M6 motorway lorry crash in Staffordshire forced carriageway closure

The M6 motorway in Staffordshire was forced to close due to an overturned lorry that spilled diesel on the road. The incident took place shortly after 22:00 BST on Friday, impacting the northbound carriageway between junction 14 for the A34 Stafford North and junction 15 for the A500 to Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire Police reported that the… Continue reading M6 motorway lorry crash in Staffordshire forced carriageway closure

Oasis call Edinburgh Council a 'bunch of snakes' over fan comments

Liam Gallagher criticized the City of Edinburgh council during the kick-off of Oasis’s highly anticipated Scottish shows at Murrayfield Stadium. The singer expressed that the band is still awaiting an apology from the council over a report that portrayed the band’s fans as rowdy and intoxicated. This remark was made during the concert on Friday… Continue reading Oasis call Edinburgh Council a 'bunch of snakes' over fan comments

Devon and Cornwall's interim Chief Constable has contract extended

The decision has been made for the interim Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, James Vaughan, to continue in his role for an additional 16 months. This announcement comes after his appointment in December following the suspension of the then Acting Chief Constable, Jim Colwell. Commissioner Alison Hernandez has extended Mr. Vaughan’s contract until… Continue reading Devon and Cornwall's interim Chief Constable has contract extended

Watch: Royal Albert Hall hosts first overnight Prom in decades

A unique event took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night, marking the first overnight Prom in over four decades. Organist and TikTok sensation Anna Lapwood curated the BBC Proms: From Dark Till Dawn, where she and her choir from Pembroke College performed a selection of choral classics. In an interview with… Continue reading Watch: Royal Albert Hall hosts first overnight Prom in decades

The rise and fall of the notorious Margaret 'Big Mags' Haney

In the late 1990s, Margaret Haney, also known as “Big Mags”, made waves as a vocal advocate against paedophiles. However, it was later revealed that this Stirling grandmother was actually the leader of a notorious criminal organization that operated in the city’s Raploch estate. Despite the shocking revelation, the legacy of the Haney family and… Continue reading The rise and fall of the notorious Margaret 'Big Mags' Haney

Newspaper headlines: 'JD Vance sends warning to UK' and 'Scam by me'

US Vice-President JD Vance recently visited Britain and met with Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The i Paper highlights Vance’s warning to the UK regarding the plan to recognize a Palestinian state, stating, “I don’t know what that would mean.” The two officials were photographed fishing at Chevening House in Kent, with The Times reporting on… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'JD Vance sends warning to UK' and 'Scam by me'

'People are angry': Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests

e and then being obliged to leave if their asylum applications are unsuccessful. One mother who lives near The Bell and did not wish to give her name says the government should “take away the free Netflix” and “force them to speak English”. Many observers note the asylum seekers’ confined environment and limited facilities, but… Continue reading 'People are angry': Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests

Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, delivers a scorching critique of Prince Andrew in a recent biography that delves into scandals involving sex and money within the royal family. Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, written by Andrew Lownie, portrays Prince Andrew as arrogant, self-centered, and disconnected from his association with convicted… Continue reading Prince Andrew book seals his fate for any return

On Grindr you're an object, like picking clothes online

Lewis found a gateway to explore gay culture through hook-up apps like Grindr, which was lacking in his rural upbringing in Dumfriesshire. Initially enthralled by the convenience of casual sexual encounters at his fingertips, it quickly turned into an addiction for him. The immediate validation and dopamine rush from receiving messages became enjoyable but also… Continue reading On Grindr you're an object, like picking clothes online