I was one of the first to try Blackpool Pleasure Beach’s newest ride and finally understood thrill seekers

Aviktas officially opened today, just in time for half term AVIKTAS opening As someone who actively avoids thrill seeking activities, the thought of hanging upside down 138 feet in the air was... Read more »

What is Pentecost?

In Germany, spring is dotted with public holidays that have their origins in Christian tradition: Good Friday and Easter, which celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ; Ascension, commemorating Christ’s ascent into... Read more »

Inside Sir Paul McCartney’s Liverpool homecoming as famous venue brought to a standstill

Ryan Paton was in attendance on a special evening at the Jacaranda as the legendary Beatle’s unique ability to bring people together was on full display at an exclusive listening event for... Read more »

The must-attend medtech events of the year

For professionals in the medtech space, there are a number of industry events that offer networking opportunities and the chance to learn something new. Regardless of your role within STEM, networking and... Read more »

Russia is “directing” Ukrainian drones into NATO territory, Estonian foreign minister says

(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||;w[q].push([“_mgc.load”])})(window,”_mgq”); Russia is deliberately steering off-course Ukrainian military drones into NATO territory, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on 22 May, after a series of airspace violations in Baltic states this week.... Read more »

Glasgow exhibition celebrates Rottenrow’s pioneering midwives

Novelist Ernest Hemingway’s father, a respected doctor, visited from Chicago in 1895; the Queen Mother, when she was Elizabeth, the Duchess of York, signed the book in 1937; and the last signature,... Read more »

Germany’s ‘rapid militarization’ threatens basic rights

In an era of populism and authoritarian regimes worldwide, fundamental rights are coming under increasing pressure even in Germany, a country governed by the rule of law. The 240-page-long “2026 Fundamental Rights... Read more »

Inside the fight for the very soul of a traditional Welsh seaside town

On one side is a council and its ambitious plans to redevelop the heart of Porthcawl, on the other are people who fear the very essence of the town risks being lost... Read more »

Motoring curfews proposed in Scotland over young driver crashes

The memo says current Westminster proposals for learner and novice drivers are too weak and calls instead for major new restrictions on newly qualified motorists after they pass their tests. Scots ministers... Read more »

Keith Duffy tells of how he and son Jay nearly died while filming ‘nail-biting’ show

The BoyzLife star and his actor son Jay signed up for Uncharted with Ray Goggins, and Keith says it will be entertaining television for RTÉ viewers as they nearly died while filming... Read more »