A rap track entitled “The Spark” performed by Irish children has gone viral on social media. The song was debuted by Irish national broadcaster RTE and its accompanying video features the youngsters partying around Cork. The track was produced by local artist GMCBeats, who collaborated with the children of youth rap projects Lisdoonvarna Crew and… Continue reading Irish kids become internet sensations with drum ‘n’ bass rap banger ‘The Spark’
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Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS figures show
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that net migration to the UK fell by 10% in 2023 after reaching a record high in 2022. The difference between the number of people arriving in and leaving the UK was 685,000 last year, down from 764,000 in 2022. The drop comes as the… Continue reading Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS figures show
Leah Harrison: 'Bubbly girl', 10, died in mudslide on school trip
Leah Harrison, a 10-year-old pupil at Mount Pleasant Primary School in Darlington, tragically passed away during a school trip on Wednesday afternoon. The young girl was killed in a mudslide in Carlton-in-Cleveland, North Yorkshire. Police received a call about the incident around 13:15 BST. Leah’s family described her as a “happy, bubbly, go-lucky little girl”… Continue reading Leah Harrison: 'Bubbly girl', 10, died in mudslide on school trip
Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK is considering the implementation of a cap on prescription fees for vets as it looks into the industry’s alleged overcharging of pet owners for treatments. The regulator says it has received “thousands” of comments from pet owners who cannot afford veterinary bills and consequently do not always… Continue reading Vet prescription fees could be capped by watchdog
No Rwanda flights before election, says Rishi Sunak
The UK government’s asylum seekers deportation scheme will not send anyone to Rwanda prior to the upcoming election, according to Rishi Sunak. Until now, there had been speculations that ministers would attempt to arrange the initial flight before polling day as a demonstration of their flagship policy on counteracting unlawful migration. However, the Prime Minister… Continue reading No Rwanda flights before election, says Rishi Sunak
Probation: Secret filming finds dangerous criminals fled hostel
An investigation by the BBC has revealed serious shortcomings in the supervision of violent and sex offenders in the Probation Service. During the six weeks in which a Panorama reporter was secretly filming undercover, two convicted criminals fled from a probation hostel in Kent. Figures obtained by the broadcaster indicate that on average offenders on… Continue reading Probation: Secret filming finds dangerous criminals fled hostel
UK general election 2024 live: Campaign kicks off after Sunak announces 4 July poll – BBC News
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Newspaper headlines: PM's 'big gamble' and 'things can only get wetter'
The front pages of UK newspapers are dominated by news of Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a snap general election on July 4th. This move has been described as a “bombshell” by the Metro, which reports that Sunak made the decision after a day of denials. However, the Financial Times suggests that this early election is… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM's 'big gamble' and 'things can only get wetter'
Mandeep Dhillon: Becoming a music artist has been healing
Actress Mandeep Dhillon is branching out from acting and venturing into music. Dhillon, who has acted in popular shows such as After Life, Peacock, Avoidance, and CSI: Vegas, recently released her first song, Roll It Up. While acting has been the primary focus of her career so far, Dhillon always had a passion for music.… Continue reading Mandeep Dhillon: Becoming a music artist has been healing
General election: Welsh parties draw battle lines as vote called
The announcement of a general election on 4 July by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has prompted Welsh political parties to gear up for campaigning. Labour’s Vaughan Gething has said that people across Wales are calling for a change of government, while Welsh Conservatives leader Andrew RT Davies criticised Labour’s record in Welsh government. Meanwhile, Plaid… Continue reading General election: Welsh parties draw battle lines as vote called