Four injured as runaway military horses bolt through central London

Four injured as runaway military horses bolt through central London

Five horses belonging to the Household Cavalry caused chaos in London after throwing their riders and running through the city centre. Four people were taken to the hospital, including three soldiers who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a cyclist who was a member of the public. The horses collided with several vehicles, including a taxi and… Continue reading Four injured as runaway military horses bolt through central London

Haverhill D-Day veteran who survived gunfire dies aged 100

Haverhill D-Day veteran who survived gunfire dies aged 100

Bill Gladden, a D-Day veteran who survived being shot in the leg by the Germans, has died at the age of 100. Gladden flew into Normandy on a military glider as part of the 6th Airborne Reconnaissance Regiment in 1944. He spent three years in a UK hospital after being shot and had been with… Continue reading Haverhill D-Day veteran who survived gunfire dies aged 100

Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths

Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths

Authorities have arrested three men for their alleged involvement in the tragic deaths of five migrants in the English Channel on Tuesday. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) nabbed the suspects on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the country illegally. The boat was carrying 112 people, including a young girl and her family,… Continue reading Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths

Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner

Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner

The UK government has been accused by Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner of having given in to ‘vested interests’ with its pledge to ban no-fault evictions in England. Ms Rayner has apparently asked the deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, on when the ban would be implemented but also suffered jibes about her own living arrangements… Continue reading Ministers have caved in on no-fault evictions pledge, says Angela Rayner

​MJ Cole pens opens letter to major labels calling to end free artist labour

​MJ Cole pens opens letter to major labels calling to end free artist labour

MJ Cole, a well-known British producer, has sent an open letter to major labels and publishers, requesting free artist labour to be stopped. The letter explicitly calls out companies such as UMG, Sony, Warner, and others. It was published on social media on Sunday the 21st of April. The letter asks artists to stop working… Continue reading ​MJ Cole pens opens letter to major labels calling to end free artist labour

Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has announced that her mother, Julia Peckham, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Ball shared the news on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, along with the message “Sleep tight dear Mama”. Peckham’s condition first came to light in March, and Ball has been on hiatus from… Continue reading Zoe Ball announces mum's death after cancer diagnosis

​US Congress moves closer to banning TikTok in the United States

​US Congress moves closer to banning TikTok in the United States

In a move that could see the end of the popular video-sharing app, TikTok, in the United States, the US Congress voted to pass a bill that would ban the platform across the country if Chinese company ByteDance refuses to sell it. The bill was passed by 79 votes to 18 and took place just… Continue reading ​US Congress moves closer to banning TikTok in the United States

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Lord Field of Birkenhead, a former Labour minister and crossbench peer, has passed away at the age of 81 following an illness. The politician spent 40 years as an MP for Birkenhead and was a leading voice for welfare reform over his career. He was also a former minister under Tony Blair, and joined the… Continue reading Former Labour minister Frank Field dies aged 81

Government scrapped tests to check £4bn childcare plan would work

Government scrapped tests to check £4bn childcare plan would work

The UK government’s ambitious plan to expand funded childcare for working parents may be in jeopardy, according to the National Audit Office (NAO). Following the decision to scrap a £35m pilot in selected areas, there is now “significant” uncertainty as to how the national rollout will be achieved. The programme is expected to cost £15.2bn… Continue reading Government scrapped tests to check £4bn childcare plan would work