Four decades ago, at the first-ever MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, Madonna wore a wedding dress to perform “Like a Virgin.” Wednesday night, at this year’s VMAs, two artists appeared to channel the Material Girl in their own bridal-esque outfits—Addis…
Newark Academy plays host to fundraising netball tournament in aid of Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK
Thousands of pounds have been raised for people suffering from head and neck cancer thanks to the efforts of local netballers. Nicki Glencross, from Newark, hosted a charity netball tournament at Newark Academy on Sunday (September 8) to raise money fo…
FenCreators launches 15 weeks of free creative workshops in Chatteris, Wisbech, and Whittlesey
FenCreators, a programme of free creative workshops, launches this September in Chatteris, Wisbech, and Whittlesey. Designed to combat loneliness and isolation, the programme brings a range of hands-on artistic experiences to local communities. The Fen…
Visitors to the UK will need to pay £10 to change at Heathrow from next year: Here’s what you need to know
By Saskia Koopman From next year, all visa-exempt passengers travelling to the UK, or through airports such as London Heathrow, will have to pay a £10 charge and wait up to three days for a permit, as the government significantly expands the scope of a…
BNY signs deal for major Manchester office in city centre landmark
By Jon Robinson BNY (The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation) has signed a deal to for a major new office in Manchester city centre. The bank will be the single occupier of 4 Angel Square in the NOMA district when was completed in September last year. …
Heathrow: New £10 transit charge will make the UK ‘less competitive’
By Guy Taylor Widening a controversial government scheme aimed at visitors to UK airports will hurt London’s reputation as a “world-leading” business destination and make the UK “less competitive,” according to City groups and airports. The Home Office…
Pensioners and the politics of perceptions
By John Oxley The furore over winter fuel payments is driven by the false idea that pensioners are uniformly old, frail and poor. But in politics, feelings often matter as much as facts, says John Oxley This week’s tussle over the winter fuel allowance…
In defence of political donors
By Henry Newman Labour’s cronyism scandal has rightly led to calls for greater transparency around donors but let’s not throw the baby out with the bathwater. If anything, we need more private money in politics, says Henry Newman Politics is sometimes …
Dying Kendall Jenner’s hair ’90’s blond’ was no quick task, says stylist
Khloé Kardashian is usually recognized for being the blond of the Kar-Jenner sisters. Kim Kardashian sometimes switches up her dark brunette locks for a platinum ‘do, too, but now there’s a new blond in town in the form of Kendall Jenner. The Kardashia…
Dying Kendall Jenner’s hair ’90’s blond’ was no quick task, says stylist
Khloé Kardashian is usually recognized for being the blond of the Kar-Jenner sisters. Kim Kardashian sometimes switches up her dark brunette locks for a platinum ‘do, too, but now there’s a new blond in town in the form of Kendall Jenner. The Kardashia…