Craig Overton scoops four honours at Professional Cricketers’ Association awards Craig Overton was the big winner at the Professional Cricketers’ Association awards, picking up four honours despite his Somerset side falling just short at the end of the season. The title of county champions once again evaded the Cidermen as they finished in a familiar
Famous faces braced for lies and betrayal as Celebrity Traitors returns Welsh actor Michael Sheen, EastEnders’ Ross Kemp and comedian Miranda Hart are among the famous faces taking part in The Celebrity Traitors when the hit gameshow returns for its second series on Thursday. Viewers will see the latest batch of celebrities, which also features
Energy price cap rise of 4% takes effect amid warnings of 16% New Year increase A 4% hike to Ofgem’s energy price cap takes effect from Thursday amid warnings that household bills could soar by almost another £300 from January. Campaigners have urged the Government to make plans now to support all households with energy
Tributes paid to Dame Esther Rantzen Tributes have poured in for broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen who is said to have left an “extraordinary legacy” through her campaigning work and been described as “our sunshine” by her family. The 86-year-old died surrounded by loved ones at her home in the New Forest on Wednesday. The former
Dame Esther Rantzen’s family pay tribute to ‘our sunshine’ after her death at 86 Tributes have been paid to broadcaster Dame Esther Rantzen who is said to have left an “extraordinary legacy” through her campaigning work and been described as “our sunshine” by her family. The 86-year-old died surrounded by loved ones at her home
Tories: Early release scheme an ‘insult to victims’ as prisoners set to be freed The Conservative Party said the Government is putting the public at risk as it prepares to release hundreds of prisoners on Thursday. Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy said the public would “pay the price” for the decision, which ministers have said
Unemployed young people to face ‘tough love’ under Tory policies to tackle Neets The Conservatives have said people who are fit to work and aged under 25 will be unable to claim benefits if they have not worked continuously for six months. In the run-up to its party conference in Birmingham which begins on Sunday,
TV presenter and assisted dying campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86 Broadcaster and campaigner Dame Esther Rantzen has died aged 86. The former presenter, known for hosting shows such as That’s Life!, established charities to help the young and old, and in recent years became a prominent voice in the attempt to legalise assisted
Teenagers killed when car plunged into River Wear named by police Three teenagers who died when a car drove into the River Wear in Sunderland on Tuesday have been named by police. Jackson Duke, 17, and Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw, both aged 16, were all in the car when it plunged into the river,
Grenfell fire investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutors Detectives investigating the Grenfell fire have passed files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan Police said. The blaze in June 2017 in North Kensington, west London, claimed the lives of 72 people and was found