Ros Atkins, a BBC news presenter, has announced that he will perform at Glastonbury’s Stonebridge stage this summer with a “one-off drum and bass set,” after revealing his past as a drum and bass DJ in 2022. Alongside Atkins, the line-up will also include Batu B2B Bradley Zero, Sally C, Daphni, Groove Armada, and fellow… Continue reading BBC News presenter Ros Atkins to perform DJ set at Glastonbury
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Victoria Monét forced to cancel upcoming shows due to “ongoing health issues”
Victoria Monét, the R&B artist, has cancelled several upcoming performances due to ongoing health issues. Monét announced her cancellations on her Instagram story, expressing her regret that she will be unable to perform at events such as New York’s Governors Ball, Blavity Festival in Nashville, and next weekend’s Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. Monét apologised for… Continue reading Victoria Monét forced to cancel upcoming shows due to “ongoing health issues”
England Euro 2024 squad: Jarell Quansah and Adam Wharton in provisional squad
Gareth Southgate, the current England football team manager, has handpicked four uncapped players for his provisional squad for Euro 2024. The new names are Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, and Adam Wharton. The squad will be officially confirmed on Tuesday at 14:00 BST. Branthwaite, who plays defence in Everton, helped his team secure Premier… Continue reading England Euro 2024 squad: Jarell Quansah and Adam Wharton in provisional squad
Move to extend police protest powers ruled unlawful
The High Court has delivered a verdict against the UK government in the aftermath of an attempt to extend police power over protests. Last year, under the administration of former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, legislation was introduced to give officers wider leeway to quell any disruptions. The two presiding judges have now determined that the… Continue reading Move to extend police protest powers ruled unlawful
Government eyes jobless 'bootcamps' to fill job gaps
The UK plans to provide unemployed Britons with “skills bootcamps” as a means of addressing the labour market’s vacancies resulting from the departure of foreign personnel. The government already runs intensive training programmes across various fields; however, the new plans target sectors that are severely impacted by immigration rules. Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride… Continue reading Government eyes jobless 'bootcamps' to fill job gaps
Liverpool to become 'Taylor Town' for Eras tour
Taylor Swift’s upcoming concerts in Liverpool are set to turn the city “Taylor Town” for a week, with Liverpool City Council revealing plans for a trail of 11 art installations inspired by different eras of Swift’s career. The council hopes the trail, which will open on June 8th, will entertain both fans and locals before… Continue reading Liverpool to become 'Taylor Town' for Eras tour
Long Covid course is ‘exploiting people’, says ex-GB rower
A former Team GB rower, Oonagh Cousins, has criticised a course run by the Lightning Process for exploiting people suffering from long Covid. The programme claimed it could rewire participants’ brains to quickly stop or improve long Covid symptoms. Cousins, who developed long Covid after testing positive for coronavirus in March 2020, said she felt… Continue reading Long Covid course is ‘exploiting people’, says ex-GB rower
Spotlight: UVF 'knew Billy Wright was a state agent'
A former loyalist killer has claimed that the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) believed that its leader in Mid Ulster, Billy Wright, was a state agent. Laurence Maguire made the allegations during an interview with BBC NI’s Spotlight programme, in which he described being called to answer questions about Wright for a UVF inquiry in the… Continue reading Spotlight: UVF 'knew Billy Wright was a state agent'
Named: The 17-year-old Luton murderer who bought 79 blades online
The High Court has ruled that 17-year-old Rayis Nibeel, a drug dealer who purchased 79 knives, swords and machetes in the months leading up to fatally stabbing Omar Khan in Luton, can now have his anonymity lifted. An order had previously been imposed under legislation aimed at protecting minors involved in court cases, but the… Continue reading Named: The 17-year-old Luton murderer who bought 79 blades online
Children top up pocket money with extra work
A new report has suggested that instead of being handed a weekly allowance by their parents, children are increasingly being paid for undertaking chores and finding their own employment. Financially stretched parents have decreased their spending on pocket money from a year ago, according to research by NatWest Rooster Money. However, the downloaded financial learning… Continue reading Children top up pocket money with extra work