Gardaí, the Irish police force, have reported that a woman in her 40s was killed in a “violent incident” in County Offaly, and a teenage boy has been arrested. Authorities were called to a property near Tullamore on Friday afternoon where they discovered the victim’s body. The perpetrator is believed to be known to the… Continue reading County Offaly: Teenager arrested after woman dies
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Chicago house legend Teri Bristol has died aged 66
Teri Bristol, a pioneer in Chicago house music, has passed away at age 66 due to complications with kidney failure. Terry, born as Teresa K Bristol, passed away on September 27th, surrounded by her family. Her family posted on Facebook, saying that “Teri Bristol entered this world as a gift,” and that she “was undoubtedly… Continue reading Chicago house legend Teri Bristol has died aged 66
Fugees reunite for their first performance since 2021
Hip-hop group the Fugees recently reunited for the first time since 2021 at the Global Citizen Festival, joining singer Lauryn Hill on stage. The group performed hits such as ‘Killing Me Softly’, ‘Ready or Not’, and ‘Fu-Gee-La’, delighting the audience with their surprise appearance. The Global Citizen Festival has been running for over a decade,… Continue reading Fugees reunite for their first performance since 2021
Herd of sheep caught eating 100kg of cannabis
Earlier this month, a herd of sheep invaded a medicinal cannabis greenhouse in Thessaly, Greece, and consumed over 100kg of crops due to a food shortage caused by extreme flooding from Storm Daniel. The flooding, which killed 17 people and over 100,000 animals, still affects the plains today, with much of the grass used for… Continue reading Herd of sheep caught eating 100kg of cannabis
Unreleased Sinéad O’Connor track aired in Catholic church abuse TV show
A new Sinéad O’Connor track was unveiled during the final episode of BBC drama The Woman in the Wall. The previously unreleased song, titled The Magdalene Song, is believed to be one of O’Connor’s final recordings before her death in July 2023. It was gifted to the producers of the BBC series before O’Connor’s untimely… Continue reading Unreleased Sinéad O’Connor track aired in Catholic church abuse TV show
French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder
MHD, a French rapper whose real name is Mohamed Sylla, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the murder of a 23-year-old man in Paris back in 2018. The victim, identified as Loic K, was killed in a gang-related attack where he was first knocked down by a black Mercedes and then attacked… Continue reading French rapper MHD sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder
Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has stated his intent to bring an end to the continuous increase in taxes by making changes to public services and the benefits system. His announcement comes just as some senior Tories are pushing for tax cuts ahead of this week’s party conference. However, MPs like Liz Truss and Dame Priti Patel… Continue reading Jeremy Hunt says UK must break out of tax rise 'vicious circle'
Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Luton Town Football Club’s promotion to the Premier League earlier this year coincided with a noticeable drop in crime in the town. While some residents attributed this to the “feel-good factor” inspired by the club’s success, Bedfordshire Police and football experts are circumspect about the reasons. Luton Labour mayor and Hatters fan Yaqub Hanif believes… Continue reading Luton Town: Did a football club's success help reduce crime?
Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
An animal charity has warned that the ban on American bully XL dogs could result in healthy dogs being put down, as it may be illegal to re-home a banned breed. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the breed will be banned following a spate of recent attacks. While the ban has… Continue reading Healthy dogs may be put down after American bully XL ban, dog charity warns
What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?
The UK government is reportedly considering launching a new “British baccalaureate”, in a major shake-up of post-16 education. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal more about his plans at the upcoming Conservative Party conference. The proposed baccalaureate is modelled on the International Baccalaureate (IB), and was a key recommendation of the 2022 Times… Continue reading What could Rishi Sunak's British baccalaureate look like?