Jonathan Moynihan

Stress and success: Mixed emotions for Armed Forces rugby players' partners

Forces News spoke to three women who lifted the lid on what life is like during the Inter Service rugby union championships and beyond.

London bystander praises 'incredible' soldier's reaction to bolting horses

Forces News spoke to a woman who was on her way to work and stepped in to help after the regiment's horses charged through central London.

A beautiful sport: Australian Alpine competitor reacts to Meribel 2024

Captain Cameron Wise is representing the Australian Army in the competition in the French Alps.

What I eat in a day

Superstitions of athletes at the Inter Services Snowsports Championships

Superstitions of athletes at the Inter Services Snowsports Championships

TikTok - Everything you need to know about conscription

TikTok - How does British and Lebanese Army kit stack up?

TikTok - Gurkhas explosive training

HMS Mersey gets an MOT

HMS Mersey gets a refurbishment ahead of going out to sea in a few weeks

TikTok - Crossing a river that isn’t there

How do you train to cross a ‘river’ in the middle of a dry and arid desert? Soldiers during Exercise Diamondback in the Mojave Desert in California tested the complex task of moving troops from one side to the other while under fire

TikTok - Festive frolics for military horses

These young military horses are enjoying a well-deserved Christmas break Many of the young horses are new to training and ceremonial duties

Operating in the Valley of Death

Watch as Soldiers from the 1st Dragoon Guards, also known as the Welsh Cavalry, give their views on what it’s like to operate in the Valley of Death

TikTok - Inside the control tower at the RAF’s busiest base

A team of Air Traffic Controllers keep the skies above the RAF’s busiest base, RAF Brize Norton, clear and safe What does it take to be one of the 75 people in this important role?

Omid Scobie refuses to apologise 'royal racists' being named in Dutch Endgame

Omid Scobie appeared on BBC Newsnight TV interview amid the 'race row' storm caused by publication of royal names in the Dutch version of his Endgame book.

TikTok - Ever heard of the Hush House?

Ever heard of the Hush House?

TikTok - Blow up vehicles to ‘confuse the enemy’

Watch as Sian Grzeszczyk, a Forces News Reporter, checks out the inflatable vehicles used to deceive the enemy into thinking they’ve got more assets than they actually have. The inflatable and cardboard vehicles are used by the US Army’s ‘Blackhorse’ Regiment to keep the units it helps train sharp and alert at all times.

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Vitali Klitschko, the current Mayor of Kyiv, has given a message to members of the British military that are assisting Ukraine during an exclusive interview with Forces News.

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Watch as WO2 Daniel Lewis, Senior Bugle Major, the Rifles Regiment, explains the history and reasons behind his magnificent mutton chops. It dates back to the Pennisular War because Bugle Majors had to send messages to the dispersed forces, so they had to be easily identifiable on the battlefield.

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The Klepper, which was based on a German folding boat design, was used heroically in WW2 by the Cockleshell Heroes 🇬🇧 Saul David, a military historian, describes the benefits to using the Klepper in operations and its past history * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Germany #WorldWarII #ww2 #WWII #militaryhistory #history #klepper #canoe #canoeing

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The Prince of Wales has taken a ride inside a Warrior during an attack exercise on Salisbury Plain 👑 🇬🇧 We spoke to Sergeant Alain Hoyt from 1st Battalion, the Mercian Regiment, about what it meant to meet the Prince of Wales * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Salisbury #PrinceofWales #princeofwales #william #MercianRegiment #Warrior #driving #offroad #royalty #royalfamily #buckinghampalace

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The Prince of Wales got inside a Warrior and was taken out Salisbury Plain to join a simulated attack exercise 👑 🇬🇧 The Prince of Wales was visiting the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment in his capacity as Colonel-in-Chief * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Salisbury #PrinceofWales #princeofwales #william #MercianRegiment #Warrior #Driving #offroad #royalty #royalfamily #buckinghampalace

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Watch as we find out what capabilities and features the Army's new Ajax vehicle has? 🇬🇧 Lieutenant James Bird from the Household Cavalry gives Forces News a unique close-up look around the vehicle * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Ajax #battlefieldsrmouredvehicle #householdcavalry #driving #offroad #forcesnews

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Forces News were granted a rare look inside the factory constructing all six variants of the Army's long-awaited Ajax armoured vehicle 🇬🇧 The Ajax are being built at The General Dynamics factory near Merthyr Tydfil in the heart of the Welsh Valleys * * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Wales #merthyrtydfil #Ajax #battlefieldarmouredvehicle #building #vehicle #factory #insidethefactory #welshvalleys #generaldynamics

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Forces News were granted rare access to see the Ajax, the British Army's new battlefield armoured vehicle, put through its paces on Salisbury Plain 🇬🇧 Some 589 of the advanced, more lethal vehicles, will be key to the Army's armoured fleet for years to come * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #Salisbury #Ajax #battlefieldarmouredvehicle #householdcavalry #driving #offroad

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Watch as soldiers based in Cyprus raced against the clock for charity in the first ever Doko race to happen at RAF Akrotiri The participants ran 5km whilst carrying a Doko, a Nepalese basket, weighing 10kg * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #Gurkha #Nepal #UK #Cyprus #Doko #race #fitnesschallenge #running #run #gym #gymtok

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Watch as Major Arthur Purbrick describes his scary and terrifying experience encountering a tarantula during Exercise Diamondback, while out in the Mojave Desert in the USA 🕷️ * * * * * * #army #britisharmy #soldiers #troops #UK #USA #America #dragoonguard #mojavedesert #spider #tarantulasoftiktok #tarantula #arachnid #animal

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What do you know about The Last Post?

British Army take on Ex Mudmaster

Gurkha’s Art Attack

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How do you force yourself through a door? Watch as the Manoeuvre Support Rangers practise the art of breaching in a disused quarry in Somerset. The soldiers are able to combine items that are readily available, like hosepipe, with det cord in order to blow off some doors.

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Watch as Briohny Williams, our Forces News reporter, gets an exclusive look at the Royal Marines practising close quarters combat with the new Knight's Stoner 1 assault rifle, or the KS-1 for short. The Royal Marines training at Barry Buddon in Scotland saw them spend time on the range shooting with the brand new rifle.

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Watch as the Gazelle does a flypast to mark the completion of its service with the Army Air Corps at the end of the month. For 49 years, the iconic aircraft has soared through the skies, serving all branches of the UK Armed Forces.

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Check out the latest #ForcesNews daily Download:🔵 The first of 16 RAF Protectors arrives at @RAFWaddington for trials ⚪ The UK Armed Forces need to be prepared for conflict in the Indo-Pacific, MPs say🟡 The British Gurkhas celebrate the Dashain festival in Brunei pic.twitter.com/4uCVeGdHFX

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How much explosive do you need to bring down a railway track? Watch as the Rangers practise their explosive demolition skills to find out. If the Manoevre Support Rangers need to get into a compound, the training means the soldiers understand how much explosive is needed to break down the barrier to get access.

Your guide to US military creeds

All you need to know about the US military's formal statements of belief and how they came to be.

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Watch as Navy powerlifter, Wesley McGuinness, performs barbell squats at the North Pole in freezing temperatures. The workout took place at the northernmost location ever achieved by a British submarine. The submariner started lifting in 2011 and wants to improve the visibility of powerlifting and Royal Navy sport.

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Watch as The Queen's Gurkha Engineers show off their incredible skill and power with the Kukri. The regiment has been celebrating its 75th anniversary alongside military families and veterans at Invicta Barracks in Maidstone. They combine Gurkha warrior ethos with Proud Sapper excellence and are stationed across the globe.

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Watch a record 32 nations take part in Nato's toughest patrolling test - Exercise Cambrian Patrol. Taking place in the Brecon Beacons in Wales each year, it is a gruelling test of basic soldiering for the militaries of the world.

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ADHD, Gen V, and the SNP

In this week's newsletter, I delve into what it has been like having ADHD for the past year, Amazon Prime's new show, Gen V, and the SNP's problems in Holyrood.

Putin 'foolish' to think internal rows show Ukraine support is waning

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.

Call for fresh evidence on experience of women in the Armed Forces

The aim of the appeal is to see whether there have been changes since a damning report in 2021.

Airbnb hosts condemn Edinburgh Council's crackdown on short-term lets

Short-term let companies such as Airbnb have created a lack of housing and increased anti-social behaviour, says the council.

CCTV shows thieves prowling around an Edinburgh hotel while guests slept

Shameless thieves have been captured on CCTV prowling around an Edinburgh hotel while the night porter was in the next room.

Suella Braverman launches attack on 'pampered, out-of-touch' celebrities

The Home Secretary has called out celebs who have condemned her stance on immigration.

The 'Beast from the East' could return to the UK this winter

The so-called "Beast from the East" last hit the UK in February 2018, bringing Arctic conditions and heavy snow

Veterans' Mobility Fund reinstated to provide specialist mobility equipment to seriously injured...

The relaunched fund will provide grants and equipment for veterans with mobility needs linked to their service.

US Marine Corps Vipers train with HMS Prince of Wales

Amazing images of the helicopters in action have been posted on the aircraft carrier's social media account.

UK Veteran ID cards: How you can get yours

If you served in the Armed Forces before 2018 then you are now entitled to a Veteran ID card - here's how to get yours

USAF Osprey undergoes flight deck training on HMS Queen Elizabeth

A CV-22 Osprey has been practising its landing and take-off drills on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier.

Ukraine: Russia commits new 25th Combined Arms Army to action for first time, UK intelligence says

The unit started to go into Ukraine in August, even though 25 CAA was not due to see combat until December, according to recruitment adverts.

Spectacular pictures show F-35s preparing to launch at night from HMS Queen Elizabeth

Breathtaking images from the Ministry of Defence show the crew of 617 Squadron take part in night flying

More than 300 Royal Navy sailors and marines parade through Torpoint

More than 300 sailors, Royal Marines, and the Royal Marines band from Plymouth marched through Torpoint.

British Army trains Ukrainian soldiers in mine disposal techniques

British soldiers have been giving their Ukrainian counterparts Explosive Ordnance Disposal training before they return to the frontline

'I played padel at London's new club and can't wait to give it another go'

Writer Jonathan Moynihan went from hitting the ball into the net to hitting winners in an hour in the growing sport that is a mix between tennis and squash

Ex-marines say military training helped them fight off gun-wielding pirates with paddle

One of the former Royal Marine Commandos was shot and injured in the incident as they were paddling down the Amazon in a canoe

Naval parade scaled back due to poor weather in Plymouth

A planned march to commemorate the Freedom of the City has to be moved indoors amid heavy rain and high winds

Armed Forces personnel and families coped with 1,000 sewage leaks in military housing in a year,...

The Liberal Democrats' defence spokesperson says it's "shameful" that military families have to live in homes plagued with sewage issues

Army comes up with new ways to win wars as it identifies key threats over next decade

Violent extremists, climate change and hostile states all countered in strategic rethink of Army's Land Operating Concept.

'Face of the Royal Navy' dies aged 90

A poster of Cdr Davidson was used in several recruitment campaigns by the Senior Service in the 1950s and 60s

Ukraine showing incredible ingenuity in war against Russia, UK military chief says

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin also hails the success of Ukraine's counter-offensive so far

Take the risk - ask for help, British Army chief says, as he talks of his own mental health...

The head of the British Army talks about struggling with his mental health due to dark memories of combat operations and grief over the loss of friends.

Couple caught 'having sex in easyJet plane toilet' by gobsmacked cabin crew

The couple were caught in the compromising position on board the Ibiza flight after taking off from Luton Airport.

Masked gang swings sledgehammer at binmen as savage attack caught on CCTV

The men jump out of their car and are seen carrying a hatchet, axe, and a sledgehammer and go towards the vehicle, whose crew seem unaware of what is happening.

'A sniper rifle among tanks': Ukrainian soldier praises the UK's Challenger 2

A Ukrainian crewman applauds the Challenger 2 over the Soviet-era tanks being fielded by both sides in the conflict

Watch: HMS Prince of Wales leaves Portsmouth for drone and F-35 trials off US

HMS Prince of Wales is the UK's biggest warship and is set to take part in training with F-35s.

March past Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday opened up to more veterans

Veterans who are not in associations can now take part.

Voyager: All you need to know about the RAF's fuel station in the sky

Find out about the specifications, capability, and notable incidents of the RAF's Voyager aircraft.

Watch: Breathtaking video shows Germany's Nato Eurofighter jets soaring over Iceland's...

Nato jets flew over the smoking and bubbling volcanoes of Iceland in the "Rapid Viking" exercise.

King follows in his late mother's footsteps with new military roles including Sponsor of HMS...

Ahead of the anniversary of the late Queen's death, the King has assumed eight of Queen Elizabeth II's military roles.

Ukrainian marines set to return to fight on the frontline after UK-led training complete

More than 20,000 Ukrainian military personnel have been trained in the UK since the start of 2022.

US troops arrive in Strait of Hormuz to help stop Iranian tanker sieges

More than 3,000 sailors travelled to the Middle East to help stop tanker sieges by Iran, the Pentagon said.

Royal Navy warship helps West African nations with maritime security

HMS Trent has been deployed to help deliver training to countries and combat maritime crime.

Ukraine: Zelensky writes 'glory to Ukraine' on Storm Shadow missile

The French weapon also featured a picture of the Ukraine trident with the Eiffel Tower placed in the middle.

Keir Mather: Is youth or experience better in Parliament?

In Skyfall, the new young and spotless Q meets Bond for the first time in front of a painting of a ship. In the ensuing scene, Bond (Daniel Craig looking noticeably haggard) questions Q's expertise considering his youthful complexion, where they debate whether being young hinders doing the job as a spy.

Lobos Meat & Tapas Review

I imagine you are sitting reading this on a sun lounger beside a pool on holiday, which has been safely chosen during the lounger race with a host of Europeans including the spirited Germans, having only just finished a glass of rosé wine at a lunch of bread, ham, olive oil, cheese, and vegetables that actually taste of something.

Six Nations: Is Rugby Union Safe?

With the Six Nations fast approaching and concussion injuries on the rise, Jonathan Moynihan explores whether rugby union is safe.

The Musings of Edward final blog

When I started writing The Musings of Edward, it was back in April 2020 when the first lockdown had only recently begun. I was looking for things to do in my parents’ house in Edinburgh as the jobs market had crashed.

My constant trips to GPs and specialists pt2

Having been ill for over a month, I have learned certain things about being unwell for an extended period, writes Jonathan Moynihan.

The secret ingredient is crime, says everyone

As both Labour and the Conservatives unveil their strategies to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, it harks back to Tony Blair and ASBO culture, argues Jonathan Moynihan.

My constant trips to the GPs and specialists. Thank God for Big Pharma and scientists.

Having multiple conditions means I owe a lot to the NHS, doctors, and Big Pharma around the UK, writes Jonathan Moynihan.

SIX NATIONS: FOUR THINGS WALES NEED TO IMPROVE AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP

With Wales coming off their unconvincing victory over a resurgent Italy, Warren Gatland’s team are facing the daunting prospect of a springtime trip to the outskirts of Paris on the final day of the Six Nations.

Six Nations: The uncertainty facing Marcus Smith and other past mercurial rugby players

With Steve Borthwick having to pick between George Ford, Owen Farrell, and Marcus Smith at number ten, it is a choice between pragmatism and spontaneity and adventure, writes Jonathan Moynihan.

Going Back Home

Having once grown up in Edinburgh, I now feel like a stranger in my city and house, describes Jonathan Moynihan.

Travel Chaos: A Summer of Disruption

Ahead of a big summer of holidays and travel, there is widespread disruption caused by strikes, poor planning, and labour shortages, says Jonathan Moynihan

The Open 2022: In praise of practice days

Practice days are underrated and highly enjoyable, argues Jonathan Moynihan, ahead of the commencement of the 150th Open at the Old Course in St Andrews

Hot, Hot, Hot

As Britain swelters in the latest heatwave to hit our island, it is time to enjoy a typical British summer, argues Jonathan Moynihan

Nothing I Know About Love

Modern dating is messy and complicated, with a host of apps taking over the usual routes to relationships – friends of friends, work colleagues, and club members – for Gen Z, says Jonathan Moynihan.

Jamie Oliver: Why his latest campaign to ban buy-one-get-one-free deals should BOG OFF?

Jamie Oliver’s latest campaign to ban buy-one-get-one-free (BOGOF) deals in supermarkets by going to protest at no.10 Downing Street with Eton mess is out of touch and ridiculous, says Jonathan Moynihan

BACKLOG BRITAIN

As Boris Johnson’s challenges mount – the Ukraine conflict, partygate, and the cost-of-living crisis – ahead of the local elections on 5th May, he must deal with several backlogs affecting people’s lives around the UK. Some of them are well known, such as the NHS backlog, while others are reported on less, like the mountain of cases that still need to go through the courts.

10 Noughties Children's TV Shows That Need to Be Rebooted for Gen Z

We all miss coming home from school with our Pokémon cards stashed away in our bags in the noughties to the impressive list of shows available from Prank Patrol to Raven. Here, I will show you ten shows that must simply rebooted for Gen Z soon.

Top 5 Men's Brands Every Man Must Know About

From the bar to the beach, these brands offer great choice.

Are foreign holidays the preserve of the rich now?

With testing, quarantine, and the ever-changing traffic light system hampering foreign travel – only the rich can afford the hassle.

My Nut Allergy and Me

I found out I had a nut allergy at a young age. I have had to live with it ever since, describes Jonathan Moynihan.

Allergies - May Contain Nuts

With allergies increasing and high street brands on red alert after the deaths of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse and Celia Marsh, Jonathan Moynihan examines what it is like to have allergies in the UK in 2022.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton - Saturday 15th October 2022 - Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

Liveblog as it happened on the day

Survey finds Wandsworth has the second highest number of electric vehicle charge points in London

As the Mayor continues his push for a more environmentally friendly London, Wandsworth is following in the Mayor's footsteps by placing more electric vehicle charge points in the borough.

Am I having a Quarter Life Crisis?

After graduating university in recent weeks, there is a feeling of being a bit lost in your mid-twenties with all the crises around the world.

Prime: How influencers like Logan Paul and KSI are priming themselves to reach new audiences

With the power of influencers increasing, Jonathan Moynihan explores KSI and Logan Paul's latest venture, PRIME.

Mayor's Question Time - Sadiq Khan declares he is yet to make a decision on the expansion of the...

Mayor's Question Time: Sadiq Khan reveals he is "deeply concerned" about soaring housing costs

Film Review: All Quiet on the Western Front

Iran has the largest number of asylum applicants to the UK, data shows

AOC, Twitch and the New Forms of Political Campaigning

Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar livestreamed on Twitch and garnered hundreds of thousands of viewers before the US election in a sign of how political campaigning in the age of the coronavirus pandemic has been altered.

The Importance of Farms in the midst of Coronavirus

In my first blog, I delve into the problems faced by British farms in getting fruit pickers and staff to help due to the coronavirus crisis.

The Care Home Crisis Shaming the UK

Care homes have become the centre of the pandemic as deaths have begun to outstrip deaths in hospitals in the social care sector beset by issues.

‘Enemy of the People’, ‘Fake News Media’: We need journalists more than ever to counter the lies...

The freedom of the press is under threat as journalists are being attacked and thrown out of countries just for doing their job.

There Has Been A Resurgence under Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour Party, But Can It Continue?

As the report released by the Labour Together has shown the disastrous election campaign ran by Jeremy Corbyn, one hopes the new opposition leader can improve Labour’s situation in the polls and around the country.

“Build, Build, Build”: Is Boris Johnson Changing The Conservative Party For The Better?

The prime minister has launched a whole new swathe of investment in his speech in Dudley into infrastructure projects in a myriad of different sectors, which goes against the traditional conservative policies of financial prudency and a small state.

#WearAMask: Why Is It Such An Attack on People to Wear Them?

The confused advice on wearing face masks in public in England and the backlash from some quarters has meant that the UK is way behind other nations in wearing face coverings. The government needs to find ways of encouraging people to wear them where possible.

Protest in the Age of Coronavirus

People in many countries in the midst of lockdowns have been increasingly protesting against governments, even though it may be seen as dangerous to do when the virus can spread through large gatherings.

Gen Z: The Renting Life

Generation Z are renting everything: sofas, flats, clothes, bikes and music. But we do want to own something in the future.

Why I Started to Run During Lockdown and Kept Plodding On

Lockdown saw an increase in running as an activity to do with the gyms and sports clubs closed. So, I joined the throng of people jogging along the pavements and have never felt better.

Edinburgh Adventurer to embark on world first expedition to Arctic Northwest Passage

Mark Agnew, 32, along with his three American team members will start from Bylot Island, Nunavut, Canada next month and aim to reach Tuktoyaktuk, an Inuit hamlet following the historic route linking the Atlantic with the Pacific.

Café that has helped 21 people with learning disabilities get into work

Through a traineeship programme, young adults aged between 18 to 25 years old with learning disabilities and autism work in the café

Has the Love Island bubble burst?

With past scandals, lacklustre ratings, and predictable casts in recent series, is the time up for ITV's behemoth reality tv show?

Scottish SPCA warns of walking our dogs in hot weather

With temperatures rising, the Scottish SPCA has issued a plea to the public to avoid leaving dogs in vehicles on hot days.

Greta Thunberg to feature at 40th Edinburgh International Book Festival

The 40th Edinburgh International Book Festival has launched its 2023 programme, with a glittering list of Scottish writers set to appear, like literary heavyweights such as Trainspotting author, Irvine Welsh.

Cost of Living: Pubs And The Effect of Inflation

Jonathan Moynihan reports from Balham, London, to find out the effect of inflation - caused by the Ukraine war and other factors - on pubs and broader businesses. In the package, the reporter interviews a local pub general manager to analyse the impact of inflation on pubs; an official from the British Beer and Pub Association to find out the views of the trade association; and an official from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry to understand the wider impact of inflation on...

Cost of Living: Pubs and the Effect of Inflation (social media video)

Jonathan Moynihan reports from Balham, London, to find out the effect of inflation - caused by the Ukraine war and other factors - on pubs and broader businesses. In the package, the reporter interviews a local pub general manager to analyse the impact of inflation on pubs; an official from the British Beer and Pub Association to find out the views of the trade association; and an official from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry to understand the wider impact of inflation on...

Concussion in rugby union

Prime: How influencers like Logan Paul and KSI are priming themselves to reach new audiences

With the power of influencers increasing, Jonathan Moynihan explores KSI and Logan Paul’s latest venture, Prime. The university stated is Birmingham City University.

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Londoners could face referendum on Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion

Residents in Outer London boroughs could be given the choice to say "yes or no" to Sadiq Khan's controversial expansion of the Ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). The pledge was made by a Tory politician as the race formally commences to choose the Conservative candidate for the 2024 Mayor of London election.

'I went to a Thursday dating app meet up where new couples snogged in corner'

As young people grow tired of traditional dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble, London's young people are heading to singles events to find their partners. Young singletons dressed in clothes they would wear on a first date chat amongst themselves with dance music being played by two swaying DJs in the right-hand corner of the room.

Review: See How They Run - Coffee and Unlit Cigarettes

By Jonathan Moynihan Everyone loves a whodunnit complete with a grizzly detective and society's various rungs portrayed in the cast. Well, that is certainly true of Hollywood at the moment after the release of Glass Onion: A Knives Mystery, See How They Run, and the remakes of the old Agatha Christie films such as Death on the Nile.

Mayor’s Question Time: Summons to Police and Crime Committee (PCC) is “politically motivated”,...

South London café where people queue for famous full English breakfast muffins

Londoners guzzle espressos as they saunter into the offices around the capital. Parents chatter over flat whites with babies sleeping in their prams in the background on the weekend. Friends catch up after a night out in Soho over brunch, still feeling hungover from the night before.

Cringey lines and perfect profiles: a guide to Hinge (part 2) - Coffee and Unlit Cigarettes

Everyone has bad date stories. From the guy who turned out to be massively into crypto, to the one where they wanted to leave early but didn't - just out of politeness. It is inevitable. Hinge, the app 'designed to be deleted', and now Thursday too, has cornered the market for dating apps for people aged 18 to 25.

Londoners avoiding Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are paying £150 to go on blind dates

With London's dating scene fraught with the perils of ghosting, wokefishing, and breadcrumbing, there has been a return to finding the one by going on blind dates set up by a matchmaker.

'After years of blurting out random thoughts I paid £1.2k to get ADHD diagnosis'

When I was in school, I would look outside through the windows in the classroom onto the rugby pitch directly below the building and let my mind wander for what seemed like hours when I really should have been concentrating on whatever I was being taught at the time.

'It's unbearable': Cafe boss with family in Turkey starts earthquake collection

The boss of a Dagenham cafe who has family in Turkey has began a fundraiser to support those impacted by the earthquake disaster. Sibel Kussan, director of The Snack Bar, in Heathway, has been working with organisations to coordinate donations.

Art gallery builds 'Noah's Ark' from 3,000 bottles to highlight plastic waste impact

An art gallery based in Barking has created a life-sized sculpture of 'Noah's Ark' from 3,000 bottles found in parks and rivers. The sculpture was the brainchild of Laura Iosifescu, director of Laura I. Art Gallery CIC, who believed that building the sculpture would highlight the impact that plastic waste has on the environment and, specifically, climate change.