Emerge: Two deaths investigated after Belfast dance festival

Following the annual Emerge dance music festival in Belfast, investigations are underway into the deaths of two young attendees. Mia Keevan, a 17-year-old from County Tipperary in the Republic of Ireland, fell ill during the event and tragically passed away shortly after being taken to the hospital. In a separate incident, 24-year-old Trae Keenan from… Continue reading Emerge: Two deaths investigated after Belfast dance festival

Nigel Farage: DUP MP backs Good Friday Agreement proposal

Sammy Wilson, a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), has expressed his support for Nigel Farage’s proposal to reconsider the Good Friday Agreement as part of Reform UK’s strategy to prevent small boat crossings to England. Farage, the leader of Reform UK, unveiled plans to deport up to 600,000 asylum seekers in its initial… Continue reading Nigel Farage: DUP MP backs Good Friday Agreement proposal

Maghera's big yellow box fame is short-lived

Colorful Box Causes Confusion in Small Town By: Jamie Smith Residents in the town of Maghera are scratching their heads as a massive yellow box mysteriously disappears from their streets. The 40m-long yellow markings, initially celebrated as the largest in both the UK and Ireland, were painted in June, reduced in size in July, and… Continue reading Maghera's big yellow box fame is short-lived

Glasgow to celebrate Sir Billy Connolly with weekend of events

Sir Billy Connolly will be honored by Glasgow with a weekend of events as part of the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations. The Big Yin Weekend, scheduled for September 6 and 7, will pay tribute to the Glasgow-born comedian through a diverse range of activities including film screenings, music performances, comedy showcases, and walking and cycling… Continue reading Glasgow to celebrate Sir Billy Connolly with weekend of events

Fewer Gwynedd second homes bought after new rules, council says

The council of a Welsh county has reported a decline in the number of properties purchased as second homes in the region within the past year. In a bid to tackle a housing shortage issue, Cyngor Gwynedd implemented a mandatory requirement for property owners to obtain planning permission before converting a residential property into a… Continue reading Fewer Gwynedd second homes bought after new rules, council says

Investigation continues into Isle of Wight helicopter crash

In the wake of a tragic helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight that claimed the lives of three individuals, an ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The victims of the crash were identified as Justyna Czoska, 52, Wojciech Kowalkowski, 49, and 54-year-old Simon Hewitt. The AAIB spokesperson mentioned… Continue reading Investigation continues into Isle of Wight helicopter crash

Suffolk Police officers laughed at Essex woman's sex toys

A compensation of £3,500 was awarded to a woman after police officers made inappropriate comments about her sex toys during a property search in Essex. The incident occurred in October 2023 when Suffolk Police conducted a drug raid, leading to the arrest of one suspect who was later released without charges. The woman, feeling disrespected… Continue reading Suffolk Police officers laughed at Essex woman's sex toys

Princess Diana 90s time capsule contains Kylie CD and pocket TV

In March 1991, Princess Diana buried a time capsule at Great Ormond Street Hospital (Gosh) that was recently opened. Inside the lead-encased wooden box were various items, including a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar-powered calculator, and a passport. These objects were selected by two children who won a Blue Peter competition and were meant to… Continue reading Princess Diana 90s time capsule contains Kylie CD and pocket TV