BBC defends editing out trans rights slogan on Strictly contestant’s T-shirt
The BBC has defended its decision to edit out a transgender rights slogan from a T-shirt worn by a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, stating it was standard practice to…
Premier League urged to back football on prescription to tackle depression and mental health
Participants under the trial received complimentary match tickets and are met by regular fans prior to the kick-off A pilot scheme offering live football to support mental health has been…
Russell Brand trial: Everything you need to know as TV presenter faces rape and sexual assault allegations
The comedian and podcaster is facing accusations of rape and sexual assault from six women Comedian Russell Brand has arrived at court to face trial, after being accused of raping…
Did Russia interfere with Brexit? Here’s what we know after Andy Burnham’s bombshell claim
Andy Burnham has become the first prime minister to confirm Russia had interfered with the referendum Questions have been raised over Russia’s involvement in the 2016 Brexit referendum after Andy…
Man denies racist murder of scientist in Dundee as trial set for 2028
A man has denied the racially-aggravated murder of a scientist on a Dundee street. Kyler Rattray, 21, is accused of attacking Dr Fortune Gomo in South Street in July last…
Former Grenfell Tower housing boss leaves £150,000 council property role after backlash
A housing director who oversaw cost cutting at Grenfell Tower before the fatal fire has left a £150,000-a-year senior council housing role after a backlash from bereaved families and survivors.…
HMV to close flagship Oxford Street store due to soaring rent
Entertaiment retailer is searching for a new location in London’s West End HMV has announced plans to close its flagship Oxford Street site next March, citing a proposed doubling of…
The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winter
It’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphere Few things capture the essence of the…
Experts predict these Christmas toys will be most popular in 2026
Screen-free toys set to top best-selling Christmas lists this year, retailers say Retailers report that parents are driving up sales of screen-free toys this festive season, following a year of…
The six best Christmas markets in Europe to visit in 2026 this winter
It’s hard to avoid overly commercialised markets full of generic imported tat, but these six festive villages are recommended for their Christmassy atmosphere Few things capture the essence of the…