The Labour party has had a rocky relationship with India in the past. Past Prime Ministers such as Clement Attlee have been criticized for allowing partition to be rushed at the cost of human life, and Former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook caused a storm with his offer of mediation between India and Pakistan over the… Continue reading David Lammy aims to reset UK-India ties with early trip
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Eluned Morgan elected Welsh Labour leader unopposed
Eluned Morgan has been elected as the Leader of Welsh Labour and Wales’ next First Minister, making her the first woman to hold either position. The Welsh health secretary was the only nominee and her leadership was confirmed by the party. This follows the resignation of Vaughan Gething after four senior politicians resigned from his… Continue reading Eluned Morgan elected Welsh Labour leader unopposed
Charlotte Dujardin: Whipping video released to 'save dressage' – whistleblower
Dressage is being “saved” by a whistleblower who released a video appearing to show six-time Olympic dressage medallist Charlotte Dujardin “excessively” whipping a horse during a training session, according to her lawyer, Stephan Wensing. Dujardin, who withdrew from the Paris Games after the footage emerged, has been provisionally suspended by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), which… Continue reading Charlotte Dujardin: Whipping video released to 'save dressage' – whistleblower
Alison Wonderland makes cameo as DJ in horror film MaXXXine
DJ Alison Wonderland recently made an appearance as a nightclub DJ in the horror film MaXXXine, directed by her fiancé, filmmaker Ti West. The DJ hinted about her cameo via Twitter, congratulating West and the cast. MaXXXine stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, a film star who finds herself harassed by a real-life serial killer… Continue reading Alison Wonderland makes cameo as DJ in horror film MaXXXine
New single from posthumous SOPHIE album out now, ‘Berlin Nightmare’
The latest single to come from the posthumous SOPHIE album, which is set to be released on September 27th, is called “Berlin Nightmare.” This is following on from the first single that was released in June, “Reason Why,” which features Kim Petras and BC Kingdom. The new track features the Athens-based DJ, producer, and vocalist… Continue reading New single from posthumous SOPHIE album out now, ‘Berlin Nightmare’
Sharks in Brazil are testing positive for cocaine, according to scientists
A new study has revealed that sharks off the coast of Brazil are getting high on cocaine. The study, titled “Cocaine Shark,” was conducted by Brazilian scientists who dissected 13 sharpnose sharks caught by fishermen and found that all 13 contained traces of cocaine in both their muscles and livers. Researchers fear that this ingestion… Continue reading Sharks in Brazil are testing positive for cocaine, according to scientists
Arrest over A61 crash which killed six people
A suspect has been taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash claimed the lives of six individuals, including four family members. Among the deceased were nine-year-old Rubie Morgan-Roller, four-year-old Lillie Morgan-Roller, their father Shane Roller and mother Shannen Morgan. The family’s car collided with a motorcycle on… Continue reading Arrest over A61 crash which killed six people
Woman needed HIV test after GP used old genital swab
A woman in Batley, Yorkshire had to be tested for HIV after a vaginal examination with a swab that had already been used on another patient, according to a report by the health ombudsman. After the patient underwent a pre-existing health condition examination at her GP surgery, she was informed by medical staff that an… Continue reading Woman needed HIV test after GP used old genital swab
Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Hackney
A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Hackney, east London on Tuesday, according to the Metropolitan Police. Officers were called to Stoke Newington at 4:05 pm, where they discovered the teenager with stab wounds. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, whilst the suspect fled and is yet to be identified. The Met has… Continue reading Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Hackney
Nationwide: Major lender lowers mortgage rate to below 4%
Lenders are offering mortgages with interest rates below 4% in a bid to compete with one another ahead of the Bank of England’s decision on rates. Nationwide, the UK’s biggest building society, is reducing its five-year fixed mortgages from 4.24% for new customers moving home with a 40% deposit, to a rate of 3.99%. Other… Continue reading Nationwide: Major lender lowers mortgage rate to below 4%