The future of TV: Is it just the walking dead? March 17, 2017 In 2014, Netflix CEO & Founder, Reed Hasting, prophesied that “linear” – or traditional broadcast – TV would be dead within 15 years. As the company has grown, so too has the belief that his prediction will come true. However, while the future of broadcast television looks very different, we don’t think TV is finished just [...]
Victoria Line services delayed after person hit by train at Seven Sisters October 26, 2016 Services on the Victoria Line are subject to severe delays this afternoon after a person was killed after being hit by a train at Seven Sisters Tube station earlier today. British Transport Police (BTP) were alerted to reports that a person had been hit by a train at the North London station at around 11.15am. "Officers attended [...]
Death toll rises to seven after tram accident in Croydon with 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter November 9, 2016 Seven people have been killed in a tram accident in Croydon, south London, this morning, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed. London Ambulance Service said eight people had serious or life-threatening injuries and a total of 51 had been taken to two hospitals. “After liaison with the Coroner, we can confirm that at least seven people [...]
Ashadihan can stamp her authority on Rosemary rivals September 22, 2016 Friday's Listed Rosemary Stakes (1.55pm) isn't straight forward by any means, but ASHADIHAN is the classiest filly in the race and must have a massive chance. Kevin Ryan's three-year-old has been in top company this season – running respectable races in both the Group One Coronation and Falmouth Stakes. She's still lightly raced and was an excellent [...]
From Corrie to the Commons – Is a former soap star lining up a bid to replace Jo Cox? August 24, 2016 Murdered MP Jo Cox could reportedly be replaced by a former star of Coronation Street, Eastenders and Holby City. According to The Sun, Tracy Brabin, who featured in Coronation Street for eight years as Tricia Armstrong, will announce a bid for to be the Labour candidate for the seat within days. A source in the [...]
Six men and one woman died in Croydon tram accident, police confirm November 10, 2016 Six men and one woman died in the tram accident in Croydon yesterday, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed. A tram derailed and overturned at the Sandilands stop just after 6am yesterday morning, leaving seven people dead and more than 50 people were hospitalised due to their injuries. "Following the incident in Croydon yesterday, we can confirm that [...]
Severe delays on Central Line after person hit by train at Bethnal Green Tube station September 19, 2016 There are severe delays on the Central Line this afternoon, following a customer incident earlier. A person was killed after being hit by a train at Bethnal Green Tube station, which was subsequently closed. The station has since reopened. Transport for London said there were severe delays on the entire Central Line. https://twitter.com/centralline/status/777866520722538496 British Transport [...]
Corrie star makes Labour’s final list for candidates to replace murdered MP Jo Cox September 20, 2016 Murdered MP Jo Cox could be replaced by a former soap star, after ex Coronation Street actress Tracy Brabin was included in a final list of candidates for the seat of Batley and Spen. Brabin featured on the soap for for eight years as Tricia Armstrong, as well as taking on roles in Eastenders and Holby City, and she will [...]
How much would you pay for a satanic new five pound note? This eBay seller’s hoping for more than £666 November 3, 2016 Somebody with a devilish sense of humour has put a new five pound note on eBay for a cool £300,000. Why so much, you ask? It's a satanic fiver of course – the serial number is 666 making it a pretty rare number indeed. Now people are willing to shell out for some of the rarer [...]
Controversial former Farage aide Raheem Kassam has withdrawn from Ukip’s leadership race October 31, 2016 The controversial former aide to Nigel Farage has withdrawn from Ukip's leadership race just hours before the final candidates are due to be confirmed. Raheem Kassam was one of the first candidates to enter the race to succeed the party's leader of just 18 days, Diane James. But he has today pulled out of the contest, complaining [...]