According to a former senior government scientific adviser, it was apparent as early as February 2020 that the National Health Service (NHS) would be overwhelmed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Professor Graham Medley told the Covid inquiry that the civil servants would have been aware of those concerns during that time. The government implemented the initial… Continue reading February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told
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British couple trapped in Gaza with no UK help, says son
A British-Palestinian couple has become stranded in Gaza during Israel’s siege, as the UK government reportedly has not provided adequate assistance. Naila and Talal El-Deeb were visiting relatives in Gaza when the conflict broke out on Saturday with Hamas’s attack on Israel. The couple had attempted to flee through Egypt, but an Israeli jet strike… Continue reading British couple trapped in Gaza with no UK help, says son
Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive
Smithsonian Folkways has opened its digital archive to donors through its ‘Friends of Folkways’ program. Donors can browse through over 60,000 recordings from various musical genres and cultures found across the world for as low as $5 per month. Access to rare recordings, in-depth musical analyses, and artist interviews is offered by the program. The… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive
Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died
Leke Adesoye, the founder of Junglist Movement, has passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Adesoye was a well-known figure in the jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, UK hip hop and fashion industries. He was sent to hospital last year after hurting his leg at a gig, and was later diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer,… Continue reading Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died
Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University
Killa Ki, a former rapper from South London, has recently announced that he will be pursuing a master’s degree in science at Oxford University. Ki retired from music in 2019 and went on to study at the esteemed London College of Fashion before embarking on his latest educational journey. Oxford University, a prestigious member of… Continue reading Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University
Anastasia Kristensen launches new label “absorb emit”
Anastasia Kristensen, a DJ and producer based in Copenhagen, has released new music under her new label called “absorb emit.” The first single from this label is ‘Cordyceps Disco’, and it is a track from a four-part EP that will be released on November 14. The track involves AI vocals and textured samples made from… Continue reading Anastasia Kristensen launches new label “absorb emit”
Watch: Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed
The 50-foot sycamore tree, which had been a significant landmark within Northumberland National Park since the late 1800s, was felled two weeks ago. The removal of the timber was a complicated operation which was performed using chainsaws to cut back branches before a crane could hoist the tree away. Tony Gates, the CEO of Northumberland… Continue reading Watch: Sycamore Gap tree cut up and removed
Kenya Airways plane intercepted and diverted from Heathrow to Stansted
RAF fighters were scrambled to intercept a flight from Nairobi to Heathrow that was diverted to Stansted Airport on account of a “potential security threat”. The Kenya Airways Boeing 787 landed safely and was met by Essex Police. A Stansted spokesman said the plane was then escorted to a remote parking stand, with operations at… Continue reading Kenya Airways plane intercepted and diverted from Heathrow to Stansted
Case dropped against NHS waste scandal firm boss
Garry Pettigrew, a businessman charged with illegally storing medical waste including human body parts, has had his case dropped after a year-long trial. Pettigrew’s Healthcare Environmental Services (HES) was closed after losing NHS waste contracts. The claims against him pertained to sites near Shotts, Lanarkshire and Dundee, Scotland. However, new evidence that emerged last month… Continue reading Case dropped against NHS waste scandal firm boss
Just Stop Oil spray-paint English universities orange
A group of climate campaigners named Just Stop Oil have been protesting against the UK government’s plans to license new oil and gas projects by spraying universities across England with orange paint. The universities of Leeds, Manchester, and Cambridge were targeted, following protests at Bristol, Exeter, and Oxford, Falmouth, Sussex, Birmingham, and UCL. Just last… Continue reading Just Stop Oil spray-paint English universities orange