Rosie Shead
Environment
First day of June to feel ‘more like spring or autumn’ after heatwave
Met Office forecasters said temperatures will return to more normal levels for this time of year.
By Rosie Shead
1 Jun 2026
Music
Ian Anderson felt ‘desperation’ to create new Jethro Tull album
The Blackpool rock band’s new album, a nine-track record titled Curious Ruminant, will be released on March 7.
By Rosie Shead
3 Mar 2025
Film
British cinematographer says it is ‘overwhelming’ winning first Oscar
Crawley, who grew up in Wales, took home the gong for best cinematography on The Brutalist, which also scooped best actor for star Adrien Brody.
By Rosie Shead
3 Mar 2025
Health
GPs strike deal to cut red tape: Will it end the ‘8am scramble’?
The deal includes an extra £889 million in funding for the year 2025 to 2026
By Rosie Shead
28 Feb 2025
Politics
Sadiq Khan launches public consultation on Oxford Street plans
Mr Khan announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September.
By Rosie Shead
28 Feb 2025
Celebrity News
Meghan shares love of karaoke in new clip for Netflix show
In the video, Meghan can be seen chatting with Korean-American chef Roy Choi as they prepare food and bond over their mutual love for dancing.
By Rosie Shead
27 Feb 2025
UK
Gary Lineker joins hundreds to criticise removal of Gaza film from BBC iPlayer
More than 500 UK TV, film and media professionals criticised the decision in an open letter on Wednesday.
By Rosie Shead
26 Feb 2025
UK
Body found in search for woman murdered over 11 years ago
Rania Alayed was lured to her death by her husband, who then wore her clothing to convince her family and friends she was still alive.
By Rosie Shead
26 Feb 2025
Crime
Woman who used ‘array of wigs’ admits taking UK citizenship tests for 13 people
Josephine Maurice, 61, appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court via video link.
By Rosie Shead
25 Feb 2025
UK
Six evacuated households allowed to return home following Surrey sinkhole
On Friday, Catherine Sayer, leader of Tandridge District Council, said that a total of six households had been permitted to return to their homes.
By Rosie Shead
21 Feb 2025
UK
Council assessing if any residents evacuated because of sinkhole can return home
Tandridge District Council said on Friday that one household, whose property is not near the sinkhole, has been allowed to return home.
By Rosie Shead
21 Feb 2025
UK
People evacuated after sinkhole set to be out of homes 'for months'
People evacuated from 30 properties near the sinkhole in the village of Godstone say they still do not know when they will be able to return
By Rosie Shead
20 Feb 2025
UK
King is an ‘absolute trailblazer’ for environmental work – Dame Anya Hindmarch
The English designer, who is known for her humorous and eye-catching bag designs, was formally made a Dame Commander at a ceremony on Tuesday.
By Rosie Shead
18 Feb 2025
Showbiz18 Feb 2025
Strictly’s Amy Dowden discusses chemo treatment with Charles
The Welsh dancer received the honour for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease
Music
Being knighted by ‘music lover’ Charles very special – composer Sir John Rutter
Sir John, who is also a conductor, editor and arranger, was honoured for services to music at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
By Rosie Shead
18 Feb 2025
UK
Strictly’s Amy Dowden to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
The Welsh dancer will receive her MBE for services to fundraising and raising awareness of inflammatory bowel disease.
By Rosie Shead
18 Feb 2025
Crime
Southport killer’s sentence will not be referred for appeal – Attorney General
Axel Rudakubana, 18, will likely die behind bars after murdering three girls at a dance class, after receiving a 52-year sentence.
By Rosie Shead
14 Feb 2025
UK
Driver charged over death of girl, 9, who was hit by London bus
Ada Bicakci, 9, died in hospital on August 5 last year, two days after the collision in Bexleyheath, south-east London .
By Rosie Shead
14 Feb 2025
UK
Argos manager-turned-vicar criticises ‘snobbery’ in Church of England
The debate at the Church’s Synod saw rapper Eminem quoted by Archbishop of York during a call to encourage more working class people into the Church.
By Rosie Shead
12 Feb 2025
UK
Church of England ‘broken’, lead safeguarding bishop says after abuse scandal
The Church’s General Synod gathered on Monday for the first time since the resignation of Justin Welby following safeguarding failures.
By Rosie Shead
10 Feb 2025
Tech
UK risks becoming ‘incubator economy’ where tech start-ups develop then leave
Urgent action is needed by the Government to help UK companies, including AI and creative technology start-ups, to scale up, a new report has said.
By Rosie Shead
3 Feb 2025