Camilla explores ‘transformative power of reading’ in new BBC documentary The Queen will explore the “transformative power of reading” in a new BBC documentary. Camilla will feature in the BBC Arts programme The Book That Changed My Life, which will be broadcast in the National Year of Reading 2026 and is due to air next
Ed Sheeran contemplated quitting performing in aftermath of Macklemore row Support acts and the backing band for the star’s current The Loop tour dropped out of the remaining dates after the US rapper, real name Benjamin Haggerty, was removed from the line-up following comments about the conflict in Gaza Performing for the first time since
Lib Dem economic plan to put UK at heart of Europe Lib Dem treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper will say the partnership with the EU will start to reverse the economic damage of Brexit The St Albans MP will set out how the party would strike a growth and defence partnership with Europe and seek to
National taskforce launched to tackle misogyny as part of VAWG pledge A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the Government. The group will seek to root out harmful attitudes online, in workplaces and within communities, bringing together representatives from women’s organisations, academia, local leaders and ministers. Officials said further
Davey says Lib Dems won’t give up fight against ‘nasty populism’ Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said his party “won’t give up the fight” to defeat “nasty populism” as he issued a rallying call to members on the first day of the party’s annual conference. Speaking from the main stage, he took aim at
New Scottish Labour leader Marra promises to ‘start taking action now’ New Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has pledged to “start taking action now” to help his party win back the support of voters. He spoke about the need to “reconnect with the country” if Labour is to again win power at Holyrood. But the
New sighting of missing 13-year-old girl as police inquiry continues A new sighting has emerged of a 13-year-old girl who went missing from home just over a week ago. Lillia, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was reported missing by her family on September 11. Greater Manchester Police said officers have identified a further sighting of Lillia
Hundreds evacuated from Folkestone hotel after fire Emergency services were sent to the Grand Burstin Hotel in The Harbour, Folkestone, just after 1am on Saturday About 280 people were evacuated and a welfare centre was set up by Folkestone and Hythe District Council. No injuries relating to the fire have been reported and the cause
Protests planned outside Ed Sheeran’s concert after ticket prices drop Pro-Palestine protests are planned outside the US stadium where Ed Sheeran is due to play today This week all of the support acts for the singer’s current The Loop tour announced they were dropping out of the remaining dates after Macklemore, real name Benjamin Haggerty,
Earl Spencer doubles down on King allegations as fresh claims published Fresh claims made by Earl Spencer have been published as he doubled down on his allegation the King said “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana, Princess of Wales died. The earl has made a series of damning claims about the King in a