Life & Society

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A man was taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Glasgow city centre on Thursday afternoon, with emergency services attending the scene amid ongoing enquiries into the circumstances of the collision. Police Scotland and ambulance crews were dispatched quickly following reports of the incident in a busy city thoroughfare. Eyewitnesses reported that the man was struck by...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A rare sight has emerged on the River Severn as exceptionally low tides and shifting river conditions revealed remnants of a long‑demolished historic structure, drawing interest from history enthusiasts and local volunteers. The remains of the Severn Railway Bridge, a once‑vital railway crossing between Sharpness and Lydney in Gloucestershire, were exposed during recent low tides, offering a unique...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK households that rely on heating oil are warning that suppliers are effectively “holding them to ransom” by cancelling orders, dramatically increasing prices, and exploiting market volatility linked to the war in the Middle East. An estimated 1.5‑1.7 million homes — particularly in rural areas and parts of Northern Ireland where mains gas is unavailable — depend on domestic...

Published: 13 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK’s national weather service, the Met Office, has issued a yellow “now” warning covering five broad regions for Friday as strong winds and rain are expected to affect large swaths of the country. The advisory spans a nine‑hour period and highlights conditions that could disrupt travel, infrastructure and outdoor activities. Forecasters say the warning reflects a period...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a chilling case that has drawn global attention, a wealthy couple narrowly escaped murder after their own son allegedly hired a hitman to kill them and collect their estate. Authorities say the 22‑year‑old man provided detailed instructions to the purported contract killer on how and where his parents should be killed, involving methods that suggested premeditation and...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A blind woman was forced to vacate her home after a persistent leak caused the ceiling of her rented property to collapse, leaving the residence unsafe to live in and exposing broader concerns about housing safety and landlord responsibilities. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, when water penetrating through a prolonged roof leak weakened the...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after attempting to smuggle nearly 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya, Kenyan authorities said on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted early on Tuesday during airport security inspections, triggering a probe into what officials describe as a sophisticated wildlife...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Amid heightened geopolitical tensions linked to the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, concerns about supply chain disruptions, inflation and local shortages have prompted emergency preparedness advice — including recommendations on what households might consider stocking at home to cope with short‑term interruptions. Experts advising on emergency planning suggest keeping a 72‑hour kit and a small reserve of essential goods. While official...

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Rising fuel prices are hitting motorists across the UK, with drivers describing the impact of surging pump costs on household budgets, commuting choices and everyday travel decisions. The increase in retail petrol and diesel prices has been driven by global oil market volatility, partly linked to international conflict and supply pressures that have tightened margins for suppliers and consumers...

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Severe weather brought widespread travel disruption across central and southern Scotland on Friday as 70 mph gales battered the region, leading to closures and delays on major road and rail networks. Strong winds and heavy rain affected journeys on the M8 and M74 motorways, key arteries linking Glasgow, Edinburgh and the English border. High‑sided vehicles were advised to avoid exposed...