UK News
As the ‘people’s paper’, The Euro Weekly News are aware that much of its readership are British expats living in Spain. With this in mind, we report on the latest news in the UK so that our readership can stay up to date with the latest news from home.
Blind British man sentenced for driving a stolen car 241 kilometres on motorway
A registered blind British man drove around 241 kilometres (150 miles) along one of Britain's busiest motorways in the middle of the night, despite having...
Flying between Spain and the UK? The disruption is far from over
British travellers flying between Spain and the UK face another day of disruption after an air traffic control failure forced 31 flight cancellations at Málaga...
Snake in the bread aisle: bizarre supermarket discovery exposes exotic pet problem
Shoppers hunting for bread at a UK supermarket got a little surprise when a baby corn snake was spotted slithering through the bread aisle. This...
Households told to stock up on food as UK faces ‘supersized’ El Niño threat
It may sound slightly dramatic, but Britain's Environment Secretary says now is the time to think about how you'd cope without deliveries or open shops...
Spain flights disrupted as Gatwick shuts down its only runway after Boeing 787 aborts take-off
A single aircraft aborting its take-off shouldn't be able to stop an entire airport, yet that's what happened at Gatwick on Friday, grounding flights to...
Man About the House star Richard O’Sullivan dies at 82 after 23 years at Brinsworth
British sitcom favourite Richard O’Sullivan has died aged 82, the Royal Variety Charity confirmed on Friday. Close family were with him at Brinsworth House in...
Huge fire near Wembley forces Amazon warehouse evacuation amid ‘explosion’ reports
Smoke from a fire in an industrial estate barely a mile away from Wembley Stadium was seen as far away as Westminster, and the blaze...
8.7 Million UK airport customers hit by data theft: What stolen information could mean for air travellers
Personal data belonging to around 8.7 million customers has been accessed and stolen from three major UK airports, raising fears that passengers could now face...
Plug-in solar panels go legal in Britain – the balcony kit already common in Spain could save £110 a year
Many people living in Spain have probably spotted the small panels clipped to a balcony rail and plugged straight into a wall socket. Well, from...
UK prepares emergency campaign urging households to keep food and water at home
In recent hours major UK news outlets including The Guardian and The Independent have reported that ministers are preparing to launch a public campaign encouraging...
Tim Curry dies at 80: Rocky Horror legend who redefined British stage flair
British actor Tim Curry has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a career packed with unforgettable turns that mixed camp, menace and...
33 Britons missing in Nepal as flash flood rips through Himalayan villages near Tibet border
Thirty-three British nationals have been announced among more than 380 people missing in Nepal after Wednesday's flash flood, with the confirmed death toll now past...
140 cars gutted in huge fire at Gatwick holiday parking site: Pensioner, 67, arrested on arson suspicion
Holidaymakers flying back into Gatwick this week face a nasty shock after a massive blaze tore through a popular off-airport parking site used by passengers...
Norwich airport sudden closure threatens Spain flights. What passengers flying to Palma and Alicante need to know
If you're flying from Norwich to Spain, a pay dispute between air traffic controllers and airport management could ground your flight. The airport is closed...