Worcestershire musician felt ignored by police after she was cyberflashed

A woman in Worcestershire, Anna Downes, spoke out about feeling ignored and like a “nuisance” by West Mercia Police after receiving pornographic images and videos from a man she had met at work. Downes, a professional violinist and teacher, encountered the man, Ben Gunnery, during a concert in 2024. Following the encounter, she started receiving… Continue reading Worcestershire musician felt ignored by police after she was cyberflashed

Sarah Lancashire says Happy Valley performance 'born of fear'

Sarah Lancashire, a Bafta-winning actress, reflected on her award-winning role in the gritty TV drama Happy Valley, attributing her performance to fear. Lancashire, 60, gained recognition for her portrayal of no-nonsense Sergeant Catherine Cawood in the BBC series, which earned her two leading actress Baftas. She credited her decades-long working relationship with writer Sally Wainwright… Continue reading Sarah Lancashire says Happy Valley performance 'born of fear'

Newspaper headlines: 'RIP Ozzy' and 'LionYESSS!'

The recent passing of Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, aged 76, has been a prominent feature on the front pages of various newspapers. The Daily Star highlights Sir Elton John’s tribute to Osbourne as a “trailblazer and rock god”. Alongside this, the newspaper also covers England’s women footballers securing a thrilling extra-time victory over Italy… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'RIP Ozzy' and 'LionYESSS!'

Overtourism: Does Edinburgh's Royal Mile need 72 gift shops?

ta-component=”caption-block”>Edinburgh Castle is a popular tourist destination in the city And as the number of tourists increases, so too do the number of gift shops and other tourism-related businesses along the Royal Mile. But for some residents like Jimmy and Hanna, the impact of mass tourism on their daily lives is becoming increasingly apparent and… Continue reading Overtourism: Does Edinburgh's Royal Mile need 72 gift shops?

Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

Renowned rock musician Ozzy Osbourne, a pivotal figure in the music industry, has passed away at 76 years old. Hailing from Birmingham, he was a founding member of Black Sabbath, widely regarded as the pioneers of heavy metal with iconic tracks like Iron Man and Paranoid. Only weeks prior, he bid farewell with a final… Continue reading Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell show

What do we know about Donald Trump's visit to Scotland?

Written by: Emily Johnson, International Correspondent President Trump is set to arrive in Scotland on Friday for a brief four-day trip, marking his first visit to the UK since his re-election. The primary focus of his visit will be to tour his golf resorts at Turnberry on the A Read the full article from The… Continue reading What do we know about Donald Trump's visit to Scotland?

Children in Wales using screens for more than seven hours a day

A recent survey conducted by the children’s commissioner for Wales has revealed that one in five children spend a minimum of seven hours a day on phones and tablets. The survey also uncovered that two children, aged 10 and 11, admitted to spending at least nine hours each day on screens during the weekend. Kiishi,… Continue reading Children in Wales using screens for more than seven hours a day

Bristol: 63 homes in Ashton Vale evacuated in major incident

A situation of urgency unfolded as more than 60 households were evacuated from their homes due to concerns regarding potential explosive items at a residence. Reports indicated that a man was behaving suspiciously at a house on South Liberty Lane in south Bristol, leading to an arrest by the police. The Avon and Somerset Police… Continue reading Bristol: 63 homes in Ashton Vale evacuated in major incident

Ozzy Osbourne looks back at his time with Black Sabbath, in 2017

rd-description”>The Red Arrows perform a flypast at Luton Airport to celebrate its 60th anniversary. 1 day ago Beds, Herts & Bucks ‘There’s something about Afghanistan’ Documentary series Exile in Kabul captures life under the Taliban in stunning detail. 2 days ago Newsbeat ‘Cab driver refused to take dying woman to hospital’ The family of Janette… Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne looks back at his time with Black Sabbath, in 2017