Mistakes, Conflict, and Controversy: A Candid Conversation with Birmingham Pride Director Lawrence Barton Sunday, April 12, 2026 birminghampride lgbtq leadership controversy community transinclusion business volunteerism pridefestival unity When I mentioned I was interviewing Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, a colleague questioned, “How can someone ‘own’ Pride? Isn’t it a movement?” The idea of ownership felt misplaced, yet Lawrence’s … Read More
'Make the fight happen' – Big Joe Egan challenges John Fury with fiery message Tuesday, March 24, 2026 boxing fight joeegan johnfury tysonfury feud misfitsboxing bkfc controversy challenge After being labelled a ‘fraud’ by John Fury, Big Joe Egan fired back with a defiant challenge: “Make the fight happen.” The ongoing feud between Tyson Fury’s father, John Fury, and former boxer Joe … Read More
Ian Huntley to Have No Funeral as Family Reveals Plans for Ashes Sunday, March 22, 2026 ianhuntley soham murder funeral prison ashes family justice petition controversy Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham murderer, will reportedly not be given a funeral following his death in hospital earlier this month. Huntley died on March 7 at the age of 52, after suffering a brutal assault at HMP Frankland … Read More
Conan O'Brien’s Sharp Epstein Joke Leaves Audience Speechless at Oscars Opening Monday, March 16, 2026 conanobrien oscars2026 epstein andrewmountbattenwindsor jeffreyepstein hollywood monologue controversy comedy awards The 2026 Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and host Conan O’Brien set the tone with an unflinching, razor-sharp opening monologue. Midway through, O’Brien made a daring joke referencing the recent … Read More
Calls to Reconsider Controversial Walsall Housing Approval at Planning Committee Saturday, February 28, 2026 walsall planning conservation greenbelt housing council heritage committee development controversy Plans to build two five-bedroom houses on Barr Lakes Lane in Walsall’s protected conservation area have stirred significant controversy, with local experts and residents demanding that the decision be reconsidered by the … Read More
Woman Denies Dine-and-Dash Claims After Viral Liverpool Restaurant Video Sparks Outcry Wednesday, February 25, 2026 dineanddash liverpool restaurant payment viralvideo publicbacklash harassment police hospitality controversy Mollie Birch, 28, says she has been unfairly shamed after a video alleging she left a Liverpool restaurant without settling her bill went viral, garnering over 1.2 million views. The footage shows Mollie waiting at Waterloo … Read More