At a concert in London’s O2 Arena, former bandmates Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr shared a heartfelt embrace on stage. Sir Ringo, the drummer for The Beatles, was greeted with deafening cheers as he joined Sir Paul to perform timeless hits like Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. This performance… Continue reading Watch: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite on stage
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Manchester Airport: Charges over fight with police caught on CCTV
Two brothers from Rochdale have been charged with assaulting police officers following a fight that took place at Manchester Airport. Mohammed Amaaz, 20, and Muhammed Amaad, 25, are due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on 16 January. The Crown Prosecution Service has said that no charges will be brought against any of the police… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Charges over fight with police caught on CCTV
Gavin & Stacey stars reunite for last time at Christmas finale premiere
The cast of beloved British sitcom Gavin & Stacey reunited one last time for the premiere of the show’s final episode. Stars including James Corden, Ruth Jones, Joanna Page, and Matthew Horne gathered on the red carpet for the screening of the Christmas Day special in London. It marked the end of an era for… Continue reading Gavin & Stacey stars reunite for last time at Christmas finale premiere
Great Britain's worst major stations for cancellations named
Manchester Victoria has emerged as the UK’s worst-hit mainline rail station for cancellations so far this year. According to figures from train data website On Time Trains, one in 10 of the station’s 10,506 weekly services did not run from January to November. The north-west of the country ranked top regionally with rates of cancelled… Continue reading Great Britain's worst major stations for cancellations named
Karen Cummings: Hundreds attend vigils for Banbridge woman
The murder of children’s nurse Karen Cummings, who died after being found injured in Laurel Heights in Banbridge, Co Down, this past weekend, has shaken the community. Two men, Glenn King, 32, of no fixed address in Lurgan and Kevin McGuigan Jr., 42, of Annacloy Park in Hillsborough, have been charged with her murder and appeared at… Continue reading Karen Cummings: Hundreds attend vigils for Banbridge woman
Max Dixon and Mason Rist murder 'will live with police officer forever'
The murder investigation of two best friends, Max Dixon and Mason Rist, who were fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, has led to the sentencing of four teenagers and a 45-year-old man. The shocking attack had a lasting impact on the communities of South Bristol who were horrified by the crime, including those… Continue reading Max Dixon and Mason Rist murder 'will live with police officer forever'
Romance scam: I was duped out of £17k by deepfake videos
A 77-year-old woman from Edinburgh has lost £17,000 due to being scammed by a romance fraudster. Nikki MacLeod was tricked into believing that she had fallen in love with someone online who turned out to be using deepfake videos to scam her. MacLeod initially sent Steam gift cards and then made bank and PayPal transfers… Continue reading Romance scam: I was duped out of £17k by deepfake videos
The last primary school in Soho
Soho Parish Church of England Primary School, located in the bustling neighborhood of Soho in central London, may be in danger of closing due to a decline in student enrollment rates. According to a council report, over a quarter of primary school places in Westminster, where the school is located, remain vacant. Additionally, at least… Continue reading The last primary school in Soho
Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts
Beginning January 27, 2025, journalists and legal bloggers will be permitted to report on family court cases throughout England and Wales. This new law will make transparency available in all family courts and not just those that participate in pilot programs. Journalists can request a transparency order that will allow them to attend family courts,… Continue reading Landmark new rules to bring transparency to family courts
Ringo Starr makes surprise appearance at Paul McCartney show
The iconic Sir Paul McCartney, 82, has once again reunited with his former Beatles bandmate, Sir Ringo Starr, 81, during a gig at London’s O2 Arena. The duo received a thunderous applause as the drummer was brought on stage and the two launched into classics such as Helter Skelter and Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club… Continue reading Ringo Starr makes surprise appearance at Paul McCartney show