The newly elected Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has outlined his plan to put Britain on the “path of national renewal”. Speaking after the King’s Speech, which presented 39 bills that the government aims to pass, Starmer warned against the dangers of populism and noted that there would be “no quick fix”. At the heart… Continue reading King's Speech: Keir Starmer pledges growth but warns of 'no quick fix'
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Vaughan Gething: Jeremy Miles likely to bid to be Wales first minister
Jeremy Miles, a former rival of Vaughan Gething, is likely to run in the upcoming Welsh Labour leadership contest, according to sources close to him. Mr Miles was one of four people who resigned from the Welsh government and forced Mr Gething to quit. Two supporters of Mr Gething say the former economy secretary cannot… Continue reading Vaughan Gething: Jeremy Miles likely to bid to be Wales first minister
No bill to extend UK votes to 16-year-olds in King's Speech
The UK government’s King’s Speech did not include the Labour Party’s promise to lower the voting age for the next general election. However, Commons leader Lucy Powell has stated that the promise to allow 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote will be honoured. Some of the Conservative Party’s beliefs are that Labour is attempting… Continue reading No bill to extend UK votes to 16-year-olds in King's Speech
Missy Elliott becomes first hip hop artist broadcasted into space
NASA has achieved a historical feat by broadcasting American rapper Missy Elliott’s debut single ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)‘ into space. The track became the first hip hop song to be transmitted towards Venus, reaching the planet after travelling 254 million kilometres at light speed. This achievement was made possible by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory… Continue reading Missy Elliott becomes first hip hop artist broadcasted into space
WOMAD teams up with Bristol venue to support grassroots music
WOMAD festival is teaming up with The Jam Jar by donating a portion of ticket sales sold to help support the venue. The two independents have just launched a campaign whereby 15% of each ticket sold via The Jam Jar’s page will go towards the Support The Jam Jar Campaign. The tickets for this campaign… Continue reading WOMAD teams up with Bristol venue to support grassroots music
Blackpool fire: Parents killed and two kids hurt in house blaze
A tragic fire broke out in Blackpool in the early hours of the morning, leaving one woman and one man dead, and two children injured. At 02:40 BST, Lancashire Police reported the incident on Peter Street in the town. The children of the victims are currently receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries, while one… Continue reading Blackpool fire: Parents killed and two kids hurt in house blaze
17-year-old boy dies at Polmont Young Offenders Institution
A 17-year-old boy, Jonathan Beadle, has died at Polmont Young Offenders Institution, where he was held after pleading guilty to being in possession of weapons with intent to “assault and murder” a 16-year-old girl. The Scottish Prison Service has confirmed the cause of death, and a fatal accident inquiry will be held to investigate the… Continue reading 17-year-old boy dies at Polmont Young Offenders Institution
Rockstar Games tease GTA 6 details including price and release date
The next installment of the perennially popular Grand Theft Auto series, GTA VI, is set to be released in Autumn 2025 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, according to the game’s publishers. A “very diverse” game map featuring over 100 locations has been hinted at by fans, while a notorious Reddit user who cross-referenced… Continue reading Rockstar Games tease GTA 6 details including price and release date
Just Days Left to Get Your Tickets for Bingo Lingo – Don’t Miss Out!
Secure your tickets now!Get ready for the most exhilarating night of the week! Bingo Lingo is coming to Liverpool on Friday, 19th July, at the iconic Camp and Furnace, right in the heart of the Baltic Triangle. This isn’t just any bingo night – it’s an unforgettable experience packed with huge party anthems, on-stage battles,… Continue reading Just Days Left to Get Your Tickets for Bingo Lingo – Don’t Miss Out!
Key points in King's Speech at a glance
In a speech to Parliament, King Charles presented the Labour government’s plans for new legislation. The comprehensive speech outlined 39 bills to be passed during the next parliamentary session. Some of these bills were originally proposed by the previous government but were not passed before the election. The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will simplify the… Continue reading Key points in King's Speech at a glance