Jordan North has thanked his listeners and colleagues following his sudden exit from BBC Radio 1’s drivetime show. In a social media post on Saturday, North mentioned his co-host Vick Hope and expressed his gratitude towards her. He did not provide any reasons for his departure or where he would be going. Made in Chelsea… Continue reading Jordan North speaks out after sudden Radio 1 exit
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Tens of thousands at pro-Palestinian march in London
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of people marched through central London in solidarity with Palestine, calling for an immediate end to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Saturday’s protest was the first to go near the Israeli embassy in west London since a static rally in October. The event was… Continue reading Tens of thousands at pro-Palestinian march in London
Cornwall stranded dolphin helped back out to sea
A dolphin was rescued after it became stranded in a shallow inlet in Cornwall. The mammal was spotted swimming in circles in the inlet at Place, around 11:40 GMT on Friday. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue sent a team to initially observe the animal but it eventually stranded in mud. The female common dolphin,… Continue reading Cornwall stranded dolphin helped back out to sea
Tata Steel workers protest over proposed job losses
Hundreds of steelworkers and local residents in Port Talbot and Newport have taken to the streets to protest against the potential loss of thousands of steel jobs. Tata Steel, which employs 3,859 people in Port Talbot, has warned that 1,929 jobs are at risk due to the age and inefficiency of much of its operations… Continue reading Tata Steel workers protest over proposed job losses
Scottish Labour backs motion for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
The Scottish Labour Party’s conference recently passed a motion requesting an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid global concern about the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Scottish leader Anas Sarwar has been calling for an end to the fighting for months, while Sir Keir Starmer has proposed a “sustainable” solution to the conflict. There is… Continue reading Scottish Labour backs motion for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza
Fans get rare chance to see Billy Connolly's 'Big Banana Feet'
Billy Connolly is known for his many appearances on the TV screen, big and small. However, a 1975 documentary called Big Banana Feet which followed the comedian on the brink of fame as he toured Northern Ireland in the midst of the Troubles is a rarity. In the weeks leading up to his tour, three… Continue reading Fans get rare chance to see Billy Connolly's 'Big Banana Feet'
I made my Star Wars Chewbacca suit from 45 bags of hair extensions
Paul Smith, an engineer from East Lothian, has become an expert in creating Chewbacca costumes, which he wears to conventions across the UK. Smith spends 300 hours making each costume and requires dozens of bags of hair extensions and a friend to sew a mesh suit using his measurements. He then sources the required kit… Continue reading I made my Star Wars Chewbacca suit from 45 bags of hair extensions
999: Leicestershire woman dies at home hours after calling for ambulance
A 67-year-old woman named Janet Lyon from Leicestershire died after attempting to reach her GP surgery three hours after calling for an ambulance, which never arrived. Ms. Lyon had called for an ambulance on December 27, 2021, after struggling to breathe. However, a 999 call handler informed her that she had an urgent but not… Continue reading 999: Leicestershire woman dies at home hours after calling for ambulance
Biofluorescence: Unseen world of the Celtic rainforest revealed by UV
David Atthowe, a nature guide from Norwich, has been shining UV torches on some of the best nature spots in Wales to mark the country’s annual dark skies week. Atthowe’s photos of temperate rainforest in Wales reveal shapes, structures and colours that rival a coral reef. Bio-fluorescence, where plants and animals fluoresce to communicate, is… Continue reading Biofluorescence: Unseen world of the Celtic rainforest revealed by UV
Bollywood meets Beyoncé: 'Brown artists can be mainstream too'
Despite its popularity in the underground music scene, South Asian music still struggles to break into the mainstream. While Grime and other musical subcultures are having their heyday, Asian-influenced music seems to have been left behind. Even Panjabi MC’s bhangra hit Mundian To Bach Ke, which sold 10 million copies worldwide and could have been… Continue reading Bollywood meets Beyoncé: 'Brown artists can be mainstream too'