George Thompson
Politics13 May 2026
Starmer to meet key rival Streeting amid open revolt in Labour Party
Reports suggest the Health Secretary was backing down from launching an immediate leadership bid.
Music
Oasis to play first gig in Manchester for nearly 16 years
The group will return to their roots for five sold-out shows at Heaton Park in their home city.
11 Jul 2025
Music
Oasis thank their fans as they close their first gig together in 16 years
The brothers blasted through their setlist, kicking off with Hello, from their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
5 Jul 2025
UK
Oasis fans travel from Australia for band’s first gig in 16 years
Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday.
4 Jul 2025
UK4 Jul 2025
Liam and Noel to reunite as Oasis kicks off world tour in Cardiff
Liam and Noel Gallagher will reunite for Oasis’ first gig in almost 16 years when they perform in Cardiff on Friday as part of their world tour.
UK
Labour peer died while swimming in River Wye, police say
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.
3 Jul 2025
Crime
Two teenagers appear in court charged with murder of ‘loving father’
The boys, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were remanded into youth detention at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
3 Jul 2025
Politics
Tory conference to be held in ‘smallest house in the world’, Welsh minister jokes
Welsh government minister Ken Skates joked the Tories will be able to fit ‘in the porchway’ of Conwy’s small house following Senedd election in May.
2 Jul 2025
Crime
Parents accused of baby’s murder ‘smoked while nurses tried to save him’
Daniel Gunter, 27, and Sophie Staddon, 23, appeared at Bristol Crown Court accused of murder and causing or allowing Brendon Staddon’s death.
1 Jul 2025
UK
Two men charged with historic sex offences at Welsh children’s centre
Angus Riddell, 69, of Cwmbach Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Robin Griffiths, 65, from Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, have been charged with 45 alleged offences.
23 Jun 2025
UK
Police warn of possible dangerous drugs batch after death and cardiac arrests
Northumbria Police have issued the warning after the death of a man in his 40s and four people suffering cardiac arrests in the Gateshead area.
22 Jun 2025
London22 Jun 2025
Seven charged after violent clashes outside Iranian embassy in London
The men, who are all Iranian nationals, have been remanded into custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
Environment
Warning issued for thunderstorms in north of England after possible heatwaves
A yellow weather warning covering Nottingham up to Newcastle is in place from 3pm on Saturday until 4am on Sunday.
20 Jun 2025
Politics
Offshore floating wind farms to power millions of homes, minister says
Jo Stevens has said plans for floating offshore wind farms in Wales and the South West will create 5,300 jobs and power four million homes.
19 Jun 2025
Crime
Former Conservative MP pleads guilty to harassing ex-wife
Katie Wallis, previously known as Jamie, admitted the “harassment without violence” of Rebecca Wallis between February and March this year.
17 Jun 2025
Crime
Terrorist who attacked officers outside police station jailed for life
Alexander Dighton was sentenced at the Old Bailey on Friday afternoon.
13 Jun 2025
Crime
Man who attacked officers with Molotov cocktail had been referred to Prevent
Andrew Dighton, who attacked officers outside a Welsh police station, had been referred to an anti-terror programme a year previously.
13 Jun 2025
Crime
Officers showed ‘exceptional bravery’ during unprecedented police station attack
Alexander Dighton, 28, attacked officers outside the Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, on January 31.
13 Jun 2025
Crime
Man who attacked officers outside police station had been referred to Prevent
Andrew Dighton had been referred to the Prevent anti-terrorism programme a year before his attack on officers in Talbot Green in South Wales.
13 Jun 2025
Crime
Man to be sentenced for attacking officers with hatchet outside police station
Alexander Dighton, 28, attacked three police officers at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, on January 31.
13 Jun 2025
Politics
UK Government ‘betraying Wales’ over rail funding, Plaid leader says
Rhun ap Iorwerth called for the First Minister of Wales to condemn the UK government’s Welsh rail funding.
10 Jun 2025