Reading and Leeds fans will ‘almost certainly’ need a vaccine passport, says organiser

Music fans attending this year’s Reading and Leeds Festival will ‘almost certainly’ need a form of vaccine passport or show proof they do not have coronavirus, the organiser admitted today. Festival Republic director Melvin Benn said there will be a dedicated Covid-19 medical director and team for the two-site event featuring Stormzy, Liam Gallagher and … Read more

Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes

Sarah Everard vigil organiser blames ‘obstructive’ senior Scotland Yard officers for violent scenes that marred the event on Clapham Common, accusing them of bringing in male officers from other parts of London to arrest women Anna Birley, of Reclaim These Streets, gave evidence to MPs about the clashes  Accused senior officers of being ‘very obstructive’ … Read more

Coronavirus lockdown UK: Police search for organiser of 100-strong gathering near Sheffield

Moment more than 100 revellers gather on hill to watch the sunset in breach of Covid rules as police warn outdoor party organiser faces £10,000 fine Police want to find the organiser of a party at Bolehills, near Crookes in Sheffield More than 100 people gathered and there were reports of a DJ playing music … Read more

Professional organiser reveals how to fold towels to look like they’re worthy of a hotel

How to fold your towels in fancy hotel style – and it’s perfect for making any space look a ‘little bit fancier’  An Australian woman has revealed how to fold ‘hotel-worthy’ towels at home  The woman made a short video for her ‘effectivespaces’ TikTok followers  The hack allows a full towel set to be stored … Read more

Organiser of 86-strong London religious service fined £10,000

Police swoop on 86 mask-free worshippers holding religious service in house and fine organiser £10,000 for breaking Covid lockdown rules Met Police discovered illegal gathering in Harrow, west London, on October 25 Officers unable to enter home as so many were inside, ignoring social distancing PC Sean Carroll said it is ‘deeply disappointing’ people continue … Read more

Emirati sheikh accused of ‘sexual assault’ by Hay organiser will not face prosecution, CPS say

No legal case will be brought against the Emirati minister of tolerance after he was accused of ‘serious sexual assault’ by the organiser of the Hay literary festival in Abu Dhabi. The case against Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al-Nahyan, 69, had not met the legal criteria requuired to bring charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced … Read more

Illegal rave broken up by police as organiser is fined £10,000 under Covid lockdown laws

Moment hundreds pour out of illegal rave broken up by police as organiser is fined £10,000 under Covid lockdown laws Hundreds were locked inside an illegal rave in the West Midlands on Sept 14 Footage shows party-goers frantically jumping the wall to get away from police The owner of the venue was fined £10,000 for … Read more

Coronavirus London: Organiser of rally for Punjab farmers fined £10k

EXCLUSIVE: Moment two Met Police officers slap Sikh rally organiser with £10k fine for breaking Covid rules as he led 4,000-strong London protest to support farmers in Punjab Depa Singh became the latest person hit with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice under new Covid laws restricting public gatherings of more than 30 people Mr Singh … Read more

Moment two Met Police officers slap Sikh protest organiser with £10k Covid fine

EXCLUSIVE: Moment two Met Police officers slap Sikh rally organiser with £10k fine for breaking Covid rules as he led 4,000-strong London protest to support farmers in Punjab Depa Singh became the latest person hit with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice under new Covid laws restricting public gatherings of more than 30 people Mr Singh … Read more

Party organiser says she just invited 20 people to her lockdown breach rave in Manchester

The organiser of an illegal lockdown party in Manchester which saw police officers pelted with missiles has claimed she only invited 20 people to the gathering that got ‘out of hand’. Police were forced to call for back-up after being pelted by objects as they tried to shut down the illegal event last week which was attended by … Read more