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Countries across Europe have marked Armistice Day with two minutes of silence for the fallen soldiers of past wars. The UK also observed the traditional two-minute silence at 11:00 on 11 November. The ceremony marks the date and time the Armistice for World War One came into effect. It was also used to remember all… Continue reading Europe marks Armistice Day with two-minute silence

According to new figures by the Office for National Statistics, homeworkers are making use of the time they have saved with not commuting to stay in bed for longer. Compared to people who worked away from home, homeworkers gained an average of 24 more minutes of “sleep and rest” and an additional 15 minutes towards… Continue reading People who work from home get more sleep and exercise

Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day, was marked in many nations across the globe yesterday. The day is observed on the 11th of November every year, honoring those who lost their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts. International services were held, and in the UK, political figures and members of the… Continue reading Silence falls for Armistice Day commemorations

In a surprising turn of events, former British Army soldier Daniel Khalife has changed his plea to guilty for escaping from Wandsworth prison in 2020. Khalife had initially pleaded not guilty and was in the midst of giving evidence at his trial before changing his plea. Following Khalife’s guilty plea, the jury at Woolwich Crown… Continue reading Daniel Khalife changes plea to guilty on prison escape charge

There are mounting calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign following a damning report into the Church of England’s handling of a child abuse case. Anglican priest Giles Fraser has told the BBC that the Most Rev Justin Welby has “lost the confidence of his clergy” and that his position is untenable. Three members… Continue reading Archbishop of Canterbury faces pressure to resign over Church abuse scandal

A banner has been hung at the office of Michelle O’Neill, the deputy leader of Sinn Féin. The banner accuses the party of being “traitors” and was hung on O’Neill’s office shutters after she took part in an official Remembrance ceremony, laying a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph in Belfast. Whilst the banner has sparked… Continue reading Remembrance Sunday: 'Traitors' poster put up at Michelle O'Neill's office

Sir Keir Starmer, the UK’s Prime Minister, is expected to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday. The two are expected to discuss a range of topics that include European security, the ongoing invasion of Russia and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. According to Downing Street, the leaders will also discuss… Continue reading Ukraine, trade and Trump on agenda as Keir Starmer makes Paris trip

A new BBC Three documentary called Teen Predator/Online Killer has featured three victims of Alexander McCartney, one of the world’s most prolific online sex offenders. McCartney was found guilty of a string of child sex offences and the manslaughter of Cimarron Thomas, a 12-year-old American girl who took her own life minutes after an online… Continue reading Catfish killer used my photo as bait for others – victim

Smart meters are causing issues for customers in the north of England and Scotland, according to a new report by BBC Panorama. It found that there is a regional divide with some meters unable to send usage data back to suppliers, causing customers to receive estimated bills instead of real-time information. The problem is mainly… Continue reading Energy smart meter issues creating north-south divide

On Sunday night, the MTV Awards made their way to Manchester for the first time in their 30-year history. The show aimed to nod to the city it was being held in with a few black and yellow stripes thrown into the stage design to symbolise Factory Records. The nominated acts, however, drew more of… Continue reading MTV EMAs: Eight bits of gossip we uncovered on the night