Ann Widdecombe, former Tory MP and Reform UK member, dies aged 78 Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died aged 78. A statement from her management said: “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of the Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe, DSG. “We
Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Andy Burnham for party leadership Andy Burnham is almost guaranteed to be the next prime minister of the United Kingdom after 322 Labour MPs nominated him to take over from Sir Keir Starmer. The total means that there are only 81 Labour MPs left who could nominate another contender, the minimum
Bonnie Tyler dies, aged 75 Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer Bonnie Tyler has died according to a statement on her website. The Welsh pop star, whose real name is Gaynor Hopkins, died just months after she was treated in intensive care after being placed in an induced coma following an emergency intestinal surgery. In
Bonnie Tyler dies age 75 Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died. Bonnie Tyler died “unexpectedly” in hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said in a statement on her website. The statement said: “Bonnie’s family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in
Keir Starmer hints England World Cup win could mean extra bank holiday An England World Cup win could mean an extra bank holiday, Sir Keir Starmer has hinted ahead of a quarter-final clash with Norway. The Prime Minister hailed Monday’s win over Mexico as “one of the best England performances I’ve ever seen” and victory
Arthur Fery determined not to get swept up in noise of Wimbledon success Arthur Fery received personal congratulations from the Queen after reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals but the breakout star is trying not to get swept up in the noise. Fery added another extraordinary chapter to his SW19 fairy tale by crushing ninth seed Flavio
Burnham on course for coronation as nominations open for Labour leadership Andy Burnham is on course for a coronation as Labour’s new leader as the only declared candidate ahead of nominations for the contest opening on Thursday. Al Carns, thought to be the final remaining potential challenger to the former Greater Manchester mayor, ruled himself
Trump warns situation could ‘get much worse’ amid renewed attacks on Iran US forces said they hit about 90 targets across Iran with President Donald Trump warning the conflict could “get much worse”. Iran responded to a second day of renewed attacks by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar early on Thursday. US Central Command said
Confusing dental services ‘leave patients in severe pain’, ombudsman warns Confusing dental services are leaving patients in severe pain, with one woman waiting eight years for treatment, an ombudsman has warned. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found cases where patients fell through the gaps between local dentists and hospital services. One woman, Anne,
Disability benefits not fit for purpose and need bold reform, says Pip review Disability benefits are “no longer fit for purpose”, a review has concluded amid promises of “bold” reform of the system. Claimants of personal independence payment (Pip) often find the system to apply for the benefit “dehumanising”, “soul destroying”, and “degrading”, the interim