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Coleen Rooney, Tony Bellew and Kate McCann attend Bill Kenwright memorial

Coleen Rooney, Tony Bellew and Kate McCann attend Bill Kenwright memorial

Coleen Rooney, Tony Bellew and Kate McCann attend Bill Kenwright memorial

18 December 2023

The theatre and film producer, who was also chairman of Everton Football Club, died in October.


NHS dentistry at ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history, says think tank

NHS dentistry at ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history, says think tank

NHS dentistry at ‘most perilous point’ in 75-year history, says think tank

18 December 2023

The Nuffield Trust report made a number of short and long-term recommendations for the Government to consider.


Couple finish 21,000-mile challenge to drive electric vehicle from pole to pole

Couple finish 21,000-mile challenge to drive electric vehicle from pole to pole

Couple finish 21,000-mile challenge to drive electric vehicle from pole to pole

18 December 2023

Chris and Julie Ramsey arrived at the South Pole on December 15 after setting off from Canada in March.


Defendant pleads not guilty to murdering their mother

Defendant pleads not guilty to murdering their mother

Defendant pleads not guilty to murdering their mother

18 December 2023

Anarlin Jones, who was previously referred to as Bronwyn Jones, admitted the manslaughter of Anna Jones by means of diminished responsibility.


Google rolls out upgrade to AI chatbot Bard across UK

Google rolls out upgrade to AI chatbot Bard across UK

Google rolls out upgrade to AI chatbot Bard across UK

18 December 2023

Google boss Sundar Pichai has hailed Gemini as its ‘most capable’ model yet and the biggest upgrade to Bard since it launched earlier this year.


Student accused of murdering fiance with her car tells court of ‘nightmare’

Student accused of murdering fiance with her car tells court of ‘nightmare’

Student accused of murdering fiance with her car tells court of ‘nightmare’

18 December 2023

Alice Wood, 23, drove 158 metres with her fiance Ryan Watson underneath her Ford Fiesta.


Ministers working ‘carefully’ on transgender guidance for schools – No 10

Ministers working ‘carefully’ on transgender guidance for schools – No 10

Ministers working ‘carefully’ on transgender guidance for schools – No 10

18 December 2023

It is understood that the guidance on policies for pupils questioning their gender is due to be published on Tuesday before the Christmas break.


Princess of Wales releases picture of herself as a child at Christmas dinner

Princess of Wales releases picture of herself as a child at Christmas dinner

Princess of Wales releases picture of herself as a child at Christmas dinner

18 December 2023

Taken in 1983, the image has been released ahead of Kate’s Together At Christmas carol service airing on Christmas Eve on ITV.


Tories will not be wiped out in Scotland, says Sunak

Tories will not be wiped out in Scotland, says Sunak

Tories will not be wiped out in Scotland, says Sunak

18 December 2023

The Prime Minister said he was ‘very confident’ in his Government’s record in Scotland.


Sunak calling tax rises ‘disappointment’ is a bit of cheek, says Robison

Sunak calling tax rises ‘disappointment’ is a bit of cheek, says Robison

Sunak calling tax rises ‘disappointment’ is a bit of cheek, says Robison

18 December 2023

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has hit back at the Prime Minister over remarks he made during a trip to Scotland.


Two men plead guilty to verbally abusing Palestine protesters on Armistice Day

Two men plead guilty to verbally abusing Palestine protesters on Armistice Day

Two men plead guilty to verbally abusing Palestine protesters on Armistice Day

18 December 2023

Ian Beim and Kevin Sweeney both admitted to insulting members of the public at Waterloo Station on November 11.


Teenagers accused of murder claim they exaggerated ‘for the sake of their music’

Teenagers accused of murder claim they exaggerated ‘for the sake of their music’

Teenagers accused of murder claim they exaggerated ‘for the sake of their music’

18 December 2023

The prosecution is summing up the case against six defendants accused of murdering Gordon Gault in Newcastle last November


Telecoms firms agree digital landline migration pause amid safety alarm concerns

Telecoms firms agree digital landline migration pause amid safety alarm concerns

Telecoms firms agree digital landline migration pause amid safety alarm concerns

18 December 2023

Personal ‘telecare’ alarms automatically call a response centre when pressed through the wearer’s landline


No 10 hopes British buyer can be found for barge that carried Churchill’s body

No 10 hopes British buyer can be found for barge that carried Churchill’s body

No 10 hopes British buyer can be found for barge that carried Churchill’s body

18 December 2023

The Havengore, first launched in 1956, has been put up for sale to international bidders.


Man who died on Bibby Stockholm named as 27-year-old Albanian

Man who died on Bibby Stockholm named as 27-year-old Albanian

Man who died on Bibby Stockholm named as 27-year-old Albanian

18 December 2023

Dorset Police confirmed last Tuesday that a man had died aboard the accommodation vessel based at Portland Port.


GB News ‘disappointed’ by Ofcom ruling show breached due impartiality rules

GB News ‘disappointed’ by Ofcom ruling show breached due impartiality rules

GB News ‘disappointed’ by Ofcom ruling show breached due impartiality rules

18 December 2023

A ruling issued on Monday found an episode of the network’s show The Live Desk on July 7 2023 broke two parts of the code on due impartiality.


Scottish Government should increase child payment to £30, say campaigners

Scottish Government should increase child payment to £30, say campaigners

Scottish Government should increase child payment to £30, say campaigners

18 December 2023

The Scottish Child Payment currently gives £25 per child per week to struggling families.


BP pauses shipments through Red Sea after rebel attacks

BP pauses shipments through Red Sea after rebel attacks

BP pauses shipments through Red Sea after rebel attacks

18 December 2023

Rebels are understood to be targeting ships using the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the pro-Hamas group seeking to disrupt ships set for Israel.


Bank of England needs to see ‘clearer decline’ in wage growth before rate cuts

Bank of England needs to see ‘clearer decline’ in wage growth before rate cuts

Bank of England needs to see ‘clearer decline’ in wage growth before rate cuts

18 December 2023

Ben Broadbent, a policymaker at the Bank, said there is still a lot of uncertainty around how the UK economy is performing.


Games Workshop finalises deal with Amazon for Warhammer films and TV

Games Workshop finalises deal with Amazon for Warhammer films and TV

Games Workshop finalises deal with Amazon for Warhammer films and TV

18 December 2023

The deal will grant Amazon exclusive TV and film rights to the company’s hit franchise Warhammer 40,000.


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