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
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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
Hackney shooting: Girl, 9, critical after four shot in Dalston
A young girl, aged nine, is said to be fighting for her life after a shooting in Hackney, in East London on Wednesday night, which also left three men injured. The girl was having dinner with her family in a restaurant on Kingsland High Street, Dalston, when shots were fired from outside the building around… Continue reading Hackney shooting: Girl, 9, critical after four shot in Dalston
Northampton: teacher who murdered partner gets 20- year term
A woman who was formerly a primary school teacher was given a sentence of no less than 20 years in prison for murdering her partner, Nicholas Billingham. Fiona Beal, who was 50 years old at the time, failed to answer questions about the location of her partner for months after his absence was first noted.… Continue reading Northampton: teacher who murdered partner gets 20- year term
Glasgow’s PLTFRM FSTVL postponed due to licence delays
PLTFRM FSTVL, a music festival that was originally scheduled to take place in Glasgow next month, has been delayed due to licensing delays from the local council and authorities. In a statement released on Instagram on May 29, the organisers of the festival expressed their disappointment and frustration with the decision, stating that they followed… Continue reading Glasgow’s PLTFRM FSTVL postponed due to licence delays
Diane Abbott accuses Labour of left-wing candidate purge
Labour Party member, Diane Abbott, has claimed that the party is conducting a “cull” of left-wing candidates ahead of the UK’s general election, while a friend of the politician claimed that she has been prohibited from serving as an MP. Abbott, who was reinstated as Labour MP after a long suspension, alleges that she has… Continue reading Diane Abbott accuses Labour of left-wing candidate purge
Lyra McKee: Three men stand trial for murder of Derry journalist
Three men have gone on trial for the murder of Irish journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry in 2019. Peter Cavanagh, Jordan Devine, and Paul McIntyre are accused of murder and other charges, including possession of a firearm and throwing a petrol bomb. Belfast Crown Court heard that McKee died after being struck by a bullet… Continue reading Lyra McKee: Three men stand trial for murder of Derry journalist
Bodies found in search for missing father and son
A search operation has led to the discovery of two bodies in Glen Coe, though formal identification is yet to take place. Tom Parry, 49, and his 12-year-old son Richie, from Cheshire, had been reported missing in the area and police have informed the family. There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding… Continue reading Bodies found in search for missing father and son