UK News

UK NEWS: GORDON BROWN RESIGNS, DAVID CAMERON IS BRITAINS NEW PRIME MINISTER.

May 12, 2010

Well it all kicked off last night! Gordon Brown has now officially resigned and is no longer Labour Party leader/Prime Minister. Conservative leader David Cameron is now our new Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has been appointed deputy prime minister. Oh happy days! Via BBC News The new UK Prime Minister David Cameron is shaping his government, after his Conservative Party formed an historic coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is to be the new deputy prime minister, with four colleagues […]

UK NEWS: “I HAVE A CHOICE” LAUNCHES REACH FM

May 11, 2010

Run by 90 volunteers, Reach FM has been created by v, The National Young Volunteers Service and Choice FM’s community project “I Have a Choice” to inspire, inform and involve thousands of 16-25 year olds. The station will broadcast from 8th-28th May and focus on some of the things that are important to young people – fashion, music, family and community. Over the last few months the vinspired and Catch22 volunteers have been gaining experience in radio production, editing, presenting, marketing and […]

UK MUSIC NEWS: GIGGS – FROM RAPPER TO CLOTHING DESIGNER

May 11, 2010

UK rapper and Peckham resident Giggs is turning in to a right little entrepreneur. Giggs has now entered into the world of fashion and has ‘created’ his own clothing line SN1 Wear. Check out the stunning photographs and video footage below… Via Ragggs.com The House of Sean John must be quaking in their boots right now. There’s nothing particularly special about the menswear. It’s okay. But the womens wear looks dated and tacky. Women were wearing those types of dresses back in the early nineties. We are now in 2010. Who […]

UK NEWS: BLOGGER FINED AND FIRED AFTER AIRPORT BOMB POST ON TWITTER

May 11, 2010

Via The Metro A blogger who posted a message on Twitter joking about how he would blow an airport ‘sky high’ was found guilty yesterday of sending a menacing electronic communication. Paul Chambers, 26, said he sent the tweet to 600 ‘followers’ in frustration after Robin Hood airport in South Yorkshire, where he was due to fly from, was shut by snow in January. But a judge ruled the message was ‘of a menacing nature in the context of the times in […]

UK ELECTIONS: A HUNG PARLIAMENT

May 7, 2010

Via BBC News No party has been able to secure an outright majority in the House of Commons and there will now be a frantic period of negotiation to decide the shape of the next government. The situation is described as a hung parliament, with no single party having enough MPs – 326 – to win parliamentary votes without the support of members of other parties. Which party is in a position to form the next government will become clear in the […]

UK EVENT: AFRICA WEEKENDER – SHOWCASING THE LIGHT OF THE CONTINENT

May 6, 2010

With the preparation for the World Cup in South Africa and the excitement of 17 African nations celebrating their 50th year of independence – all eyes are on Africa. For the first time in the UK, you can experience an authentic taste of modern day Africa right on your doorstep. For one long weekend in May (21st-24th), a 72-hour entertainment extravaganza with live performances by top African artists as well as engaging activities for all the family will bring a new zest […]

UK NEWS: THE SUN NEWSPAPER COMPARES CONSERVATIVE LEADER DAVID CAMERON TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

May 6, 2010

This is today’s front cover of that tabloid rag The Sun. Misguided editorial team members  seem to think that Conservative leader David Cameron is just like President Obama. Ha ha ha ha! *shaking my head* They CANNOT be serious! Anyway today is Election day in Britain where we the people have our say on who runs the country tomorrow. So get out there and VOTE ! Prime Minister Gordon Brown (Labour), David Cameron (Conservative), Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat) I wonder if there […]

UK NEWS: TEENAGER WINS RIGHT TO WEARS LOW-SLUNG TROUSERS

May 5, 2010

Via The Mail A teenager has struck an unwelcome victory for young thugs after an order to stop him wearing low-slung trousers and a hooded top was scrapped because it breached his ‘human rights’. Ellis Drummond, 18, a violent offender and drug user, faced a ban on the clothing because he was considered to be wearing it in an ‘intimidatory manner’. Continue Reading…. Ellis you look RIDICULOUS! Pull up your trousers you damn idiot! I blame the US prison system for taking […]

UK EVENT: CANDY MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY – “FASHION SHOW”

May 5, 2010

While lurking over at Miss Lala Report I came across footage of the Candy Magazine launch party and “fashion show”, that took place on the 18th December 2009. All I want to know is who was responsible for organising this poor excuse of a fashion show, and did the designers Amor Lingerie steal their latest line (Sassy Ass Clothing) off a stall in Deptford market? I don’t mean to sound negative but WHY people?  If you’re going organise an event of this nature then at least do it properly! I’m not saying […]