Bangor Cathedral choir suspended over 'inappropriate' hymn

In a surprising turn of events, a scandal-plagued cathedral found itself in the spotlight once again as its choir staged a demonstration during a service, causing quite a stir. The Bangor Cathedral choir’s actions, which were deemed as inappropriate, led to the suspension of their activities for a period of one month by the Cathedral’s… Continue reading Bangor Cathedral choir suspended over 'inappropriate' hymn

Andre Wisdom: Ex-Liverpool player on being stabbed & playing non-league

Wisdom Reflects on Life-Altering Stabbing Incident Former Liverpool defender Andre Wisdom opens up about the traumatic event that changed the course of his career. After rising through Liverpool’s academy and playing alongside club legends, Wisdom’s career took a turn when he was stabbed during a visit to his family in Liverpool. The attack left him… Continue reading Andre Wisdom: Ex-Liverpool player on being stabbed & playing non-league

E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say Royal London Hospital surgeons

The morning meeting in the orthopaedics trauma ward at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel is filled with discussions about the cases that lie ahead. One of the recurring themes that the team addresses is the increasing number of injuries caused by e-bikes, affecting both riders and pedestrians. Surgeons share stories of patients like a… Continue reading E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say Royal London Hospital surgeons

Emily Thornberry pulls out of deputy Labour leader race

Labour deputy leadership candidate Emily Thornberry has announced her withdrawal from the race, leaving four contenders vying to succeed Angela Rayner. In a social media post, Thornberry expressed gratitude to Labour members for their support and emphasized the privilege of participating in a competition alongside exceptional female candidates. Despite securing 13 nominations from Labour MPs,… Continue reading Emily Thornberry pulls out of deputy Labour leader race

Merck scraps £1bn expansion in the UK over lack of state investment

US pharmaceutical giant Merck has decided to scrap a planned £1bn expansion of its operations in the UK due to what it perceives as a lack of investment from the government. The company, known as MSD in Europe, cited the undervaluing of innovative medicines by successive UK governments as a key factor in its decision.… Continue reading Merck scraps £1bn expansion in the UK over lack of state investment

Bird flu prompts renewed call to regulate gamebird release

Campaigners are raising concerns about the need for stricter rules regarding the release of gamebirds into the Welsh countryside due to fears of the impact on native wildlife and the spread of avian flu. The RSPB Cymru has highlighted the issue as the shooting season commences, emphasizing the unsustainable numbers of pheasants and red-legged partridges… Continue reading Bird flu prompts renewed call to regulate gamebird release

Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations

Last week brought a deluge of revelations surrounding the former deputy prime minister, sparking numerous calls for her resignation. Today, a similar situation emerges with the UK’s ambassador to the United States, with fresh revelations surfacing and mounting pressure for his resignation. When the news reaches a cabinet minister, their shock is palpable, evoking a… Continue reading Chris Mason: Jaws drop in Westminster at Mandelson revelations

Harry's tea with Charles could be 'small' step to reconciliation

In a long-awaited and much-anticipated meeting, Prince Harry recently reunited with his father, King Charles, at Clarence House in London. This marked their first face-to-face encounter since February 2024, hinting at potential progress in their strained relationship. Speculation and hints regarding this meeting had been circulating for some time, with Prince Harry expressing his desire… Continue reading Harry's tea with Charles could be 'small' step to reconciliation

Birmingham bin strike: 'I'm still keeping rubbish in the hallway'

Residents in Birmingham are feeling the impact of six months of an all-out bin strike, with rubbish piling up in homes and on the streets. Pensioner Lorraine Boyce, in her 80s and living alone in Kings Norton, has recycling cluttering her hallway that the council has been unable to collect. Despite regular pick-ups of general… Continue reading Birmingham bin strike: 'I'm still keeping rubbish in the hallway'

Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson's Epstein links

Questions and concerns are mounting for Sir Keir Starmer who is facing backlash over the ties of US ambassador Lord Mandelson to the late Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Documents released by US lawmakers revealed a letter where Lord Mandelson referred to Epstein as his “best pal,” further fueling the controversy. Lord Mandelson hinted… Continue reading Starmer facing pressure over Mandelson's Epstein links