David Tennant, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Broadchurch, hosted the Bafta Film Awards ceremony on Sunday and graced the red carpet in a green and gold astrology-inspired suit. Among the other stars in attendance at the Royal Festival Hall was singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, who performed her 2001 hit Murder on the Dancefloor.… Continue reading In pictures: Stars on the Bafta Awards red carpet
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Post Office: Government rejects Henry Staunton claim compensation stalled
The UK government has denied that former chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, was told to delay compensation payments to victims of the Horizon scandal, calling the claims “utterly refuted”. Staunton told the Sunday Times that he was instructed to “stall” payments ahead of the election, but a government spokesman rebutted this, saying that… Continue reading Post Office: Government rejects Henry Staunton claim compensation stalled
Labour considers backing SNP Gaza ceasefire motion
Labour is considering endorsing a motion from the Scottish National Party (SNP) to declare an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, according to David Lammy, the shadow foreign secretary. The party previously lost ten members of its frontbench who resigned to support an identical proposal earlier in the year. The stance follows a similar motion approved by… Continue reading Labour considers backing SNP Gaza ceasefire motion
Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs starts 'without the chief'
BBC Radio 2 presenter Steve Wright was remembered on Sunday Love Songs with a poignant tribute this week. Liza Tarbuck opened the special episode to pay her respects to the late presenter. She acknowledged that the programme would be going ahead “without the chief” but also read out touching tributes from listeners to the DJ.… Continue reading Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs starts 'without the chief'
West of England train disruption and cancellations due to flooding
Heavy rainfall has disrupted and cancelled some train services during the night. The railway line between Swindon and Chippenham is presently blocked due to flooding in the Dauntsey area, which has led to cancelled or severely delayed services. Great Western Railway (GWR) announced that flooding has also affected alternative routes that would usually be used… Continue reading West of England train disruption and cancellations due to flooding
David Carrick: Rapist PC stripped of full state-funded pension
David Carrick, a former police officer who confessed to sexually assaulting 12 women, has been stripped of his full state-funded pension, according to London’s mayor. Carrick, 49, served in the Metropolitan Police before being jailed in 2020. His sentence, which was handed down in February, requires him to serve a thirty-year minimum term. The former… Continue reading David Carrick: Rapist PC stripped of full state-funded pension
RAF Lakenheath: Are nuclear weapons returning?
Recent documents have suggested that the US Air Force base at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk could once again be home to nuclear weapons. According to reports, the base is preparing to house and protect bombs with a much greater explosive power than the one used in the bombing of Hiroshima at the end of World… Continue reading RAF Lakenheath: Are nuclear weapons returning?
Bafta 2024 nominations: The full list of film contenders
The 2024 Bafta Film Awards is just around the corner, with stars and the film industry preparing to celebrate the best of the big screen over the past year. Leading with the most nominations is Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, followed by Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest. Ahead of the… Continue reading Bafta 2024 nominations: The full list of film contenders
London Underground: How the Overground's new names were chosen
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a revamp of the London Underground map. After 14 years, the six London Overground lines will receive new names and colours. The new names – the Lioness line, the Mildmay line, the Windrush line, the Weaver line, the Suffragette line and the Liberty line – were designed to better… Continue reading London Underground: How the Overground's new names were chosen
No discussion over Falklands, says Lord Cameron ahead of visit
Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands is not up for negotiation as long as the islanders wish to remain a British territory, according to Lord Cameron. The foreign secretary is about to embark on the first visit to the islands by a cabinet member since 2016. This comes after the Argentine President, Javier Milei, called… Continue reading No discussion over Falklands, says Lord Cameron ahead of visit