Polls have closed in the by-elections being held in Wakefield and Tiverton and Honiton. Both seats were held by the Conservatives before their previous MPs resigned in disgrace, triggering the by-elections. Results are expected to be announced overnight. The polls are regarded as a key test for Prime Minister Boris Johnson‘s leadership after 148 of
Month: June 2022
The source of the polio virus discovered in a London sewage works could be narrowed down to a house or street, a health minister has said. Lord Kamall said relevant agencies were now using “world-beating” tools to work out how to “go along the pipe” to locate where the virus came from. “In theory, it
British Airways (BA) workers have voted to strike during the school summer holidays in a move set to cause more travel chaos as the industry struggles to recover from the pandemic. Members of the GMB and Unite unions overwhelmingly supported the prospect of industrial action over pay with 95% of those voting, at both unions,
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s defamation trial ended at the beginning of June, with the former coming out as the “winner” through being awarded $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages (that latter amount was reduced to $350,000). While the legal drama isn’t done between these ex-spouses, as Heard (who was
A professional US synchronised swimmer fainted mid-routine at the World Championships and had to be rescued by her coach after sinking to the bottom of the pool. Anita Alvarez, 25, lost consciousness as she competed in the final of the women’s solo free event in Budapest on Wednesday. Her coach Andrea Fuentes rushed to her
Receiving props from renowned DJ such as Perel, Tjade, Konstantin Sibold, Doctr, SYN has been a name circulating and gathering momentum. Already picking up key editorial playlists such as Hot New Dance and Deephouse Delight and huge radios in Holland such as Slam FM (NL) and Artifaktor Radio (MX) her signature radio friendly and melodic
The 2022 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award winners were announced today. The awards began in 1967 and are a result of a partnership between The Horn Book, Inc. and the Boston Globe. The winners of the awards, which “celebrate excellence in children’s and young adult literature,” are all U.S. editions of books that were published between
Photography courtesy of Warner BrosThe actor’s transformation into Elvis’s ex-wife entailed custom designer pieces, transformative makeup and a colossal collection of wigs. By Natalie Michie Date June 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter After playing Priscilla Presley on the big screen, Olivia DeJonge is a new woman. When she began working on Elvis pre-pandemic, the Australian actor was
Love or hate her, there’s no denying that Erika Jayne makes for great reality TV. If that wasn’t obvious before, then the June 22 episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills certainly solidified it. We picked back up in Mexico, where the group has been enjoying a drama-filled vacation as Sutton Stracke and Crystal Kung Minkoff continue to
NATO looks set to agree next week to the biggest overhaul of its defences since the Cold War, including a major expansion of a 40,000-strong force on alert to respond in a crisis. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – which is not in NATO – has triggered a fundamental rethink in how the alliance deters President
Kyrbartai, in the south-west corner of Lithuania, is not a town that feels like it was designed for fame. Nobody comes here to admire the architecture or dwell on the natural beauty. It’s hardly tranquil or relaxing – a steady stream of lorries thunder along its main road. To be honest, it’s not particularly welcoming
The Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has begun casting its stars, and so far West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler has been the biggest get. Well, not anymore. The latest addition to the upcoming 2023 movie is one of the fan-favorite stars of one of the biggest shows on television and
Agency workers could be allowed to fill in for striking staff, under new plans put forward by the government. It comes amid three days of major rail strikes – with passengers set to face more cancellations on Thursday and Saturday. Under current trade union laws, employment businesses are restricted from supplying temporary agency workers to
Killing It will continue for another season at Peacock. The streaming service officially renewed the Craig Robinson comedy on Thursday, a little over two months after its launch. It launched to positive reviews and currently has an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is described as “a comedy about class, capitalism and one man’s
A woman was rescued from a “five-hour hostage situation” after including a note saying “please call the police” with a takeaway order. Staff at a restaurant in New York state say they raised the alarm when they received a worrying request through delivery app Grubhub, NBC reports. In the additional instructions portion of her order,
Shows are constantly being announced and sometimes it’s hard to know what you can or can’t make it to at the time. The secondary ticket market has exploded, though it’s often a challenge finding tickets that aren’t draining your whole wallet. To discover the best time to buy concert tickets, FinanceBuzz analyzed data on the
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