Manchester Arena attack ‘could have been stopped’
PA Police lay flowers after the Manchester Arena attack The Manchester Arena bomber had been a “subject of interest” and opportunities to stop him were missed, a review says. Its author, David Anderson QC, said it was conceivable Salman Abedi’s attack, which killed 22 people, could have been avoided had “cards fallen differently”. But he […]
Metal legends Iron Maiden unveil new drummer from Suffolk
Iron Maiden/Facebook Simon Dawson will be playing the drums for Iron Maiden at live gigs Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they will be touring with a new drummer. Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement […]
Trudeau slams ‘unacceptable’ protests as police warn truckers
Reuters Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit out at protests by truckers around the country as “unacceptable”. Speaking to parliament in Ottawa, he defended the Covid restrictions that have prompted truckers to converge on the nation’s capital. Ottawa police meanwhile warned protesters could be arrested, and a conviction might cost them their jobs. The […]
Return of morality police met by defiance
Reuters The morality police were withdrawn after protests erupted last year As the lights dimmed at a cultural festival in the Iranian capital, Tehran, earlier this month, women in the audience were defiantly dancing, singing and clapping along to the music at the landmark Milad Tower. They were also waving their hijabs (headscarves) in the […]
UK gas prices fall from record high after Russia steps in
Getty Images UK wholesale gas prices hit a record high before falling after Russia said it was boosting supplies to Europe. Russia President Vladimir Putin appeared to calm the market after gas prices had risen by 37% in 24 hours to trade at 400p per therm on Wednesday. UK gas was 60p per therm at […]
Death Stranding and Control lead nominations
Sony Death Stranding and Control lead the nominations at the Bafta Games Awards, with 11 each. It’s the most nominations any game has received in the awards’ history, although Death Stranding missed out on the best game category. Disco Elysium, a role-playing detective game that blends the old with the new, received seven nominations – […]
Is this India’s favourite sandwich?
Sameer Chogale/Alamy The Bombay sandwich has a soft centre and a crispy crust (Credit: Sameer Chogale/Alamy) Mumbai locals queue up for their unique local treat: a crisp, buttery grilled vegetable-packed sandwich that’s slathered with a piquant, fresh green chutney. If there is one thing people in India never tire of debating, it is whether Mumbai […]
Protests greet King Felipe at MWC
AFP Riot police faced off with Catalan protesters King Felipe of Spain has been met with protests on his first visit to Catalonia since last October’s failed independence bid in the Spanish region. Police held back hundreds of people as the king arrived in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress technology fair. Senior Catalan officials […]
Green projects are boosting UK growth
Getty Images The UK is seen as a world leader in renewable energy technology such as offshore wind turbines The transition to a greener economy is worth £71bn and has brought jobs and investment to parts of the UK experiencing industrial decline. Those are the key findings of a new report written by the Confederation […]
Bristol Harbour Festival to return to city in 2025
A popular harbourside festival will return in 2025 with an “expanded programme.” Bristol Harbour Festival will run from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 July and is one of the country’s largest free cultural events. Organisers are calling on local performers, traders and venues to get involved with more than 200,000 visitors expected across the three-day […]