Dutch trance DJ Armin van Buuren has unveiled the “official anthem” for the Dutch men’s national football team in time for the 2024 European Championship. Produced in collaboration with Dutch indie band Chef’Special, the track is called ‘Larger Than Life’ and features vocals from the football team. The song’s lyrics speak to the concept of… Continue reading Armin van Buuren produces “official Euro’s anthem” for Dutch national football team
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Mum seeks answers as daughter's body kept in morgue
Susan Hodgetts, a mother who recently lost her 50-year-old daughter Zoe Loudon-Godfrey, has been left waiting for three weeks to find out her daughter’s cause of death. Mrs. Hodgetts is calling for answers as her daughter’s body has been held in the morgue pending a post-mortem examination as the local coroner’s office suffers from a… Continue reading Mum seeks answers as daughter's body kept in morgue
Law granting anonymity to sex offence suspects declared invalid
An Irish law that grants anonymity to those accused of sexual offences until they are charged is in conflict with human rights and freedom of the press, according to a judge. The Justice (Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 was enacted to provide anonymity for life, and for 25 years following death,… Continue reading Law granting anonymity to sex offence suspects declared invalid
Germany’s MELT Festival to stop running after 27 years
MELT Festival, a music festival in Germany which has been running for 27 years, has announced that this year’s event will be its last. Director Florian Czok said changes in the festival landscape prompted the cancellation, explaining that the original MELT no longer fits into the German festival market. He added that the festival could… Continue reading Germany’s MELT Festival to stop running after 27 years
What to do when it rains in Ibiza?
When the rain threatens to dampen your Ibiza vacation, don’t let it ruin the fun. Although the weather can be unpredictable, there are still loads of activities to keep you entertained. According to the Met Office, the hottest and driest season in Ibiza is between July and August while rainfall is common in September. Autumn… Continue reading What to do when it rains in Ibiza?
Energy HQ will bring huge number of Scottish jobs – Starmer
The Labour Party is planning to create a publicly-owned company called Great British Energy which will be headquartered in Scotland. Sir Keir Starmer has said that the establishment of this new energy firm in Scotland would bring a “huge number” of skilled jobs to the country. The primary aim of Great British Energy would be… Continue reading Energy HQ will bring huge number of Scottish jobs – Starmer
Derby man to travel around England and Wales by bus
A man from Derby who has previously used the government’s £2 bus fare scheme is embarking on a new challenge, in which he will travel around the coast of England and Wales on 84 service buses and one ferry. Andrew Cowell, 47, has previously travelled by bus alone to Whitby, Penzance, and Poland and plans… Continue reading Derby man to travel around England and Wales by bus
Railways: The Wales train service that is mimicking London's Tube
Transport for Wales is making the biggest timetable overhaul for the Welsh valleys for over 30 years to bring an underground-like public transport system to the area. Passengers will soon be able to benefit from several new features, including a colour-coded map, tap-in tap-out payment, and destination boards showing the waiting time for the next… Continue reading Railways: The Wales train service that is mimicking London's Tube
Newspaper headlines: 'Trump found guilty' and 'splits in Labour ranks'
Several newspapers today prominently feature the verdict of Donald Trump’s hush money trial. The Times reports that the former US president has been found guilty of fraud by a jury, who found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records. The paper reports that polling shows a criminal conviction could negatively impact voter opinion,… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump found guilty' and 'splits in Labour ranks'
Bramley: Thames Water tells Surrey village not to drink tap water
Thames Water issued a warning to over 600 households in Bramley, Surrey, advising them not to drink tap water as a precautionary measure due to concerns related to a fuel leak from a petrol station. Test results of the area show a possible deterioration in quality in areas, the company stated. Thames Water advised affected… Continue reading Bramley: Thames Water tells Surrey village not to drink tap water