Best albums of 2024 Charli XCX Beyonce The Cure and more
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 recorded her sixth album, Brat, […]
Former Strictly star Giovanni Pernice wins Italian dance show Free 240125
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 Le Stelle victory with partner […]
Unseen home videos of James Bond Free 220125
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 the camera. A new BBC […]
The crocodile from Crocodile Dundee dies in Australia Free 160125
The crocodile from Crocodile Dundee dies in Australia The crocodile from Crocodile Dundee dies in Australia The crocodile who starred in 1980s hit film Crocodile Dundee has died in Australia. Burt, who was thought to be over 90 years old, appeared alongside Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski in the 1986 movie. News of his death […]
Coronation Street’s Gail bids farewell after 50 years Free 120125
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 fans have seen Gail weather […]
Gavin and Stacey tops Christmas Day TV ratings Free 090125
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 attracted a large audience on […]
Model Dayle Haddon dies in carbon monoxide leak 040125
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 and L’Oreal, and appeared on […]
M&S Oxford Street plan given government approval Free 030125
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. M&S previously took legal action […]
US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’ Free 311224
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 early December and was made […]
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Free 281224
Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the chancellor and business secretary have written to the UK’s main regulators asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth. They contacted watchdogs, including energy regulator […]
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane says US Free 281224
Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US Russia may be responsible for downed Azerbaijani plane, says US White House spokesman John Kirby has said the US has seen “early indications” that Russia may have been responsible for the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on 25 December, killing 38 people. […]
Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day Free 271224
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his younger brother Nick, who had cancer, after he died on Boxing Day at the age of 60. Starmer pays tribute to brother who died on Boxing Day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to his younger brother Nick, who had cancer, after he […]
Jacob Rees-Mogg ‘would love to stand as MP again’ Free 271224
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 Dan Norris in the newly […]
Prison officer arrested after reports of sex video 271224
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 her having sex with a […]
London’s disappeared department stores of days gone by Free 271224
London’s disappeared department stores of days gone by London’s disappeared department stores of days gone by Once the bastion of middle-class ladies going up to town to shop, with deferential and attentive staff and a respectable place to lunch, department stores were a world away from today’s shopping habits of e-commerce, fast fashion and middle […]
UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career Free 271224
UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career UK’s longest serving postman calls time on career Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end. Robert Hudson, from Leyton, east London, started his career in December 1964 – aged 16 […]
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack 261224
Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack Zelensky condemns ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia made a “conscious choice” by launching a major overnight attack on his country’s energy infrastructure on Christmas Day. Ukraine’s air force said it had detected 184 missiles and drones, but many were shot down or missed their […]
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day Free 271224
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 about £200 worth of groceries, […]
Met Office forecasts a ‘green Christmas’ in the UK Free 251224
Met Office forecasts a ‘green Christmas’ in the UK Met Office forecasts a ‘green Christmas’ in the UK People across much of the UK should be safe to leave their winter layers and umbrellas at home on Christmas Day, as a run of unseasonably mild weather continues. Highs of between 11C and 13C are forecast, […]
Woman killed and two injured in London shooting 271224
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 Saturday in Harlesden where they […]
Heaven nightclub to reopen after licence hearing Free 281224
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 the Villiers Street LGBTQ venue […]
Be careful drinking abroad warns mum of woman who died in Laos Free 291224
Be careful drinking abroad warns mum of woman who died in Laos Be careful drinking abroad warns mum of woman who died in Laos “If it can happen to her, it can happen to anybody”, the mother of British lawyer Simone White, who died in a suspected poisoning in Laos, has warned. The 28-year-old, from […]
More tickets for London’s NYE fireworks go on sale Free 301224
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 area, and Londoners will be […]
Elizabeth line staff to strike on New Year’s Eve Free Free 301224
Elizabeth line staff to strike on New Year’s Eve Elizabeth line staff to strike on New Year’s Eve Union members who work on the Elizabeth line will walk out on New Year’s Eve over a pay dispute. Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) staff based in the control room will take the industrial action for 24 […]
Harry Kane ‘humbled’ by statue unveiled near first club Free 301224
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 by Waltham Forest Council at […]
Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed Free 311224
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 Office (NAO) said up to […]
Pall Mall closes for oldest and newest car display Free 311224
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 some of the world’s oldest […]
HS2 Euston link funding announced in Budget Free 311224
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 the area. In October last […]
London’s New Year’s Eve firework tickets are on sale Free 311224
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 the viewing area, and Londoners […]
Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed Free 221224
Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed Wetherspoons pubs in the UK at risk of closure: full list revealed JD Wetherspoon has 809 pubs in the UK as of September 2024 — but this number could soon decline Some Wetherspoons pubs in the UK are up for sale, and if […]
Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free 221224
Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free Sir Keir Starmer vows to ‘take decisions’ on outdoor smoking ban to ease NHS ‘burden’ Free NHS ‘heartened’ by possible beer garden smoking ban while pubs say it will ‘increase isolation’ Sir Keir Starmer has said the Government will […]
Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as bonkers and nuts Free 221224
Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as bonkers and nuts Pub bosses slam potential outdoor smoking ban as ‘bonkers’ and ‘nuts’ The indoor smoking ban could be extended to cover other locations including small parks, outdoor restaurants and hospitals, according to reports. Pub industry bosses and brewers have criticised reported plans to ban smoking […]
Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Free 221224
Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Pub chain Wetherspoon reveals jump in sales as boss warns about costs Wetherspoon now operates more than 800 pubs. Pub chain J D Wetherspoon said that sales have risen by around £1 in every £10 in the last six months as it outperformed […]
Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost Free 221224
Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost Global stocks rise amid hopes of China economy boost The FTSE 100 moved 41.94 points higher, or 0.56%, to close at 7,527.67. The UK’s top share index was buoyed by gains for mining giants on Wednesday as global stock markets surged ahead on growing hopes of […]
Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Free 221224
Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Tim Martin Wetherspoon boss knighted in New Year Honours Wetherspoon pub chain founder Tim Martin has been knighted in the New Year Honours list. The Brexit campaigner has been recognised for his services to hospitality and culture. He was one of the most high-profile business people […]
Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets Free 221224
Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets Buoyant bank shares support strong trading session for London markets The FTSE 100 moved 1.83%, or 133.59 points, higher to finish at 7,416.11. Banking stocks helped lead the charge on Wednesday as London stocks had a strong trading session while the pound struck a 15-month […]
Derbyshire man completes tour of every Wetherspoon pub Free 221224
Derbyshire man completes tour of every Wetherspoon pub Derbyshire man completes tour of every Wetherspoon pub A man who has spent four years crossing the country to visit every Wetherspoon pub has reached his 876th – and final – destination. David Bingham bought a cheap flight ticket to Ireland just so he could get through […]
UK top listed firms targeted in biggest ethnicity pay gap push Free 221224
UK top listed firms targeted in biggest ethnicity pay gap push UK top listed firms targeted in biggest ethnicity pay gap push The pressure will build on companies gathering together shareholders at their annual general meetings (AGMs) this year. The UK’s biggest listed companies are set to be pressed on how they are tackling ethnicity […]
Royal Navy investigates after official documents ‘found in Wetherspoons’ Free 221224
Royal Navy investigates after official documents ‘found in Wetherspoons’ Royal Navy investigates after official documents ‘found in Wetherspoons’ The Royal Navy says it is investigating after documents marked “official sensitive” were reportedly found in a Wetherspoons pub toilet. According to the Sun,, external the files carried details about HMS Anson – one of the navy’s […]
Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs Free 221224
Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs Global stocks sink as all eyes on mass tech sector lay-offs Free 221224 The FTSE 100 ended the day 9.89 points lower, down 0.14%, at 7,296.25. European and US stocks drifted into the red as a second round of mass redundancies swept across the […]
Wherspoons Cocktail sales up but ales out says pub chainet Free 221224
Wetherspoons: Cocktail sales up but ales out, says pub chain Wetherspoons: Cocktail sales up but ales out, says pub chain Cocktail sales have soared in comparison with traditional ales as more young people venture out post-lockdown, says Wetherspoons. In the 15 weeks to 7 November, sales of drinks such as mojitos and cosmopolitans were up […]
Shot in the head in Angola left for dead now a Wetherspoons star Free 221224
Shot in the head in Angola left for dead now a Wetherspoons star Shot in the head in Angola left for dead now a Wetherspoons star After the bullet burst through his mouth and neck, Cesar Kimbirima lay in the long grass, thought of his family, and waited to die. He had been shot before, […]
Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed Free 221224
Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed Wetherspoons fake accounts to be exposed The high court in London has ruled that Twitter must reveal the identity behind parody accounts set up to mimic the pub chain Wetherspoons. The high court in London has ruled that Twitter must reveal the identity behind parody accounts set up to […]
Eddie Izzard and Wetherspoons among Brexit vote spenders Free 221224
Eddie Izzard and Wetherspoons among Brexit vote spenders Eddie Izzard and Wetherspoons among Brexit vote spenders Comedian Eddie Izzard spent £36,229 on his campaign to keep the UK in the EU, official details of spending in this summer’s referendum show. The Labour activist was among Remain supporters who spent less than £250,000 during the campaign, […]
Wetherspoon’s boss decries Brexit ‘doom-mongering’ Free 231224
Wetherspoon’s boss decries Brexit ‘doom-mongering’ Wetherspoon’s boss decries Brexit ‘doom-mongering’ JD Wetherspoon’s chairman has said pre-Brexit “doom-mongering” by George Osborne, the Bank of England and other economic institutions could cause a future economic slowdown. Tim Martin, who was a vocal supporter of Brexit, called into question their “honesty” and economic judgement. His comments are in […]
Wetherspoon boss Martin says Brexit worry ‘understandable’ Free 231224
Wetherspoon boss Martin says Brexit worry ‘understandable’ Wetherspoon boss Martin says Brexit worry ‘understandable’ Leading Brexit businessman Tim Martin, founder of the Wetherspoons pub chain, has said anxiety about leaving the European Union was “understandable”. But he told the BBC that there was no need to “rush into” EU exit talks. On Saturday, EU leaders […]
Wiltshire chef scoops £4m and returns to Wetherspoon shift Free 231224
Wiltshire chef scoops £4m and returns to Wetherspoon shift Wiltshire chef scoops £4m and returns to Wetherspoon shift A pub worker who landed £4m on a lottery scratchcard went straight back to finish his shift in the kitchen and kept quiet about it. Amadou Gillen, 46, bought two scratchcards during a break from work in […]
Wetherspoon adds to Living Wage debate Free 241224
Wetherspoon adds to Living Wage debate Wetherspoon adds to Living Wage debate JD Wetherspoon has added its voice to concern about the National Living Wage (NLW) which takes effect in April 2016. Its chairman Tim Martin told NeverSpoons News it was a move away from the minimum wage being carefully considered by the Low Pay […]
Wetherspoon boss Business leaders and politicians talking ‘nonsense’ on Scotland Free 221224
Wetherspoon boss Business leaders and politicians talking ‘nonsense’ on Scotland Wetherspoon boss Business leaders and politicians talking ‘nonsense’ on Scotland The boss of pub chain JD Wetherspoon, Tim Martin, has accused business leaders and politicians of talking “nonsense” over Scottish independence. He told the BBC “Scotland could do very well on its own”. “There is […]
JD Wetherspoon to open first motorway pub on M40 Free 271224
JD Wetherspoon to open first motorway pub on M40 JD Wetherspoon to open first motorway pub on M40 JD Wetherspoon said it will open its first motorway pub after being given the go-ahead at services on the M40. The firm said the bar and restaurant will open at Extra in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, after a successful […]