Tag: UK News

The situation in West Sussex has seen a council face significant financial challenges as a result of a new town hall building being vacant for more than half of its office space. Crawley Borough Council’s The Create Building, located in The Boulevard, has remained unoccupied for over two years, with 55% of its office space… Continue reading Empty Crawley town hall offices cost council more than £1m

A professional saxophonist has successfully appealed a ban preventing him from playing his instrument at home in Bradford, overturning the noise notice imposed by the city council. The ban was deemed “counterintuitive” by Bradford Magistrates’ Court, especially during the district’s City of Culture celebrations. David Trevor Wilkinson, the saxophonist in question, had been restricted from… Continue reading Bradford saxophonist has noise ban overturned for City of Culture

Renowned designer Andy Vella has made a name for himself in the music industry over a career spanning more than 40 years. Best known for his album covers for The Cure, Vella has left a lasting impact with his iconic designs. Interestingly, fans of the band often show their dedication by getting tattoos of his… Continue reading The Cure: Designer Andy Vella on creating art for the goth rockers

The question of who would give in first was at the center of negotiations over the future of British Steel following the recent elections. As pressure mounted and the coal needed to fuel furnaces started to dwindle, a critical decision had to be made: would the government provide further concessions to the Chinese-owned British Steel,… Continue reading Laura Kuenssberg: Can UK afford to save British Steel – and can it afford not to?

Four smugglers have been sentenced in connection with a significant cocaine bust worth approximately £8m. Jean-Pierre Labelle, Tanvir Hussain, Michael Keating, and his brother Matthew Keating were all handed their sentences at Hove Crown Court last Friday. The illegal drugs were cleverly concealed within foie gras and duck breasts and entered the port of Newhaven,… Continue reading Crooks used foie gras to smuggle cocaine into Newhaven

Sir Elton John has achieved his 10th UK number one album with “Who Believes In Angels?” in collaboration with US country star Brandi Carlile, marking a milestone in his illustrious career that spans over 52 years since his first number one success. The iconic musician expressed his astonishment at this achievement, emphasizing how exceptional it… Continue reading Sir Elton John celebrates 'extraordinary' 10th UK number one album

The imminent closure of a major British Steel plant in Scunthorpe has prompted the UK government to step in and take control of the facility. With 2,700 employees at risk of losing their jobs, MPs have been called back from their Easter break to pass emergency legislation to keep the Chinese-owned plant operational. The Scunthorpe… Continue reading Why is British Steel in trouble, who owns it and what will the government do?

In a unique twist that combines 70s thrillers with the deaf experience, writer William Mager delves into the world of “deaf rage” to inspire his groundbreaking sign language thriller, Reunion. Mager highlights the challenges faced by deaf individuals in a hearing-centric society, drawing on personal experiences and the frustrations of feeling excluded and misunderstood. Inspired… Continue reading Reunion: How 'deaf rage' and 70s thrillers inspired William Mager's drama

In 1874, the world lost magician John Henry Anderson, the same year that the iconic Harry Houdini was born. Despite never crossing paths, Anderson was said to have been a significant inspiration for the legendary escapologist. Known as “The Great Wizard of the North,” Anderson gained worldwide fame for his magical performances. Houdini, upon Anderson’s… Continue reading The Scottish magician who inspired the great Houdini

Police have confirmed that an XL Bully, suspected to be the same dog that escaped last week during a shooting incident, has been located and euthanized. The incident occurred in Sheffield, where armed police officers tried to shoot the dog on April 3rd after it displayed aggressive behavior while they were responding to reports of… Continue reading Escaped XL Bully found and put down after Sheffield shooting