Tickets to see the Oasis reunion tour were sold out in a matter of minutes on Saturday, with fans ecstatic at having the chance to see the band once again. Colin Broadbent from Wolverhampton and Sam from Staffordshire both secured tickets to see the band in 2025, during the final-chance sale for fans after thousands… Continue reading Oasis: West Midlands fans secure tickets in final-chance ballot
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Marieha Hussain: How a 'coconut' placard ended up on trial
Marieha Hussain was at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in 2023 with her family and marched for three hours before her family got tired. They opened some snacks to keep them going when someone from her side of the street asked to take a picture of her placard. The placard contained a cartoon of Suella Braverman, the… Continue reading Marieha Hussain: How a 'coconut' placard ended up on trial
'Having a pop star mum didn't open doors for me'
Alice Dallin, a singer and songwriter, has said that even though her famous parents surrounded her with music from a very young age, it did not automatically guarantee her an “easy way in” to the music industry. Alice’s mother is Bristol-born Sara Dallin, who is a founding member of the 80s icons Bananarama. Her father… Continue reading 'Having a pop star mum didn't open doors for me'
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey arrives at conference by jet ski
The Liberal Democrats’ annual conference has begun in Brighton, with party leader Sir Ed Davey arriving in style on a jet ski. Davey’s aquatic stunt is just the latest in a long line of political maneuvers and is sure to grab plenty of attention. The two-day conference will focus mainly on issues relating to health… Continue reading Lib Dem leader Ed Davey arrives at conference by jet ski
Nuneaton: Man dies after being by emergency police vehicle
A police vehicle involved in an emergency call has fatally hit a pedestrian in Nuneaton. The victim was a man in his 60s who suffered a severe head injury when the incident occurred at roughly 20:45 BST on 2 October. Warwickshire Police have informed his next of kin. The mishap took place on the B4113… Continue reading Nuneaton: Man dies after being by emergency police vehicle
Casement Park: 'Significant risk' stadium won't be built for Euro 2028
The UK government has confirmed it will not be funding the rebuilding of Casement Park stadium in Belfast in time for the Euro 2028 football tournament, effectively ending Northern Ireland’s bid to host any matches. In a joint letter from NI Secretary Hilary Benn and Sports Minister Lisa Nandy to Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons,… Continue reading Casement Park: 'Significant risk' stadium won't be built for Euro 2028
Analysis: The issue with Casement is that it is too big
The stalled redevelopment project of the Casement Park stadium in west Belfast has been plagued by various problems, including size, finances, politics, and time constraints. Originally proposed as a 38,000-capacity venue, planning approval was overturned in 2014, and a smaller design was then greenlit. However, the stadium’s proposed capacity of 34,500, modern specifications, and delayed… Continue reading Analysis: The issue with Casement is that it is too big
Flu vaccine: Parents urged to have young children immunised
With an expected increase in respiratory illnesses this coming winter, the UK National Health Service (NHS) is urging parents and caregivers of two and three-year-olds to schedule a flu vaccine for their children. The flu vaccine is also available for school-age children, individuals in clinical risk groups, and pregnant women. The flu vaccine is typically… Continue reading Flu vaccine: Parents urged to have young children immunised
Smiling Lib Dems plan to make the most of election success
The Liberal Democrats are gathering in Brighton for their autumn conference, and the mood is one of jubilance. After years of being pulverised in coalition with the Conservatives, the party is back with 72 MPs and achieved its best performance since its establishment in 1988. There is talk among senior figures of “finishing the job”… Continue reading Smiling Lib Dems plan to make the most of election success
Starmer says he'll make tough decisions – but will he say the unsayable on trickiest issues?
Sir Keir Starmer, the current leader of the Labour party, has recently been vocal about tackling the UK’s long-term problems, even if it means addressing issues that were previously considered unsayable. For example, he has suggested that more people may need to accept developments in their neighbourhoods in order to build more houses, and that… Continue reading Starmer says he'll make tough decisions – but will he say the unsayable on trickiest issues?