Freya Chris

She’s got a passion for the weird, the wonderful, and the downright bizarre stories that often go unnoticed. From UFO sightings in the countryside to Britain’s obsession with reality TV, if it’s quirky, she’s writing about it. Expect humour, a bit of cheek, and a genuine curiosity in every piece.
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M&S Website Briefly Goes Down Amid Ongoing Fallout from Ransomware Attack

LONDON – Marks & Spencer's website was temporarily down in the early hours of Thursday morning, just hours…

Husband of Stabbed Teacher Urges Urgent Reforms to Tackle School Behaviour Crisis

The husband of a teacher who was brutally attacked at a Carmarthenshire school has made a heartfelt plea…

Brockwell Park Festivals to Proceed as Scheduled Despite Court Ruling, Say Organisers

Music lovers can breathe a sigh of relief as organisers of the popular Brockwell Park festivals confirm the…

London Markets Tumble Following US Credit Downgrade and Ahead of Key UK-EU Talks

London's stock market opened the week on a sour note, with key indices tumbling in response to a…

Children Evacuated from Swindon School After ‘Suspicious Package’ Threat

Pupils and staff at Lydiard Park Academy in Swindon were evacuated on Wednesday morning following a threat involving…

Eurozone Economy Surges Past Expectations as Exporters Race to Beat US Tariffs

The eurozone economy recorded an unexpected surge in early 2025, with exporters hustling to get goods shipped before…

Former Aide to German Far-Right Politician Accused of Spying for China

BERLIN – A former aide to a far-right German lawmaker has been formally charged with espionage on behalf…

Clifton Bridge Suitcase Murders: Man Admits Manslaughter of One Victim

A man accused of killing two men and abandoning their dismembered bodies in suitcases near the iconic Clifton…

Bomb Squad Called In as Lancaster Shopping Centre Evacuated Over Suspicious Package

Lancaster - Panic gripped Lancaster city centre this morning after a suspicious package was found at a popular…

Young Boy Unearths 140-Million-Year-Old Fossils in Derbyshire Garden

In a remarkable discovery, a young fossil enthusiast has uncovered ancient remains dating back 140 million years, right…

Von der Leyen Eyes Chance to Meet Trump at Pope Francis’ Funeral

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly hoping to catch U.S. President Donald Trump for an…

Is It Safe to Travel to Turkey? UK Issues Warning Following 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Istanbul

A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Istanbul on Wednesday, shaking the city and prompting urgent safety warnings.…

Last Call for Free Voter Photo ID Ahead of May 1 Local Elections in England

Voters across England are facing a critical deadline today, with just hours left to apply for the Voter…

Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over £1.6bn Federal Funding Freeze

CAMBRIDGE, MA – Harvard University has launched legal action against the Trump administration over what it claims is…

Russia Unleashes New Wave of Airstrikes on Ukraine Amid Fragile Peace Push

A fresh barrage of deadly Russian airstrikes has rocked southern and eastern Ukraine, just hours after a brief…