Commonwealth Games: Sean McCann, brother of Madeleine, to swim in Glasgow on Saturday

Sean McCann, the younger sibling of Madeleine McCann, is set to represent Scotland in swimming at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this Saturday. At 21 years old and currently studying at Loughborough University, he is slated to compete in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle races, marking his first appearance at a major international… Continue reading Commonwealth Games: Sean McCann, brother of Madeleine, to swim in Glasgow on Saturday

Sarah Ferguson's charity formally closes down

Sarah Ferguson’s charitable organization, Sarah’s Trust, has officially ceased operations and is now listed as “removed” on the official public register of charities. This closure follows an announcement made in February, when the charity stated it would be suspending activities “for the foreseeable future.” This decision came shortly after new revelations surfaced regarding Ferguson’s association… Continue reading Sarah Ferguson's charity formally closes down

BuzzBallz are 'greenwashing' say recycling experts

BuzzBallz was originally created by educator Merrilee Kick, but in 2024 it was acquired by the Sazerac Company, led by CEO Jake Wenz. The brand’s UK mission statement, which has since been removed following inquiries from the BBC, claimed the company valued the environment as much as it enjoyed making cocktails. It also mentioned a… Continue reading BuzzBallz are 'greenwashing' say recycling experts

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gabriel Langton injury overshadows gymnastics silver

During the men’s team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, England’s Gabriel Langton suffered a distressing injury that overshadowed his team’s achievement of securing the silver medal. The 19-year-old gymnast, representing the City of Birmingham Gymnastics Club, endured a serious fall during the final rotation at The Arena, requiring extensive medical attention on… Continue reading Commonwealth Games 2026: Gabriel Langton injury overshadows gymnastics silver

Andy Burnham's first week pledges – how much do they add up to?

Andy Burnham has wrapped up his inaugural week as prime minister by working from Manchester at the newly established No 10 North office. Throughout the week, he introduced several spending initiatives primarily focused on alleviating the cost of living pressures faced by many citizens, including the introduction of a £2 cap on bus fares. BBC… Continue reading Andy Burnham's first week pledges – how much do they add up to?

Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham

Angela Rayner, recently reappointed as housing secretary and formerly deputy prime minister, emphasized the urgency of action during an appearance on the BBC’s Today programme. “We are on borrowed time if we don’t get a move on,” she warned, signaling the high expectations facing the new government. The political landscape at Westminster has been bustling… Continue reading Chris Mason: What his first week in power tells us about Andy Burnham

Who could be the next Graham Norton, and does the BBC even need one?

Earlier this year, Lisa Kudrow expressed genuine excitement when she appeared on The Claudia Winkleman Show and met Linda from the reality series The Traitors. Kudrow, well-known for her role in Friends, described the encounter as “thrilling,” sharing that Linda had inspired one of her recent performances. As the host of The Traitors, Winkleman was… Continue reading Who could be the next Graham Norton, and does the BBC even need one?

ADHD has rewired the workplace – these are the consequences

Ryan Toghill’s experience taking a major UK supermarket chain to an employment tribunal dominated his life for over 18 months. As a deputy store manager at Lidl who had disclosed his ADHD diagnosis to his employers, Ryan faced disciplinary action after he used equipment without proper training—a breach of the company’s rules. Following this, he… Continue reading ADHD has rewired the workplace – these are the consequences

Tintwistle Moor fire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

This article describes a large and ongoing moorland wildfire at Tintwistle Moor near Glossop and the Peak District in Derbyshire, England. Key points include: – The wildfire began in late June and has been burning for over a month with no clear end in sight. – It is considered one of the largest recent wildfires… Continue reading Tintwistle Moor fire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'