Morning commuters traveling by train in Norwich did not get off to a great start as all trains in and out of the city were at a standstill. Imagine just when you had your luggage ready to go on a journey, only to realize your train is not moving at all. That's exactly what happened …
Get ready, drivers! Big changes are coming in soon, and they are about to shake up driving across the UK. Come September 1, new '74' vehicle registration plates will hit the roads. This means that there is a new set of rules to follow, and it's time for all drivers to get up to speed. …
Anyone trying to log on to the NatWest or Royal Bank of Scotland banking app this morning may find themselves currently locked out. Thousands of customers have been unable to access accounts, and the situation seems to be growing restless. What's Going On? Problems with the NatWest and RBS apps are affecting heavy users this …
Aviva, the UK-based insurance major, finds itself at the center of a storm in India over charges that it has been party to fake invoicing and secret cash payments in order to circumvent rules. And, of course, this scandal is getting people talking: 'How could such a large company get caught in something like this?. …
House prices in the UK reached the headlines with their fastest growth in almost two years. The UK's largest building society, Nationwide, recently reported a surge in house prices by 2.4% over the past year. This means the average home currently costs £265,375. Although that sounds like a big jump, prices remain about 3% below …
For Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule, known collectively as Rizzle Kicks, the jump from bedroom rhyming into selling out tours and achieving a platinum album was really little more than a whirlwind. Following close to ten years of radio silence, the pop/hip-hop duo returns with a new single, entitled "Javelin," this Friday, and an album …
The benchmark index of leading British companies, the FTSE 100, was mixed Friday, briefly coming within spitting distance of a new record without quite touching it. The index added just 5 points at 8,385, as it fell back below 8,400 after approaching May's all-time high of 8,445. In London the headlines were grabbed by the …
The surprise breaking loss that Carlos Alcaraz suffered in the second round of the U.S. Open was to Botic van de Zandschulp. This has sent shock waves across the tennis world. The pre-tournament favorite, this 21-year-old Spaniard, already with four Grand Slam titles, was supposed to breeze through the opening rounds, of course. But, quite …
In dramatic twist, Chelsea have made a surprise, audacious bid for Manchester United attacker, Jadon Sancho, on the last day of the transfer window. The deal could see Sancho switch allegiances in the Premier League with the looming transfer deadline-a huge moment in the season of both clubs. Chelsea is offering a loan deal with …
Hell has finally frozen over. The famously feuding Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have buried their long cold war hatchet and announced a reunion tour to take place next year. In celebration of this monumental event, it would be apropos to revisit the album where this all began: Definitely Maybe. Thirty years ago, Oasis burst …
Angelina Jolie stole the heart of all people at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where she attended the premiere of her recently released film, Maria. She played the tough role of Maria Callas, an opera singer, in this biopic-a role which has gained considerable attention even before the release of this movie. 49-year-old Jolie …
Manchester United are reportedly considering a deal for Raheem Sterling, but it could turn out that the arrangement will spell a pay cut from his £300,000-a-week-old deal. Yesterday, it was reported that with ongoing talks between Chelsea and United, an actual swap between the clubs was thrown into the possible deal as Chelsea wants Jadon …
Italy's electrifying attacking force, Federico Chiesa, has finally sealed his transfer to Liverpool from Juventus on a deal that saw the Reds pay an upfront £10 million with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons. The excitement for Chiesa is palpable with him looking forward to his debut at Anfield, his self-proclaimed dream. When he …
It is a marvelous performance by Mary Bridget Davies in the role of Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre. But even after this great performance, the show fails to impress in terms of an interesting and consolidated piece. Davies is channeling-not just mimicking-Joplin, the great blues-rock singer whose performances were such raw, intense experiences, they …
