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Reports in several newspapers today suggest that Penny Mordaunt, MP and Leader of the House of Commons, is being tipped by some Conservatives to replace Rishi Sunak as party leader and Prime Minister. The Telegraph quotes a Tory source who calls Mordaunt “the most likely person to stem the losses”. The Daily Mail reports that… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Plot to crown Mordaunt PM' and 'Gran's death row wait'

There are still opportunities to attend Glastonbury Festival this year even if you didn’t manage to secure tickets during the general sale. The event, which takes place in Somerset between 26-30 June, features two female headliners for the first time in its history – Dua Lipa and SZA – with Coldplay also topping the bill.… Continue reading Glastonbury 2024 tickets: Resale and other ways to get into festival

A musical parody based on a viral Glasgow event known as the Willy Wonka experience is currently in the works. The February event gained notoriety after families who paid up to £35 to attend demanded their money back, which led to the event being cancelled. Richard Kraft, the show’s lead producer, hopes people watching the… Continue reading Viral Willy Wonka Glasgow event to be turned into musical

A confidential independent report has determined that a former Conservative councillor faced consistent discrimination based on his Muslim religion or Pakistani heritage. Mohammed Arif, formerly a Walsall councillor, alleged in 2015 that the local party had barred him from standing for re-election while engaging in discriminatory practices. He asserted that the party has not issued… Continue reading Ex-Tory councillor discriminated against by local party, report finds

The announcement of Wales’ new first minister will take place on Saturday following the Welsh Labour leadership election. Vaughan Gething and Jeremy Miles are the two contenders competing to replace Mark Drakeford who officially retires next week. The Labour Party will declare the results of the election in Cardiff where any member of the party… Continue reading Wales' first minister: Labour leader to be announced

The delay of the Women’s Super League (WSL) match between Chelsea and Arsenal was caused by a kit clash which was “embarrassing,” according to former England midfielder Karen Carney. The game began 30 minutes behind schedule because Arsenal’s white socks were the same colour as those of the hosts. “People make mistakes but the game… Continue reading C

Actress Billie Piper has opened up about the difficulties of co-parenting with ex-husband Laurence Fox, whose controversial comments have caused backlash. Piper, who shares two sons with Fox, revealed in a Vogue interview that the situation has been handled with “enormous difficulty.” The couple divorced in 2016, and since then Fox has faced several controversies,… Continue reading Billie Piper: Actress speaks out over dealing with comments by ex-husband Laurence Fox

After 39 years of co-founding Comic Relief, Lenny Henry “the face” of Red Nose Day has co-hosted his final broadcast, with David Tennant and Davina McCall. The annual event, which Henry began with filmmaker Richard Curtis in 1985, has raised more than £1.5 billion from donations and money has reached more than 100 million people.… Continue reading Red Nose Day: 'Irreplaceable' Henry kicks off last Comic Relief

Humberside Police have announced that they have identified all 35 bodies removed from a funeral director in Hessle Road. The force has received more than 1,500 calls from families so far. Additionally, a quantity of ashes was taken alongside the bodies from Legacy Independent Funeral Directors. Police sources have said this has “truly been an… Continue reading Hull funeral directors inquiry: All 35 bodies identified, police say

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