UK News

UK NEWS: MOTHER PENS BOOK SHARING TIPS ON HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD IN TO BRITAIN’S TOP SCHOOLS

The Voice Online reports that mother of three and GP Dr Nonye Agomo has written a new book titled ‘Surviving the 11+’ which shares tips on how to get your child in to Britain’s top grammar schools. The 11+ test – taken in Year 6 – is no longer compulsory in England and Wales but is still used as an entrance exam by schools who offer places based on academic ability. Pupils are tested on verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English and maths. Determined to get her []

FILM TRAILER: IF ONLY (BY FREDI KRUGA) / MY THOUGHTS ON ‘PROJECTS’ AIMED AT BRITAIN’S BLACK YOUTH

IF ONLY is a short film written and directed by Fredi ‘KRUGA’ Nwaka under his  newly formed C.R.I.M.E (Creating Role Models In Media Enterprise). C.R.I.M.E works with ex offenders, gang members and troubled teens and turns their stories into short films. It teaches them all aspects of film making as well as social skills, networking and helps provide them with opportunities to further their careers in media and entertainment. This project was funded by The Big Lottery Awards For All and was made []

UK RADIO NEWS: RAS KWAME JOINS CHOICE FM

It was announced today that DJ Ras Kwame will host his own show on Choice FM on Sunday afternoons from 4pm-7pm, starting on Sunday 30th December. Featuring some of the biggest names from the UK’s hip-hop and R&B scene, Ras’ show will also showcase and support some of the best up-and-coming homegrown talent around. Ras started his career in music as a club DJ in the early 90s, moving on to promote the iconic nights,Starlight Club and Subterranea Club – the latter of which []

BLACK MEN IN CRISIS: FOOTBALLER DJIBRIL CISSE ATTENDS WILL.IAM BASH

QPR striker Djibril Cissé also rocked up to Will.iam’s launch party last night dressed like this…. I didn’t think this man was capable of  looking even more ridiculous with his dyed blond hair and beard. Someone should have torn off those stupid boots and used them to beat some sense in to his head . CLICK HERE to view more photographs of Djibril Cissé and Top Shop tycoon Philip Green’s daughter Chloe who I suspect probably encouraged this ‘Will.iam part 2’ mess [Thanks Yinka]

NEW BLACK BRITISH WEB SERIES: SPIN (EPISODES 1 – 3)

I have just discovered this new black British web series called Spin. The first episode debuted online in June of this year and some how passed me by. Anyway check out Spin. I really enjoyed watching the episodes so far and can’t’ wait to see how the story develops in episode 4. … …

UK “URBAN” FILM: LONDON HEAT (SHORT PILOT EPISODE)

It is an unusually sunny day in London and the radio speakers are buzzing with the sound of the city. Malcolm (Alex Aplerku) is a street smart kid with lots of ambition. His biggest goal is Jasmine (Rochelle Neil), the girl literally next door, but when it’s evident that her loyalties are split between him and the ‘Man’ (Leemore Marrett Jr), the heat begins to burn in the London estate. What unfolds are a series of events that changes the average perception []

RADIO STATION DONATES MONEY TO FUND SET UP FOR THE FAMILY OF ROYAL HOAX NURSE

Via Sky News A memorial fund for the family of the dead nurse who was the victim of the royal hoax call has been set up by the radio station responsible for the prank. Southern Cross Austereo, the parent company of radio station 2Day FM, said the remainder of the profits for 2012 should go to a memorial fund to benefit Jacintha Saldhana’s family. The sum is expected to amount to AUS$500,000 (£326,000). It has also cancelled its Christmas party, saying it []