The UK chancellor is due to announce immediate cuts worth billions of pounds in order to plug a £20bn black hole in finances. Rachel Reeves’ plans are expected to include reduced spending on external consultants, a drive to cut public sector waste, and the cancellation of some road and rail projects. She is expected to… Continue reading Chancellor to axe projects immediately after review of finances
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Family of kicked Manchester Airport man concerned for police
Following the emergence of a second video of a man being kicked in the head by police at Manchester Airport, the family of the injured man have expressed concerns for any injured officers. The second footage, obtained from the Manchester Evening News, apparently showed events leading to the attack, including a fight which broke out… Continue reading Family of kicked Manchester Airport man concerned for police
Selby: Two men dead after light aircraft's 'serious incident'
Police have confirmed that two men have died as a result of a light aircraft crash in a remote North Yorkshire village. The passengers of the two-seater plane were both in their 20s, and it’s believed that one was the pilot whilst the other was a passenger. The emergency services were alerted to the crash… Continue reading Selby: Two men dead after light aircraft's 'serious incident'
In pictures: Cambridge Folk Festival
The Cambridge Folk Festival has once again attracted thousands of music fans to one of England’s most prestigious events. Established in 1965, the festival brings in an average of 14,000 people between Thursday and Sunday each year. This year’s lineup included a headline performance from Robert Plant, who showcased his folk-inspired material, reminiscent of his… Continue reading In pictures: Cambridge Folk Festival
Why school exclusions are at record levels
A recent report published last week showed that the numbers of suspensions and exclusions of school pupils in England have reached their highest levels in years. But is worsening behaviour really the only explanation? Experts say that the growing number of children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) is closely linked to the rise… Continue reading Why school exclusions are at record levels
Nick León and Erika de Casier provide transcendent summer energy on ‘Bikini’
Two talented musicians, Nick León and Erika de Casier, have teamed up to release their latest single ‘Bikini’ through TraTraTrax. The duo has worked together in the past, with León remixing de Casier’s prior release ‘Friendly’ in 2021, and collaborating on ‘Ex-Girlfriend’ with Shygirl featured in de Casier’s latest album. However, ‘Bikini’ is a unique… Continue reading Nick León and Erika de Casier provide transcendent summer energy on ‘Bikini’
JakoJako releases new EP, ‘Segmente’
Berlin-based DJ and modular synthesist JakoJako has released her latest EP, titled ‘Segmente’. The EP features four electronic tracks of glitch-infused techno, with each track influenced by sounds played in JakoJako’s live shows. ‘Introspektion’, a whimsical EP track, was particularly well-received, with the artist noting on Instagram that they have received many track ID requests for… Continue reading JakoJako releases new EP, ‘Segmente’
Baby bat returns to Highlands after hiding in holiday suitcase
A young bat named Raspberry made an eventful journey from the Scottish Highlands to Glasgow, where she was discovered hiding in holiday luggage. Alex O’Neill found the animal when he returned from a break near Lochailort and contacted bat conservation charity, the Bat Conservation Trust. He was put in touch with expert Tracey Jolliffe, who… Continue reading Baby bat returns to Highlands after hiding in holiday suitcase
Basingstoke woman gives birth after cancer coma during pregnancy
Beth Paterson, a cancer patient, has recently given birth to her daughter after spending nine weeks in a coma during her pregnancy. Ms. Paterson was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma that spread from her chest to her brain, which resulted in her staying unconscious. However, hospital staff monitored her while she completed chemotherapy in her unresponsive… Continue reading Basingstoke woman gives birth after cancer coma during pregnancy
Paris 2024 Olympics video: Tarling puncture ruins medal chance
In the first day of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Great Britain’s Josh Tarling experienced a heart-wrenching defeat after losing out on a medal by just two seconds due to a puncture during the men’s road cycling time trials event. Despite giving his best in the race, Tarling fell short of securing a podium finish and… Continue reading Paris 2024 Olympics video: Tarling puncture ruins medal chance