Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s early departure from the D-Day commemorations has been criticised by Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt. Speaking during the BBC’s seven-way TV election debate, Mordaunt stated that Johnson’s decision was “completely wrong”. She did, however, praise Rishi Sunak for apologising to veterans and the public, urging that the matter should not be politicised.… Continue reading Mordaunt says Sunak's decision to leave D-Day event was 'wrong'
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Ripon: Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10
Denise Povall, a former teaching assistant at a primary school, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy in the 2000s. Povall, 61, who worked for a school in the Harrogate district, has been charged with various sexual offences, including grooming and sexual assault. Even though she denied all… Continue reading Ripon: Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10
David Mancuso’s estate accuses The Loft board members of theft and financial misconduct
The board members of The Loft, the famed invite-only party started by DJ and nightlife veteran David Mancuso, have been accused of theft and financial misconduct in a report by Resident Advisor. David Mancuso’s nephew and estate administrator, Richard Horstman II, has spoken out against the long-standing board members citing “internal frictions” over recent years.… Continue reading David Mancuso’s estate accuses The Loft board members of theft and financial misconduct
Unite union refuses to endorse Labour's election manifesto
Labour’s biggest trade union supporter, Unite, has declined to endorse the party’s 2024 general election manifesto, stating that it falls short in its bid to safeguard workers’ rights and conserve jobs in the oil and gas industries. The union bosses met to discuss the party’s pledges on Friday and confirmed they would not be endorsing… Continue reading Unite union refuses to endorse Labour's election manifesto
Badri Issa: Man who stabbed 'peacemaker' to death jailed
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Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter releases 17-minute ambient track ‘CHIROPTERA’
French artist Thomas Bangalter, formerly part of Daft Punk, has released his latest track, an ambient creation titled ‘CHIROPTERA’. The 17-minute track debuted at the Opéra National de Paris, in conjunction with an installation by JR. The performance was part of JR’s transformation of the Palais Garnier, which included redesigning the scaffolded exterior into a… Continue reading Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter releases 17-minute ambient track ‘CHIROPTERA’
ABBA reunite to collect knighthood in Stockholm
The four members of ABBA, Benny, Agnetha, Anni-Frid, and Björn, were awarded a knighthood by King Carl XVI Gustaf, a rare honor for the band. The award recognized the band’s cultural importance and worldwide impact. ABBA made a rare public appearance in Stockholm to receive the Royal Vasa Order, which recognized their “distinguished contributions to… Continue reading ABBA reunite to collect knighthood in Stockholm
Rebecca Comins: Driver guilty after cyclist killed in van crash
Vasile Barbu has been found guilty of dangerous driving, which resulted in the death of Rebecca Comins, a 52-year-old triathlete, during an organised time-trial race on 2 June 2022. Barbu was driving a van on the A40 near Raglan when the accident occurred. He hit Comins, throwing her into the air, causing her to land… Continue reading Rebecca Comins: Driver guilty after cyclist killed in van crash
William among guests at Duke of Westminster's wedding
The Duke of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, tied the knot with his fiancée, Olivia Henson, in a ceremony at Chester Cathedral, which was attended by their closest family and friends. The prince’s wedding drew thousands of well-wishers to the cathedral, with Prince Charles among them. Prince William served as an usher for the wedding party, and… Continue reading William among guests at Duke of Westminster's wedding
Warnings issued over “potentially fatal” ketamine circulating Manchester
Drug testing and harm reduction service MANDRAKE has issued several urgent warnings regarding a dangerous batch of ketamine circulating in Manchester. The twitter warning read “Xylazine analytically confirmed, by MANDRAKE Lab, in samples of ketamine circulating in Manchester. Potentially fatal if consumed.” Xylazine is a sedative drug typically used by veterinarians to treat large animals.… Continue reading Warnings issued over “potentially fatal” ketamine circulating Manchester