Robert Smith, the frontman of The Cure, has spoken about how performing songs from the band’s latest album, Songs of a Lost World, has helped him deal with the grief of losing close family members in recent years. In a conversation with BBC Radio 6 Music’s Huw Stephens, Smith said that singing live had become… Continue reading The Cure's Robert Smith on grief, death and new album Songs Of A Lost World
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Holly Newton's mum tells court of murder impact
Micala Trussler, the mother of 15-year-old Holly Newton, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail in Hexham, Northumberland, gave a victim impact statement during MacPhail’s sentencing at Newcastle Crown Court. Trussler talked about the phone call she received from a stranger telling her that her daughter had been stabbed, and how traumatic it was… Continue reading Holly Newton's mum tells court of murder impact
Wiltshire chippy praised for response to online review
The owner of Robinson’s Traditional Fish & Chips in Wiltshire, England has gained praise for calling out an online reviewer for making an inappropriate comment about a female delivery driver. The review, which was posted on the online delivery platform Just Eat, read: “Really hot food always great from Robinsons also hot delivery girl.” The… Continue reading Wiltshire chippy praised for response to online review
Romford: Family of woman killed by firework arson 'massively affected'
The horrific death of Josephine Smith, an 88-year-old woman, due to a lit firework thrown into her home by two teenagers has left her family devastated and campaigning for stricter regulations on the sale and use of fireworks. The youth, aged 15 and 18, had purchased fireworks from a shopkeeper who later pleaded guilty to… Continue reading Romford: Family of woman killed by firework arson 'massively affected'
Happy birthday M1 as UK's first intercity motorway turns 65
Saturday marks the 65th anniversary since the UK’s first cross-country motorway, the M1, opened to the public. The ambitious project, which aimed to link London to Leeds, was decades in the making, with the first plans for a motorway network in the UK dating back more than a century. Aspirations for a London to Birmingham… Continue reading Happy birthday M1 as UK's first intercity motorway turns 65
The bride who crowd-surfed to Biffy Clyro on her wedding night
Carla Hester wanted something different for her wedding day. The 41-year-old bride from Lincolnshire was planning to marry James, 34, and knew that she didn’t want a traditional wedding. The couple met on an online fan site for the Scottish band Biffy Clyro and bonded over their shared love of music and collecting vinyl. So… Continue reading The bride who crowd-surfed to Biffy Clyro on her wedding night
'It's my hoarding mess, but it's who I am'
Dan MacNee is a hoarder. His Edinburgh home is engulfed in towering piles of boxes, papers and creative projects. He has paintings, drawings and maps covering the walls, and every space, including the garage and workshops, are full. Dan’s hoarding is a result of moving over 50 times across three continents in 30 years. He… Continue reading 'It's my hoarding mess, but it's who I am'
November Tube Strikes: What you need to know
TfL services are expected to suffer disruption as Tube drivers, instructors, management grades and those in the engineering section go on strike this November over working conditions. Aslef and RMT unions have announced the walkouts. The following is advice from TfL on how the strikes will affect travel in London. On 3 November, services will… Continue reading November Tube Strikes: What you need to know
Met Police told about Al Fayed abuse decade earlier than it admits
The BBC has discovered that the Metropolitan Police were informed of allegations of sexual assault by Mohamed Al Fayed a decade earlier than previously acknowledged. Samantha Ramsay reported Al Fayed to the Met in 1995 when she was 17 years old after he groped her in Harrods. The Met had previously claimed that its first… Continue reading Met Police told about Al Fayed abuse decade earlier than it admits
GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises
The UK’s recent budget has included a rise in employer National Insurance contributions. While the NHS and public sector are not affected by the tax rise, privately owned hospitals, hospices, and care homes are, including those that provide NHS services. There is also some uncertainty as to how the increase will impact on GPs, many… Continue reading GPs, care homes and hospices voice concern over Budget tax rises