The first day of general election campaigning in the UK saw Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, admit on the campaign trail that there would be no migrant flights to Rwanda before polling day. Mr Sunak spent the day in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, visiting a local warehouse, before embarking on a two-day tour of the country’s nations.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Faltering election start' and 'General ejection'
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Army rejected teenage job applicant over breast-cancer gene
After successfully passing all the selection tests, 17-year-old Carys Holmes was rejected by the Army because two of her family members had breast cancer. Carys has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the Brca1 gene from her mother, which increases the risk of breast cancer. Although she has not been tested for it yet, the Army… Continue reading Army rejected teenage job applicant over breast-cancer gene
Euro 2028 matches 'could bring £106m' to Northern Ireland
An analysis by accountants Grant Thornton has found that hosting Euro 2028 games in Northern Ireland could bring in over £106m for the local economy. The economic assessment shows that 150,000 fans are expected to attend the five games at Casement Park, where the matches will take place. The report stated that approximately 40,000 tourists… Continue reading Euro 2028 matches 'could bring £106m' to Northern Ireland
Rishi Sunak's smoking ban bill set to be shelved due to election
The bill proposed by UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak to eventually ban smoking could be abandoned due to the upcoming July general election. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not guaranteed that the law will pass before Parliament shuts down for the election on Friday. Talks between the government and opposition parties over which bills to rush… Continue reading Rishi Sunak's smoking ban bill set to be shelved due to election
NI parties gearing up for summer general election
The Northern Ireland political parties are gearing up for a summer election after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced voters will go to the polls on July 4th. Some party leaders said they were surprised by the announcement, while others said they had been waiting patiently. The Financial Secretary’s announcement has prompted party leaders to set… Continue reading NI parties gearing up for summer general election
El Dorado Festival 2024 cancelled due to “dramatic rise” in operational costs
Organizers of the El Dorado Festival, which was scheduled for July 11-14 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, have announced that the event has been cancelled due to rising operational costs. The festival was set to feature performances from notable acts such as Flowdan, Eliza Rose, and Honey Dijon, among others. In a statement, organizers cited… Continue reading El Dorado Festival 2024 cancelled due to “dramatic rise” in operational costs
Live Nation and Ticketmaster sued by US regulators over alleged monopoly
The US Department of Justice, accompanied by 29 states and the District of Columbia, is suing Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster, over allegations of a ticket sales monopoly. According to the DOJ, Live Nation controls 80% of primary ticketing at significant concert venues in the United States and owns or controls over 250 venues. The… Continue reading Live Nation and Ticketmaster sued by US regulators over alleged monopoly
Glastonbury Festival announces two new stages at The Park for 2024
The Park, one of the most popular venues at the Glastonbury music festival, will have two new sites for music lovers in 2024. The Wishing Well and Scissors will take the place of The Rabbit Hole, filling both your mind and every synapse with bacchanalian wonder. Both stages are designed to rob every inhibition, said… Continue reading Glastonbury Festival announces two new stages at The Park for 2024
Leyland: Boy shot in head with airgun as he went to get football
A child was left with a fractured skull after being shot in the head with an airgun while attempting to retrieve his football. The incident occurred in Leyland on Monday at approximately 7:20pm while the boy was playing with friends. As he climbed a fence, an unknown individual shot him with an airgun. The 11-year-old… Continue reading Leyland: Boy shot in head with airgun as he went to get football
Police submit SNP finances report to prosecutors
Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive Peter Murrell has been charged with embezzling party funds. Detectives have now sent their report to Scotland’s prosecution service in relation to Mr Murrell. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) will decide if there is enough evidence to prosecute Mr Murrell and whether a prosecution would… Continue reading Police submit SNP finances report to prosecutors