A couple who have been attending Glastonbury Festival for the last five years have become engaged during an interactive theatre show involving performance artists from the Ministry of Happy. Maria Lawrence, 34, was tricked into wearing a blindfold as part of the show before her partner, James Wilson, 36, got down on one knee. “I… Continue reading Watch the moment couple get engaged at Glastonbury Festival
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Willoughby kidnap plot – threat was 'imminent' says officer
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Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank of England
The Bank of England has warned that around three million households in the UK can expect to see an increase in their mortgage payments over the next two years. Of this, 400,000 mortgage holders are forecast to be hit by “very large” payment increases. Rising interest rates and the higher cost of living were cited… Continue reading Mortgage costs to rise for 3 million, says Bank of England
Groove Armada Glastonbury set cancelled due to concerns over crowd size
Due to concerns over the number of attendees, one of Groove Armada’s three scheduled performances at Glastonbury has been called off. The set in question was slated to take place on Thursday evening at the Stonebridge Bar, a location that would have held too many people. However, the duo will still perform DJ sets on… Continue reading Groove Armada Glastonbury set cancelled due to concerns over crowd size
LSDXOXO announces debut album ‘Dogma’
Philly-born artist LSDXOXO has announced the release of his first full-length album, “Dogma,” set to drop on September 13. The project will be released via his own label Fantasy Audio Group and is said to explore themes of fame, infamy, lust, and submission. “Dogma” follows the release of two of its singles, “Bloodlust” and “4LUVN,”… Continue reading LSDXOXO announces debut album ‘Dogma’
White Rose robbery: Armed gang ransack stores in Leeds mall
Armed robbers, wearing black balaclavas, targeted two jewellery and watch stores in the White Rose shopping centre in Leeds. The attack on the Beaverbrooks and Tag Heuer stores was carried out by the masked gang on Wednesday evening. They carried axes and a circular saw as they raided the establishments and fled the scene before… Continue reading White Rose robbery: Armed gang ransack stores in Leeds mall
Missing Jay Slater donations to be used to help search efforts
The crowdfunding appeal for missing 19-year-old Jay Slater will be partially withdrawn to help fund the search for the teenager in Tenerife. Slater disappeared on 10 June and has not been seen since. His mother, Debbie Duncan, said the money, which has so far raised £36,000, would be used to support mountain rescuers, who have… Continue reading Missing Jay Slater donations to be used to help search efforts
Eglinton: Boy, 14, dies in hospital after quad bike crash
Isaac Roxborough, a 14-year-old boy from Burnfoot, Dungiven, has died in hospital following a serious quad bike accident in Eglinton, County Londonderry on Tuesday. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated that he was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the Ballygudden Road, and passed away from his injuries on Wednesday. An investigation has… Continue reading Eglinton: Boy, 14, dies in hospital after quad bike crash
Junior doctors begin 11th strike in England
Junior doctors in England have launched a five-day strike as part of their ongoing pay dispute, marking their 11th walkout. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) began their action at 7am, with NHS England warning that it would lead to significant disruption to normal services in hospitals. The doctors’ union maintains that it has… Continue reading Junior doctors begin 11th strike in England
General election: Debates done – now the ballot box sprint begins
The latest head-to-head TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer was a lively affair. In contrast to previous outings, both politicians appeared unencumbered by the strict rules of the campaign and they were keen to land a blow on their opponent. Sunak, in particular, displayed a confident and persistent scrutiny of his opponent.… Continue reading General election: Debates done – now the ballot box sprint begins