Healey hails surprise UK growth as ‘sign of resilience’ ahead of Budget
The UK economy’s stronger than expected performance in August has been called a “sign of resilience” by Chancellor John Healey. Healey told the BBC “it’s really tough in the face…
Crew in Lewis fishing boat tragedy named by police
A fisherman whose body was found after a boat went missing off the Western Isles on Tuesday has been as Douglas Craigie. The 49-year-old’s crew-mates, Norman Murray, who is 40…
Russell Brand trial latest: Celebrity apologised after woman accused him of treating her ‘like an animal’, court hears
Court set to hear second day of evidence in celebrity’s trial for rape, sexual assault and indecent assault Russell Brand apologised to a woman who told him he had treated…
Super-rare Harry Potter book full of spelling mistakes sells for over £300,000
JK Rowling’s name appears as ‘Joanne Rowling’ A rare Harry Potter first edition has sold for a staggering £302,000. The ‘coveted’ hardback is one of the 500 sought-after copies printed…
Fish and chip fans told to avoid two cod alternatives in threat to popular takeaway
Some fish stocks have seen their ratings upgraded, including some North Sea herring Concerns over rising fishing pressure and dwindling stocks have prompted warnings regarding European hake, long promoted as…
Rare banknotes donated to charity shop sell for more than £85,000
An anonymous donation of 160 banknotes was made to a charity shop in Edinburgh A collection of rare banknotes donated to a charity shop have sold for more than £85,000…
‘Butt of the joke’ Mike Tyson pulled out of giant pigeon video, £1.5m court battle hears
‘The name of the channel is ‘Talking Pigeons’. Doesn’t that suggest to you that the pigeon would speak?’ The wife of heavyweight legend Mike Tyson told a judge he was…
Police watchdog orders Met to reinvestigate Graham Linehan discrimination complaint
The Father Ted co-creator received a settlement over his arrest at Heathrow Airport The Metropolitan Police has been told to re-examine a complaint from Graham Linehan after a police watchdog…
Huge fire breaks out at Harvester restaurant in Colchester
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a Harvester restaurant near Colchester. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said that its crews were called to London Road in Stanway, at 12.50am…
Harry and Meghan latest: Royals set for first joint visit since return to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer working royals but consider themselves to be ‘public figures’ Prince Harry and Meghan are set to visit Nottingham to carry out…