Youngster Sienna Spiro bags debut number one single Sienna Spiro has become the youngest British female artist in more than a decade to score a number one single, according to the Official Charts Company. The 20-year-old scored her very first number one single with Great Expectation – becoming the youngest British female artist since Becky
MPs reject attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales An attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been rejected by MPs. Passionate speeches both in favour and against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill were heard during a more than four-hour debate in the House of Commons on
Hundreds of NHS operations cancelled in summer heatwaves, figures show More than 1,000 operations at NHS hospitals were cancelled because of the heat during record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, figures show. Freedom of Information requests by climate and energy publication Carbon Brief reveal hip and knee replacements, heart, eye and skin cancer operations –
‘Kings of Manchester’ – City boss Enzo Maresca defends Elliot Anderson’s claim Enzo Maresca believes Elliot Anderson was justified in describing Manchester City as the “kings of Manchester”. The England midfielder made the claim after completing his £116million move to City from Nottingham Forest in the summer. The 23-year-old’s comments could mean he gets a
Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final Coco Gauff was cheered on by Michelle Obama at the US Open, but it will be Elena Rybakina or Aryna Sabalenka who will become the first lady of Flushing Meadows. American hearts were broken for a second time when Rybakina came
Lucas Bergvall agrees new deal with Tottenham Lucas Bergvall has ended doubts over his long-term future by signing a new contract at Tottenham. Swedish midfielder Bergvall was the subject of bids from Nottingham Forest and Newcastle this summer after he made clear his unhappiness over a lack of minutes in his favoured position during a
Amazon ‘on precipice’ of expanding drone deliveries after limited UK launch Amazon is “on the precipice” of gaining approval to expand its drone delivery service to the whole of Darlington as it looks to roll out the service in the UK. The US tech giant started a “limited” number of flights in February, allowing customers
AI spending splurge helps UK economy grow in July The UK economy recorded surprise growth in July as the AI spending boom helped deliver a boost, despite emerging signs of strain on households Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in July, following growth of 0.3% in June, according to the Office for National Statistics
Ryanair boss refuses to apologise for ‘high-fare rapists’ comment Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary has refused to apologise after he was accused of trivialising rape. The billionaire was heavily criticised by victims’ groups and politicians in both Ireland and the UK after he said this week it was “absolutely” appropriate to compare competitor airlines to “rapists”.
Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song released two weeks after her death Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released two weeks after her death. Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song has been released two weeks after her death. The country music star died aged 80 on August 25 following a “brief battle with cancer”. The song,