New DIY-focused magazine ACCRA is highlighting grassroots creativity and community

New DIY-focused magazine ACCRA is highlighting grassroots creativity and community

ARCCA: Build Together is a recently launched magazine and archive that highlights communities’ creative talent and celebrates their stories. The print publication aims to support local and community-building initiatives, drawing attention to underrepresented voices and unexplored narratives. The magazine spotlights a variety of artists, organizations, and creators, including Jokkoo Collective, Body Movements, Annie Frost Nicholson,… Continue reading New DIY-focused magazine ACCRA is highlighting grassroots creativity and community

Children missing after day at Thorpe Park found

Children missing after day at Thorpe Park found

Police have confirmed that three children who went missing after a day out at Thorpe Park in Chertsey have been found safe in London. The children, aged seven, nine, and 14, were reported missing on Monday evening and are all known to each other. They had travelled to Surrey from Milton Keynes to visit the… Continue reading Children missing after day at Thorpe Park found

Sheffield dad Chris Marriott died in violent wedding feud – court

Sheffield dad Chris Marriott died in violent wedding feud – court

The trial of a man accused of murder or manslaughter of another man has begun in Sheffield. Hassan Jhangur, 24, allegedly killed Chris Marriott, 46, in late December 2019. The incident was allegedly sparked by an ongoing feud between two families after a wedding in the area, which was said to have caused violent confrontations.… Continue reading Sheffield dad Chris Marriott died in violent wedding feud – court

Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face prosecution

Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face prosecution

A review of the Stephen Lawrence murder investigation has concluded that four retired detectives who ran the original case will not face criminal charges for their actions. The review, carried out by a senior Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) lawyer, has upheld an earlier decision not to prosecute, which Stephen’s parents and a friend had challenged.… Continue reading Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face prosecution

‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

New data reveals that families increasingly turn to private hospitals for children’s healthcare needs, with the number of children undergoing private treatment rising nearly a quarter in the UK in 2020 to over 46,000, even though private healthcare providers saw reduced demand during the pandemic. Many parents were forced to pay for or use insurance… Continue reading ‘Children are suffering’ due to long NHS surgery waits

Is Cologne ready for the Tartan Army?

Is Cologne ready for the Tartan Army?

Scotland fans are set to outnumber Switzerland supporters by three to one in Cologne during their second match of the Euros campaign. Two fans zones with a combined capacity of roughly 20,000 have been created by authorities, but another viewing area catering for a further 50,000 fans has been put in place to accommodate the… Continue reading Is Cologne ready for the Tartan Army?

NI agriculture: Farmers aren’t trying to destroy the environment

NI agriculture: Farmers aren’t trying to destroy the environment

John Egerton has been farming his land near Rosslea in County Fermanagh for over forty years. However, how he farms his land has been changing. For the past two years, John and his sons have been measuring carbon on the farm to have a baseline figure for reducing emissions. John has also adopted new approaches… Continue reading NI agriculture: Farmers aren’t trying to destroy the environment

Newspaper headlines: 'Hero patient' and 'Tories turn to Johnson'

Newspaper headlines: 'Hero patient' and 'Tories turn to Johnson'

Newspapers across the UK have focused on the upcoming election campaign. The Telegraph highlights that the Conservatives have turned to Boris Johnson to counter Reform UK, while the Guardian accuses Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of offering a manifesto that “doesn’t add up”. The i warns Labour of a “reality check” as the EU does… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Hero patient' and 'Tories turn to Johnson'

Taylor Swift: Cardiff Eras show traffic warning

Taylor Swift: Cardiff Eras show traffic warning

Taylor Swift’s fans have been warned about potential traffic congestion and delays ahead of her single-date concert at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. More than 70,000 people are expected to attend Swift’s Eras Tour, which is on its 152-night run. Fans have been advised to plan ahead and use public transportation due to the potential… Continue reading Taylor Swift: Cardiff Eras show traffic warning

Farage wants 'freeze' on immigration as Reform unveils proposals

Farage wants 'freeze' on immigration as Reform unveils proposals

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has declared that the forthcoming 2024 general election should be focused on immigration. Speaking in Merthyr Tydfil, south Wales, he called for a “freeze” on non-essential immigration, which he claimed was responsible for NHS waiting lists and the housing crisis that is affecting the UK. He insisted that other parties… Continue reading Farage wants 'freeze' on immigration as Reform unveils proposals