demand. Supermarkets have already started introducing electronic shelf labels which could pave the way for dynamic-pricing in the future, the Bank of England has warned.more

Barcelona lost 2-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Robert Lewandowski was substituted at half-time. In Wednesday's other match, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0.more

British Gas has shared an important update for customers regarding their bills. The energy firm has explained how UK households could be affected by market shifts in a YouTube video.more

The Marine Conservation Society warns against continued cod fishing in the UK, recommending alternative fish choices amid sharp population decline.more

More than 50 young asylum seekers in the UK have died in the past decade, the majority by suicide, according to data compiled for the first time. Of 54 deaths of unaccompanied children and young people who claimed asylum between 2015 and 2024 in the care system, 31 were suicides, seven were homicides and eight were fatal accidents.more