Diane Abbott has reportedly been readmitted as a Labour MP, though it remains uncertain if she will stand for the party at the upcoming general election. Abbott was suspended in April 2023 after suggesting in a newspaper column that Irish, Jewish, and Traveller people do not face racism throughout their lives. The suspension meant that… Continue reading Diane Abbott readmitted as Labour MP after race row probe
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Angela Rayner: No police action after council house probe
The investigation into Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner’s previous living arrangements has ended without any charges being made. The Greater Manchester Police had been investigating the sale of Rayner’s former house in Stockport after a complaint from a senior Conservative MP. Rayner was questioned about her tax payments and whether she had paid the right… Continue reading Angela Rayner: No police action after council house probe
SNP faces defeat over Holyrood ban for Michael Matheson
Former health secretary and Falkirk West MSP, Michael Matheson, may face suspension and a salary cut for using his parliamentary iPad during a family vacation in Morocco to rack up £10,941.74 in costs. The incident resulted in a report by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) that concluded Matheson had violated MSPs’ ethical code. MSPs… Continue reading SNP faces defeat over Holyrood ban for Michael Matheson
Travis Scott settles final Astroworld wrongful death lawsuit
Travis Scott has reportedly settled the last of nine wrongful death lawsuits filed against him in the wake of the Astroworld Disaster in 2021, according to The Houston Chronicle. The Astroworld Festival’s third year saw the death of ten people and hundreds more injured due in part to a crowd crush during the rapper’s headline… Continue reading Travis Scott settles final Astroworld wrongful death lawsuit
The Warehouse Project locks in Jungle, Bonobo and Honey Dijon for 2024 launch party
Manchester event series, The Warehouse Project, has revealed details of its opening party for 2024. The event, called Repercussion, is set to take place on September 14 and will offer a 12-hour, cross-city day-to-night experience featuring over 50 artists. The event will be held at Depot Mayfield and surrounding areas, including the Star & Garter… Continue reading The Warehouse Project locks in Jungle, Bonobo and Honey Dijon for 2024 launch party
UK's tallest rollercoaster could remain shut for two weeks
The UK’s tallest rollercoaster may be closed for up to two weeks due to unforeseen circumstances. Hyperia, which opened on Friday at Thorpe Park in Chertsey, Surrey, shut one day later and may remain closed until at least 8 June. A spokesperson for the theme park said they would continue to do everything they can… Continue reading UK's tallest rollercoaster could remain shut for two weeks
Merthyr Tydfil: Man jailed for attempted murder of pregnant ex
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Jamz Supernova to bring Future Bounce to the Barbican Centre
Jamz Supernova recently announced the lineup for her label showcase of Future Bounce, which will take place on August 9 at London’s Barbican Centre. The event promises to be a celebration of electronic music and its intersection with artistic expression. “Each of these acts’ live performance is art in and of itself,” Jamz said. “Expect… Continue reading Jamz Supernova to bring Future Bounce to the Barbican Centre
Dialled In shares line-up for flagship London day party
London’s The Cause will host a South Asian-focused club night on September 7, promoted by collective Dialled In. The bill will feature DJs including NAINA, MadStarBase, Heems and Haseeb Iqbal, along with lesser-known performers covering world music, electronic sounds and club hits. Dialled In intends to use Arts Council funding to showcase under-represented artists from… Continue reading Dialled In shares line-up for flagship London day party
Giving babies smooth peanut butter could provide lifelong allergy defence
New research from King’s College in London shows that feeding babies and young children smooth peanut butter on a regular basis reduces the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy in later life. Teenagers who were fed the spread up to the age of five were 71% less likely to have a peanut allergy than those that… Continue reading Giving babies smooth peanut butter could provide lifelong allergy defence