A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for heavy rainfall in various parts of England and Wales. The warning has been effective since 8 a.m. and will remain active until 11:59 p.m. BST on Monday. It includes Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, Wales, and some parts of the northwest of England. The… Continue reading UK weather: Met Office's warning for floods and storms
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Wimbledon: Kate given standing ovation at men's singles final
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made her second public appearance alongside her daughter, Princess Charlotte, at the Wimbledon men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. As patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Catherine presented the singles trophy to this year’s winner. The seven-times Wimbledon winner Djokovic defeated Alcaraz, securing his… Continue reading Wimbledon: Kate given standing ovation at men's singles final
Cromby announces debut on Sally C’s Big Saldo’s Chunkers
Cromby, a rising star in the music industry, is set to release his debut EP ‘House Flava’ on August 1 under the prestigious imprint Big Saldo’s Chunkers. The EP comprises four tracks, each boasting a unique musical identity. Its lead single, ‘Pump It’, accompanied the EP’s release. The single has already garnered an overwhelmingly positive… Continue reading Cromby announces debut on Sally C’s Big Saldo’s Chunkers
Meet Serial Disc Touchers, Grace Dahl’s new no-boundaries label project
Dutch DJ and producer, Grace Dahl, has announced the launch of her brand new label, Serial Disc Touchers, with the release of its first EP. The label’s aim is to celebrate diversity in sound and allow artists creative freedom without being pigeonholed into specific genres. Dahl’s own sound is generally associated with techno, but she… Continue reading Meet Serial Disc Touchers, Grace Dahl’s new no-boundaries label project
East Ham: Second child dies in house fire
A tragic house fire in East London has claimed the lives of two children, according to a statement from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The blaze began early on Saturday morning, spreading throughout the ground and first floors of a terraced property on Napier Road in East Ham. Five people were hospitalized due to the… Continue reading East Ham: Second child dies in house fire
In pictures: Thousands flock to second day of TRNSMT music festival
Thousands of music lovers gathered at Scotland’s TRNSMT festival to enjoy performances from dozens of artists over the weekend. Friday’s crowd numbered around 50,000 and enjoyed Liam Gallagher headlining the night, while Garbage, Sugarbabes and even Scottish group, Travis, who played a secret set, entertained the crowd on Saturday. Rick Astley gave festival goers plenty… Continue reading In pictures: Thousands flock to second day of TRNSMT music festival
Harry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to rest
Henry ‘Harry’ Gleeson, a man who was wrongly convicted and executed for the murder of Moll McCarthy, has finally been brought home 83 years after his death. Harry’s family spent years trying to clear his name and in 2015, he became the first person to receive a posthumous pardon from the Irish government. The body… Continue reading Harry Gleeson: A pardoned man finally laid to rest
Will Ospreay to headline All Elite Wrestling Wembley's fight event
Will Ospreay, a professional wrestler, reflected on his struggles with dyslexia and ADHD and how he used these “failures” to his advantage as he prepared to headline this year’s All Elite Wrestling (AEW) event at Wembley Stadium. Ospreay, who is the US brand’s international champion, is proud to represent Essex and showcase his skills as… Continue reading Will Ospreay to headline All Elite Wrestling Wembley's fight event
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made her opening gambit. What's her long game?
Rachel Reeves, the current Chancellor, has a passion for chess with her favourite move being the Sicilian Defence. Growing up, Reeves competed against privately-educated boys around the country and won as the only state school-educated girl. As a junior chess champion, she utilized her favourite move, which opens up the board for later in the… Continue reading Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made her opening gambit. What's her long game?
Bear rescued from Ukraine dies in West Lothian zoo
A 12-year-old Asiatic black bear, named Yampil, who was rescued from the war-torn area of Donetsk province in eastern Ukraine, has died following an anaesthetic procedure. The bear had been rehomed at the Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, West Lothian in January. The zoo staff said that they were “utterly devastated” by Yampil’s death.… Continue reading Bear rescued from Ukraine dies in West Lothian zoo