In a surprising turn of events, Carol Vorderman, the former co-host of Countdown, has announced her departure from her BBC radio show. This decision comes after a clash with the corporation’s new social media guidelines, which has ultimately led to the end of her five-year tenure on the station. Vorderman expressed her unwillingness to “lose
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The Metropolitan Police has given the green light for a pro-Palestinian protest to take place on Armistice Day, despite the Prime Minister and Home Secretary urging for its cancellation. With fears of potential trouble and memorial defacement, the authorities are grappling with the dilemma of upholding the right to protest while ensuring public safety. Here,
The steel industry in the United Kingdom is facing a major transformation as British Steel unveils its decarbonisation plan. This plan, which aims to make UK-produced steel more competitive and environmentally sustainable, could result in the loss of 2,000 jobs in Scunthorpe, according to unions. The company plans to replace its existing blast furnaces with
In a significant blow to the Labour Party, the leader of Burnley Council and 10 other councillors have resigned from the party. The decision comes following Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to push for a ceasefire in Gaza, leading to tensions within the party and dissatisfaction among grassroots members. This article delves into the reasons behind
Over the weekend, an alarming incident took place in Mansfield, Nottingham, involving a suspected XL bully dog. Two individuals were seriously injured, with one woman falling out of a window during the attack. The Nottingham Police promptly responded to the situation, apprehended the large dog, and transferred it to secure kennels nearby. Additionally, a 38-year-old
In a recent turn of events, five individuals were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at King’s Cross station in London. The protest, which took place on Friday evening, created a buzz of controversy as Transport Secretary Mark Harper intervened by issuing an order to allow the police to put an end to the demonstration. The
The relentless rain continues to drench vast areas of the country, saturating the ground to its breaking point. England and Wales have experienced one of the wettest Octobers on record, leading to an alarming spread of water-logged terrain. The Environment Agency’s map reveals the widespread saturation, with Wales and England bearing the brunt of the
One of the most shocking revelations to come out of Dominic Cummings’s evidence statement to the COVID inquiry was the claim that Boris Johnson asked his scientific advisers about the efficacy of blowing a “special hair dryer” up one’s nose to kill COVID. This absurd notion was accompanied by a video that was circulated within
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought nations worldwide to their knees, and the United Kingdom is no exception. Dominic Cummings, the former chief aide to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, recently testified before the COVID inquiry, shedding light on the disastrous handling of the crisis within Downing Street. In his testimony, Cummings highlighted the appalling neglect of
In a surprising turn of events, Conservative MP Paul Bristow was recently dismissed from his government role as a parliamentary private secretary (PPS) for daring to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza. Bristow’s call for a “permanent” break in the fighting between Israel and Hamas led to his termination, with a Number 10 spokesperson stating