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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.
4 Jun 2026
Politics

Harm of social media for children ‘like cancer risk of smoking’

Head of counter-terrorism policing said ‘cancer’ of dangerous online content ‘driving violence in our communities and in the lives of young people’.
6 Feb 2025
UK

Signed Sir Paul McCartney book part of record-breaking charity auction

Julien’s Auctions says it was the most successful event in the history of the organisation’s partnership with MusiCares.
3 Feb 2025
Politics

Donald Trump praises Starmer for doing a 'very good job' as PM

The President said the UK was being considered as the destination for the first international trip of his second term.

26 Jan 2025
Politics

British Council could ‘disappear’ in a decade without financial help, boss warns

The organisation’s current financial strife stems from a £200 million Covid-era loan from the Government.
25 Jan 2025
UK

Police hunt suspect after serious assault in Plymouth

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth said it was believed to be ‘an isolated incident’.
23 Jan 2025
UK

Scottish man killed while serving as a medic with Ukrainian army

‘Jordan always believed that he was making a difference and we are all so proud of him helping others,’ a family statement said.
7 Jan 2025
UK

Case of abuser priest could have been handled differently – Archbishop of York

According to a fresh BBC investigation, David Tudor’s contract as area dean in Essex was renewed in both 2013 and 2018.
22 Dec 2024
Environment

Yellow wind warnings could cause disruption for commuters

The Met Office said gusts of up to 65mph could lead to road, rail, air and ferry delays.
18 Dec 2024
Politics

Jess Phillips: Ask for Angela scheme found ‘wanting’ in undercover tests

The safeguarding minister said she routinely went undercover to test the scheme.
18 Dec 2024
Environment

Further disruption expected as strong winds continue in wake of Storm Darragh

Further travel disruption and power cuts are likely until 6pm, the Met Office said.
8 Dec 2024
Politics

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences

Israeli ministers insisted it would resume strikes on Lebanon if Hezbollah breached the terms of the ceasefire.
27 Nov 2024
Politics

Colombia’s president says visa restrictions to be imposed on British citizens

It comes after changes came into force meaning visitors from Colombia will now need a visa to travel to the UK.
27 Nov 2024
UK

UK blanketed in weather warnings as Storm Bert approaches

The mercury fell as low as minus 6C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland on Thursday night

22 Nov 2024
Politics

Foreign Secretary vows to ‘do everything that is necessary’ to help Ukraine

The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday.
22 Nov 2024
UK

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

The instrument fetched twice its initial estimate.
21 Nov 2024
Politics

Government says it will not allow events to be ‘hijacked’ by antisemitism

It comes after Israeli football fans were attacked in Amsterdam last week.
11 Nov 2024
Politics

Papers react to Labour’s Budget ‘gamble’

There was a mix of optimism and pessimism with the national papers’ views on Rachel Reeves’s Budget.
31 Oct 2024
UK

Two taken to hospital after fire at nuclear submarine shipyard

Police said they were taken to hospital for suspected smoke inhalation

30 Oct 2024
Cricket

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted by Cricket Australia

37-year-old has hinted at coming out of Test retirement for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

25 Oct 2024