On the front pages of the UK’s newspapers, headlines focus on a YouGov poll suggesting a potential landslide loss for the Conservative Party at the next general election. According to the Daily Telegraph, Rishi Sunak, the current sitting Prime Minister, may become the first PM in history to lose his seat during a general election.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tory wipeout' and 'nothing sacred'
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General election 2024: Plans on NHS unconvincing – health experts
As the UK general election approaches, a leading healthcare think tank has declared that none of the three main parties has yet proposed convincing plans for improving the NHS. The Health Foundation has stated that, according to current projected spending, there is a £38bn-per-year shortfall in England alone, which would be needed by the end… Continue reading General election 2024: Plans on NHS unconvincing – health experts
NHS: Powerlifter faced five-year wait for knee operation
Sue Taylor-Franklin, a powerlifter from Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is working towards becoming one of the strongest women in the world once again. However, her career was put in jeopardy when a knee injury, sustained in a motorbike accident when she was 17, flared up in 2021, and she was told she would have to… Continue reading NHS: Powerlifter faced five-year wait for knee operation
Ardoyne: Agreement over north Belfast Orange parade breaks down
The 2016 agreement which brought an end to a dispute over an Orange Order parade in north Belfast has collapsed. The dispute in question centres around a parade past the Ardoyne shops on the evening of 12 July, which a nationalist residents’ group have planned to protest against. The Parades Commission will rule on the matter… Continue reading Ardoyne: Agreement over north Belfast Orange parade breaks down
Jeff Mills’ new album ‘The Eyewitness’ will explore themes of trauma and mental illness
Jeff Mills, the Detroit techno innovator, has announced the release of his new album ‘The Eyewitness’. The album is set to release on July 5th via Axis Records. Mills has also revealed his new single ‘Those Who Worked Against Us (Vendetta Mix)’ alongside the album announcement. The announcement of his new album comes after his… Continue reading Jeff Mills’ new album ‘The Eyewitness’ will explore themes of trauma and mental illness
Secretsundaze adds 1500-capacity arena to Multi Multi Festival programme
Multi Multi Festival, organized by Secretsundaze in London, has revealed a new 1500-capacity space for their upcoming day event. Named The Garden, this new location at the canal side of Hackney Bridge is set to make this year’s festival the biggest one ever. The Garden is set to feature artists such as Papa Nugs, Abdul… Continue reading Secretsundaze adds 1500-capacity arena to Multi Multi Festival programme
David TC Davies: Polls point to big Labour majority, says top Tory
Disgruntled voters will vent their frustrations at all politicians during the upcoming UK general election, says Welsh Secretary David TC Davies. Despite opinion polls indicating a significant lead for the Labour Party, Davies believes there is little cause for optimism among voters. “I think people are really quite concerned,” he said in an interview. Challenges… Continue reading David TC Davies: Polls point to big Labour majority, says top Tory
King's former school: Gordonstoun abuse flourished for decades
An inquiry into the Scottish private boarding school, Gordonstoun, has unearthed historical child abuse cases. Lady Smith, the chairwoman of the inquiry, published her findings into residential care for children at the school; she concluded that children who boarded at the school and its associated junior school, Aberlour, were exposed to risks of sexual, physical,… Continue reading King's former school: Gordonstoun abuse flourished for decades
San Remo shares Glastonbury 2024 line-up featuring Job Jobse, Jayda G, Daphne and more
San Remo, one of the stages at the iconic UK music festival, Glastonbury, has announced its plans for the 2024 edition. The beloved stage, constructed to resemble a classic US drive-in motel, is preparing to host another star-studded lineup for this year’s Worthy Farm event. Festival-goers will get to see a wide range of performances… Continue reading San Remo shares Glastonbury 2024 line-up featuring Job Jobse, Jayda G, Daphne and more
Michael Stewart appointed Belfast’s first-ever Night Czar
Michael Stewart, a well-known figure in Belfast’s hospitality industry, has been selected to serve as Belfast’s first-ever Night Czar, following applications put forward in May of this year. Stewart, who currently holds a position as head of Common Market Belfast, has served in various roles throughout the city’s nightlife scene for many years. In his… Continue reading Michael Stewart appointed Belfast’s first-ever Night Czar