Adidas and Stormzy have joined forces to launch a brand-new multipurpose space in Croydon housing a football club, a recording studio, and a sports gaming hub. The facility, known as the Merky FC HQ, which opens today on May 2, will be located on the present football site Selhurst Sports Arena, run by the Communities… Continue reading Stormzy opens new football club and recording studio, Merky FC HQ
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Dialled In announces Manchester debut at the Nia Centre
Dialled In, a South Asian festival and collective, has announced plans to hold its first-ever event in Manchester this July. The festivities will be held at Hulme’s Nia Centre and include performances by hip hop, Punjabi garage, R&B, live folk music, and UK funky artists. The event, which is supported by Arts Council funding and… Continue reading Dialled In announces Manchester debut at the Nia Centre
Peckham: Protesters block coach over asylum seeker transfer
A group of protesters in south London surrounded a coach over concerns that asylum seekers were being transferred to the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset. The police were called to the reports of protesters near a hotel in Peckham at around 08:40 BST. The coach was being obstructed by people and bicycles, causing it to… Continue reading Peckham: Protesters block coach over asylum seeker transfer
Shaun Seesahai: Boys, 12, killed 'defenceless' man with machete, court hears
Two 12-year-old boys have been accused of murder after allegedly using a machete to attack and kill a man for no apparent reason, a court has heard. The victim, 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai, was attacked on Stowlawn playing fields in East Park, Wolverhampton, in November 2020 while visiting with friends. The accused pair, who cannot be… Continue reading Shaun Seesahai: Boys, 12, killed 'defenceless' man with machete, court hears
Katie Simpson: Police misconduct found in early stages of investigation
The head of the PSNI, Jon Boutcher, has revealed to the Policing Board that police officers were guilty of misconduct during the initial investigation into the murder of horse rider Katie Simpson in 2020. The police had originally assumed that the death had been a suicide. The Service has received a 1,400-page report from the… Continue reading Katie Simpson: Police misconduct found in early stages of investigation
Whaley Bridge: Farmer held over burglary shooting death
A farmer has been taken in for questioning on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after two men were shot during a burglary in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire. Police were alerted to the burglary at 01:20BST on Wednesday at a property on Eccles Road. Upon arrival, they found one man with fatal gunshot wounds and another… Continue reading Whaley Bridge: Farmer held over burglary shooting death
Co-op Live cancels further shows after “piece of air conditioning unit” falls from ceiling
Co-op Live Arena in Manchester has cancelled its opening show for the third time after an air conditioning unit reportedly fell from the ceiling of the venue just before the doors were due to open on May 1. The venue had been scheduled to open on Saturday, April 20, however, there have been a string… Continue reading Co-op Live cancels further shows after “piece of air conditioning unit” falls from ceiling
UK weather: Thunderstorms rumble over southern England
Early on Thursday morning, thunderstorms hit parts of the UK, causing widespread disruptions. Downpours swept across the south-east, south-west England, and southern Wales. The impact on travel is unclear, with some delays expected due to damage caused by lightning strikes. The southern parts of the UK are under a weather warning, with the Met Office… Continue reading UK weather: Thunderstorms rumble over southern England
Man due in court over Hainault sword attack
A 14-year-old boy named Daniel Anjorin was murdered in a sword attack in Hainault, north-east London. Marcus Arduini Monzo, 36, was charged with his murder and due to appear before the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning when police received reports of a car crashing into a house and people being stabbed.… Continue reading Man due in court over Hainault sword attack
London black cab drivers to file £250m lawsuit against Uber
Almost 11,000 black cab drivers in London are trying to bring a multi-million pound legal case against Uber. RGL Management, which manages litigation, has claimed that the case’s value is at least £250m. If successful, it would mean that the drivers could receive £25,000 each. Uber has not yet issued a comment on the matter.… Continue reading London black cab drivers to file £250m lawsuit against Uber