Prison Reform Trust Pushes for Change Amidst Reform UK's Political Rise

The 2025 Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election will be held on May 1, 2025. It's the first election for this position, covering the ceremonial county of East Riding of Yorkshire. The election is coordinated by the East Riding, which governs alongside Hull City Council. Candidates include Anne Handley (Conservative Party), Rowan Halstead (Yorkshire Party), and Kerry Harrison (Green Party).

Russell Brand hosted various radio shows and podcasts like "The Russell Brand Show," "Stay Free with Russell Brand," and "Under the Skin with Russell Brand." He's also known for stand-up comedy tours and specials on Comedy Central. In 2023, he was charged by the Metropolitan Police with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of sexual assault, and two further counts of sexual assault between 1999 and 2005. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized these charges after concluding there was sufficient evidence against Brand.

Patients may soon be able to obtain weight loss injections like Ozempic and Mounjaro from pharmacies with an NHS prescription. Currently, these medications are only available through the NHS for individuals with the highest clinical need. The potential change aims to broaden access, as estimates suggest 3.4 million people in England could benefit from these injections. Experts warn that while this expansion is welcomed, obesity drugs should only be used under medical supervision for eligible patients. Concerns have been raised about the appropriateness of access without proper consultation and examination of medical history. The injections, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by reducing food cravings but can have side effects such as stomach upsets, nausea, and gallstones. The potential cost would be less than £10 for NHS patients.

Brazilian and Dutch blogger and model Kelly Tamsma Piquet Souto Maior was born in 1988. She is the daughter of Formula One World Champion Nelson Piquet and Dutch model Sylvia Tamsma. Piquet has worked as a model for PatBO and Lucas Boccalão.

NatWest is taking over Sainsbury's Bank's savings, borrowing, and credit card products. This change will occur on May 1st. Sainsbury's Bank customers won't see immediate changes to their online banking, apps, or contact methods. NatWest has assured customers that they will not experience any disruptions in service. ISAs held with both institutions will remain separate. Customers with ISAs in both Sainsbury's Bank and NatWest/Ulster Bank will receive more details about the transfer process from NatWest. Sainsbury's Bank credit card holders will continue to earn Nectar points redeemable at the supermarket.

Stevie Martin is a comedian from Cheshire. She began her career after being auditioned by Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar for the Durham Revue sketch comedy group. Martin was part of the sketch comedy group Massive Dad with Tessa Coates and Liz Kingsman. Her writing credits include The Russell Howard Hour. She currently resides in South London.

Harrods, a London-based department store, was established by Harrod's Stores Limited in 1889 and traded on the London Stock Exchange. In 1994, the business became privately held after being split from House of Fraser upon its relisting. Harrods is known for its size; it's significantly larger than Europe's second-largest department store, KaDeWe in Berlin. The store has faced criticism and protests for selling real animal fur.

The 2025 Europa League final will be held at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. The winner of the semi-final 1 will be designated as the "home" team for administrative purposes. The Europa League winners automatically qualify for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League league phase and earn the right to play against the winners of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup.

Real Betis and Fiorentina clashed in a thrilling UEFA Europa League match. Betis dominated early, with a quick goal from Nabil Fekir. Fiorentina responded with a strong second half, equalizing through Nico Gonzalez's header and nearly securing the victory. Ultimately, Betis held on for a 1-1 draw, leaving both teams with work to do in their pursuit of advancement.

Two individuals have won £1 million jackpots in the May 2025 Premium Bond prize draw. A Derbyshire resident purchased their winning bond (462DR240519) in 2021 and holds £25,361 worth of bonds. The other winner, from Suffolk, bought their lucky bond (300ZZ346515) in 2017 and holds £35,000 worth of bonds.

Reform UK took the Runcorn and Helsby seat from Labour by six votes after a recount. Andrea Jenkyns of Reform UK became the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, winning with over 40% of the vote. Labour retained three existing mayoralties while Reform UK came in second place. The next UK local elections are scheduled for May 1st, 2025.

Reform UK mayoral candidate Dame Andrea Jenkyns has disagreed with party leader Nigel Farage over special educational needs. Farage stated he believes there are too many diagnoses of SEND in children. Jenkyns, who has a son with ADHD, countered that she and Farage "are not always going to agree on everything." She emphasized her past disagreements with the Conservative party while holding office.

Tottenham is desperate to end its 17-year trophy drought. The Europa League semifinal against Bodo/Glimt offers their best chance. Manager Ange Postecoglou believes he wins trophies in his second season at a club. However, key players like Kinsky, Reguilon, and Werner are ineligible for the competition. Tottenham aims to secure an advantage for the return leg in Norway.

Election results for various offices (state, federal, county, municipal, school district) are currently unofficial and subject to change. Official results will be determined by canvassing boards at different levels. Recounts can be requested following the canvassing process. Information about past elections, turnout, registration, and upcoming elections is available through provided links.

The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their playoff series, ending an NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a focus on honoring fans who've supported the team through years without playoff wins. Jalen Brunson scored 40 points for the Knicks in Game 6, clinching a victory and advancing to the second round against the Boston Celtics.

Gomez began her music career with the pop rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene under a deal with Hollywood Records. They released their second album, "A Year Without Rain," which debuted in the U.S. In 2012, she announced a break from music, putting the band on hiatus. Gomez continued acting and released solo music. A documentary, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me," provides an intimate look at her life and career.

Andrea Jenkyns was elected Member of Parliament for Morley and Outwood in 2015, defeating Ed Balls. She increased her vote share in the 2017 election despite Labour's gains. In July 2022, she became Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Education. In March 2024, Jenkyns disclosed that she had received abusive emails, including threats against her son.

GB News planned to employ 140 staff, including 120 journalists, upon launch. The channel intended to offer streaming, video-on-demand, and audio services. In January 2022, GB News announced its daily programming would begin with "God Save the Queen." In 2023, the channel expanded to a second location in Westminster. Later that year, GB News changed its top-level domain from .uk to .com to attract international readers. In October 2023, Ofcom launched an investigation into a broadcast on "Friday Morning with Esther and Philip" due to concerns.