September 2023

Carlos Sainz holds on for victory in Singapore as Red Bull winning run ends Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz beat Lando Norris and Mercedes’ tactical gamble in a frenetic finale to win the Singapore Grand Prix and end Red Bull’s bid to become Formula One’s ‘Invincibles’. Red Bull arrived at the Marina Bay Circuit with 14 victories […]

Woman charged with two murders in Essex A 35-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of two elderly people as police continue an investigation into their disappearance. Essex Police launched a probe after receiving reports of concern for the well-being of the two people aged in their 70s. The force has now said it

A production company has launched an “urgent” internal investigation into allegations of serious misconduct against Russell Brand while he was presenting TV shows in the mid-2000s. The comedian has been accused of pursuing audience members for sex while presenting Big Brother spin-off shows EFourum and Big Brother’s Big Mouth on Channel 4. The claims were

The father of 14-year-old Molly Russell – who took her own life after viewing suicide content online – has called on Ofcom to be “bold and act fast” once the Online Safety Bill becomes law. Ian Russell said he believed the Bill, which has been years in the drafting and imposes new legal duties on

The launch episode of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 was watched by an average of 6.2 million viewers, according to overnight ratings. The viewing figures marked a spike from 2022’s launch, which was watched by an average of 5.4 million, while the 2021 pre-recorded launch show drew in seven million. Saturday night’s launch show, which saw

Sheff Utd and Tottenham condemn racist abuse aimed at Wes Foderingham Sheffield United have condemned racist abuse and threats aimed towards goalkeeper Wes Foderingham following the 2-1 Premier League defeat at Tottenham. Foderingham, who made a string of fine saves to deny Spurs before conceding two goals in added time, said in an Instagram post

Wales has become the first country in the UK to roll out a default 20mph speed limit for residential roads. The scheme begins on Sunday and most roads in Wales that are currently 30mph have become 20mph although councils have discretion to impose exemptions. The Welsh Government has said that cutting the limit from 30mph

Sir Keir Starmer has said it is “complete garbage” to suggest Labour planned to join an EU-wide migrant quota scheme as part of efforts to tackle small boats crossings in the Channel. It comes in a week that saw Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman accuse Labour of planning to let the

The world must recommit to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals if the ambitious targets are to be met, UK ministers and diplomats will urge at a UN summit next week. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of snubbing the gathering in New York, blaming diary pressures for his absence and instead sending a

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period. Four women have alleged sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame, working for BBC Radio 2 and Channel 4 as well as starring in Hollywood films. He also