In pictures: Stars walk red carpet ahead of Bafta TV Awards

In pictures: Stars walk red carpet ahead of Bafta TV Awards

The Bafta TV Awards 2021 took place on Sunday at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with a host of stars in attendance. The red carpet saw nominees and guests posing for photos ahead of one of television’s most prestigious events of the year. Despite the warm weather, the professional actors managed to put on… Continue reading In pictures: Stars walk red carpet ahead of Bafta TV Awards

Harry and Meghan visit Lagos school on final day of Nigeria tour

Harry and Meghan visit Lagos school on final day of Nigeria tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their Nigeria tour by visiting a secondary school in Lagos. During their visit, Prince Harry played a basketball game with the students and learned about the work of a charity that organizes basketball camps for African children. The couple’s trip coincided with the 10th anniversary of the… Continue reading Harry and Meghan visit Lagos school on final day of Nigeria tour

Thunderstorm weather warnings follow hottest day of the year

Thunderstorm weather warnings follow hottest day of the year

After the hottest day of the year so far over the weekend, much of the UK has been issued with warnings for rain and thunderstorms. The sunny weather is due to give way to the storms as early as Sunday afternoon, and people have been warned to expect some disruption, especially to travel. The Met… Continue reading Thunderstorm weather warnings follow hottest day of the year

Man airlifted to hospital after jet ski collision in Wigtown Bay

Man airlifted to hospital after jet ski collision in Wigtown Bay

A serious collision between two jet skis took place in Dumfries and Galloway, resulting in a 42-year-old man being airlifted to hospital. The emergency services were called to Wigtown Bay, near Gatehouse of Fleet on Saturday at around 5 pm. The Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright Coastguard Rescue teams, along with an inshore lifeboat from… Continue reading Man airlifted to hospital after jet ski collision in Wigtown Bay

UK ban on selling arms to Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

UK ban on selling arms to Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the UK will not copy the US and stop any arms sales to Israel if it carries out a major ground invasion in Rafah. The UK foreign secretary explained that although he did not support Israel’s intentions to send troops into Rafah, ending arms sales would make… Continue reading UK ban on selling arms to Israel would strengthen Hamas, says Cameron

Dancing Family launch family b2b party series at The Carpet Shop, Peckham

Dancing Family launch family b2b party series at The Carpet Shop, Peckham

London-based event series Dancing Family has taken a new approach to promoting their parties, with a switch in their party format. The “Family b2bs Only” event welcomes DJs who are ready for a track-for-track showdown, demonstrating the spirit of musical appreciation and the celebration of togetherness. Dancing Family was originally created by a group of… Continue reading Dancing Family launch family b2b party series at The Carpet Shop, Peckham

Secret Garden Party announces line-up, drops headliner to support grassroots artists

Secret Garden Party announces line-up, drops headliner to support grassroots artists

This year’s Secret Garden Party festival is taking a unique approach to programming by exclusively booking grassroots artists for its 2024 event. The festival is supporting venue Chai Wallahs’ “Drop a Headliner” campaign, which aims to nurture homegrown talent. 350 artists are set to play across the weekend, including Unkle, Crystal Fighters, Chinchilla, Carly Wilford,… Continue reading Secret Garden Party announces line-up, drops headliner to support grassroots artists

Northern Lights: Why you may not have seen them on Saturday

Northern Lights: Why you may not have seen them on Saturday

Despite high expectations following Friday night’s spectacular Northern Lights display, geomagnetic activity remained high throughout Saturday but unfortunately not when the sky was dark enough to see it. The activity weakened from the extreme “G5” category to a severe “G3”, but there was still hope that the aurora would be visible across the UK. However,… Continue reading Northern Lights: Why you may not have seen them on Saturday

M25 closures: Good progress on works, says highways agency

M25 closures: Good progress on works, says highways agency

The M25 motorway in Surrey is currently closed in both directions between junctions nine and 10, as National Highways are working on the installation of a new 68-beam bridge. The beams will weigh 16 tonnes each, with an additional four beams weighing in at 40 tonnes. This planned closure started at 9 pm BST on… Continue reading M25 closures: Good progress on works, says highways agency