The annual Eid party held at Downing Street for Muslim figures was shunned by several invitees due to the UK government’s support of Israel. A spokesperson for Rishi Sunak, who was due to host the event, said he had to attend parliamentary business and therefore couldn’t attend. The prime minister did not attend the gathering,… Continue reading Prime minister not at Eid party boycotted by guests over Gaza
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Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel
Following Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged “restraint” from all sides. While expressing solidarity with Israel, Sunak also stressed the need to avoid further escalation and said he would be speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter. In a statement in the House of Commons,… Continue reading Rishi Sunak urges restraint after Iran attack on Israel
Willie Limond: Former British champion dies aged 45
Willie Limond, the former British and Commonwealth light-welterweight champion has died at the age of 45. Limond won 42 of his 48 professional fights from 1999 to 2023, including 13 by knockout, although only three bouts took place after 2016. Four of his losses were to fighters who won world titles – Amir Khan, Anthony… Continue reading Willie Limond: Former British champion dies aged 45
Hillsborough: Liverpool falls silent to mark 35th Hillsborough anniversary
Liverpool has paid tribute to the 97 people who died in the Hillsborough disaster on the 35th anniversary of the tragedy. A minute’s silence was observed across the city at 3:06 pm BST, the exact time the FA cup semi-final football match was halted in 1989. A bell at the town hall tolled 97 times… Continue reading Hillsborough: Liverpool falls silent to mark 35th Hillsborough anniversary
Britishvolt site battery plant plan collapses
The plans to construct a battery plant in Cambois, Northumberland, by Britishvolt have fallen through after several years of uncertainty. The Hyderabad-based company had anticipated creating a £3.8bn battery factory that would have aided the construction of electric vehicles. Britishvolt had promised to create at least 3,000 employment opportunities in the area. However, the company… Continue reading Britishvolt site battery plant plan collapses
Newcastle’s Loris Karius and fiancée reportedly denied entry to Berghain over fashion choice
Loris Karius, the goalkeeper of Newcastle United, and his fiancée Diletta Leotta were reportedly stopped from entering Berghain because of Leotta’s yellow coat. According to Bild, the couple attempted to enter the nightclub during a recent trip to Berlin, but were unsuccessful. Leotta is quoted as saying “I told you that I want to go… Continue reading Newcastle’s Loris Karius and fiancée reportedly denied entry to Berghain over fashion choice
Damon Albarn vows Blur will “never return” to Coachella following crowd’s silence during set
Blur frontman Damon Albarn has declared that his group will never perform at Coachella again following their set at the festival, claiming that the event’s crowds were lacklustre and unresponsive. Despite Blur’s performance being critically acclaimed and praised on social media, Albarn expressed his frustration at the audience’s failure to sing along to the band’s… Continue reading Damon Albarn vows Blur will “never return” to Coachella following crowd’s silence during set
British Library to host “first of its kind” exhibition on Black British music
The British Library has announced a new exhibition focused on the history of Black British music which will run from April 26th to August 26th. Beyond the Bassline: 500 Years of Black British Music will be the first exhibition of its kind and document the people, spaces, and genres that have helped shape British music… Continue reading British Library to host “first of its kind” exhibition on Black British music
Brent Cross: Three men in their 20s killed in Staples Corner car crash
Late on Sunday night at Staples Corner retail park in north-west London, three men were killed and one is in a critical condition after a car carrying five young people crashed. Police were called to the scene at 23:26 BST, and upon arrival, three men were found dead while two others were taken to hospital.… Continue reading Brent Cross: Three men in their 20s killed in Staples Corner car crash
Flights cancelled and disrupted after Iran's attack on Israel
Passengers flying to Israel and nearby countries are facing travel disruptions as a result of Iran’s airstrikes over the weekend. EasyJet, Lufthansa, and other airlines have suspended their flights to and from Tel Aviv until at least Tuesday, 16 April. Wizz Air has resumed its flights to Israel but warned that some schedule changes may… Continue reading Flights cancelled and disrupted after Iran's attack on Israel