The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has announced that fifteen former soldiers, who were investigated for perjury regarding the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre, will not face charges due to “insufficient” evidence. Thirteen people were shot and killed, and fifteen others were injured, during a civil rights demonstration in Londonderry. The soldiers opened fire on the marchers… Continue reading Bloody Sunday: No charges for soldiers accused of giving false evidence
Author: Dave Carter
Faithless set to perform first live show in eight years at London’s Roundhouse
Electronic music group Faithless have announced their first live performance in eight years, which will take place at London’s Roundhouse. The performance marks the group’s first show since the passing of Maxi Jazz, one of the trio’s vocalists, in 2022. Faithless will also be performing in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam before heading to three major… Continue reading Faithless set to perform first live show in eight years at London’s Roundhouse
Glastonbury’s Shangri-La announces 2024 line-ups and unveils new stage, Arrivals
Shangri-La’s famous Glastonbury festival has just announced its line-up for 2024, featuring six different stages and a brand new stage called Arrivals. This marks the first time that Arrivals will be featured in the South East corner field. The theme for this year’s festival is “Everything (Still) Must Go, Pt 2, The Sequel.” The event… Continue reading Glastonbury’s Shangri-La announces 2024 line-ups and unveils new stage, Arrivals
Glastonbury Festival announces first dedicated South Asian space
Glastonbury Festival has announced the launch of its first ever dedicated South Asian area, named Arrivals. The space will play host to British Asian musicians including DJ Ritu, Anish Kumar, Manara, and Nabihah Iqbal and was designed by South Asian cultural institutions in conjunction with the festival organizers. Arrivals will be parked in the Shangri-La… Continue reading Glastonbury Festival announces first dedicated South Asian space
Retail sales: Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Official figures have shown a significant decline in sales volumes in department stores, with a fall of 3.8% over the last month. The data was released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which also revealed that sales across the country stagnated over the course of March, with no growth observed since February. Rising prices… Continue reading Retail sales: Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Longstanding Leeds nightclub Wire to close permanently after 18 years
Wire, the beloved nightclub in Leeds, has recently announced its closure after over 18 years of serving the community. In a statement made on April 19th, the team behind Wire expressed their sadness at the closure, stating that the club would be closing “permanently” on June 2nd. The venue cited various reasons for its closure,… Continue reading Longstanding Leeds nightclub Wire to close permanently after 18 years
Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform
The UK’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is set to address the country’s “sick note culture” in a speech on welfare reform. Sunak is considering moving the responsibility of assessing an individual’s fitness for work from general practitioners to “specialist work and health professionals” in England. As of February 2024, a record 2.8 million people are… Continue reading Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in speech on welfare reform
Dylan Thomas: Taylor Swift name drops Welsh poet in new song
Taylor Swift’s latest album, titled The Tortured Poets Department, was released to fans this morning. The album features a nod to Welsh poet and writer Dylan Thomas, who has been a source of fascination for musicians for decades. Swift plans to visit Thomas’ birth country when she performs at the Principality Stadium this summer, a… Continue reading Dylan Thomas: Taylor Swift name drops Welsh poet in new song
DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
The UK government has said an extra 85,000 childminder and nursery places would be needed to expand government-funded hours for babies and toddlers in England, along with the recruitment of an additional 40,000 staff by September 2025. Early years charities have expressed concern at the requirement, describing the challenge as “an immense one”. Figures released… Continue reading DfE says 85,000 more free childcare places needed in England
Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
Ofcom’s annual research on children’s digital activity has revealed that almost one in four children between the ages of five and seven now own a smartphone. Additionally, the study showed that the percentage of children using messaging services has risen from 59% to 65%. The number of children active on social media has also increased… Continue reading Ofcom: Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones