Monday 26th April: -Nomadland swept the Oscars - The 2021 Oscars were swept by Nomadland as they won the best director, best lead actress, and best film categories. Director, Chloe Zhao is the first woman of colour to win the Academy Award for directing. -Surge of … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 26th Apr – 30th Apr
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Weekly Rundown 12th Apr – 16th Apr
Monday 12th April: -Pubs and shops have reopened, people still have to abide by social distancing rules. -Joseph Siravo, the US actor, died aged 64. The actor starred as Johnny in The Sopranos, as well as the musical Jersey Boys. -France may ban short-haul flights. … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 12th Apr – 16th Apr
Weekly Rundown 5th Apr – 9th Apr
Monday 5th April: -Rapid tests to be offered to everyone for home delivery in the UK - Free, rapid twice-weekly Covid-19 tests will be available for everyone in England starting on Friday. You do not need symptoms or reason to request the home tests. -Boris Johnson … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 5th Apr – 9th Apr
Weekly Rundown 29nd Mar – 2nd Apr
Monday 29th March: -Covid restrictions lowered in the UK - Relaxation of the rules begins today with groups of up to six, or two households, now being able to meet in private gardens. Stay-at-home rules have also been relaxed. -Bailout plea refused for Liberty Steel - A … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 29nd Mar – 2nd Apr
Weekly Rundown 22nd Mar – 26th Mar
Monday 22nd March: -Nicola Sturgeon cleared of breaching code. It has been reported that Sturgeon was giving an "incomplete narrative of events" to other members of the Scottish Parliament. -British Army to decrease to 72,500 soldiers by 2025. This comes as the Army is … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 22nd Mar – 26th Mar
Weekly Rundown 15th Mar – 19th Mar
Monday 15th March: -Grammys saw records being broken - The 63rd Grammys took place on Monday 15th March and saw Taylor Swift make history becoming the first female artist ever to win album of the year three times. Beyoncé also made history with her 28th win as she is now … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 15th Mar – 19th Mar
Weekly Rundown 8th Mar – 12th Mar
Monday 8th March: -Harry and Meghan vs The royal family - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were interviewed by Oprah for a two-hour televised special. The interview explored subjects of racism, suicidal-thoughts and the breaking of royal relationships. -Roads busier than … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 8th Mar – 12th Mar
Weekly Rundown 1st Mar – 5th Mar
Monday 1st March: -A wild hunt for meteorite fragments. On Sunday night, a meteorite lit up the Northern European night sky. Many believe that some rock pieces from it may have survived the burning heat and landed somewhere in England. -Former French President has been … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 1st Mar – 5th Mar
Weekly Rundown 22nd Feb – 26th Feb
Monday 22nd February: -Boris Johnson unveils the UK lockdown plan - This includes schools going back on March 8th and his "cautious" four-part plan to ease lockdown restrictions as the vaccine rollout carries on at a high pace. -Texas storm - Storms across Texas continue … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 22nd Feb – 26th Feb
Weekly Rundown 15th Feb – 19th Feb
Monday 15th February: -Rise in rail fares from next month - Fares will rise by 2.6% in Wales, following a similar announcement made by UK government. -European tour costs too much for musicians - Bristol singer Elles Bailey says costs due to post-Brexit travel rules risk … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 15th Feb – 19th Feb
Weekly Rundown 8th Feb – 12th Feb
Monday 8th February: -Boris Johnson says he is 'confident' in the vaccines. This comes after a study showed that the Oxford vaccine was not very effective against the South African variant. Although, it has shown to be effective against the Kent variant. -The BBC is … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 8th Feb – 12th Feb
Weekly Rundown 1st Feb – 5th Feb
Monday 1st February Trump hires new legal team for his second impeachment - Trump has named two new lawyers to lead the defence at his impeachment trial in the Senate next week. This move doesn't come without controversy though as David Schoen, who is now working with … [Read more...] about Weekly Rundown 1st Feb – 5th Feb