Prince Harry drops libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher
Prince Harry withdraws his libel claim over a Mail on Sunday story about his security arrangements.
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Madonna sued by fans in New York over late concert start time
39 minutes ago About sharing The two fans “would not have paid for tickets” had they known the show would end so late, court documents say By Helen Bushby Culture reporter Two Madonna fans are suing the US singer for being late by more than two hours for a show last month in New York,…
Newham: Newborn baby girl found wrapped in towel in bag
The baby was discovered in London by a member of the public who kept her warm until paramedics arrived.
N Korea conducts ‘underwater nuclear weapons system’ test – state media
41 minutes ago About sharing North Korean state media published these images of the “underwater nuclear system” when the drones were revealed last April Frances Mao BBC News North Korea says it has carried out a test of its “underwater nuclear weapons system” in response to drills by the US, South Korea and Japan this…
Storm Isha: Dramatic weather change ahead with new storm named
Storm Isha will bring strong winds and rain from the weekend, with conditions also becoming less cold.
‘Call to action’ on measles issued by UK top health official
The UK Health Security Agency has now declared the measles outbreak a national incident.
Retail sales fall at sharpest rate since Covid
37 minutes ago About sharing By Dearbail Jordan Business reporter, BBC News Retail sales fell by 3.2% in December in the sharpest drop since the UK was in a Covid lockdown. Official figures revealed a sharp fall in demand for goods, but food sales also declined in the run up to Christmas. The Office for…
Bronson Battersby’s sister does not blame social services for his death
14 minutes ago About sharing Bronson Battersby is believed to have died from starvation after his father suffered a fatal heart attack By Navtej Johal and Christy Cooney BBC News The sister of two-year-old Bronson Battersby has said she does not blame social services for his death. Bronson, whose body was found in a Skegness…
Ofsted sorry for its role in Ruth Perry’s suicide
1 hour ago About sharing Ruth Perry was head teacher at Caversham Primary School, in Reading By Nathan Standley BBC News Ofsted has apologised fully for the first time for the role it played in Ruth Perry’s suicide and promised a review of lessons to be learned. The head teacher killed herself while waiting for…
Removing large wine glasses from sale cuts drinking – study
7 hours ago Comments About sharing With the largest measure off the menu, more medium and small glasses of wine were sold By Aurelia Foster Health reporter, BBC News Removing the largest glass of wine from sale cuts the total amount people drink by 7.6%, a four-week trial in 21 pubs, bars and restaurants suggests….