In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

Large crowds gathered in central London to celebrate the annual Trooping the Colour parade, marking the official birthday of King Charles III. The event began at Buckingham Palace, where the King and Queen Camilla commenced their procession, traveling in an ornate carriage along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade. This ceremonial journey is a long-standing… Continue reading In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday

Royal Family joined by thousands at Trooping the Colour

The Trooping the Colour parade took place in London to celebrate the official birthday of the sovereign, with the King and members of the Royal Family in attendance. The event attracted thousands of spectators who gathered to witness the occasion. The King and Queen, accompanied by other senior members of the royal household, made a… Continue reading Royal Family joined by thousands at Trooping the Colour

King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour

In central London, large crowds assembled to witness the Trooping the Colour ceremony, an annual event celebrating the King’s official birthday. The parade, renowned as one of the grandest royal and military displays of the year, culminated with a spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows, which the royal family observed from the Buckingham Palace balcony.… Continue reading King and Queen cheered by crowds at Trooping the Colour

Belfast protest: Thousands gather for anti-racism rally

Thousands of people gathered at Belfast City Hall around 1 pm for the “Together Against Hate” rally, demonstrating their opposition to racism following recent unrest in the city. To accommodate the large crowd, the police closed several roads in the city centre. The event attracted participants from various political parties and trade unions, all united… Continue reading Belfast protest: Thousands gather for anti-racism rally

Boy, 14, among murder arrests after Chelmsford death

Three teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, have been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following a fatal attack in a Chelmsford park. The incident occurred at Central Park, where Essex Police were called around 7 pm on Friday evening. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old man suffering from critical injuries. Despite emergency efforts, he… Continue reading Boy, 14, among murder arrests after Chelmsford death

Linkin Park to make Download Festival history

Linkin Park is set to make history this weekend by becoming the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival, the UK’s most prominent rock event. Since its inception in 2003, Download, held at Donington Park in Leicestershire, has predominantly showcased male-led acts such as Iron Maiden, Slipknot, and Metallica. This year, Emily Armstrong, who joined… Continue reading Linkin Park to make Download Festival history

John Healey wanted UK to join global investment bank to raise defence funds

John Healey, the former defence secretary, had been quietly advocating for the UK to join an international investment initiative aimed at boosting defence funding, according to information obtained by BBC News. This proposal involved the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), a multinational effort led by Canada designed to enable member nations to finance defence… Continue reading John Healey wanted UK to join global investment bank to raise defence funds

Fines to be issued to antisocial outdoor drinkers in Camden

Camden Council has introduced new measures imposing £100 fines on individuals drinking alcohol outdoors in a manner deemed disruptive. This action is part of a wider effort to tackle alcohol-related antisocial behaviour across the borough. The recently approved Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), set to begin in July, targets irresponsible alcohol consumption in public spaces… Continue reading Fines to be issued to antisocial outdoor drinkers in Camden

Three more men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak Southampton protest

Three additional men have been sentenced for their involvement in violent disorder during a protest in Southampton, linked to the killing of Henry Nowak. This recent development raises the total number of men jailed in connection with last week’s unrest to 13. The violent episodes resulted in injuries to 12 police officers and a police… Continue reading Three more men jailed for violence at Henry Nowak Southampton protest

Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe

The defence of the nation is traditionally seen as the foremost responsibility of a prime minister. However, Sir Keir Starmer is currently facing criticism from two departing defence ministers who accuse his government of failing to provide adequate resources to fulfill this fundamental duty. This dispute raises an important question: is the government genuinely falling… Continue reading Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe