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 […]
Relive The Caravan club on the 50th Anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act of 1967
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 […]
Fiancé found guilty of murdering children’s author and other national stories
The fiancé 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. 😆 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 […]
24-hour Tube strike causes chaos for commuters, and other London stories
Tube drivers are staging a 24-hour walkout in protest at relocation plans. The strike began at 21:00 GMT on Tuesday and services are not expected to return to normal until Thursday. The […]
Selling garden gnomes for drugs?
AÂ police raid in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand has found 300 stolen garden ornaments, most of which are believed to be linked with the dealing of methamphetamine. The property in the neighbourhood of […]
EU warns of ‘very hefty’ Brexit bill
The UK faces a ‘very hefty’ bill for Brexit according to European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker. In a speech to the Belgian Federal Parliament, he said; The British people have to know, […]
Thousands gather in central London for an emergency demo against Donald Trump
An emergency demonstration took place on Monday after news of President Donald Trump taking a visit to the United Kingdom just after his muslim ban announcement. Trump’s muslim ban prevents people from […]
Royal Marines given the freedom of Wandsworth
Families watched with joy as volunteers from the Royal Marine Reservists paraded through Wandsworth town centre on Saturday celebrating their Freedom of the Borough award. Freedom of the Borough is an […]
Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris Jackson, says ‘my father was murdered’
In an interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Paris Jackson says she believes her father’s death was a ‘set up’. Michael Jackson died from an overdose of an anesthetic called Propofol. He was […]
Kisenosato is Japan’s first home-grown sumo champion in 19 years
Japan is celebrating its first home-grown sumo champion in almost two decades. Kisenosato, who is 30, won the first tournament of the year and was promoted to the top-most yokozuna rank as […]
MPs discuss sexist dress rules in the workplace
MP’s have been discussing enforcing the law on banning discriminatory dress rules in the workplace. This follows the release of a report drawn up by the House of Commons’ Women and Equalities and Petitions […]
Philippe Coutinho signs new five-year contract with Liverpool
Liverpool have announced that Brazilian forward Philippe Coutinho has signed a new five-year deal. The new contact sees Coutinho become the club’s highest-paid player at a weekly wage of around £150,000. Coutinho […]
Trump to sign executive order for Mexico wall
US President Donald Trump at his inauguration. Image: @WhiteHouse President Trump will be speaking to the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday about issues regarding immigration and national security. The President will […]
Diverse voices from the women’s march on London
It’s being reported that 100,000 people took part in the women’s march on London on 21st January. On the first day of Donald Trump’s presidency the march aimed to unite different voices […]
Gabe Newell Talks To The Internet and other stories.
Gabe Newell, co-founder of notorious video game and software company VALVe, has opened up online via a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) forum. Gabe Newell, otherwise known GabeN, says VALVe is dedicating […]
World’s oldest gorilla in captivity passes away, and other nature stories
Colo, the primate matriach, has died at Columbus Zoo aged 60. She exceeded the median life expectancy for gorillas in captivity by over 35 years. She was also thought to be the […]
Man jailed for illegal monkey trading and other crime stories
A man has been jailed for trading illegal items such as monkey heads. Daniel Stocks from Kingkerswell, Devon had been using his legal business selling artificial shrunken heads to sell items including […]
Mark Zuckerberg in court over Oculus Rift technology and other stories.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has appeared in court to defend allegations that Oculus Rift’s virtual reality technology was stolen. The dispute started over two and a half years ago when video game publishing […]
UK unemployment falls to 1.6 million and other business stories
Official figures show that in the three months to November, UK unemployment fell by 52,000 to 1.6 million. The Office for National Statistics say the jobless rate is steady at an 11-year […]
Christine Lagarde warns of rising inequality, and other stories
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Christine Lagarde has said that she warned of the impact of rising inequality four years ago. Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary […]
The CIA release 13 million de-classified documents
The Central Intelligence Agency have released around 13 million declassified documents online. The documents are being released after a lengthy lawsuit against the CIA and a continued push from freedom of information […]
The Piccadilly Lights switched off and other stories
The Piccadilly Lights have been switched off by property owners Land Securities until autumn 2017. They plan to remove the existing curved patchwork and install Europe’s largest single digital screen. The work is […]
Glastonbury organisers announce new festival and other music stories
The organisers of the Glastonbury Festival have announced plans for a new festival, called Variety Bazaar. Variety Bazaar will be separate from Glastonbury and be held at a different location. Some festival-goers […]
British tourists to be flown out of The Gambia and other stories
Thomas Cook is to begin flying around 1,000 UK holiday makers out of the West African nation of The Gambia. The decision has been made in response to the current political unrest […]
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