Buckingham Palace hosted a summer party on Wednesday, attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This was the first of two parties the Palace will be hosting this year. Despite being diagnosed with cancer in February, the King has been making public appearances while undergoing treatment. At the event, he waved his top hat… Continue reading King Charles smiles greeting garden party guests
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Port Talbot: Dine and dash couple admit £1000 restaurant fraud
A couple from Port Talbot have pleaded guilty to failing to pay the bills at five different restaurants, amounting to more than £1,000. Bernard and Ann McDonagh have previous convictions for theft and fraud. They also owned up to thefts from two supermarkets as well as one count of obstructing or resisting a police officer.… Continue reading Port Talbot: Dine and dash couple admit £1000 restaurant fraud
Prince Harry at London Invictus Games event but will not meet King
The Duke of Sussex made a brief visit to the UK and attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. The Invictus Games is a sporting competition for injured service men and women which Prince Harry helped found. A crowd gathered outside St Paul’s to… Continue reading Prince Harry at London Invictus Games event but will not meet King
Thailand authorises medical use of opium and magic mushrooms
In a historic decision, Thailand’s Public Health Ministry has authorized the use of opium and psilocybin mushrooms, also known as “magic mushrooms,” for medicinal purposes and research. The announcement, which was published in the Royal Gazette on April 23, 2024, was signed by Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and went into effect the following day.… Continue reading Thailand authorises medical use of opium and magic mushrooms
Post Office scandal: Top lawyer denies turning blind eye
A former top barrister who was paid by the Post Office to review subpostmasters’ convictions knew about a “tainted witness,” but failed to investigate the matter, report it to the police, or disclose it to defendants. Brian Altman KC appeared before the Post Office Horizon inquiry on Wednesday, stating that he “didn’t turn a blind… Continue reading Post Office scandal: Top lawyer denies turning blind eye
Clapham Common Tube evacuation: Better training needed – RAIB
According to a report by rail safety investigator RAIB, London Underground staff lacked the necessary training to deal with an incident at Clapham Common in May of last year. Passengers on a northbound Northern Line train activated the emergency alarm after sensing the smell of smoke, prompting self-evacuation amid fears of a fire. Windows were… Continue reading Clapham Common Tube evacuation: Better training needed – RAIB
Haarlem Vinyl Festival announces first wave line-up for 2024
The Haarlem Vinyl Festival has announced the first wave of artists and speakers set to perform and talk at its 2024 edition. This vinyl-focused festival, set to take place across three days and nights, is returning to the northwestern Dutch city of Haarlem, just 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train, for its second outing this… Continue reading Haarlem Vinyl Festival announces first wave line-up for 2024
Coventry University building to be named after electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire
The College of the Arts and Society building at Coventry University has been renamed The Delia Derbyshire building in memory of British electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire. Born in Coventry in 1937, Derbyshire studied at Cambridge University before joining the BBC’s Radiophonic Workshop, where she co-composed the Doctor Who theme tune. She went on to… Continue reading Coventry University building to be named after electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire
Prisoners could be released up to 70 days early to ease overcrowding
The UK government has extended a scheme aimed at reducing prison overcrowding in England and Wales, resulting in the early release of some prisoners up to 70 days before their sentence ends. The scheme, which initially allowed for release up to 18 days early, was later widened to allow up to 60 days. Anyone convicted… Continue reading Prisoners could be released up to 70 days early to ease overcrowding
England and Man City star Jack Grealish fined for speeding
Manchester City and England footballer Jack Grealish was issued a £666 fine for driving at 44mph in a 30mph zone. The 28-year-old was caught by a mobile camera on Station Road, Wythall in Worcestershire on July 17, 2023, as he was driving his Range Rover Sport. The former Aston Villa captain pleaded guilty through his… Continue reading England and Man City star Jack Grealish fined for speeding