Rwanda plan: Ireland 'won't provide loophole', says taoiseach

Rwanda plan: Ireland 'won't provide loophole', says taoiseach

The Taoiseach of Ireland, Simon Harris, has expressed that foreign migration policies should not undermine that of Ireland’s. He stated that the country will refuse to provide a loophole for the migration challenges of other nations. Harris has now asked Justice Minister Helen McEntee to introduce legislation that will enable asylum seekers to be returned… Continue reading Rwanda plan: Ireland 'won't provide loophole', says taoiseach

Woman 'seriously injured' after dog attack in Kelloholm

Woman 'seriously injured' after dog attack in Kelloholm

Reports have emerged of a brutal dog attack in Dumfries and Galloway which left a woman seriously injured. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the village of Kelloholm just before 18:30 on Saturday. It is understood that the dog involved was a large, bulldog-type breed which was subsequently destroyed by attending officers. The… Continue reading Woman 'seriously injured' after dog attack in Kelloholm

Cardiff: Two men arrested after Colin Richards murder

Cardiff: Two men arrested after Colin Richards murder

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of the murder of Colin Richards, a 48-year-old father of seven who died after being stabbed in the leg. An inquest previously heard that Richards was found unconscious in Snowdon Road, Ely, after a disturbance was reported in the Caerau area just before 23:30 BST on 7 April.… Continue reading Cardiff: Two men arrested after Colin Richards murder

Rwanda plan: Irish government wants to send asylum seekers back to UK

Rwanda plan: Irish government wants to send asylum seekers back to UK

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris has called on Justice Minister Helen McEntee to bring legislation to the cabinet that would allow asylum seekers to be returned to the UK. This request was made after it was revealed that 80% of recent arrivals in the Republic of Ireland had come from the UK, crossing the Irish… Continue reading Rwanda plan: Irish government wants to send asylum seekers back to UK

Alex Salmond sets out Alba demands ahead of Humza Yousaf talks

Alex Salmond sets out Alba demands ahead of Humza Yousaf talks

Humza Yousaf, the minority SNP government leader, may rely on Alba’s support to survive two confidence votes in the Scottish Parliament next week. Alba leader Alex Salmond has laid out the party’s price for support: pushing Scottish independence to the top of the political agenda, moving away from “identity politics” towards focusing on people’s priorities,… Continue reading Alex Salmond sets out Alba demands ahead of Humza Yousaf talks

Chris Philp defends government NHS record after Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Chris Philp defends government NHS record after Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Home Office Minister Chris Philp has defended the Conservative government’s record on the NHS, following former Conservative MP Dr Dan Poulter’s recent defection to the Labour Party. During an interview with the BBC, Dr Poulter stated that he could not remain within the Conservative Party and “look his NHS colleagues and patients in the eye”… Continue reading Chris Philp defends government NHS record after Dan Poulter defects to Labour

Banksia releases new Zambian-meets-UK EP, ‘Tala’,

Banksia releases new Zambian-meets-UK EP, ‘Tala’,

The latest EP from Banksia, entitled ‘Tala’, has been released on the artist’s label Ordinary Pleasures. The music is a fusion of Banksia’s diverse musical and geographical influences, with a mix of electronica, house, techno, jazz, disco, soul, and classical elements, conjuring up memories of growing up in Zambia in the wood and metal percussive… Continue reading Banksia releases new Zambian-meets-UK EP, ‘Tala’,

ALOK shares ‘The Future Is Ancestral’ album working with artists from Brazilian indigenous communities

ALOK shares ‘The Future Is Ancestral’ album working with artists from Brazilian indigenous communities

A new album titled ‘The Future Is Ancestral’ has been released by Brazilian musician ALOK. The project features over 50 musicians, with artists from eight different local Brazilian indigenous communities. The album is available on all digital platforms and every track tells a story of innovation, resilience, and cultural resurgence. The focus of the album… Continue reading ALOK shares ‘The Future Is Ancestral’ album working with artists from Brazilian indigenous communities

Stevie Cox announces forthcoming EP, ‘Jecht Shot’

Stevie Cox announces forthcoming EP, ‘Jecht Shot’

Stevie Cox has announced that she will be releasing her new EP, ‘Jecht Shot’, via Remmah Records. The EP, which is set to be released on May 10th, showcases Cox’s full production capabilities. This follows her previous work, ‘Expansion EP’, which was published by Optimo Music. The forthcoming record features three tracks, with the opening… Continue reading Stevie Cox announces forthcoming EP, ‘Jecht Shot’