The Conservative Party has suspended MP Lucy Allan after she publicly backed Reform UK candidate Alan Adams in Telford, Shropshire. However, Allan insists that she had already quit the party in order to support Adams in the seat she is vacating. A Conservative Party spokesman stated that she had been suspended “with immediate effect”, and… Continue reading MP Lucy Allan suspended after endorsing Reform UK candidate
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First Sycamore Gap seedling presented to King Charles
An iconic 200-year-old tree next to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, known as the Sycamore Gap tree, was chopped down illegally in September 2020. The National Trust propagated small seedlings and buds from the tree at its conservation centre in Devon, resulting in over 100 seedlings and 40 cuttings. This collection of seedlings was later gifted… Continue reading First Sycamore Gap seedling presented to King Charles
Vintage photos found on second-hand camera sparks hunt for family
Sarah Evans, a landscape artist and illustrator from Penderyn, Rhondda Cynon Taf, purchased a vintage camera for £8 from a charity shop and discovered a roll of film still inside. She attempted to have it developed to see if there were any images on it and was able to retrieve a small selection of black-and-white… Continue reading Vintage photos found on second-hand camera sparks hunt for family
National service welcomed by young people, claims Tory MP
The Tories have proposed that all 18-year-olds would carry out “national service” in the event of winning July’s general election. The scheme includes 30,000 selective military placements where volunteers would undertake full-time work for a year in cyber security, logistics, or civil response operations. Everyone else would do one weekend a month or 25 days in… Continue reading National service welcomed by young people, claims Tory MP
National service could boost job chances, Conservatives say
The UK Conservative Party has proposed a national service scheme that would require 18-year-olds to take part in either military or non-military service. The party’s officials have said participating in the scheme could enable young people to get better work or study opportunities, potentially resulting in accelerated interviewing processes for graduate programmes in either the… Continue reading National service could boost job chances, Conservatives say
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long to stand in general election
Naomi Long, leader of the Alliance party, has announced that she will stand as a candidate in the Belfast East constituency in the general election. Long previously held the seat from 2010 until 2015, losing it to the DUP’s Gavin Robinson. Robinson retained the seat in both the 2017 and 2019 elections, defeating Long each… Continue reading Alliance Party leader Naomi Long to stand in general election
Coldplay perform Luton Town tribute song at Radio 1's Big Weekend
Coldplay delighted the crowd at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton by dedicating a song to the town’s football club. The song titled “Orange” was a tribute to Luton Town Football Club and its fans. It referred to the team playing in orange, while their rivals Watford FC played in yellow. Lead singer Chris Martin,… Continue reading Coldplay perform Luton Town tribute song at Radio 1's Big Weekend
FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
US law enforcement agency, the FBI is currently investigating the selling to US-based buyers of potentially hundreds of treasures thought to be from the British Museum. The law enforcement agency has also been assisting with the return to the UK of 268 items that the museum claim were stolen from them and sold to a… Continue reading FBI investigating missing ancient treasures from British Museum
General election 2024 live: Starmer to focus on security in speech as campaigning resumes – BBC News
As the general election campaign enters its first full week, party leaders are focusing on key issues. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer plans to emphasise that “economic security, border security, and national security” will be fundamental to the party’s manifesto. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will reinforce the Conservatives’ commitment to secure the country’s future through… Continue reading General election 2024 live: Starmer to focus on security in speech as campaigning resumes – BBC News
Do we need a Celebration Day for people we have lost?
An initiative has been launched to encourage individuals to take time to reflect on individuals they love and cherish but are no longer here. The late May bank holiday Monday has been renamed Celebration Day. A range of individuals have shared their thoughts and opinions about the need for such an occasion and discussed the… Continue reading Do we need a Celebration Day for people we have lost?