Gary Lineker made a surprising appearance during the Last Night of the Proms, joining fellow pundits Joe Hart and Danny Murphy to provide commentary on the classical music performance. This unexpected appearance was part of the celebrations for Match of the Day’s 60th anniversary. Proms presenter Katie Derham highlighted the event’s tribute to the summer’s… Continue reading Match of the day or Last Night of the Proms? Well, it's both!
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Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth – minister
A potential buyer has emerged for the Grangemouth oil refinery after owners Petroineos confirmed on Thursday that it was closing the facility on the Firth of Forth, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs. Scotland’s Public Finance Minister, Ivan McKee, stated that the Scottish and UK governments are working together to secure a long-term future for… Continue reading Government talks with 'possible buyer' for Grangemouth – minister
Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline
Ed Davey, leader of the UK’s Liberal Democrats, has called on the country’s Labour government to increase investment in the NHS or “accept continued decline”. Speaking at the Lib Dems’ autumn conference, Davey called for a “budget for the NHS” with spending on hospitals, doctors, nurses, and dentists. The party is seeking an additional £3.7bn… Continue reading Lib Dem leader: Invest in NHS or accept decline
Oasis: West Midlands fans secure tickets in final-chance ballot
Tickets to see the Oasis reunion tour were sold out in a matter of minutes on Saturday, with fans ecstatic at having the chance to see the band once again. Colin Broadbent from Wolverhampton and Sam from Staffordshire both secured tickets to see the band in 2025, during the final-chance sale for fans after thousands… Continue reading Oasis: West Midlands fans secure tickets in final-chance ballot
Marieha Hussain: How a 'coconut' placard ended up on trial
Marieha Hussain was at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in 2023 with her family and marched for three hours before her family got tired. They opened some snacks to keep them going when someone from her side of the street asked to take a picture of her placard. The placard contained a cartoon of Suella Braverman, the… Continue reading Marieha Hussain: How a 'coconut' placard ended up on trial
'Having a pop star mum didn't open doors for me'
Alice Dallin, a singer and songwriter, has said that even though her famous parents surrounded her with music from a very young age, it did not automatically guarantee her an “easy way in” to the music industry. Alice’s mother is Bristol-born Sara Dallin, who is a founding member of the 80s icons Bananarama. Her father… Continue reading 'Having a pop star mum didn't open doors for me'
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey arrives at conference by jet ski
The Liberal Democrats’ annual conference has begun in Brighton, with party leader Sir Ed Davey arriving in style on a jet ski. Davey’s aquatic stunt is just the latest in a long line of political maneuvers and is sure to grab plenty of attention. The two-day conference will focus mainly on issues relating to health… Continue reading Lib Dem leader Ed Davey arrives at conference by jet ski
Nuneaton: Man dies after being by emergency police vehicle
A police vehicle involved in an emergency call has fatally hit a pedestrian in Nuneaton. The victim was a man in his 60s who suffered a severe head injury when the incident occurred at roughly 20:45 BST on 2 October. Warwickshire Police have informed his next of kin. The mishap took place on the B4113… Continue reading Nuneaton: Man dies after being by emergency police vehicle
Casement Park: 'Significant risk' stadium won't be built for Euro 2028
The UK government has confirmed it will not be funding the rebuilding of Casement Park stadium in Belfast in time for the Euro 2028 football tournament, effectively ending Northern Ireland’s bid to host any matches. In a joint letter from NI Secretary Hilary Benn and Sports Minister Lisa Nandy to Stormont Communities Minister Gordon Lyons,… Continue reading Casement Park: 'Significant risk' stadium won't be built for Euro 2028
Analysis: The issue with Casement is that it is too big
The stalled redevelopment project of the Casement Park stadium in west Belfast has been plagued by various problems, including size, finances, politics, and time constraints. Originally proposed as a 38,000-capacity venue, planning approval was overturned in 2014, and a smaller design was then greenlit. However, the stadium’s proposed capacity of 34,500, modern specifications, and delayed… Continue reading Analysis: The issue with Casement is that it is too big