Ipswich drummer Nandi Bushell, 14, stars in new documentary

Drumming sensation Nandi Bushell, a regular teenager from Suffolk, is making waves in the music industry by showcasing her extraordinary talent. Recently featured in a documentary, Nandi’s journey as a musician has been nothing short of remarkable. From starting to play the drums at the tender age of five to performing alongside global music icons… Continue reading Ipswich drummer Nandi Bushell, 14, stars in new documentary

Essex RAF veteran who saw flattened Hiroshima dies aged 102

Peter Daines, a BBC News journalist in Essex, reported that Roy Daines, a British RAF veteran who witnessed the aftermath of Hiroshima following the atomic bombing, has passed away at the age of 102. Doctors initially did not expect Roy to survive past his childhood due to health issues, but he went on to have… Continue reading Essex RAF veteran who saw flattened Hiroshima dies aged 102

Boy dies after going into the lake in Lewisham to swim

Tragedy struck in London as a 15-year-old boy lost his life after encountering difficulties while swimming in a lake in south-east London. The incident took place in Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham, where emergency services were called in response to reports of the boy going missing on Friday evening. Despite efforts from specialist diving teams,… Continue reading Boy dies after going into the lake in Lewisham to swim

'Free speech' vow after abortion clinic safe zone breach

An individual who was found guilty of breaching a protection zone outside an abortion clinic has stated her intention to continue advocating for free speech. Livia Tossici-Bolt, aged 64, received a two-year conditional discharge and was ordered to pay £20,000 in costs after breaking a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) on two occasions in March… Continue reading 'Free speech' vow after abortion clinic safe zone breach

Volunteers clear 156 dog poo bags from Scunthorpe playing fields

A team of dedicated volunteers took it upon themselves to clean up a children’s playground that was plagued by 156 bags of discarded dog feces in just one day. The shocking amount of waste was discovered on the Everest Playing Fields in Ashby near Scunthorpe, prompting one of the volunteers, Jayne Eaton, to label the… Continue reading Volunteers clear 156 dog poo bags from Scunthorpe playing fields

Huddersfield murder charge after boy, 16, stabbed to death

A homicide charge has been brought against an individual following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Huddersfield. The incident took place on Ramsden Street in the town center, prompting police response. The victim succumbed to a single stab wound to his neck after being transported to a hospital. Alfie Franco, a 20-year-old from… Continue reading Huddersfield murder charge after boy, 16, stabbed to death

Scotland’s oldest electricity pylons pulled down

After nearly a century of service, Scotland’s oldest electricity transmission line is finally being dismantled. The line, known as “G-Route”, was originally constructed in 1929 to provide power to the local shipyards and heavy industries in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. As the ageing steel towers have reached the end of their operational lifespan, specialist engineers have… Continue reading Scotland’s oldest electricity pylons pulled down

Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row

A controversy has emerged over a parking firm that demanded an exorbitant amount of money from a driver, leading to a court case in which the firm has now been instructed to pay substantial costs. Excel Parking, known for imposing fines on drivers who took longer than five minutes to pay at their car parks,… Continue reading Excel Parking ordered to pay £10,240 in five-minute parking rule row

Swapped at birth: How a home DNA test finally revealed the truth

Susan’s discovery of her true birth story was a shocking revelation that unfolded after a stranger contacted her through a DNA site. Initially, Susan, now in her mid-70s, had used a home DNA testing kit to explore her heritage and was surprised to find a significant amount of Irish ancestry, which she believed to be… Continue reading Swapped at birth: How a home DNA test finally revealed the truth