Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign Blake Lively has filed a legal complaint against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and a campaign to “destroy” her reputation. According to the legal filing, she accuses
Best albums of 2024 Charli XCX Beyonce The Cure and more Best albums of 2024 Charli XCX Beyonce The Cure and more When Charli XCX recorded her sixth album, Brat, she thought her prickly, abrasive dance anthems were “not going to appeal to a lot of people”. When Charli XCX
Final black and white Doctor Who to air in colour Final black and white Doctor Who to air in colour The last black and white Doctor Who adventure to be broadcast on TV has been remade in colour. The War Games, a 1969 10-episode epic, was the swansong for Patrick
Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show Giovanni Pernice has won the Italian version of Strictly Come Dancing months after a BBC internal investigation into complaints about his behaviour on the show. Professional dancer Pernice said his Ballando Con
Unseen home videos of James Bond Unseen home videos of James Bond He had a licence to charm on screen, with his sultry voice and suave, chiselled good looks. But in private, actor Sir Roger Moore – who played James Bond in seven films – was equally as comfortable behind
44 crates – lost for decades – were unsealed. Inside was a fair dreamed up by art legends 44 crates – lost for decades – were unsealed. Inside was a fair dreamed up by art legends Children played on fairground rides designed by the world’s greatest artists for a single
Hollywood stars support Blake Lively over legal complaint Hollywood stars support Blake Lively over legal complaint Hollywood stars America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel have publicly backed US actress Blake Lively after she filed a legal complaint against It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Ms Lively filed the
Nigel Bates makes Christmas return to EastEnders Nigel Bates makes Christmas return to EastEnders Nigel Bates has returned to the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in a special Christmas Eve episode. The character, played by Paul Bradley, appeared at a community centre where Yolande Trueman,
Coronation Street’s Gail bids farewell after 50 years Coronation Street’s Gail bids farewell after 50 years Coronation Street’s longstanding, long-suffering character Gail said farewell to Weatherfield on Christmas Day, after 50 years on the cobbles. Actress Helen Worth has stuck with the character through thick and thin since 1974, and
Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings The Gavin and Stacey finale attracted an average of 12.3 million TV viewers – the largest Christmas Day audience in more than a decade, overnight data shows. The new Wallace and Gromit film also
Courage has gone out of broadcasting Courage has gone out of broadcasting Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Sir Phil Redmond has said that modern broadcasting lacks courage, and suggested that TV watchdog rules should be broken more often. The man behind the iconic soaps said gritty programming was important, and
Dame Judi reveals apple tribute to Maggie Smith Dame Judi reveals apple tribute to Maggie Smith Dame Judi Dench has revealed a very personal tribute to her friend and fellow actress Dame Maggie Smith, who died in September aged 89. Dame Judi plants individual trees in memory of friends who
Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary Nessa to read old Shipping Forecast for centenary Gavin and Stacey character Nessa is one of a raft of famous voices who will recreate old versions of the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 on New Year’s Day to celebrate 100 years
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak Actress and model Dayle Haddon has died and another person has been hospitalised due to a carbon monoxide leak at a home in Pennsylvania, authorities have said. Haddon modelled for brands including Estée Lauder
M&S Oxford Street plan given government approval M&S Oxford Street plan given government approval Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has granted permission for Marks & Spencer to demolish and redevelop its flagship London store. Rayner approved plans to flatten and rebuild the retail giant’s Marble Arch store in Oxford Street.
Fog causes disruptions to UK flights for second day Fog causes disruptions to UK flights for second day Heavy fog has continued to cause delays and cancellations at some of the UK’s busiest airports for the second day in a row, with the majority of flights at Gatwick and Stansted
‘Some rowers could barely walk when they first came here’ ‘Some rowers could barely walk when they first came here’ “Are you going to win?” asks BBC sports reporter Chris Slegg, “Of course”, says 77-year-old Joan Morris from Romford. After rowing practice, east Londoners aged over 60 who are part
Ambulance station cat saved from eviction Ambulance station cat saved from eviction A cat has been saved from eviction from his ambulance station home. A petition on behalf of Defib the cat called on the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to keep the much-loved pet at Walthamstow ambulance station in east
Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold Hogmanay celebrations cancelled as UK-wide weather warnings take hold Edinburgh’s outdoor Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled as wind, rain and snow are forecast across the UK in the coming days. Eight separate weather warnings have been issued across the UK in
US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ A Chinese state-sponsored hacker has broken into the US Treasury Department’s systems, accessing employee workstations and some unclassified documents, American officials said on Monday. The breach occurred in
Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel Three migrants die attempting to cross Channel Three people have died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat on Sunday morning, the French coastguard says. People ended up in the water after trying to board a boat off the coast
Welsh landmark inspires Wallace and Gromit finale Welsh landmark inspires Wallace and Gromit finale A Welsh landmark was the inspiration for the “gripping” finale in the new Wallace and Gromit film. The final minutes of Vengeance Most Fowl shows a chase across an aqueduct bearing a striking resemblance to Pontcysyllte,
Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘would love to stand as MP again’ Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘would love to stand as MP again’ Former North East Somerset MP Jacob Rees-Mogg has said he would “love to stand as MP again, in principle”. The Conservative politician lost his seat in the 2024 General Election against Labour’s
Prison officer arrested after reports of sex video Prison officer arrested after reports of sex video A female prison officer has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It follows reports in The Sun, external that a custody officer was detained after a video of
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day Some Morrisons customers encountered further delays with their Christmas orders more than 24 hours after after the supermarket experienced what it called “systems issues” on Monday. One customer told the BBC she was left waiting for
Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Cadbury loses royal warrant after 170 years Chocolate maker Cadbury has been dropped from the list of royal warrants for the first time in 170 years. The Birmingham-based chocolatier was awarded its first royal warrant as chocolate and cocoa manufacturers by Queen Victoria
Phone snatch victim gives chase – and gets it back Phone snatch victim gives chase – and gets it back A designer from Tottenham says she “can’t believe” she recovered her mobile phone after it was snatched from her earlier this week. A designer from Tottenham says she “can’t believe”
Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother jailed for life for her murder Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother jailed Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother are sentenced to life in prison for the 10-year-old’s murder Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother are sentenced to life in prison for the 10-year-old’s murder Urfan Sharif, 43,
Woman killed and two injured in London shooting Woman killed and two injured in London shooting A woman has been killed and two men have been injured in a shooting in north-west London. The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of a shooting at about 21:15 GMT on
Tenants call for rent controls in demonstration Tenants call for rent controls in demonstration Hundreds of tenants have staged a protest in central London calling for action on the capital’s “spiralling” rents. The London Renters Union (LRU), which organised Saturday’s event that began in Cavendish Square, said there had been
Winter fuel payment replaced by some London councils Winter fuel payment replaced by some London councils An east London council is rolling out its replacement winter fuel payment after the government changed the criteria, meaning millions of pensioners no longer qualify. Tower Hamlets Council is offering a £175 cash payment
Heaven nightclub to reopen after licence hearing Heaven nightclub to reopen after licence hearing Popular London nightclub Heaven is allowed to reopen after its operating licence was revoked on public safety grounds following an alleged rape. The Metropolitan Police had successfully applied to Westminster Council to suspend the licence of
More tickets for London’s NYE fireworks go on sale More tickets for London’s NYE fireworks go on sale The final round of tickets for London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display will go on sale at midday on Monday. They are priced between £20 and £50, depending on the viewing
Public access to BBC’s HQ permanently restricted Public access to BBC’s HQ permanently restricted Public access to parts of the BBC’s London headquarters, New Broadcasting House, will be permanently restricted after a council meeting was told the corporation faced “increased threats”. When planning consent was given to redevelop the site
Man arrested after eight-year-old girl shot in car Man arrested after eight-year-old girl shot in car A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a double shooting into a car which left an eight-year-old girl and her father with serious injuries. They were both taken to
Free school meals as long as I am mayor says Khan Free school meals as long as I am mayor says Khan The Mayor of London has said his policy of free lunch for every pupil at state primary schools in London will continue despite questions about how he will
Harry Kane ‘humbled’ by statue unveiled near first club Harry Kane ‘humbled’ by statue unveiled near first club England captain Harry Kane says he is “really impressed” with a life-size statue of himself that has been unveiled near his childhood football club in north London. The statue was paid for
London pubs failing to enforce Ask for Angela safety scheme, investigation finds London pubs failing to enforce Ask for Angela safety scheme, investigation finds The ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme aims to make bars and clubs safer at thousands of venues across the country London’s pubs, bars and clubs are failing
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed The government could miss its own cladding removal completion date if progress is not made to speed up the process, the UK’s spending watchdog has said. In a new report, external, the National Audit
Protesters vow to fight council theatre closure Protesters vow to fight council theatre closure Protesters have vowed to continue to fight against the closure of a west London theatre. The Beck Theatre in Hayes will close on 13 January next year following a dispute over its lease between owner Hillingdon
Pall Mall closes for oldest and newest car display Pall Mall closes for oldest and newest car display Thousands of spectators congregated in Pall Mall to see a display of some of the world’s oldest and newest cars. Thousands of spectators congregated in Pall Mall to see a display of
Halloween Halloween A train operating company says it will be running Halloween-themed services to celebrate the spooky day. Southeastern will run a special “ghost train” between London Charing Cross and Pluckley in Kent, which is claimed to be the most haunted place in the UK. The service, called Trainsylvania will
HS2 Euston link funding announced in Budget HS2 Euston link funding announced in Budget The government is “committing the funding required” to begin tunnelling work to bring HS2 to London Euston station, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced. Ms Reeves said in her Budget speech this would encourage private investment in
Olympic park planning powers go to four councils Olympic park planning powers go to four councils Four London councils will be handed control over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park later this year. For 12 years, the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has been coordinating development in the east London park
Budget 2024 London transport and infrastructure Budget 2024 London transport and infrastructure London is a city that is constantly changing and growing To do that it needs investment in its infrastructure and its transport. So what does London want in the next Budget, and how realistic are its aims? HS2
Ministers back plans to enhance pie ‘n’ mash status Ministers back plans to enhance pie ‘n’ mash status Ministers have backed a motion to give pie ‘n’ mash special protected status, just like Scottish salmon and Welsh lamb. The Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, Richard Holden, led a debate
‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ ‘New AI update to lock phones will deter thieves’ Tyler was walking outside the Science Museum in South Kensington when his phone was snatched. “I was just walking along with my headphones in, phone in my hand and they just drove
Pie ‘n’ mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP Pie ‘n’ mash needs to be protected, says Essex MP An Essex MP is to lead a parliamentary debate calling for traditional pie ‘n’ mash with liquor to get protected status, like champagne and Cornish Pasties. Richard Holden, the Conservative
London’s New Year’s Eve firework tickets are on sale London’s New Year’s Eve firework tickets are on sale Around 65,000 tickets for London’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display have gone on sale. Tickets which went on sale at noon on Friday are priced between £20 and £50, depending on
London’s Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize London’s Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize The Elizabeth line, London’s newest train line, has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious architecture prize. The Stirling Prize is normally awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects (Riba) to the country’s best new building,
