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
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’.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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’.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
18 Dec 2024
Tech
OpenAI hit by outage after ‘technical issue’ impacts Meta social media apps
OpenAI said it is working to fix the issue.
By John Besley
12 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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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.
By John Besley
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
By John Besley
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
By John Besley
25 Oct 2024