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Culture reporter Ian Youngs has written a fascinating piece on John Cooper Clarke, who is set to become the first poet to headline a UK arena. Despite being responsible for the lyrics to one of the world’s most streamed songs in recent years, Clarke remains true to his punk roots with his sharp-tongued vitriol. Many… Continue reading John Cooper Clarke: 'A national treasure? I hate that'

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Councils across England have been warned by the government to address the ongoing issue of potholes on roads or risk losing out on millions of pounds in funding. The Department for Transport has allocated a £1.6 billion road maintenance fund, with an additional £500 million, but councils must demonstrate progress on pothole repairs to receive… Continue reading Publish pothole progress or lose cash, PM Starmer tells England councils

In a disappointing turn of events, it has been confirmed that the exhumed human remains from a cemetery in County Monaghan are not those of Joe Lynskey, a victim of The Troubles in Northern Ireland who was one of the Disappeared. The Independent Commission for the Location of Victims Remains (ICLVR) revealed that DNA test… Continue reading The Disappeared: Exhumed remains not those of Joe Lynskey

A new study has revealed that Wales is the most challenging part of Great Britain for first-time buyers looking to purchase a home. The report, conducted by Skipton Group building society, identified six out of the 10 least affordable areas in Britain to be located within Wales. This index takes into account various factors such… Continue reading Wales least affordable part of Britain for first-time buyers

Hsin-Yi Lo reported on the efforts of an animal sanctuary in South East to raise funds for a rescued sheep in critical condition. Lotus Lamb & Sheep Sanctuary took in Hope, a Wiltshire horn sheep, two weeks ago. The sheep was severely malnourished, dehydrated, and unable to stand upon arrival at the sanctuary. Hayley Hubbard,… Continue reading West Sussex wheelchair fundraiser for sheep which 'keeps falling over'

Giancarlo Rinaldi reports for BBC Scotland News on the unexpected but appreciated impact of global music superstar Calvin Harris in his hometown of Dumfries. Despite his worldwide success in the music industry, Harris has taken on a smaller venture as one of the owners of the Coach and Horses pub in Dumfries. This pub has… Continue reading Calvin Harris' pub helps his hometown Dumfries' music scene

A recent development in the tragic incident involving the death of a schoolboy in Glasgow has seen a third teenage boy being apprehended by authorities. Amen Teklay, a 15-year-old, was discovered severely injured in Clarendon Street, Maryhill on 5 March, and unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland confirmed the arrest and… Continue reading Third teenager arrested over Amen Teklay death

Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, expressed her doubts about social media companies prioritizing profit over lives. Speaking at the screening of ITV’s new documentary, Brianna: A Mother’s Story, Esther delved into the tragic death of her 16-year-old daughter, who was killed by two teenagers. Scarlet Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, both 15… Continue reading Esther Ghey says social media firms won't put lives before profit

Princess Beatrice recently spoke out about the early birth of her daughter as an experience that was both challenging and “humbling.” Athena Elizabeth Rose arrived several weeks ahead of schedule, weighing 4lb 5oz (2kg) at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital on January 22. In an article for British Vogue, the granddaughter of the late Queen… Continue reading Princess Beatrice describes daughter's premature birth as 'humbling'