Tracyann Dunkley
Tucked away in the quiet charm of Tipton, the canal that winds gently toward Wolverhampton or Birmingham offers far more than a scenic route. It’s a sanctuary—a slow-moving balm to soothe life’s hurried pace and daily strain.
Narrowboats emerged during the Industrial Revolution, designed to navigate the UK's narrow canal locks and transport goods efficiently: Image credit: JamRadio
From the first step along the towpath, the world begins to soften. Birds chirp melodiously in the trees above, their song weaving through rustling leaves and the distant sound of ducks splashing near the banks. Swans glide in dignified silence while shoals of......
Tracyann Dunkley
Rihanna said a final goodbye to her father, Ronald Fenty, in an emotional funeral service held in her home country of Barbados today. Surrounded by close family and friends, the global superstar honoured her father in a deeply personal moment of grief. In the midst of her sorrow, Rihanna’s strength shone through as she carried not only the weight of loss but also the promise of new life.
The singer, who is expecting her third child, stood at her father’s side one last time, her growing bump a poignant symbol of the circle of life—where one life ends, another begins. While Rihanna’s relationship with her father had its complexities, this......
Tracyann Dunkley
The legal dispute between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and her former cameraman Emilio Garcia has taken a notable step forward, as a federal judge allows key claims of discrimination and retaliation to proceed. The case stems from events during Megan's 2022 European tour, with Garcia alleging misconduct and unfair treatment that compromised his professional standing.
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According to Garcia, he was confined inside a moving SUV during a stop in Ibiza, while Megan Thee Stallion allegedly engaged in sexual activity with another woman beside him. Garcia claims the incident contributed to a hostile work environment due to his sexual orientation. The......
By JamRadio UK News Team
A damning new report from the Children’s Commissioner for England has revealed that millions of children across the UK are living in conditions described as “almost-Dickensian,” with many going without basic needs such as heating, food, and safe housing.
The report includes harrowing testimonies from children who spoke of living in homes with black mould, rats in the kitchen, and food packages that arrived mouldy or out of date. One 15-year-old boy said: “Every time I got [food packages] the food was always out of date and mouldy… I know I’m poor but I’m not going to eat mouldy food”.
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By JamRadio UK Newsdesk
Harinder Butoy, the man believed to have served the longest prison sentence of any sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, gave a powerful interview on BBC Breakfast this morning, describing how the ordeal “destroyed” his life.
Butoy, who spent over five years in prison after being falsely accused of theft and false accounting, said he lost his home, his family, and his mental health as a result of the wrongful conviction. “I was treated like a criminal, but I was just doing my job,” he told the programme. “I lost everything.”
Credit: BBC Breakfast - Harinder Butoy (left)
He added: “They......
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Marcus Fakana, 19, from Tottenham, North London, has been released from prison in Dubai after receiving a royal pardon. Fakana had been sentenced to one year in jail for having a relationship with a 17-year-old girl—an offence under UAE law, despite being legal in the UK.
He was arrested in August 2024 while on holiday with his family, after the girl’s mother reported the relationship to Dubai authorities. Fakana’s case drew widespread attention and criticism, with campaigners warning of the risks British nationals face under the UAE’s strict morality laws.
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The advocacy group Detained in Dubai confirmed his release......
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As Labour marks one year in power, the promises of transformation lie in ruins—Windrush victims remain uncompensated, welfare reforms are gutted, and MPs are walking away. Is this the leadership Britain voted for?
When Sir Keir Starmer swept into Downing Street one year ago, he promised a new era of “integrity, transparency, and accountability.” Twelve months on, that promise lies in tatters. From the festering Windrush compensation scandal to a string of policy reversals, internal rebellions, and a growing disconnect from the public, Labour’s first year in power has been marked less by transformation than by......
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Professor Agustine John Accuses Keir Starmer of Racial Cynicism following "Island of Strangers" comments in close proximity to Windrush Day
In a blistering open letter, Professor Augustine John has levelled serious accusations against Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming he is complicit in perpetuating “The Other Windrush Scandal” — a term used to describe the commodification of Black British history for political capital while sidestepping real accountability.
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Professor John draws a stark line between what he terms two distinct Windrush scandals. The first — well-documented — stems from the Home......
By TracyAnn Dunkley
The little blue legends are back — and this time, they’re bringing the bassline with them. Smurfs, the animated musical reboot arriving in cinemas on 18 July 2025, is more than a nostalgic revival. It’s a bold, rhythm-infused reimagining of the beloved franchise, powered by a soundtrack that’s as star-studded as it is sonically daring.
At the heart of this musical renaissance are two Caribbean powerhouses: Rihanna and Shenseea. Their respective tracks, Friend of Mine and It’s My Party, headline a soundtrack that’s already making waves — and not just in the charts.
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Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the......
By TracyAnn Dunkley
The Squid Game finale did not merely close a chapter in television — it unleashed a cultural tremor that left the world breathless. This was not just the end of a series. It was the moment global audiences paused, stunned, as fiction held up a mirror to our darkest truths.
What began as a Korean thriller about debt-ridden strangers facing lethal childhood games transformed into a global reckoning — a brutal, brilliant allegory of power, inequality, and complicity. And when it ended, it offered no closure. It left us exposed and unsettled.
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The final episode of Series 3 delivered what few shows dare: a twist so profound it reframed......
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