Emily Carey is the lead actor in the 10-part Netflix series Geek Girl, which is an adaptation of the book series of the same name by author Holly Smale. Carey plays the character Harriet Manners, a high-performing student who is inadvertently catapulted into the world of modeling after being bullied. Carey said in an interview… Continue reading Geek Girl: The Teen drama tackling neurodiversity and bullying
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Fly-tippers to get points on driving licence, Tories promise
The ruling Conservative party has announced new measures to punish fly-tippers and disruptive tenants, including plans to dock driver’s licence points and evict repeat offenders from social housing. Speaking on the party’s proposals, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared his party as the only one with a clear plan to “ensure safety, security and prosperity” in… Continue reading Fly-tippers to get points on driving licence, Tories promise
Clean power 'built within months' pledges Labour
The UK’s Labour Party has proposed plans to jumpstart the development of green energy initiatives nationwide within months if they are elected. Sir Keir Starmer, the party leader, believes that investing in the creation of domestic clean energy would reduce energy costs for consumers and stimulate the economy. To achieve this goal, the party intends… Continue reading Clean power 'built within months' pledges Labour
Police couple who shared footage of murder victim jailed
Two former Lancashire Police employees have been jailed after sharing videos and photos of crime scenes. Cameron Lee Hanson, who was a police constable, and Kirstie Hanson, a civilian worker, were both sentenced for sharing footage of the scene of a murder in October 2021. Cameron had taken the footage on his body-worn camera. After… Continue reading Police couple who shared footage of murder victim jailed
Edinburgh book festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship
Activists protesting against the senior sponsor of the Edinburgh International Book Festival have resulted in the event ending a 20-year funding partnership with investment management firm Baillie Gifford. The company has come under recent scrutiny for its investments in fossil fuels, attracting condemnation from campaigners. The move by the book festival follows accountancy firm PwC’s… Continue reading Edinburgh book festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship
Mark Logan: Former Tory MP backs Labour at general election
Mark Logan, a former Conservative MP for Bolton North East, has announced that he is backing Labour at the next general election. In an exclusive interview with BBC News, Logan stated that Labour could “bring back optimism into British life” and claimed that the party now offered “centrist politics”. Logan won his seat with a… Continue reading Mark Logan: Former Tory MP backs Labour at general election
Eurostar: Services severely delayed over e-gate breakdown
Eurostar has cancelled at least two trains and delayed several more after a technical issue with UK Border Force e-gates, according to a statement released on Thursday. The self-service barriers automatically read travellers’ passports, and passengers heading to London on the Eurostar must go through both French and British passport control before boarding the train.… Continue reading Eurostar: Services severely delayed over e-gate breakdown
Home Office confirms additional licensing for on-site drug testing at UK music festivals
The UK government has confirmed that licensed drug testing facilities will continue to operate at music festivals this summer. According to a statement published by the Home Office last week, the testing is part of a long-term policy on harm reduction. The announcement follows the government’s controversial decision last year to require drug testing organisations… Continue reading Home Office confirms additional licensing for on-site drug testing at UK music festivals
Fiasco! announces new residency at Corsica Studios
Fiasco! has a new residency set to start on May 31st at Corsica Studios in Elephant and Castle. The Black-owned queer party will celebrate its new digs with sets from C.FRIM, Danielle, Jay Duncan, and mi-el. The London-based party was created by DJ and promoter Reece Spooner in 2018 and was initially held as a… Continue reading Fiasco! announces new residency at Corsica Studios
The Streets to curate the next fabric presents mix
The fabric flagship mix series is celebrating its 25th anniversary by releasing ‘fabric presents The Streets,’ curated by the lead member of the band, Mike Skinner. The album is a mix of UK rap, grime, bass, and garage with contributions from artists like Manga Saint Hilare, Oppidan, TQD, and Interplanetary Criminal. It also has new… Continue reading The Streets to curate the next fabric presents mix