Following complaints from nearby residents about a landfill in Pembrokeshire, Wales’ government has ordered an “urgent review” of the environmental regulator’s actions. Residents living near the Withyhedge landfill site have likened it to “a stink bomb on steroids”. The Channel 4 Dispatches programme claims that unsuitable waste, including vials of blood, has been dumped at… Continue reading Withyhedge: Urgent landfill review ordered after TV doc claims
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Over 240 Aer Lingus fights cancelled as pilots confirm strike
Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel at least 244 flights next week due to industrial action carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA). The association served the airline with notice of an indefinite work-to-rule starting on 26 June as part of an ongoing pay dispute. Members are now planning additional action on… Continue reading Over 240 Aer Lingus fights cancelled as pilots confirm strike
Prince William thanks Taylor Swift for 'great evening' at Wembley
Following his attendance at Taylor Swift’s concert in London on Friday night, the Prince of Wales has expressed his gratitude for the “great evening” that he had. The Prince, who was accompanied by his sons Prince William and Prince George as well as his daughter Princess Charlotte, was photographed backstage with the pop star who… Continue reading Prince William thanks Taylor Swift for 'great evening' at Wembley
Love to be… announces festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary
Love to be…, a label and club night known for its pivotal role in early UK house music, is celebrating its 30th anniversary by hosting its own festival on September 14 in the town of Harrogate, Yorkshire. It will be the largest dance music event the company has ever organised, with a lineup including Roger… Continue reading Love to be… announces festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary
ANNA is the latest artist to curate the Global Underground series
ANNA has curated ‘GU46: Lisbon’, the latest addition to the renowned Global Underground series. In the release, ANNA showcased her recent interest in spiritualism, which shaped the record’s broad range of styles from ambient to techno. Her single ‘Kalimba Dreams’ stands out as a prime example of this spiritual influence. Other contributors to the album… Continue reading ANNA is the latest artist to curate the Global Underground series
Kancho Club release new single ‘Fyah’
Kancho Club has released a new single called ‘Fyah’ this week. It is the first from a “string of new music” the duo plans to release over the next few months. The track is very different from their earlier releases and offers a more dancefloor-centric experience. It’s a fusion of an infectious vocal sample and… Continue reading Kancho Club release new single ‘Fyah’
Nigel Farage criticised for saying West provoked Ukraine war
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has faced criticism after he claimed that the EU’s and NATO’s eastward expansion had provoked Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on BBC Panorama in an interview with Nick Robinson. While he acknowledged that the war was President Vladimir Putin’s fault, Farage argued that the expansion gave Putin a reason to tell… Continue reading Nigel Farage criticised for saying West provoked Ukraine war
Mum's thanks for support as son recovers after Germany crash
A Scottish football fan, Gary Ellis, was involved in a car accident in Germany as they were heading to the opening match of Euro 2024 in Munich. Gary, along with four other friends who were also in the car, were taken to a hospital in Germany. Passenger Gary underwent back surgery on Monday and is… Continue reading Mum's thanks for support as son recovers after Germany crash
Sewage: Sea swimmers want political action over pollution
Concerns have been raised by swimmers and surfers over the quality of UK waters due to the potential of sewage spillages. Activists from Surfers Against Sewage say they are receiving reports of “illegal spillages” almost every day and that this, in turn, is making swimmers and surfers ill. However, sewage can be degenerated by various… Continue reading Sewage: Sea swimmers want political action over pollution
Comedy: Rob Brydon tells Ros Atkins the secret to a great joke
Rob Brydon, known for his work in Gavin and Stacey and Would I Lie to You, has shared the secret to what makes a perfect joke. While many people believe that it’s all about crafting a hilarious story with a punchline at the end, Brydon disagrees. Instead, he believes it’s all about how the joke… Continue reading Comedy: Rob Brydon tells Ros Atkins the secret to a great joke