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The life of Dave Myers, one half of the famous TV cooking duo The Hairy Bikers, is being celebrated by thousands of motorcyclists who are travelling from London to Cumbria. Myers passed away earlier this year at the age of 66 after being diagnosed with cancer. A memorial procession made up of thousands of motorcycles… Continue reading Dave Day: Bikers ride to Barrow in Dave Myers tribute event

On Friday, the BBC held a debate with representatives from seven political parties in Great Britain. The topics of taxes, the NHS, and immigration sparked heated discussions among the participants. The debate was streamed live on BBC iPlayer. Viewers were able to observe the exchanges between representatives from the political parties as they discussed the… Continue reading D-Day, taxes and the NHS: Moments from the BBC debate

The search for Michael Mosley, a 67-year-old television presenter known for his programmes and podcast on BBC Radio 4, is set to enter its fourth day as rescue teams continue to look for him on the Greek island of Symi. Mosley was reported missing on Wednesday after leaving Agios Nikolaos beach at 13:30 local time.… Continue reading Michael Mosley: Search for missing TV presenter enters fourth day

Supported housing, which provides vulnerable groups such as domestic abuse victims, homeless people, or those with learning disabilities with semi-independent living, is facing a crisis. Across the sector, almost a third of providers have closed services in the past year, with 60% expecting to close others in the future. More than 50% blamed funding as… Continue reading Housing: 'I could have ended up homeless after my parents died'

Senior members of the Conservative Party are angered by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaving the D-Day commemorations early, according to the Financial Times. The Reform UK party is also said to be benefitting from his absence. During a seven-party debate held by the BBC, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, accused Sunak of deserting veterans.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'D-Day snub' and search for missing presenter

A grand total of 136 candidates are slated to run in Northern Ireland’s upcoming general election on July 4th, according to the Electoral Office. This marks an increase from the 102 candidates who ran in the previous such election five years ago. Just two of the major political parties in Northern Ireland – the SDLP… Continue reading General election: 136 candidates to run in Northern Ireland

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s early departure from the D-Day commemorations has been criticised by Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt. Speaking during the BBC’s seven-way TV election debate, Mordaunt stated that Johnson’s decision was “completely wrong”. She did, however, praise Rishi Sunak for apologising to veterans and the public, urging that the matter should not be politicised.… Continue reading Mordaunt says Sunak's decision to leave D-Day event was 'wrong'

Denise Povall, a former teaching assistant at a primary school, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy in the 2000s. Povall, 61, who worked for a school in the Harrogate district, has been charged with various sexual offences, including grooming and sexual assault. Even though she denied all… Continue reading Ripon: Teaching assistant jailed for sexual abuse of boy, 10

Labour’s biggest trade union supporter, Unite, has declined to endorse the party’s 2024 general election manifesto, stating that it falls short in its bid to safeguard workers’ rights and conserve jobs in the oil and gas industries. The union bosses met to discuss the party’s pledges on Friday and confirmed they would not be endorsing… Continue reading Unite union refuses to endorse Labour's election manifesto

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