Tag: UK News

The French parliamentary election and England’s triumph at the Euros dominate the front pages of UK newspapers. According to The Times, Emmanuel Macron’s party has been “reduced to third place” after the first round of the French election, with the far-right National Rally party claiming an “unprecedented triumph”. The Daily Telegraph reports that Macron’s decision… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'French right humiliates Macron' and England 'Saved by the Bell'

US R&B singer SZA’s Sunday night headline act failed to attract a large audience at Glastonbury, despite her impressive performance. The festival-goers were disappointed when Madonna, who was rumoured to perform as the headliner, did not appear. SZA is known for her complex analyses of modern relationships which appeal to millennial fans. Unfortunately, this appeal… Continue reading SZA

Canadian pop-punk princess Avril Lavigne has finally graced the stage at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday night, playing to a massive crowd at the Other Stage. The singer had an incredibly loyal fanbase who were seen singing along to every word, proving that her angsty teenage heartbreak anthems still resonate with listeners more than two decades… Continue reading Avril Lavigne: My Glastonbury set has been 22 years in the making

The upcoming general election in the UK has seen a record number of candidates. More than 4,500 candidates will be contesting the vote this year, which is a 35.7% increase from the previous election in 2019. Among the candidates are a number of first-time contenders, including former Olympian Marc Jenkins. Jenkins, who represented Great Britain… Continue reading Ex-Olympian among first-time general election candidates

The search for missing teenager Jay Slater, who disappeared on the island of Tenerife, has been called off by authorities. However, Slater’s family and friends have vowed to continue searching for him. The 19-year-old had been on holiday in the area with friends and was last heard from on June 17 when he called a… Continue reading Jay Slater's family vow to continue Tenerife search

With a sea of people before her, Shania Twain thanks Glastonbury for inviting her to perform in the so-called Legends Slot. She comments on how she can feel the support from the crowd and how special it is to perform at the festival. Twain made sure to prepare extensively for the show by talking up… Continue reading Shania Twain leaves Glastonbury much impressed

Balmoral Castle is a historic Scottish home that has been owned by the British Royal Family since the 19th century. It is a significant landmark not just for the monarchy, but for the entire country – Queen Elizabeth II’s final public photo was taken there, surrounded by family and with a fireplace burning in the… Continue reading Balmoral Castle: the first look inside the royal rooms

Police in Antrim are treating damage to two new homes in Reford Grove as a hate crime allegedly motivated by sectarianism. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday when four individuals dressed in dark clothing reportedly threw objects at the properties. Upon arrival, authorities discovered two windows smashed and both homes subjected to paint… Continue reading Antrim: Damage to homes was 'sectarian hate crime'

John Swinney, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has expressed his willingness to work with an incoming Labour government at Westminster to enhance immigration to Scotland. Speaking to The Sunday Show on the BBC, Swinney welcomed and positively engaged with plans to use immigration as a solution to address potential workforce shortages. In… Continue reading John Swinney: SNP would work with Labour to boost migration to Scotland

During an appearance on BBC Politics Wales, David TC Davies, the Secretary of State for Wales, acknowledged that the Conservative UK government failed to “reach everyone” who has been impacted by the cost of living crisis, but went on to defend his party’s record, stating that the past five years were “very challenging” economically. Davies… Continue reading Cost of living: We didn't reach everyone, Tory minister admits