The UK government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a decision to ban disposable vapes in a bid to address the growing concern of youth vaping addictions, as part of its broader strategy to foster a ‘smoke-free generation’. Despite existing l…
Britney Spears apologises to Justin Timberlake as he relaunches career after her memoir
By Chiara Fiorillo Britney Spears has apologised to Justin Timberlake for the claims she made in her book and said she loves her ex-boyfriend’s new music. The 42-year-old singer took to Instagram to say she is “deeply sorry” if she offended any of the …
Day in the life of a dentist: Why it’s nothing like you imagine as NHS nears collapse
By Martin Bagot People’s teeth are rotting away due to the rising number of “dental deserts” where they cannot access NHS dentists. Some 37% of adults – 17.2 million – fail to get regular check-ups, the Office for Health Improvement Disparities reveale…
Radio One’s Big Weekend festival location announced with over 100,000 fans expected
By Sam Elliott-Gibbs Radio One’s Big Weekend is heading for Luton this summer and this time more than 100,000 music fans will get to see it. Greg James revealed the location of the three-day festival on his Radio 1 Breakfast Show as Stockwood Park was …
Maidstone council refuses request for River Task Force to tackle pollution in River Medway and River Len
A town’s rivers are not to get any additional help from their council. Backbench councillors had asked the Conservative administration at Maidstone council to consider setting up a “river task force” to coordinate activities in a bid to improve water q…
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon’s ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ title track unveiled
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 29 (ANI): Makers of the upcoming romantic drama film ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ on Sunday unveiled the film’s title track. Sung by Raghav, Tanishk Bagchi and Asees Kaur the song is composed by Raghav and Ta…
Would ewe believe it? Sheep loose on Canterbury housing estate
A pair of sheep loose on a housing estate prompted a police response. The rogue livestock were spotted in Field Avenue in Canterbury at 8.50am this morning. A police spokesman said: “We were called following a report of two loose sheep in Field Avenue,…
Luke Littler causes two-time darts world champion to get rid of all his trophies
By Kieran King Peter Wright has revealed he ditched his trophies and darts after watching Luke Littler and Luke Humphries play out a memorable World Darts Championship final. Wright, a two-time world champion, crashed out of the Ally Pally tournament a…
Sea Pictures Gallery, in Clare near Haverhill and Sudbury, reaches its 20th anniversary
The owner of a gallery in Clare is celebrating 20 years in business. Sea Pictures Gallery, in Well Lane, has been in Clare (which sits halfway between Haverhill and Sudbury) for 16 years since Sarah Pugh and husband Alaric moved to the town, but it act…
Dissident Russian rock band faces deportation from Thailand
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Members of a dissident Russian rock band critical of the war in Ukraine are facing possible deportation home from Thailand after they were arrested in the resort island of Phuket for working without a permit, several officials told …