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Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For seaside visitors in the UK, the sight of a herring gull swooping toward an unattended pasty or a bag of chips is all too familiar. Many react instinctively, waving their arms frantically or retreating toward the nearest shelter, hoping to avoid losing their snack. But a new study from the University of Exeter suggests there may be...

Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Northamptonshire’s police chief constable, Ivan Balhatchet, has been found guilty of contempt of court, with judges set to decide whether he should face imprisonment or a fine. The ruling marks the conclusion of a four-year legal struggle stemming from the wrongful arrest of a woman, highlighting both the persistence of ordinary citizens seeking justice and the accountability of...

Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online British housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a decline in sales during the critical autumn period, attributing the slowdown to market uncertainty ahead of this month’s UK budget. Potential buyers appear to be holding off on purchases, a trend echoed across the housing sector. The company revealed that its weekly average of private sales per site fell 11% to...

Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has categorically denied any intention to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, dismissing recent rumours as unfounded and akin to conspiracy theories. Speaking on Sky News on Wednesday morning, Streeting labelled the speculation as “unhelpful” and “self-defeating,” firmly ruling out a bid to challenge Starmer’s leadership. Addressing whether he might demand the prime minister’s...

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Disabled workers in the UK face a stark financial reality, with new analysis showing that from today until the end of the year, they will effectively work for free compared to their non-disabled peers. The disability pay gap remains a significant £2.24 per hour, meaning those working a 35-hour week earn over £4,000 less annually than...

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, have quietly navigated life in the public eye despite the controversies surrounding their parents. Now in their late 30s and mid-30s, respectively, both work in the private sector and dedicate time to charitable causes, maintaining a relatively low-profile presence compared with other members of...

  Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Christian Brueckner, the main suspect in the long-running Madeleine McCann case, has been forced into hiding in woodland and parks after being chased out of the small town where he had been placed following his release from prison. The 48-year-old, a convicted rapist and paedophile, was released in September after serving a seven-year sentence for...

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The Northern Lights are set to put on a spectacular display across the UK this week, with the best chances of seeing the aurora occurring in the early hours of Wednesday or on Wednesday night. The dazzling light show is expected as the Sun enters an active phase, sending multiple Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) hurtling towards...

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Reform UK has announced that it will no longer co-operate with a BBC documentary about the party, following controversy over how a speech by former US President Donald Trump was edited. The BBC had commissioned October Films to produce the programme, which was scheduled to air in January and was to be presented by Laura Kuenssberg....

Published: 12 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s legendary striker, has confirmed that the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his international career. The 40-year-old forward, who has scored 953 goals for club and country, also revealed that he plans to retire from football within the next one to two years. Next year’s World Cup, hosted across Canada, Mexico,...