Festivals
As lead singer of the indie pop group London Grammar, Hannah Reid took to the stage at LIDO Festival in London's Victoria Park to address the crowd about the state of the world. Amidst the backdrops of raging conflicts and personal struggles, Reid expressed her hope that music
Festivals
The annual Together Festival, organized by Love Black Country, a consortium of churches and church leaders from across the region, has concluded its third year at Himley Hall and Park. The event, which took place on Saturday, featured a wide array of activities, including street food vendors, outdoor adventure sessions,
Financial services
Across the UK, only 0.76% of registered motorcycles have dedicated parking slots, with a staggering 11,667 spaces available out of 1.4 million licensed bikes. The South East region has the highest provision, able to accommodate 2,606 motorcycles in dedicated parking, but still only serves 1.06%
Festivals
Leicestershire Police is warning attendees of the Download Festival about a surge in 999 calls caused by wearable tech issues. In previous years, nearly 700 extra 999 calls were made during the festival weekend, with the tech mistakenly assuming attendees in mosh pits had been in a collision. This led
Festivals
Festival Leisure Park in Basildon, known for its extensive entertainment options, is gearing up for a fun-filled Father's Day celebration. The park promises to be a popular destination for families this weekend, with a wide range of activities and dining options to suit all tastes. From mouth-watering meals
Festivals
Jay Sean, the chart-topping singer, will make an exclusive UK appearance at the Middlesbrough Mela, one of the UK's longest running multicultural shows. The festival, celebrating its 35th edition, is set to be "bigger, louder, longer and more spectacular than ever before" with over 50,000
City councils
Environmental groups and local residents are voicing concerns about the possibility of a 65,000-seater stadium being built near the historic St James' Park, home of Newcastle United. The proposal has sparked a heated debate, with campaigners arguing that building a new stadium would compromise the city's
City councils
A by-election will be held on July 17 in Sefton Park, Liverpool, to choose a new member for the city council. The election follows the resignation of former councillor John Howard, a Green Party member who stepped down due to work commitments. Howard had served as deputy leader of the
City councils
The once-lost bandstand in Victoria Park's history is now accessible through a pioneering digital artwork, The Storm Cone, which allows users to explore the site like never before. This groundbreaking artwork, created by artist Laura Daly, combines music and augmented reality to recreate the final performance of an
City councils
Southampton City Council has introduced new season ticket prices for city centre car parks, effective from Monday, 2 June 2025. The changes follow a public consultation in March 2025, which saw no adjustments to city centre residents' season ticket prices. However, standard season ticket prices for all other users
Festivals
Liberty State Park in New Jersey was announced as the official site of the FIFA Fan Festival New York New Jersey, a 39-day celebration during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will feature live match screenings, concerts, fan zones, and interactive activations, with a capacity for up to 45,
City councils
Residents in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood are breathing a sigh of relief as the city officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry storm pond, reducing flood risk and providing a revitalized recreational space. The park is the third project completed under the City's Flood Control Strategy
