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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: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major enforcement plan against Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has sparked fresh debate about environmental protection and water company accountability across Britain. The regulator Ofwat has outlined a proposed £44.7 million package after uncovering serious failings in sewage and wastewater management across the supplier’s network. The Welsh Water enforcement case has become another symbol of rising scrutiny over...

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. Former UK prime minister Gordon Brown has called for the creation of a global tribunal dedicated to crimes against children, arguing that international law must provide stronger protections for young people caught in armed conflict. Writing in the The Guardian, Brown warned that modern warfare increasingly exposes children to violence and that current legal systems fail to deliver...

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 widespread mobile banking glitch affecting accounts linked to Lloyds Banking Group — including the Bank of Scotland app — briefly exposed the transaction histories of other customers to unrelated users on Thursday morning, prompting serious privacy concerns. Customers reported that when they logged into their accounts through the Bank of Scotland app, they could see lists of...

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 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An easyJet flight from Edinburgh was forced to divert to Manchester Airport on Friday after the crew declared a mid‑air emergency, officials confirmed, prompting a precautionary landing and subsequent investigation. Flight EZY1234 — operating from Edinburgh Airport to a scheduled destination in southern Europe — descended toward Manchester shortly after departure when the pilots reported a technical issue that...