This week the GMB announce a new fair tips and pay charter for the restaurant, bar and leisure industry. The charter developed by GMB Soho project worker Sarah Hurley asks employers to comply […]
GMB’s fair tips and pay charter
Norway happiest country in the world
Today is the UN’s international day of happiness, where each year the happiest country in the world is announced. This year Norway has been ranked as number one, exceeding its neighbours in […]
First ever profitable Transfer Window for Premier League closes
Premier League clubs have recorded a transfer window with profit for the first time ever, despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215 million. Top-flight sides brought in £40 million more […]
Forty years of Star Wars Celebrated with Reunion, New Trailers and Theme Park
Star Wars celebrated turning Forty at this years celebration in Orlando, Florida with returning cast members, creator George Lucas and fans from all over the world. Those anxiously awaiting December’s highly anticipated Star […]
International trans day of visibility
Friday 31st March marked the 8th International Trans Day of Visibility celebrating the trans community and raising awareness of issues faced by trans people. The GMB union responded to this call by holding their first Trans […]
East Dulwich Picturehouse workers hold strike in campaign for London living wage
Workers at East Dulwich Picturehouse staged a walk-out yesterday in protest at wages, zero-hours contracts and lack of sick pay. The workers, represented by trade union BECTU, left the cinema at 1 […]
Property market slump: London house prices register slowest growth for five years
House prices in London have grown at their slowest rate for five years, according to the latest figures from the Land Registry. In the year to February 2017, the average cost of […]
Sergio Garcia overcomes Sudden Death playoff to become the 2017 Masters Champion
Sergio Garcia secured a major title victory at The Augusta National, finally shedding the title of ‘the best player without a major’ at the seventy fourth attempt. The Spaniard edged his Ryder […]
Unity Protest March: Activists gather in Croydon in support of refugees, in wake of attack on teenage asylum seeker.
‘Say it loud, say it clear! Refugees are welcome here!’ This chant rang out in the streets of Croydon as over a hundred protesters joined forces for the Unity Protest March. The […]
Olympic show jumper Nick Skelton to retire
Top British show jumper Nick Skelton CBE has announced his retirement after four decades of competing. The 59 year old rider has competed at seven Olympic games, winning gold twice. He has […]
Five people rescued by London firefighters this week and other incidents.
London firefighters rescued five people from blazes in Croydon, Forest Hill and Ilford this week. They also attended incidents that caused delay to tram services, an out of control bonfire that damaged […]
Defence Secretary says Gibraltar will be protected in Brexit talks and other stories
Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has told the BBC the Brexit agreement will fully respect the position of Gibraltar. Sir Michael was appearing on the Andrew Marr show as part of a […]
Sound Women comes to an end
Sound Women the group set up to raise awareness for women in audio has ended. …and it’s goodbye from us! Here we are at @allbarone in celebration of our time at Sound […]
As Sound Women comes to an end, is there still gender inequality in the broadcast industry?
It’s been announced that the organisation Sound Women will be disbanded this year. That’s all folks! This page is no longer live, you can find us in the Sound Women Network group […]
Everything is politics: Dave Randall launches new book ‘Sound System’
Pluto Press will this month release a new book which explores the relationship between music and politics. Sound-System: The Political Power of Music is written by Dave Randall – a musician best-known for his […]
SATs tests set to be scrapped for seven-year-olds in England
SATs, the tests taken by six and seven-year-olds in England, may be scrapped under new government plans. The tests, which measure children’s capabilities in English and maths, would no longer be statutory. The […]
British born and known to MI5 – 52 year old Khalid Masood – the Westminster attacker
Prime Minister Theresa May has told the House of Commons that the man responsible for Britain’s worst terrorist attack since 7/7 in 2005 was British born and known to the Security Service, […]
London hosts first Modest Fashion Week
London hosted its first ever London Modest Fashion Week in February this year. The event showcased a variety of new Muslim fashion designers and their collections on the catwalk. The shows which […]
Goldsmiths Student Elections 2017
The results are in for the 2017 Goldsmiths, University of London student elections. With four new full-time student officer and additional part-time officer posts being filled, many new promises have been made […]
The Political Power of Music- a new book by Dave Randall
Sound System: The Political Power of Music written by musician, writer and activist Dave Randall is published this month by Pluto Press. Dave Randall explores the role of music in creating social change from […]
Tens of thousands march in London against NHS cuts
According to union organisers, around 250,000 health workers and supporters took part in the #OurNHS march over the weekend, in the hopes to put an end to austerity in the health service. […]
Relive The Caravan club on the 50th Anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act of 1967
The National Trust in collaboration with the National Archives have re-created 1930s gay venue The Caravan club in Freud’s bar, Covent Garden. The project is part of Queer City: London club culture 1918-1967 that marks the […]
One in nine Southern passengers to be compensated and other London stories
It’s been announced that only customers who hold a season ticket will receive compensation for Southern’s recent poor service. However, those who pay as they travel will not be eligible to claim […]
Madrid bans anti transgender bus and other international stories
A bright orange bus carrying an anti transgender message has been forced off the road after Madrid council  agreed that it incited hatred. The message reads ‘Boys have penises, girls have vulvas. […]
Disney feature first ‘exclusively gay moment’ in new film
Disney has confirmed that they are going to feature their first gay character and love scene, in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast. In the new take on the […]
Hodgson in Leicester talks and other sports stories
Premier League Champions Leicester City have held talks with former England manager Roy Hodgson, with a view to finding a long-term successor to Claudio Ranieri. The club’s Thai owners are also thought to […]
Government facing Brexit defeat in Lords and other national stories.
The first defeat of the government’s Brexit bill is expected in the House of Lords later today. The bill authorises the government to trigger Article 50 and start the formal withdrawal of […]
Trump addresses congress and other international stories
In his first address to Congress, President Donald Trump has called for a renewal of the American spirit. Adopting a new, softer tone, the president condemned recent vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and […]
Penalties for motorists using mobiles double and other national stories.
The penalty for motorists using a phone whilst driving has risen sharply with offenders now receiving 6 points and a £200 fine. The rules, which come into force today (1 March), still […]
New drivers caught using phone to lose licence
From today, drivers caught using their phone will receive six points and a £200 fine, doubling the previous punishment. This means new drivers who receive six points or more within their first […]
Church Offers Drive-Thru Blessings
For Ash Wednesday, a church in Ireland is giving a drive-thru blessing service for those who do not have time to make Evening mass. St. Patrick’s Church in Glenamaddy, Galway County, is offering this […]
UK economy growth hit one-year high in final quarter of last year
The Office for National Statistics has published figures showing Britain’s economy grew at the fastest rate in a year in the final three months of 2016. The rise was up 0.7%, from […]
Average life expectancy to pass 90 by 2030
A study from the World Health Organisation and Imperial college London has found that average life expectancy will reach over 90 years by 2030. South Korean women will be the first to […]
Writer responds to backlash over Eastenders racism storyline
An Eastenders scriptwriter has defended his episode after public backlash over its content. Following a racism and xenophobia themed episode, during which the words ‘Poles go home’ were graffitied on the […]
North Korean diplomat suspected in Kim Jong-nam killing
There have been significant developments regarding the inquest into the killing of Kim Jong-nam. Malaysian police have nameed a senior embassy official they intend to question in connection with the murder. […]
Wayne Rooney not leaving for China and other sport stories
Wayne Rooney has offers to go to China but will not be leaving Manchester United before the Chinese Transfer Window Rooney’s advisers have been approached by several Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs […]
Fewest Londoners moving house since 1991, and other London stories
The number of people moving house in London last year fell to its lowest level for 25 years. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said home-movers in the Capital took out just […]
FiancĂ© found guilty of murdering children’s author and other national stories
The fiancĂ© of the children’s novelist, Helen Bailey, has been found guilty of her murder. 56 year old Ian Stewart has been convicted at St. Albans Crown Court after denying he murdered […]
Bringing back the Woolly Mammoth and other nature stories
Scientists have revealed the prehistoric woolly mammoth is on the brink of de-extinction. Researchers at Harvard are creating a hybrid embryo, using gene editing of the modern Asian elephant, which is endangered. […]
Plastic from tyres driving level of ocean pollution up
A new study says plastic particles washed off products such as synthetic clothes and car tyres could contribute up to 30% of the ‘plastic soup’ polluting the world’s oceans. The International Union […]
Nudity comeback in Playboy magazine
Playboy magazine has announced that they are bringing back naked pictures, a year after dropping nudity from its glossy sheets. The magazine stopped printing nude pictures in April 2016 as they wanted […]
Global trend towards angrier and more divisive politics
Amnesty International has called out politicians who use divisive and dehumanized rhetoric in its annual report covering 159 countries. Salil Shetty, secretary general of Amnesty International said: Politicians are shamelessly and actively […]
Brain scans may predict teen drug problems
A team of international scientists may have found a way to predict whether teens will develop drug problems in the future from the way their brains are wired. Researchers from Stanford University assessed 144 […]
Chris Brown given restraining order because he ‘threatened to kill’ his ex-girlfriend
Chris Brown has been ordered to stay away from his model ex-girlfriend following claims he punched her in the stomach and threatened to kill her. A court in LA granted a restraining […]
Coyle out and Mowbray in at Blackburn Rovers
Fifty three year old coach Tony Mowbray has agreed to a eighteen month contract at Ewood Park and replaces Owen Coyle, who was sacked on Tuesday. Blackburn Rovers are pleased to announce […]
The Brit Awards 2017
The 2017 Brit Awards will take place this evening at the 02 arena in London. This year’s hosts will be Dermot O’Leary and Emma Willis. đŸ˜† We’re just a *tiny* bit hyped… […]
Primark removes t-shirt after racism complaint
Primark have removed a range of t-shirts from their stores after complaints of racism. The piece of clothing reads ‘EENY MEENY MINY MOE’ and has an image of an American baseball bat […]
‘Hefty bill’ for Britain to exit the EU and other top stories at 11am
European commission president, Jean Claude Junker has said that a ‘cut-price or zero cost’ exit will not be available to the UK. Junker told the Belgian federal parliament that the UK freely entered […]
Pastygate, Falcao fails to fell City, and more sports stories
Piegate: Wayne Shaw resigns Wayne Shaw, the reserve goalkeeper for National League side Sutton United, has resigned. The news comes amid speculation that he may have broken FA regulations on betting. A […]
Hunt for escaped murderer in Liverpool and other national stories
Escaped Liverpool murderer at large The Merseyside Police say a lifer at HMP Liverpool has escaped from prison and is still at large. 28 year old Shaun Colin Walmsley received a minimum […]
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