John Besley
Celebrity News
Sir David Beckham to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The recognition comes ahead of the 2026 Fifa Men’s World Cup, which gets underway this month in the US, Mexico and Canada.
By John Besley
4 Jun 2026
Environment
Gruelling heat expected to give way to cooler temperatures and sporadic rain
Highs of 24C are expected in London on Sunday, with 19C in Birmingham, 17C in Aberdeen and 19C in Belfast.
By John Besley
31 May 2026
Politics
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘I feel I am serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit’
Her estranged husband admitted embezzling money from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
By John Besley
31 May 2026
Crime
Rape victim says decision to spare her attackers jail was like ‘rock in my face’
The boys, both aged 15, were given youth rehabilitation orders (YRO) and made subject to intensive supervision and surveillance (ISS).
By John Besley
24 May 2026
Music
Boy George pays tribute to ‘glorious vocals’ of Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle
The pair collaborated on the 1991 track Bow Down Mister.
By John Besley
13 Apr 2026
UK
Family of Virginia Giuffre call on King to meet with them during US state visit
It comes after US congressman Ro Khanna wrote to Charles on Monday also urging him to meet survivors.
By John Besley
1 Apr 2026
Politics
Government charters repatriation flight from Oman on Wednesday evening
The Foreign Office said the flight will depart the country’s capital, Muscat, at 7pm.
By John Besley
4 Mar 2026
Politics
Trump warns Iran against retaliation for strikes which killed Ayatollah
Iranian state TV confirmed the death of 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei early on Sunday.
By John Besley
1 Mar 2026
Politics
Iranian state TV says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died
Talks between the US and Iran aimed at resolving the issue of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions ended on Thursday without agreement.
By John Besley
1 Mar 2026
UK
Man charged after Churchill statue defaced with graffiti
Police said he is due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning.
By John Besley
28 Feb 2026
UK
Lord Mandelson released on bail pending further investigation
Sir Keir Starmer is due to chair Cabinet on Tuesday after his former US ambassador’s arrest.
By John Besley
24 Feb 2026
Film
Super Bowl showcases upcoming Mandalorian and Super Mario films
Super Bowl viewers were also given an extended look at director Stephen Spielberg’s upcoming UFO film Disclosure Day.
By John Besley
9 Feb 2026
UK
Teenage boy charged by police after allegedly assaulting teacher
The 15-year-old boy is scheduled to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
By John Besley
7 Feb 2026
Music
Harry Styles ‘honoured’ to team up with Shania Twain for new tour
The singer’s first single in almost four years, titled Aperture, was released at midnight.
By John Besley
23 Jan 2026
UK
Founding Grateful Dead band member Bob Weir dies aged 78
Weir joined the Grateful Dead, originally known as the Warlocks, in San Francisco in 1965.
By John Besley
11 Jan 2026
Showbiz
'Bad ass' Helen Mirren gets Golden Globes lifetime achievement award
An Oscar winner for The Queen, her 2006 portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Dame Helen has also won three Golden Globes for work in both film and TV
By John Besley
9 Jan 2026
Environment
Tens of thousands without power as Storm Goretti wreaks havoc
More than 43,000 properties were without power in the South West at 6am on Friday, according to the National Grid’s website.
By John Besley
9 Jan 2026
Politics
Labour MP Tulip Siddiq says corruption verdict against her ‘flawed and farcical’
Tulip Siddiq said ‘I refuse to be distracted by the dirty politics of Bangladesh’.
By John Besley
1 Dec 2025
Politics
Tulip Siddiq sentenced to two years in prison by Bangladeshi court
Ms Siddiq’s lawyers have called the charges baseless and politically motivated.
By John Besley
1 Dec 2025
Celebrity News
Alex Scott says she will not stay on in Australia after I’m A Celebrity eviction
Scot said she wanted to quickly get back to the UK to support partner Jess Glynne.
By John Besley
30 Nov 2025
UK
Starmer says he is yet to speak with Trump over Panorama incident
The Prime Minister said ‘the principle of a trusted independent BBC media is really important – we have to defend it’.
By John Besley
21 Nov 2025