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Switzerland winner Nemo says Eurovision furore made them really sad

Switzerland winner Nemo says Eurovision furore made them really sad

Switzerland winner Nemo says Eurovision furore made them really sad

12 May 2024

The competition has been mired in controversy surrounding the participation of Israel’s Eden Golan.


Israel’s Eden Golan tops UK public vote and finishes fifth at Eurovision

Israel’s Eden Golan tops UK public vote and finishes fifth at Eurovision

Israel’s Eden Golan tops UK public vote and finishes fifth at Eurovision

12 May 2024

Despite only scoring 52 points from the other country’s jury votes, Golan topped the UK’s public vote with 12 votes.


Hottest day of the year expected before thunderstorms end week of fine weather

Hottest day of the year expected before thunderstorms end week of fine weather

Hottest day of the year expected before thunderstorms end week of fine weather

11 May 2024

Forecasters said the warm air will probably be confined to southern and eastern parts of England.


Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Switzerland’s Nemo wins 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

11 May 2024

The competition has been mired in controversy.


Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote

Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote

Switzerland’s Nemo tops Eurovision jury vote

11 May 2024

The poll will be combined with the votes from at home audiences and then the winner of the 2024 contest will be crowned.


Eurovision acts call for ‘love and peace’ as they finish performing

Eurovision acts call for ‘love and peace’ as they finish performing

Eurovision acts call for ‘love and peace’ as they finish performing

11 May 2024

Several protesters have also been detained and taken away by police including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.


Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister

Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister

Dedicated diversity jobs to be axed in Civil Service – ‘common sense’ minister

11 May 2024

Esther McVey claimed public money is being wasted ‘on woke hobby horses’.


Israel’s Eden Golan performs at Eurovision final amid boos and cheers

Israel’s Eden Golan performs at Eurovision final amid boos and cheers

Israel’s Eden Golan performs at Eurovision final amid boos and cheers

11 May 2024

There were protests outside the Malmo Arena.


Eurovision acts perform as protesters shout at fans coming into arena

Eurovision acts perform as protesters shout at fans coming into arena

Eurovision acts perform as protesters shout at fans coming into arena

11 May 2024

Several protesters have also been detained by police.


Elphicke ‘lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband’s sex offence trial’

Elphicke ‘lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband’s sex offence trial’

Elphicke ‘lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband’s sex offence trial’

11 May 2024

Sir Robert Buckland has accused the new Labour MP of approaching him when he was lord chancellor before Charlie Elphicke’s trial.


Former Eurovision contestant Kaarija to step down as Finland’s jury spokesperson

Former Eurovision contestant Kaarija to step down as Finland’s jury spokesperson

Former Eurovision contestant Kaarija to step down as Finland’s jury spokesperson

11 May 2024

Kaarija said it ‘does not feel right’ to announce the jury votes during the Eurovision Song Contest final in Malmo.


Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during M25 closure

Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during M25 closure

Drivers urged to stick to diversion route during M25 closure

11 May 2024

National Highways said they had seen an increasing number of motorists choosing to ignore the diversion route from junction 8.


Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final

Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final

Bambie Thug’s home town show their support on Ireland’s return to Eurovision final

11 May 2024

The performance of Israel’s act was not shown on the big screen in Macroom, and instead a moment of silence held.


It has not overshadowed Malmo – Irish fans say Eurovision not about protesting

It has not overshadowed Malmo – Irish fans say Eurovision not about protesting

It has not overshadowed Malmo – Irish fans say Eurovision not about protesting

11 May 2024

Ireland’s entry Bambie Thug has previously said that they would like Israel not to take part.


Foreign Office seeking information as Hamas claims British-Israeli hostage dead

Foreign Office seeking information as Hamas claims British-Israeli hostage dead

Foreign Office seeking information as Hamas claims British-Israeli hostage dead

11 May 2024

Nadav Popplewell, 51, was kidnapped from his home during Hamas’s October 7 attack.


Hottest day of the year so far but fine weather to end on Sunday

Hottest day of the year so far but fine weather to end on Sunday

Hottest day of the year so far but fine weather to end on Sunday

11 May 2024

Temperatures peaked at 25.9C in Herstmonceux, East Sussex.


Joost Klein’s axing from Eurovision ‘disproportionate’, says Dutch broadcaster

Joost Klein’s axing from Eurovision ‘disproportionate’, says Dutch broadcaster

Joost Klein’s axing from Eurovision ‘disproportionate’, says Dutch broadcaster

11 May 2024

The 68th edition of the popular song contest has not been without controversy.


Fortunate no-one suffered life-threatening injuries in crossbow incident: police

Fortunate no-one suffered life-threatening injuries in crossbow incident: police

Fortunate no-one suffered life-threatening injuries in crossbow incident: police

11 May 2024

Thames Valley Police officers attended School Close in Downley, High Wycombe, at around 6pm on Friday after a man in his 60s suffered a stab wound.


Eurovision: French act calls for peace and Norwegian jury spokesperson resigns

Eurovision: French act calls for peace and Norwegian jury spokesperson resigns

Eurovision: French act calls for peace and Norwegian jury spokesperson resigns

11 May 2024

During the dress rehearsals, Palestinian flags, which have been banned, were seen in the audience.


How to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight

How to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight

How to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight

11 May 2024

Everything you need to know about the Northern Lights


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