Next Labour leader must be a woman, says Harriet Harman
UK Parliament Harriet Harman calls on men in the party to ‘support women leaders’ The next Labour leadership election should be fought between only female candidates, Harriet Harman has said. The party’s former deputy leader called on men to go further than sitting out of the contest and to actively back women for the top […]
London mayor Sadiq Khan warns big tech on hate speech
Getty Images Sadiq Khan wants tech firms to take hate speech more seriously Stricter regulation, including large fines, is one option to force technology companies to take the issue of hate speech more seriously, the Mayor of London has said. “We can’t assume that tech companies will find the solutions by themselves,” Sadiq Khan told […]
Rugby World Cup Sevens: South Africa hosting opens doors for Africa
With over 100,000 fans passing through the turnstiles over three days to generate a festive atmosphere in the true Cape Town tradition, the eighth edition of World Rugby’s Sevens World Cup has been hailed as a major success. The smooth running of the tournament, which was held on African soil for the first time, could […]
Plans for Workington’s Innovation Centre approved
A planning application for a new business hub has been approved. Cumberland Council formally agreed to the Workington Innovation Centre project, which would see “purpose-built accommodation” for sectors including digital technology. Preparatory work on the four-storey development, to be located on part of the Central Car Park in the town centre, began in July. It […]
First batch of 2025 tickets sell out in 30 minutes
The first group of tickets for Glastonbury Festival 2025 sold out in 30 minutes, organisers have confirmed. Festival-goers had to navigate a new booking process when the sale for coach travel tickets opened at 18:00 GMT on Thursday. Fans were “randomly assigned a place in a queue” rather than having to refresh the holding page […]
What can BBC presenters say and not say?
Getty Images Gary Lineker has been criticised by cricket host Jonathan Agnew BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is not shy when it comes to airing his political views on social media. The cricket correspondent tweeted Lineker, saying that he should follow BBC editorial guidelines and keep his political views to himself. Agnew, […]
Grooming cases at record high amid online safety laws delay
Getty Images Tens of thousands of online grooming crimes have been recorded during the wait for updated online safety laws. Campaigners are urging tech companies and MPs to back the Online Safety Bill and are calling for no more hold-ups. The bill, which aims to crack down on illegal content, has faced repeated delays and […]
New rules for African club competitions ‘put women’s football on the agenda’
Forcing clubs wishing to participate in men’s continental competitions in Africa to have a women’s team will boost the development of the women’s game, according to a Kaizer Chiefs official Jessica Motaung. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to change its rules in 2021, but some clubs have left it late to make a […]
GCSE results: Kent pupils celebrate success
Students in Kent have been receiving their GCSE results, as the pass rate has fallen again nationally. Many were queuing outside Northfleet Technology College early on Thursday. Steven Galliers, the college’s head, said he was “pleased overall” with 2024’s results. The pass rate across England, Wales and Northern Ireland has fallen for a third year […]
Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in ‘dystopian’ US
Getty Images The Desperate Housewives star is considered a power broker in Democratic politics Hollywood actress Eva Longoria has revealed that her family no longer lives in the United States, and is splitting time between Mexico and Spain. In an interview with French magazine Marie Claire for its November cover story, Longoria attributed the decision […]