Retailers suffer subdued October as shoppers hold back ahead of Black Friday Retailers suffered a subdued October as shoppers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, figures show. Total UK retail sales increased by 1.5% year on year, although this was above the three-month average growth of 1.2%, according to the British Retail Consortium
Brand accused of further violence as he begins 10-and-a-half year jail sentence Russell Brand has been accused of further violence towards women as he prepared to spend the first night of his 10-and-a-half year sentence for rape and sexual assault behind bars. The shamed comedian showed no emotion as he was handed a custodial sentence
Olivia Dean named Apple Music’s Artist Of The Year Olivia Dean has been named Apple Music’s Artist Of The Year for 2026. The 27-year-old’s second album The Art Of Loving was released last year and featured singles including Man I Need, Nice To Each Other and So Easy (To Fall In Love). After topping the
Fog leads to air pollution alert and weather warnings Dense fog has led to a “high” air pollution alert being issued in London, as forecasters warn of transport delays and difficult travel conditions across much of the country. Government monitoring recorded the South East and East Midlands as having “high” pollution, with Greater London recorded
Sam Thompson: Working with Ant and Dec is one of ‘coolest things in the world’ Former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here winner Sam Thompson has said working alongside presenting duo Ant and Dec is one of the “coolest things in the world”. Thompson, 34, who was named king of the jungle after appearing
Manchester United reviewing Michael Carrick’s position over international break Manchester United are reviewing head coach Michael Carrick’s position as the club take stock during the international break, the Press Association understands. The Red Devils will spend the two-week domestic hiatus in the relegation zone after failing to add to August’s solitary Premier League win against
Meghan ‘not strong enough’ to deliver speech with Harry after father’s arrest The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex in Brussels about online child safety because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest. Harry and Meghan had both been due to deliver the
One of the killers of James Bulger to remain in prison One of the killers of James Bulger is to remain behind bars after he told a Parole Board panel he should stay in prison. Jon Venables told parole staff dealing with his latest review, which took place in private, that he was not seeking
Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69 Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed. The broadcaster was best known for fronting the BBC garden makeover show from 1997 to 2005. Walsh’s agent, Debbie Schiesser, told the Press Association:
Russell Brand jailed for 10 and-a-half years Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame. Brand, now 51, abused his celebrity status to prey on women and was convicted after a trial at Southwark Crown