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
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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
Childminder admits killing baby boy in her care
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Labour plans curbs on UK firms hiring foreign workers
Labour is looking to prevent UK firms from sponsoring visas for overseas workers, if they choose to disobey the party’s plans for training British workers. Labour announced that they will reduce the need for foreign workers by improving training for the IT, engineering, health and social care and construction sectors. Companies that resist would find… Continue reading Labour plans curbs on UK firms hiring foreign workers
Disruption on Channel ferries due to Calais strike
A strike at the French port of Calais has caused disruption to ferry services travelling from Calais to Dover. The pension reforms dispute has caused P&O Ferries, Irish Ferries, and DFDS to cancel, delay, or reroute sailings. Passengers have been warned to check-in with ferry operators for the latest updates on their services. The Port… Continue reading Disruption on Channel ferries due to Calais strike
D-Day absence an extraordinary own goal from the Conservatives
The UK Conservative party has taken a hit after Chancellor Rishi Sunak departed early from the D-Day commemorations in Europe. Sunak left to take part in campaigning, cutting short his attendance and the opportunity for photo opportunities at the event in France. Criticism of the Chancellor’s decision was compounded by photographs of former Prime Minister David… Continue reading D-Day absence an extraordinary own goal from the Conservatives
Cardigan: Body found after search for missing canoeist
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a young man has been found after a search for a missing canoeist in the River Teifi. According to Dyfed-Powys Police, the search was initiated after the canoeist was reported missing on Thursday evening. Coastguards, the RNLI, the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and other… Continue reading Cardigan: Body found after search for missing canoeist
Nature groups launch legal challenge over England's wildlife loss
Over 80 nature conservation groups are teaming up to initiate a legal challenge designed to compel whichever political party wins the UK general election to introduce more ambitious government targets for protecting England’s wildlife. The country is currently facing a loss of one out of every six of its species to extinction. While the Conservative… Continue reading Nature groups launch legal challenge over England's wildlife loss