American gymnast Simone Biles has withdrawn from the individual all-around final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The four-time Olympic gold medallist is the most successful US gymnast of all time, and reached all five individual finals in Tokyo. But after pulling out of the women’s… Read More »Simone Biles withdraws from Gymnastics Final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Following his absence from the public eye in recent years, comedian Peter Kay announces a return to the stage to perform two special charity shows. Kay will host two live Q&A sessions at the O2 Apollo Manchester in order to raise funds for brain cancer… Read More »Peter Kay return to stage in charity fundraiser
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises to cut crime with a push on fighting drug abuse and using electronic tags on more burglars after their release. Mr Johnson aims to make society safer with his “unstinting” efforts. The government also propose a named police officer in… Read More »Drug abuse targeted in anti-crime push pledge from Boris Johnson
House prices are at a new high, and property website Zoopla predict demand will continue to surge well into next year. It comes as buyers want more room after being cooped up indoors during the pandemic. The average price of a house has risen by… Read More »House prices at new high as people want more space
A survey suggests over 40% of adults in England gained weight during lockdown, with an average gain of half a stone (just over 3kg). The findings come from a survey of 5,000 people by Public Health England (PHE). They say the Covid restrictions during the… Read More »Lockdown Weight Gain averages at Half a Stone
Two hospitals in east London are asking patients to keep away after their emergency departments were hit by the flood on Sunday. Newham hospital requests people use other A&Es for urgent assistance, while, Whipps Cross is evacuating 100 inpatients and have no power in the… Read More »London Flood: Hospitals ask patients to stay away
Olympian Tom Daley and his partner Matty Lee won gold in the 10 metre synchronised diving event at Tokyo 2020. The pair never moved out of the top two spots, racking up an impressive 471.81 points. They finished 1.23 points ahead of China, to take… Read More »Tom Daley and Matty Lee win Diving Gold at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Actress Tommy Dorfman, star of TV show 13 Reasons Why, announced she is transgender. The 29 year old played the role of male character Ryan Shaver in the hit series, but now identifies as female. She confirmed on Instagram the change of her pronouns to… Read More »Tommy Dorfman: Star of 13 Reasons Why comes out as transgender
Labour MP Dawn Butler is ordered to leave the House of Commons after refusing to withdraw accusations that Boris Johnson is a liar. Ms Butler verbally attacked the prime minister, saying he “lied to the House and the country over and over again”. However, there… Read More »Dawn Butler thrown out of Commons for calling Boris Johnson a Liar
Retail sales, mainly of food and drink, rose in the UK between May and June. The boost came from people watching the Euro 2020 football tournament. There was a drop of sales in May, but official figures show it then rose 0.5% month-on-month. The Office… Read More »Food and Drink sales soar during Euro 2020