Victims’ commissioner Baroness Helen Newlove dies after short illness Baroness Helen Newlove, the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales, has died following a short illness, her office has said. The peer had twice served in the post having become a community campaigner and activist in the wake of the killing of her husband Garry outside
Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance The Metropolitan Police have revealed they will take “no further action” over chants at a Bob Vylan performance in London. An investigation was launched by police after footage emerged allegedly showing singer Bobby Vylan, real name Pascal Robinson-Foster, saying “death to the
Strictly presenter Tess Daly says MBE ‘greatest honour of my career’ Strictly Come Dancing co-host Tess Daly has said being made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) is the “greatest honour” of her career and one that she is dedicating to her late father. The 56-year-old, who was made an MBE
Wes Streeting in last-minute plea to doctors to call off strike The Health Secretary has made a last-minute plea to resident doctors to call off their strike, but said the NHS would “do everything we can to keep the show on the road”. Wes Streeting is urging members of the British Medical Association (BMA) to
Dazzling Northern Lights display may be visible across parts of UK The Northern Lights may be visible across parts of the UK on Wednesday night following sightings in the north east of the country on Tuesday, the Met Office said. The forecaster has issued a space weather warning for the natural phenomenon, also known as
Rob Edwards confirmed as Wolves head coach Wolves have confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year deal. The 42-year-old has left Championship club Middlesbrough and agreed a contract until 2029 with Wanderers after they sacked Vitor Pereira earlier this month. It is reported Boro will receive around
Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026 The owner of Royal Mail has said it will not roll out changes that will see it ditch second-class letter deliveries on Saturdays more widely across the UK until early next year. International Distribution Services (IDS) – which was bought by Czech
Alan Shearer says Liverpool title race is ‘done’ as ‘they’re all over the place’ Alan Shearer believes Liverpool’s Premier League title race is over and says unless they improve they will be “dumped out of whatever competitions they’re in”. Arne Slot’s out-of-sorts defending champions slipped to their fifth league defeat of the season on Sunday
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick Jet2, the UK’s largest tour operator, has announced it will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport. The company said it had secured slots for six aircraft “following the release of additional capacity” by the UK’s second busiest airport. Jet2 will base five Airbus A321neo aircraft at
Lib Dems call for cut to hospitality VAT to make ‘small joys’ more affordable The Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut to VAT for hospitality businesses in the upcoming budget to make going out to the pub and restaurants more affordable. The party is also proposing the main renewable levy be removed from