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King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week in Edinburgh
Holyrood Week has begun for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This year the week has been shortened by the general election, but the Royal Family will attend events celebrating the City of Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary, literary receptions, and a garden party. The King presided over an investiture ceremony at the Palace of Holyroodhouse where… Continue reading King Charles launches shortened Holyrood Week in Edinburgh
Glastonbury faces criticism from attendees due to stage overcrowding
Attendees of this year’s Glastonbury Festival have accused organizers of mismanaging crowds, citing incidents of overcrowding at various stages. Despite the event being well-managed overall, some festival-goers reported long queues and difficulty accessing smaller stages. Meanwhile, performances at larger arenas like The Pyramid Stage were at times sparser than expected. Overcrowding was severe enough in… Continue reading Glastonbury faces criticism from attendees due to stage overcrowding
Diplo under investigation by police for hosting illegal rave in Ibiza
Spanish police are investigating DJ and producer Diplo for allegedly hosting an illegal rave in a protected area in Ibiza. According to reports, the unlicensed event took place in June at the Cala d’Hort viewpoint overlooking the es Vedra island, which is an EU-protected site in Ibiza. The event could result in fines of up… Continue reading Diplo under investigation by police for hosting illegal rave in Ibiza
Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane
An internal investigation has been launched by the Leicestershire Police after three officers have been implicated for potential misconduct over their contact with triple killer Valdo Calocane. The triple murder occurred on June 13, 2023, where Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and 65-year-old Ian Coates were victims. The incident was referred to the… Continue reading Officers face misconduct probe over contact with Valdo Calocane
Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, a novelist and screenwriter, has been named the new children’s laureate. The role involves championing reading and children’s books, which he will do from this year until 2026. Cottrell-Boyce said he was “so proud” to hold the position, adding that writing and reading had transformed his life. Joseph Coelho, whose Luna Loves picture… Continue reading Frank Cottrell-Boyce named new children's laureate
Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'
The principal of Cabragh Primary School in County Tyrone, Louise Quinn, has spoken out about the bad smell emanating from a nearby compost factory that is impacting the children’s wellbeing. The rural school is located around a mile away from the Northway Mushrooms plant where local residents have protested about the bad smell and the… Continue reading Compost factory smell 'affecting our children’s lives'
Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles
After undergoing surgery 10 days ago due to a back issue, Andy Murray has decided to skip this year’s solo competition at Wimbledon and instead focus his farewell on the doubles alongside his older brother Jamie. Murray, who won the championship in both 2013 and 2016, was anticipated to square off against Tomas Machac from… Continue reading Wimbledon 2024: Andy Murray to miss men's singles but set to play in doubles
Cheap TVs ahead of Euros help slow price inflation
The annual rate of shop prices increased by only 0.2% in June compared to 0.6% in May, thanks to TVs discounted for the Euros football tournament, with cheaper coffee and butter also helping. Food inflation continued to slow to 2.5% from May’s 3.2%, according to research firm NielsenIQ and the British Retail Consortium. Sainsbury’s reported… Continue reading Cheap TVs ahead of Euros help slow price inflation
Lough Neagh plan of action to be outlined
Stormont’s Agriculture and Environment Minister, Andrew Muir, is said to be on the verge of approving a range of actions to address the issues facing Lough Neagh. The Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan has been under the consideration of the Northern Ireland Executive since mid-June. However, ministerial agreement has not yet been reached. Several… Continue reading Lough Neagh plan of action to be outlined