August 2023

Lizzo and her production company are being sued by three former dancers over allegations of sexual harassment and the creation of a hostile work environment. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, was brought against the Truth Hurts singer, real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson, and her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc (BGBT). It […]

A rape suspect accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution can be extradited to the US to face charges, a court has ruled. Nicholas Rossi is wanted by authorities in Utah for allegedly raping a woman in 2008. He also faces multiple complaints against him in Rhode Island for alleged domestic violence. The

A Cabinet minister has insisted a giant barge due to house asylum seekers is not a “deathtrap”. Grant Shapps dismissed a warning from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), which reportedly plans to write to the Home Office over concerns about overcrowding and access to fire exits on the Bibby Stockholm. According to The Guardian, the

Anton Du Beke has revealed he spent three days in hospital after he was stabbed in the stomach and the leg by his father on Boxing Day while he was living at the family home in Kent. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 57, said the revelations will likely come as a shock to his friends

Two goals and three assists from Lauren James led a revived England attack and ensured the Lionesses secured top spot in Group D with a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup. Alessia Russo opened her account for the tournament after four minutes while Lauren Hemp and James made it three by

Opposition parties said that the Government was failing to act as oil companies continue to rake in massive profits even though oil and gas prices have come down from last year’s highs. BP on Tuesday reported that it had made around 2.59 billion US dollars (£2 billion) in underlying replacement cost profit over the three

Food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level this year amid falling prices for staples such as oils, fish, and breakfast cereals, figures show. Food inflation decelerated to 13.4% in July, down from 14.6% in June – the third consecutive slowing and its lowest level since December last year, according to the British Retail

Greggs has said it will target more shops in supermarkets and airports as the company’s continued expansion helped to drive sales higher. Bosses at the Newcastle-based business also said it benefited from its “value position” over the first half of the year amid continued demand from customers with squeezed household finances. The high street bakery

Powers to ban fireworks in problem areas are unlikely to be in place for Bonfire Night after councils failed to launch the necessary consultations, analysis by the 1919 magazine has showed. In June, local authorities were given the ability to create areas where it is illegal to set off pyrotechnics with the introduction of the

Goldendoodles have become the UK’s most popular dog, just ahead of the golden retriever and the Maltipoo, figures suggest. Ads for goldendoodles attracted 886 viewers per puppy on the Pets4Homes re-homing website this year, followed by 701 views for golden retrievers and 697 for Maltipoos. English bulldogs are the most expensive breed, selling for £1,704