Kate Bush announces Record Store Day ambassador role - and collectible vinyl Following in the footsteps of Noel Gallagher and Taylor Swift, Kate Bush will be the Record Store Day ambassador for 2024. It follows the resurgence of her hit song Running Up That Hill, which topped the charts for …...Read More
Kate Bush announces Record Store Day ambassador role - and collectible vinyl
Ja Rule denied entry to the UK - days before tour starts
US rapper Ja Rule says he is "devastated" after being denied entry to the UK - days before his tour begins. The Livin' It Up star, whose real name is Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Senior, is due to kick off his Sunrise tour in Cardiff on Friday before further gigs in …...Read More
Primary school evacuated after 'gas explosion' in nearby house
A primary school has been evacuated after a suspected gas explosion at a nearby house in Greater Manchester. Tamoor Tariq, a local councillor, said staff and children had fled St Luke's Church of England Primary School following the blast at a property "just yards away" in the Fishpool area of …...Read More
UK weather: Snow in the forecast as conditions turn 'cold and unsettled'
Snow could blanket parts of the UK later this week as conditions turn "colder and more unsettled". The Met Office said heavy rain is also possible as wet weather spreads in the next 24 hours. In its outlook, it said: "Turning colder and more unsettled on Friday and Saturday, with …...Read More
Second man charged amid murder probe into death of Alan Lawson in North Ayrshire
A second suspect has been charged as part of a murder investigation into the death of a man in North Ayrshire. Alan Lawson was assaulted at a property in Alexander Avenue, Largs, over the weekend of Saturday 3 February. The 36-year-old, from Saltcoats, died in hospital on Tuesday 6 February …...Read More
Belfast court rules part of government's Legacy Act breaches human rights
The High Court in Belfast has ruled part of the British government's controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act is in breach of European human rights legislation. The judge, Mr Justice Colton, said he was satisfied that the provisions of the act that offer immunity from Troubles-era prosecutions breached Articles 2 …...Read More
Rishi Sunak swerves questions on Nigel Farage joining Tories as Keir Starmer says PM has 'lost control' of his party
Rishi Sunak has refused to reveal whether he would allow Nigel Farage to join his party after Sir Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of "dancing to the tune" set by the former UKIP leader. Sir Keir Starmer challenged the prime minister on whether Mr Farage had a place in the …...Read More
Raye named Brits songwriter of the year - ahead of record nominations at show
Raye has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards - on top of her record seven nominations going into the ceremony this weekend. The singer-songwriter said she was "so honoured and blown away" to receive the prize, which is one of a handful announced before the event. …...Read More
Boys, 11 and 12, arrested after animals killed at college - with owl escaping
Two boys aged 11 and 12 have been arrested after police received reports that several animals had been killed at a college in west London. The children, who have been released on bail, were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and burglary. The Metropolitan Police said it was called to …...Read More
Ice cream van sex predator jailed for 16-year reign of terror over women and girls in Edinburgh
A sex predator who attacked women and young girls - including in an ice cream van - has been handed an order for lifelong restriction. John O'Flaherty, 67, was found guilty of seven charges against four victims, including rape, assault, and lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour. His crimes …...Read More
