Thousands turn out for Bicester firefighter's funeral procession

Reporting from Bicester, thousands of people gathered on Saturday morning to pay tribute to a firefighter who tragically lost her life alongside a colleague and a member of the public during a major blaze. Jennie Logan, 30, died in the fire at the Bicester Motion site on 15th May, alongside her colleague Martyn Sadler, 38,… Continue reading Thousands turn out for Bicester firefighter's funeral procession

Boy George: Bowie's gig in Lewisham 'big turning point for me'

At the young age of 11, Boy George was profoundly impacted when he witnessed David Bowie’s performance as Ziggy Stardust. According to him, this moment was a significant turning point in his life. Reflecting on his upcoming album SE18 and the documentary “Boy George & Culture Club,” which recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival… Continue reading Boy George: Bowie's gig in Lewisham 'big turning point for me'

Watch: Trooping the Colour highlights on King's official birthday

Amidst a roaring crowd, King Charles and Queen Camilla graced the Trooping the Colour parade to honour the monarch’s official birthday. The royal duo embarked on a regal carriage, leading the military procession down the Mall and into Horse Guards Parade, where the King oversaw the guardsmen on parade. In a poignant gesture, King Charles… Continue reading Watch: Trooping the Colour highlights on King's official birthday

Belfast: Anti-racism rally held after days of violence

Darran Marshall and Catherine Moore reported on the recent demonstration in Belfast city centre showing support for Northern Ireland’s migrant community following a week of disorder. The crowd at the rally held signs with messages such as “racists go home” and “refugees are welcome”, emphasizing the importance of diversity in society. The violence erupted after… Continue reading Belfast: Anti-racism rally held after days of violence

King and Queen cheered by thousands at Trooping the Colour

Sean Coughlan, a royal correspondent, reported from the Mall where crowds gathered to witness King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the monarch’s official birthday. The royal couple rode in a carriage during the military procession along the Mall, culminating at Horse Guards Parade for the King to review… Continue reading King and Queen cheered by thousands at Trooping the Colour

Cornwall seagull sips man's coffee before stealing his mug

Darren Pardoe, a maintenance worker in Cornwall, recently experienced a bizarre encounter with a seagull while installing anti-bird spikes in Porthleven. As he took a coffee break at a local pub on June 3rd, the opportunistic bird swooped in and helped itself to his drink. Before he could react, the audacious seagull grabbed the mug… Continue reading Cornwall seagull sips man's coffee before stealing his mug

Flashing flooding causes damage in Bridgend

Residents in Bridgend are facing a devastating situation as flash flooding has returned to haunt them for the second time in nine months. An overnight downpour resulted in waist-deep water filling ground-floor properties, forcing an elderly woman to be rescued by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. Liam Reilly, a 30-year-old resident, expressed his… Continue reading Flashing flooding causes damage in Bridgend

Pair killed in 'skydiving incident' at Devon airfield

BBC News reported that a tragic incident occurred at a Devon airfield where two individuals lost their lives in a skydiving mishap. The Devon and Cornwall Police were alerted to the situation at Dunkeswell Aerodrome around 13:00 BST on June 13. The individuals involved were described as skydivers and were unfortunately pronounced dead on-site. In… Continue reading Pair killed in 'skydiving incident' at Devon airfield

Man arrested over shooting of Scots in Spanish bar

BBC Scotland home affairs correspondent David Cowan reported that a man suspected of killing two senior members of a Scottish organized crime group in a bar in Spain has been apprehended. The suspect was arrested in Liverpool by Merseyside Police based on an international arrest warrant issued by Spanish authorities. The victims, Ross Monaghan, 43,… Continue reading Man arrested over shooting of Scots in Spanish bar