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Piers Morgan has demanded that Earl Spencer’s memoir about Princess Diana be withdrawn from sale because of a significant factual mistake. The book, *Swan Song: Diana, My Sister*, mistakenly identifies Morgan as the editor of the Daily Mirror at the time the paper published intrusive photos of Princess Diana working out in a gym in… Continue reading Earl Spencer should pull Diana book, Piers Morgan says

Mark Doyle, a distinguished British journalist renowned for his coverage of African conflicts during the 1990s and early 2000s, has passed away at the age of 67 following a brief illness. His career with the BBC began in 1986 after spending time living in Africa, and he soon rose to prominence through his dedicated reporting.… Continue reading Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies

An 81-year-old retired teacher, Helene Ball, has found herself at the center of ongoing tensions with Derbyshire County Council just one week after winning a prolonged legal dispute over access to her property. The conflict began when the council fenced off a narrow 98cm gated gap that provided a connection between her garden and a… Continue reading Council's 'Lego-type blocks' anger Matlock woman, 81, who was fenced in

Michael Marra, recently appointed as the leader of Scottish Labour, supported the motion but suggested it was driven more by internal SNP politics than by concrete measures to improve people’s lives. His amendment, which was ultimately accepted, kept John Swinney’s original statement intact while calling for increased efforts to combat child poverty. In the course… Continue reading Reform MSPs walk out of parliament in protest against independence debate

Authorities have arrested two men in their 30s in connection with a suspected terrorist plot aimed at the Jewish community in Manchester. The arrests took place on Sunday, the day before Yom Kippur, which is regarded as the most sacred day within the Jewish calendar. During this period, numerous British Jews were already attending synagogues… Continue reading Plot targeting Manchester Jewish community disrupted, say police

The Liberal Democrats have announced a bold tax-cutting agenda ahead of the next general election, with party leader Sir Ed Davey outlining plans to reduce the tax burden on millions of workers. In his address at the party conference, Davey proposed increasing the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 annually, alongside raising the 40p income tax… Continue reading Ed Davey promises tax cuts for millions if UK rejoins EU single market

The parents of Riley Lubas, a 20-year-old university student who suffered organ failure after an accidental paracetamol overdose, have expressed their shock and distress over how rapidly his condition worsened. Riley, studying creative media at the University of Bath, caught a bad cold in March 2025 and unknowingly took two different over-the-counter medicines containing paracetamol… Continue reading Paracetamol overdose Newport student makes miraculous recovery

A tragic house fire in Bootle, Merseyside, has claimed the lives of four individuals, with a fifth person being hospitalized due to burns sustained in the incident. The fire broke out in a semi-detached home on Stone Square in the early hours, prompting a major emergency response. Six fire engines were dispatched to the scene… Continue reading Four people die in Bootle house fire

The coroner expressed her heartfelt condolences to the family of Brandram, with special mention of his sisters Sophie Voelcker and Alexia Hicks, who were present at the hearing held in Fulham. During the proceedings, it was revealed that Brandram’s brother-in-law gained entry to the property using a spare key supplied by a neighbour, where he… Continue reading Inquest opens into 'Putney Pusher' suspect's death

Foster was permitted to travel back to the UK to attend his child’s funeral, with the stipulation that he return to Cyprus last week for the scheduled plea hearing. His attorney, Alexandros Alexandrou, informed the court he intends to request that the travel restrictions be removed, allowing Foster to remain in the UK with his… Continue reading Father admits causing the death of his son in Cyprus hotel fall