Rooney and her publisher end supply of books to UK retailers Sally Rooney’s books are set to gradually disappear from the UK market after the Irish novelist and her publisher, Faber, agreed to stop supplying new copies. The decision follows the UK government’s move to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation in July 2025. […]

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Run a red light, get a roadside lecture Cyclists who ignore red lights in the City of London may soon find themselves stopping for an unexpected lesson in road safety, as police introduce a scheme that lets some offenders watch a short video instead of receiving a £50 fine. The City of London Police will […]

3 weeks ago

‘Give us a chance to fight’ Archie Goodburn is due to meet the prime minister today after his emotional plea for better brain cancer care and more research funding prompted a response from Downing Street. The Scottish swimmer made the appeal during an appearance on BBC Breakfast in August, calling on the government to appoint […]

3 weeks ago

Hijack alert sparks major security operation Passengers on an Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi were temporarily taken off the aircraft after a security alert forced the plane to make an unscheduled landing in Jaipur. The Boeing 787-9, operating as flight AI2030, landed at 9.45am and was moved to a separate area of the […]

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Doomsday is apparently fast approaching A decades-old scientific paper has put a date on humanity’s supposed end, predicting that the world’s population would reach an impossible level on Friday, 13 November 2026. The research appeared in the journal Science back in 1960 and was conducted by Austrian-American physicist Heinz von Foerster and fellow researchers at […]

3 weeks ago

Trump imagines himself taking down tiger in AI-generated clip Donald Trump is facing backlash after posting an AI-generated video of himself fighting the tiger responsible for a fatal attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. The US president initially shared real footage of the incident, which took place on 10 October and involved an Amur tiger attacking […]

3 weeks ago

Vatican confirms Pope Leo has lung cancer Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove a growth from his lung, the Vatican has confirmed. The 90-minute operation took place on Tuesday after doctors discovered a lung nodule during routine medical checks.  Leo had spoken about the finding on Sunday, […]

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Almost one million pupils rely on screens for most schoolwork A group of more than 150 doctors has called on the government to limit screen use in schools, raising concerns that children’s vision and development could be suffering as a result. The medical professionals, including GPs and paediatricians, have written to Education Secretary Lucy Powell […]

3 weeks ago

Daniel Graham released after prison term Daniel Graham, one of the men responsible for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree, has been released from prison on licence after serving the custodial portion of his sentence. The 41-year-old and his friend, Adam Carruthers, were jailed last July for felling the famous sycamore in Northumberland in September […]

3 weeks ago

Castleford hope Rowley can end their play-off drought Castleford Tigers have appointed Paul Rowley as their new head coach on a three-year deal, five months after he left St Helens midway through last season. The club began looking for a new coach in August after Ryan Carr stepped down for personal reasons. Rowley, 51, takes […]

3 weeks ago

Rees-Zammit speaks out after painful injuries Louis Rees-Zammit has reignited the debate over artificial rugby pitches after sharing pictures of painful injuries he suffered during Bristol Bears’ weekend clash with Saracens. The winger was left with extensive burns on his right leg following Bristol’s 30-7 loss at StoneX Stadium on Saturday.  He posted an image […]

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The incident was caught on the ride’s souvenir camera A man has died and several others have been injured following a horrifying incident on a rollercoaster at Six Flags in Georgia. The man was riding Goliath when he reportedly fell from his seat, hitting the coaster several times before landing on the roof of a […]

3 weeks ago

‘I’ll miss you, son’ Breaking Bad stars are paying tribute to RJ Mitte following his death, with Bryan Cranston sharing an emotional message for the actor who played his son in the series. Cranston, who starred as Walter White, posted a tribute on Instagram, describing Mitte as his “sweet son on Breaking Bad” and admitting […]

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First reopened venues expected to welcome customers in November More than 100 former Whitbread venues are set for a new start after two hospitality groups stepped in to take over sites that closed last month. The deals follow a major round of closures by Whitbread, the company behind Brewers Fayre, Beefeater and Premier Inn. More […]

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Energy bills and council tax increases add to household cost pressures The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the UK economy to expand by 1.3% in 2026, revising its earlier prediction upwards.  However, it anticipates a tougher year ahead, with expensive energy and higher interest rates likely to slow growth in 2027. The global economy has […]

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RIP RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr in Breaking Bad, has reportedly died aged 34. His representatives announced his death in a statement, describing him as a beloved actor, philanthropist and disability rights advocate. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate […]

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He revealed what made filming the BBC show so difficult Freddy Brazier has revealed that he secretly spent some of his Celebrity Race Across the World budget on cannabis while filming the BBC show with his dad, TV presenter Jeff Brazier. The 22-year-old, whose mum was late Big Brother winner Jade Goody, competed in the […]

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Blu-ray and collectibles fans hit with major setback A popular entertainment retailer has entered administration and cancelled all outstanding orders and pre-orders. The retailer, which became a go-to for collectors buying Blu-rays, DVDs and merchandise from franchises like Pokémon, LEGO and Star Wars, has been taken offline.  Visitors to Zavvi’s website are now met with […]

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Calendar phishing is on the rise A suspicious appointment appearing in your Google Calendar could be part of a scam, even if you never opened the email that sent it. Cybercriminals are exploiting calendar settings to push fraudulent events directly into people’s schedules, hoping to trick them into handing over private information. Threat detection engineer […]

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Holidaymakers lose new Jet2 route to the Canary Islands Holidaymakers hoping to escape to La Palma from Manchester will soon have fewer options, after Jet2 announced plans to cancel its flights to the Canary Island just months after launching the service. The route only debuted earlier this year, offering travellers a direct journey of around […]

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Time Out has named the UK’s coolest places to live, eat and hang out Time Out has revealed its annual ranking of the UK’s coolest neighbourhoods, highlighting the places making waves for their independent businesses, lively food and drink scenes and cultural offerings. The list was compiled with help from the publication’s nationwide network of […]

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Ticket holders should expect an update within five days Visitors will have to wait longer to return to Yorkshire Wildlife Park, which is staying closed for a third day following the death of a man inside a tiger enclosure. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon, when the man reportedly climbed down from a walkway […]

3 weeks ago

The BBC defends its decision The BBC has come under fire after viewers spotted that a pro-trans message on Strictly Come Dancing contestant Bethany Antonia’s T-shirt had been removed from footage of the show. Antonia, who stars in House of the Dragon, wore a top bearing the words “Protect the Dolls” during rehearsals last week. […]

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Faulty tags leave another 1,600 offenders unmonitored for weeks Thousands of offenders have missed out on court-ordered electronic tags, prompting fresh questions about the effectiveness of England’s Probation Service, according to the Guardian. Between January and April, more than 5,000 people who had been ordered to wear electronic tags were not fitted with one. A […]

3 weeks ago

One simple NHS app change could save you time at the pharmacy Millions of people in England can now find out when their medication is ready without having to call their local pharmacy, thanks to a new notification feature in the NHS app. The service sends alerts to users’ phones and smartwatches when prescriptions are […]

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BREAKING Poland’s government was alerted to a potential threat against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, prompting an urgent response from the country’s security services. Jacek Dobrzyński, spokesman for the minister overseeing Poland’s intelligence agencies, confirmed on Sunday that authorities had received information about a possible plot against the two politicians. He […]

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Trump links Ukraine’s leadership to the failure to end the war Donald Trump has called for Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be replaced as Ukraine’s president, accusing him of standing in the way of a peace deal with Russia despite having multiple opportunities to end the war. The US president made the remarks on Saturday while speaking […]

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Trump wants to leave his mark on the map Donald Trump has hinted that he wants an ocean named after him before leaving office, suggesting the Atlantic or Pacific could be renamed the “Trump Ocean”. The US president made the comments while campaigning in Clarksville, Tennessee, where he appeared alongside Republican Senator Bill Hagerty and […]

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Pope Leo reveals health update Pope Leo XIV is preparing to undergo an operation after a routine medical examination revealed a small nodule on his lung, with doctors recommending its removal. The 71-year-old pontiff disclosed the findings during Sunday’s Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square, where he addressed the pilgrims gathered for his weekly appearance. […]

3 weeks ago

Yorkshire Wildlife Park shares message after man’s death Yorkshire Wildlife Park has released a statement following the death of a man who entered a tiger enclosure at the attraction on Saturday, 10 October. The man reportedly jumped into the enclosure at around 1.35pm, with witnesses claiming he was grabbed by one of the tigers. Emergency […]

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UK stands with Ukraine after Trump and Zelenskyy’s latest clash Andy Burnham has reaffirmed Britain’s support for Ukraine following a phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as tensions between the Ukrainian president and Donald Trump threaten to complicate diplomatic efforts. The conversation took place on Saturday evening, just hours after Trump publicly clashed with Zelenskyy. According […]

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HSE says pylon accident could have been prevented A worker left paralysed after falling from an electricity pylon has secured a compensation settlement worth at least £10m, following an accident that led to a company being fined for safety failings. Gavin Pugh was dismantling the structure in Staffordshire in April 2022 when his safety line […]

3 weeks ago

Not every Nando’s is getting five stars Think every Nando’s is going to deliver the same reliable combination of chicken, PERi-PERi and chips? Well, according to thousands of Google reviewers, that is very much not guaranteed. SEO Backlinks pulled Google Maps data for Nando’s restaurants across the UK on 5 October 2026, looking at branches […]

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The two men remain in police custody Two Latvian nationals are in police custody after officers found them inside the grounds of an RAF base in Cambridgeshire. The men, aged 36 and 32, are both resident in the UK and were detained at RAF Molesworth at around 2am on 8 October. Their presence at the […]

1 month ago

Two early 2000s pop groups are joining forces again Pop fans are getting a major early-2000s reunion, as Liberty X and Hear’Say prepare to hit arenas together for a 13-date tour around the UK and Ireland in 2027. The groups have spent six months quietly putting the plans together after deciding to reunite, with the […]

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The judge’s decision only concerns the search warrants Police cannot rely on the search warrants used to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s properties after a High Court judge ruled that they had been issued unlawfully. The former Duke of York had taken Thames Valley Police and the Central Criminal Court to court, challenging the legal basis for […]

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The sisters visited Birmingham just days before their deaths A coroner has ruled that three sisters who drowned off the coast of Brighton took their own lives. Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, had been living “very secluded lives” since their mother drowned in 2010, senior coroner Penelope Schofield told the […]

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Customer numbers were also potentially accessed ASOS has admitted that a cyber attack affecting its customers was more extensive than first revealed, with criminals potentially accessing detailed information belonging to millions of shoppers. The online retailer initially told customers that only “basic contact details” had been exposed. However, the company later issued a further warning […]

1 month ago

Almost one in five people have experienced hygiene poverty Basic toiletries are becoming increasingly difficult for some UK households to afford, with a charity warning that hygiene poverty is no longer limited to people traditionally considered to be struggling financially. Research by The Hygiene Bank and In Kind Direct found that almost one in five […]

1 month ago

The fuel price feature could reach millions of UK drivers Finding a cheaper place to fill up could soon become much easier for UK motorists, with Google Maps adding fuel prices to its petrol station listings. From Thursday, drivers searching the app for nearby forecourts will be able to see how much they charge for […]

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The charges relate to alleged offences dating back to 2024 A Royal Navy sailor is set to appear in court after prosecutors authorised a series of national security charges linked to an unnamed foreign power. Teddy Young, 24, was arrested at his home in Bedfordshire on 6 October following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing […]

1 month ago

It combines his love for farming and cars Jeremy Clarkson is about to take farming to a rather unexpected destination: the garage. The presenter will attempt to build a car using materials grown on his Oxfordshire farm in a new Prime Video special, ‘Jeremy Grows a Car: A Clarkson’s Farm Special’. Prime Video describes the […]

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She reportedly called the class ‘f****** lame and annoying’ A 23-year-old woman allegedly managed to walk into her former high school, pose as a substitute teacher and cause chaos in a classroom before telling police she did it because she was bored. Amy Jones has been charged following the incident at Rufus King International High […]

1 month ago

Tests have raised concerns over the sand inside these gonks Two Primark Halloween gonk decorations have been pulled from sale after tests found that the sand inside some of the products could contain traces of asbestos. The products were on sale in stores between July and August and come in two designs: one has a […]

1 month ago

A comedy legend is returning to the West End Mr Bean is putting the suit back on and Blackadder is returning to the stage, with Rowan Atkinson bringing some of his best-known characters back for a new West End run. Atkinson, now 71, will revisit both characters in Rowan Live, alongside sketches from other points […]

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His career path has taken him across several countries The international background of the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking his captain is now being examined as authorities try to establish what happened before the alleged incident. Hamam al-Hammami, 29, is accused of stabbing the captain while on a flight bound for Israel, allegedly as part […]

1 month ago

Snow is already showing up in the latest forecasts Parts of the UK could see the first snow of the season within days, although the earliest snowfall is expected to be confined mainly to higher ground in Scotland. GFS model data suggests 11 counties across central and northern Scotland could be affected, with up to […]

1 month ago

Which Nando’s sides are actually worth it? Choosing your Nando’s chicken is only half the battle. The side you throw on the plate can either complete the meal or leave you wondering why you bothered ordering it in the first place. With everything from basic veg to fully loaded chips on the menu, there are […]

1 month ago

Burnham says there is too much at stake for City to lose its owners Andy Burnham has faced criticism after saying he would be “really concerned” if Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners decided to sell the club. The comments came after the prime minister was asked by the BBC about the possibility of City losing […]

1 month ago

Pike lost consciousness but still had a heartbeat A Tennessee death row inmate has survived two attempts to execute her by lethal injection and has been taken to hospital for treatment. Christa Pike, 50, was due to be put to death at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville on Wednesday evening. However, the execution was […]

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