Matthew George
Politics
Estimated declaration times for May 7 local and mayoral elections
On polling day elections will take place in 136 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.
18 Apr 2026
Music
David Bowie’s Glastonbury band to recreate his golden years for charity weekend
The event in November will raise money for Save the Children.
8 Apr 2026
Celebrity News
Garbage cover The Cure at London gig for the Teenage Cancer Trust
Placebo also played a stripped-down set at the Royal Albert Hall.
29 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Stand-up comedians raise a laugh and money for Teenage Cancer Trust
Robert Smith of The Cure has curated a week of shows at the Royal Albert Hall.
25 Mar 2026
Music
Lambrini Girls play riotous Brits Week London gig supporting War Child
Robbie Williams and Olivia Dean are also playing intimate shows.
17 Feb 2026
Music
Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals to reform for tour next year
The Supacabra tour includes six dates in Britain and Ireland next May.
29 Sept 2025
Music
Gorillaz joined by special guests as they play Demon Days album in full
The band are playing four shows at the Copper Box Arena on east London’s Olympic Park.
31 Aug 2025
Showbiz25 Aug 2025
The Maccabees make triumphant All Points East festival comeback
The south London five-piece reformed after eight years to play on the final day of this year’s All Points East festival.
UK
Police make multiple arrests at Norwich protest supporting Palestine Action
A group assembled outside City Hall in St Peters Street holding placards, police said.
16 Aug 2025
UK
Police investigate after Bournemouth footballer reports racist abuse at Anfield
A 47-year-old man was ejected from the stadium.
16 Aug 2025
UK
Adult was also taken to hospital after summer camp ‘poisoning’, police say
A 76-year-old man was arrested after eight children needed hospital treatment following the incident in Stathern, Leicestershire.
1 Aug 2025
Politics
Three Iranian men charged with spying offences under National Security Act
They will appear in court on Saturday morning.
17 May 2025
Politics
Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections
Polling day will see elections taking place in 23 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.
30 Apr 2025
Politics
Estimated declaration times for May 1 local and mayoral elections
Polling day will see elections taking place in 23 councils in England, while six mayors will also be chosen.
18 Apr 2025
UK
Polar Preet delays for a year unsupported solo trek to North Pole
The adventurer said she will have an extra year to train and prepare.
18 Feb 2025
Crime
Fifth teenager charged over murder of 17-year-old near bus station
Thomas Taylor was attacked by a group of males.
16 Jan 2025
UK
Single ticket-holder scoops Wednesday’s £12.6m Lotto jackpot
Saturday’s guaranteed jackpot is £15 million.
4 Sept 2024
UK
Man under the care of mental health professionals following triple stabbing
A 43-year-old woman died after the incident in Gorton on Sunday.
22 Aug 2024
UK
Four arrested in double murder probe after e-bike collision
Two men in their 20s died in the crash involving a black e-bike on a motorway slip road.
24 Jul 2024
UK29 May 2024
Police search for father and son missing in Scottish Highlands
Tom and Richie Parry were due to return to their home in Cheshire on Wednesday
Politics
Former Tory minister Sir Bob Neill to quit as MP at next election
The Bromley and Chislehurst MP will spend more time supporting his wife, who has suffered a stroke.
2 Feb 2024