Theatre-goers in Blackpool were left disappointed on Saturday night when Jason Donovan did not perform in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Donovan had been advertised to play Frank-N-Furter but instead had the night off. According to audience members, there was no mention of Donovan’s absence in any of the promotional material they had seen while… Continue reading Fans fume at missing Jason Donovan in Rocky Horror in Blackpool
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Holloway: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at takeaway and flats
A large fire is currently being fought by approximately 100 firefighters in a takeaway restaurant in north London. The London Fire Brigade has confirmed that half of the ground floor of the building on Seven Sisters Road in Holloway is alight and that part of two flats on the first and second floors are on… Continue reading Holloway: 100 firefighters tackle blaze at takeaway and flats
Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
The UK government has announced plans to review the oversight of private prosecutions in light of the Post Office Horizon scandal and other cases where there were insufficient safeguards to prevent abuse. Private prosecutions are cases which are brought to criminal courts without the police or Crown Prosecution Service. A consultation will take place in… Continue reading Government to review Post Office-style prosecutions
Highlights from Mishal Husain's career as she leaves BBC
y popular Baby Reindeer was the winner of best variety special category at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. 14 Sep 2024 Culture It seems that there have been a few recent news stories about a former member of One Direction, Liam Payne, and his family. One story reports on the death of Liam’s father,… Continue reading Highlights from Mishal Husain's career as she leaves BBC
£50,000 reward offered in Broughton antique coin theft case 17 years on
Up to 1,000 antique coins with a value of over £500,000, dating back to 1136, were stolen from Lord and Lady Stewartby’s home in Broughton near Peebles 17 years ago. Despite previous appeals, the coins have still not been located. To aid in the recovery of the missing coins, an anonymous donor is offering a… Continue reading £50,000 reward offered in Broughton antique coin theft case 17 years on
David Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal
A deal that would see the Chagos Islands ceded to Mauritius has come under criticism from new Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the incoming Trump administration. According to the deal, which has yet to be signed, the UK would maintain a 99-year lease over Diego Garcia, a major UK-US military airbase, but would relinquish… Continue reading David Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal
The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes
No Floor No More is a community interest company that provides second-hand carpets to social housing tenants who would otherwise have to make do with bare floors. Founder Pia Honey, 55, estimates that she’s provided flooring to about 1,400 properties and is campaigning for social housing to come with flooring as standard. A recent survey… Continue reading The woman helping council tenants carpet their homes
Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music
From being a nominee twice to winning the Mercury Prize in 2020, Michael Kiwanuka speaks candidly about the impact of this accolade on his life, his career, and his work. He mentions how the win freed him from the desperation for validation from his peers and certain media outlets, allowing him to focus on making… Continue reading Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music
Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media apps told
Social media platforms could soon face enforcement action if they fail to address the issue of underage users lying about their age. A recent survey conducted by Ofcom has revealed that 22% of eight to 17-year-olds lie about their age on social media platforms. Despite the impending implementation of the Online Safety Act (OSA) in… Continue reading Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media apps told
Donegal voters air frustrations ahead of Ireland's general election
As voters in the Republic of Ireland prepare to head to the polls on Friday, many are expressing frustration and concern over a lack of access to vital services such as healthcare and affordable housing. Emma, a mother-of-four with two children who have complex medical needs, says she lies awake at night worrying about their… Continue reading Donegal voters air frustrations ahead of Ireland's general election