Author: Dave Carter

Richard Ashcroft, the former lead singer of The Verve, has spoken out about the importance of quality and authenticity in music. As a teenager, Ashcroft was influenced by musicians from Manchester who played locally. He hopes that his upcoming shows in Wigan will inspire a new generation of musicians and provide a platform for local… Continue reading Richard Ashcroft: 'I was the mouthy singer, but now I'll inspire'

GCSE exams season is underway for hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The summer GCSE exam period starts on Thursday 9 May and ends at the end of June, although the exact dates vary depending on the company used by each school, which can be AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC, or… Continue reading What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2024?

Kevin Spacey has responded to fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the past, ahead of a new documentary due to be released next week. In an interview with former GB News presenter Dan Wootton, he commented on claims made in an upcoming Channel 4 documentary. While accepting he may at times have behaved inappropriately in… Continue reading Kevin Spacey responds to fresh claims ahead of documentary

The Conservative Party suffered significant losses in a recent UK local election that is considered the last major public opinion test before the general election. The Tories lost nearly half the seats they were contesting leaving only a few council and mayoral results pending. Meanwhile, Labour won key councils and regional mayors with a decisive… Continue reading Tories hit by big council losses in last pre-general election test

Actress Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the front of the UK’s jury at next week’s Eurovision Song Contest. Best known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous and Fool Me Once, Lumley will reveal the jury’s scores during the competition’s grand final in Malmo, Sweden. Lumley expressed her excitement about the role in a… Continue reading Eurovision 2024: Joanna Lumley to announce UK jury scores

The elections for local, mayoral and police and crime commissioner positions in England and Wales have come to an end. Millions of voters all across the area have taken part in this democratic process, casting their ballots to choose their representatives. Labour has emerged victorious in several key councils and regional mayoral positions across England.… Continue reading Watch: Key moments from the local elections… in 60 seconds

Gavin and Stacey fans have been eagerly waiting for news on when they can expect to see new episodes of their beloved show. Co-creators and stars James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed that a final episode will air on Christmas Day, with many fans eager to know what’s in store for their favourite characters.… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey finale: What can we expect from Christmas special?

The latest round of local, mayoral, and police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales have resulted in several key takeaways. Labour has gained over 140 council seats, taking control of seven councils, including key areas such as Milton Keynes and Nuneaton, a traditional bellwether seat at general elections. There is a 9% average… Continue reading Key takeaways so far from the local elections