From a castle ruin to historic baths – unusual places to watch the World Cup 2026

It looks like you shared a long excerpt describing several World Cup fan zones and watch parties set up in historic venues across the UK, including: – **Victoria Baths in Manchester**: A Victorian-era swimming pool venue being converted for watching matches, with space for 500 people, a large carpeted floor replacing the pool area, local… Continue reading From a castle ruin to historic baths – unusual places to watch the World Cup 2026

Mum survived a cancer misdiagnosis but dad then took his own life

Mary Crowley’s family underwent a profound upheaval after she was initially diagnosed with terminal cancer at age 67. Determined to make the most of her remaining time, Mary and her husband David relocated from their cherished home in Tomintoul, Moray, in 2023. In response, their son moved his family from England to Scotland’s central belt… Continue reading Mum survived a cancer misdiagnosis but dad then took his own life

Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

Downing Street has condemned attempts by outsiders to interfere in the UK’s democracy and sow discord, following remarks made by JD Vance regarding the murder of Henry Nowak. The US vice-president attributed the death of the 18-year-old British student, who was stabbed to death in December by Vickrum Digwa, to what he called a “mass… Continue reading Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post

Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen's former lady-in-waiting, dies aged 97

Lady Pamela Hicks, who served as a bridesmaid to Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 97, according to her daughter. India Hicks shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, referring to her mother as a “cherished institution, but truly the last of her kind.” She acknowledged that while the passing of someone… Continue reading Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen's former lady-in-waiting, dies aged 97

Swansea DVLA worker jailed after million-pound car fraud conspiracy

A former DVLA employee has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme that inflated the value of vehicles by approximately £1.3 million. Matthew Holloway, aged 32, exploited his access to the DVLA’s systems in Swansea to falsify car documents alongside two associates,… Continue reading Swansea DVLA worker jailed after million-pound car fraud conspiracy

Jon Snow: Ex-Channel 4 News host reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

Jon Snow, who served as the main presenter of Channel 4 News for over three decades, has publicly shared that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The 78-year-old journalist will appear alongside his wife, Precious Lunga, in an upcoming film that documents their experience following this life-altering diagnosis. The film is slated for its… Continue reading Jon Snow: Ex-Channel 4 News host reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

Paul Quinn's 24-year sentence an 'insult', says wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson

Andrew Malkinson has expressed his outrage at the sentence handed down to Paul Quinn, the man convicted of the attack that led to Malkinson’s wrongful imprisonment for 17 years. Malkinson described the 24-year term given to Quinn as an “insult,” especially considering that Quinn could be eligible for parole after serving just 14 years. He… Continue reading Paul Quinn's 24-year sentence an 'insult', says wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson