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Idris Elba and Alison Hammond among stars appearing in Comic Relief TV sketches

Lauren Del Fabbro — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:45:46 GMT

The stars will appear during the BBC’s Red Nose Day appeal show on Friday evening.

Inquest to be held into death of boxing champion Ricky Hatton

Pat Hurst — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:45:39 GMT

Hatton, 46, was found dead at his home last September.

New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Nick Forbes — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:53:11 GMT

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

Natural History Museum is UK's most visited tourist attraction with record 7.1m visitors in 2025

Megan Howe — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:42 GMT

The attraction, home to everything from dinosaur skeletons to gemstones, overtook the British Museum to claim the top spot

Rogue landlords in London avoid paying millions in penalties, new data shows

Megan Howe — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:25 GMT

Nearly £8.7 million in civil penalties to private landlords was handed out between 2023 and 2025, but just under £3 million was recovered

Officials to face questions after students turned away from meningitis jab queue

Jane Kirby — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:21 GMT

More than 100 students who were waiting in line for the meningitis vaccine were turned away when the queue reached ‘capacity’.

Easter egg shoppers facing shrinkflation double whammy, warns Which?

Vicky Shaw — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Shoppers searching for chocolate treats are being given ‘less for more,’ the consumer group said.

Natural History Museum becomes UK’s top attraction for visits

Neil Lancefield — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The site welcomed 7.1 million visitors in 2025, which is up 13% from the previous year.

Arsenal vs Man City: Carabao Cup final prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Tashan Deniran-Alleyne — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:21:50 GMT

The first major final of the season could have a major say in this season’s Premier League title race

Michelle O’Neill backs ‘urgent meeting’ with Prime Minister on energy costs

Cillian Sherlock — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:19:40 GMT

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said the Government’s proposed energy price intervention is ‘completely tone-deaf’.

Crystal Palace learn next Conference League opponent after extra-time Larnaca victory

Arthur Ferridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:07:35 GMT

Eagles set up quarter-final clash with two-time finalists

Lily Allen’s West End Girl portrait goes on display at National Portrait Gallery

Lauren Del Fabbro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:06:45 GMT

The painting was used as the cover art for Allen’s fifth studio album and shows the singer sitting on a stool wearing a baby blue puffer jacket.

UK issues global travel warnings as Middle East conflict rages on

Tamara Davison and Tom Place — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:04:32 GMT

Airlines have been issued warnings about potential flight cancellations over the Easter holidays

Crystal Palace: Oliver Glasner sets plan to 'make most' of three-week break before Fiorentina clash

Arthur Ferridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:03:15 GMT

Eagles will not play another competitive fixture before hosting Serie A strugglers in Conference League quarter-final

Working on new William and Kate portrait ‘a true honour’, photographer says

Pol Allingham and Tom Place — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:38 GMT

The picture was taken by British-Nigerian photographer Christianah Ebenezer on Wednesday night

Sarah Michelle Gellar moved by ‘outpouring of love’ after Buffy reboot axed

Lauren Del Fabbro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:33:42 GMT

The 48-year old was due to return as Buffy Summers in a new Hulu show but it was announced last week that it was no longer going ahead.

Meningitis LIVE: Outbreak spreads to London as cases rise to 27 including student in capital

Megan Howe,Michael Howie,Tom Place and Alastair Lockhart — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:07:30 GMT

A student at a higher education institution in London is confirmed to be directly linked to the outbreak

Meningitis outbreak spreads to London as vaccine rollout expanded

Tom Place — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:06:53 GMT

More vaccination sites will open on Friday, with 1,600 receiving the jab so far

Larnaca 1-2 Crystal Palace (1-2 agg.): Eagles edge nine-man AEK to keep European dream alive

Rachel Steinberg — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:50:40 GMT

Ismaila Sarr’s brace helped Oliver Glasner’s side stay above water in Cyprus

Scotland at a crossroads ahead of ‘critical’ election, says Reform’s Offord

Craig Paton — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:43:35 GMT

Party members met on Thursday as Reform’s candidates were announced and the policy platform was launched.

Nottingham Forest brace for Tottenham clash as NINE stars rested in Europa League

Arthur Ferridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:34:54 GMT

Vitor Pereira has made his priorities clear ahead of relegation six-pointer

West London hotel owned by former mayor had 'immigration offenders in every room'

Philip James Lynch — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:29:17 GMT

The Old Oak Tree in Southall, co-owned by the former Mayor of Hounslow, has had its licence suspended for three months following a raid

Luisa Zissman offers free jet ride to bring pet dog home from Dubai

Tom Place — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:03:52 GMT

The Apprentice star offered a free flight from Dubai to London Luton for anyone willing to escort her toy poodle back to Britain

Huge 1,000-home development in south London set for approval

Charlotte Lillywhite — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:35:33 GMT

Signal Park in Tolworth looks set to see hundreds of new homes built, pending the green light from Kingston Council

Nicola Sturgeon says leaving Holyrood is a ‘wrench’ as she makes final speech

Katrine Bussey — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:29:04 GMT

The former first minister of Scotland is stepping down from Holyrood at the next election.

Tributes paid to former Towie star Jordan Wright following death in Thailand

Lauren Del Fabbro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:17:41 GMT

Wright was best known for appearing on the ITV reality show in 2018 as well as MTV’s Ex On The Beach.

'We were incredibly lucky': Dramatic moment British journalist narrowly survives Israeli strike in Lebanon

Tamara Davison,Nicholas Cecil and Alastair Lockhart — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:05:51 GMT

Footage shows the moment Steven Sweeney was almost hit by a rocket explosion while reporting from southern Lebanon

Rachel Zegler hails balcony performance in Evita as ‘amazing’ and ‘innovative’

Carla Feric — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The 24-year-old made her West End debut in the musical last year.

Meningitis outbreak: Students turned away for vaccines in Kent

Jane Kirby — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:55:58 GMT

Two students have died and others are being treated in hospital as health officials try to establish why meningitis has spread so rapidly.

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

Christopher McKeon — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:53:54 GMT

The Defence Secretary was speaking during a visit to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh.

'I believe': Viktor Gyokeres tipped to shine for Sweden amid Alexander Isak injury

Arthur Ferridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:53:52 GMT

Graham Potter hopes Arsenal star will step up in countryman’s absence

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Katrine Bussey — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:49:01 GMT

The First Minister said he had been expecting to speak to the deputy national security adviser on Thursday morning.

Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says

Pol Allingham — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:38:11 GMT

The Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday.

Olivia Rodrigo declares love for UK high street store and praises ‘cool’ Britons

Jenny Garnsworthy — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:29:47 GMT

The singer, whose boyfriend actor Louis Partridge is British, said she loves London and describes herself as a ‘self-professed Anglophile’.

London bus workers could strike on same days as Tube drivers, union warns

Alan Jones,Alastair Lockhart and Ross Lydall — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:11:02 GMT

London’s transport network could be seriously disrupted if both strikes go ahead in the coming months

I’ve found 15 of the loveliest Eid gifts for 2026: From luxury UK hampers to thoughtful treats

Abha Shah — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:05:08 GMT

The big day is on its way. Time to celebrate with the perfect gift for loved ones

Best running watches 2026: From Huawei and Apple to Garmin, we've found the top picks for every route

Nicky Rampley-Clarke — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:56 GMT

Explore the best running watches to enhance your route tracking, from GPS technology to heart-rate monitors and more

Gerry Adams in London ‘to assert the legitimacy of the republican cause’

Danny Halpin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:04:13 GMT

Three men are bringing legal action against him saying he was behind three IRA bombings in England.

Stay-at-home pandemic order sent message NHS was closed – Covid-19 Inquiry

Ella Pickover — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:01:35 GMT

The coronavirus probe has published its report on the NHS during the crisis.

Steve Coogan given 'strict instructions' ahead of The White Lotus season 4 filming in France

Lisa McLoughlin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:54:21 GMT

The beloved actor, 60, is among a newly announced cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter, Max Greenfield and Vincent Cassel

Ex-policeman tells court he does not have ‘grudge’ against private investigator

Nina Massey — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:52:36 GMT

.Jerry Yanover gave evidence on behalf of the Duke of Sussex and a group of household names.

Wimbledon expansion plans get major High Court boost

Tom Place — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:38:14 GMT

A High Court judge has rejected campaigners’ claims over over restrictions on how the land earmarked for development could be used

Evidence in Natalie McNally murder trial points to ‘some other killer’ – defence

Jonathan McCambridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:33:14 GMT

Defence barrister John Kearney KC said the case against Stephen McCullagh is ‘dependent upon circumstantial evidence’

Stocks close down as oil rises and gold retreats

Emma Curzon — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:32:02 GMT

The FTSE 100 index closed down 241.79 points, 2.4%, at 10,063.50.

Greg James latest LIVE: Radio 1 DJ raises over £2.2m on Day 7 of Red Nose Day bike fundraiser

Ekin Karasin,Lisa McLoughlin and Tina Campbell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:24:42 GMT

The Radio 1 DJ has raised more than £2.2million for Comic Relief with two full days of his epic tandem bike challenge still to go

Last One Laughing series two hailed by critics as ‘funniest TV show of year’

Carla Feric — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:22:26 GMT

The reality TV show sees 10 professional comedians locked in a house together for six hours, tasked with trying to make their opponents laugh.

Gas prices soar as Shell plant damaged in attack on Qatar energy site

Anna Wise — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:08:35 GMT

British energy giant Shell said the attack caused damage to a facility that is important to the firm.

Campaigners warn of ‘damage’ caused by the Government’s aid decisions

Jonathan Bunn — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:05:20 GMT

Yvette Cooper announced allocations under the official development assistance (ODA) regime on Thursday.

Nigel Farage calls for ban on mass religious observances after criticism of Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square

Rachael Burford — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:03:58 GMT

Sir Sadiq Khan was among worshippers at a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square, which Tory shadow minister Nick Timothy as an ‘act of domination and division’

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Gareth Richman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:01:34 GMT

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Shark ChillPill review: I tried the new 3-in-1 fan on the hottest day of the year (so far)

Abha Shah — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:56:00 GMT

Offering three cooling functions in one, Shark’s ChillPill personal fan offers quick relief against summer heat. Abha Shah takes it out for a spin

Jadon Sancho: Forgotten Man United star handed career lifeline amid transfer interest from former club

Arthur Ferridge — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:40:12 GMT

Briton has not played for Red Devils since 2024

John Malkovich is wisecracking CIA agent in first trailer for Wild Horse Nine

Jenny Garnsworthy — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:37:48 GMT

The film is due to be released in November and also stars Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi.

Cyclist in life-threatening condition after bus crash in east London dies in hospital from his injuries

Ross Lydall — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:36:07 GMT

The 43-year-old rider was one of three people killed in London bus crashes reported to the TfL board on Wednesday

What is behind the Bank’s latest rates decision and inflation warnings?

Holly Williams — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:32:31 GMT

Policymakers voted unanimously to keep rates at 3.75%, with cuts now looking to be off the table as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

Bank of England holds interest rates but hints at possible hikes

Anna Wise — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:32:23 GMT

The Bank left rates unchanged in a unanimous vote among all nine members of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Britain's oldest synagogue and London college 'targeted by Iranian spies'

Tristan Kirk — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:30:26 GMT

Israeli embassy and consulate in Kensington, the JW3 community centre in Finchley Road and the Bevis Marks Synagogue in Aldgate were all allegedly targets

EDEN review: The raw energy and emotion alone is worth the trip

Sam Rudkin-Millichamp — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:25:45 GMT

Irish artist EDEN brings DARK to theO2 Forum Kentish Town and proves only one person is needed to captivate an audience

King opens longest managed coastal walking route in the world

Anahita Hossein-Pour — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:24:08 GMT

The coast path has been nearly two decades in the making.

‘Forearmed is forewarned’ William tells students learning life skills

Tony Jones — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:18:27 GMT

The prince joined students at an outdoor camp in Bournemouth.

Hospital openings delayed by ‘repeated mistakes’ from QEUH, claims Sarwar

Rachel Keenan — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:15:43 GMT

The Scottish Labour leader made the comments during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Streamline your business with Sage’s digital accounting software

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:12:21 GMT

As the tax year draws to a close, now’s the time to take the friction out of financial management

Crime in Croydon put centre stage of Tory local election campaign for England by Kemi Badenoch

Nicholas Cecil — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:08:31 GMT

The Tory leader told how local businesses in south London are being plagued by shoplifting

'My son died of meningitis — this is what I want people to know'

Maddy Mussen — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:59:10 GMT

As the meningitis outbreak in Kent continues, Sue Astley Theodossiadis speaks about losing her son Alex to the disease

Households facing ‘fresh blow to budgets’ as inflation forecasts are hiked

Vicky Shaw — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:54:38 GMT

Sharp rises in the cost of energy could also have implications for the cost of food, travel, entertainment and more, an analyst said.

Stalker who posted air gun and handcuffs to Myleene Klass given hospital order

Stephanie Wareham — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:53:09 GMT

Peter Windsor, 61, was found guilty in October last year of stalking the TV and radio star and her Classic FM colleague Katie Breathwick.

Yvette Cooper insists the UK will remain a ‘major player’ on aid despite cuts

Jonathan Bunn — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:49:03 GMT

The Foreign Secretary said hard choices had been made on allocations across the world as the Government aims for ‘partnership not paternalism’.

British passport cost to rise again in blow for holidaymakers

Tamara Davison — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:45:16 GMT

The cost of renewing a British passport will soon rise above £100 as the Home Office plans an April 2026 increase

Swinney to consider planning law change in wake of Glasgow fire

Katrine Bussey — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:34:41 GMT

An MSP has suggested transport bodies should have more say on which businesses can operate near key hubs, like Glasgow Central.

Health Secretary promises more meningitis vaccines as number of cases rise to 27

Jane Kirby — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:32:36 GMT

Wes Streeting said the spread of meningitis is not like Covid but he wanted more people to be protected.

Chelsea XI vs Everton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Dom Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:32:19 GMT

Blues are without their captain as they face season-defining run-in

Britain should rejoin EU, says Sadiq Khan as he slams 'humongous' cost of Brexit

Nicholas Cecil — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:28:16 GMT

The capital’s economy is £30 billion smaller than if the UK had stayed in the EU, says the London Mayor

Pete Hegseth blasts 'ungrateful' Europe as Trump's Iran war sparks economic chaos

Nicholas Cecil and Tamara Davison — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:27:43 GMT

US defense secretary condemns 'ungrateful' European allies for refusing to play their part in the conflict

Chelsea: Liam Rosenior issues Enzo Fernandez response after future comments

Dom Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:21:50 GMT

Argentine threw his future at Stamford Bridge into doubt

Meningitis vaccine expansion explained

Storm Newton — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:12:42 GMT

Health Secretary Wes Streeting visited the University of Kent on Thursday.

NHS close to collapse and preventable deaths - key findings from the Covid-19 report

Tamara Davison — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:12:31 GMT

An NHS inquiry report reveals that UK health services came close to collapsing during the Covid-19 pandemic, impacting cancer screenings, hospital capacity and staff safety

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

Katrine Bussey — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:10:22 GMT

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

Gemma Collins drops I’m A Celebrity: South Africa spoiler as she teases emotionally 'raw' docuseries

Lisa McLoughlin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:04:15 GMT

The reality TV star, 45, spoke about her experience in the jungle second time around - and her upcoming docuseries, Gemma Collins: Four Weddings and a Baby

Jehnny Beth review: Visceral, muscular and uncompromising, she treats the stage like a boxing ring

Lisa Wright — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:55:20 GMT

Jehnny Beth takes on The Dome in Tufnell Park with a stunningly full-on demonstration of why she is the hottest underground talent around

Andoni Iraola delivers latest Bournemouth team news ahead of Manchester United Premier League clash

Tashan Deniran-Alleyne — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:54:26 GMT

Good news, overall, for Bournemouth ahead of facing Manchester United on Friday night

Theo Randall: 'All the best ideas come from dining rooms'

Josh Barrie — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:53:13 GMT

Theo Randall has led the kitchen at his Italian restaurant on Park Lane for 20 years. He sits down with Josh Barrie

Mapped: Where to see Banksy's artwork around the capital

Nuray Bulbul,Maryam Kara and Arielle Domb — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:51:04 GMT

Here are the sites of the artworks you can currently visit

Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier

Arielle Domb — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:49:11 GMT

The scheme is expected to begin when the new national rail operator Great British Railways has fully launched

The Bug review: Bone shuddering bass in one of Corsica Studios' last hurrahs

Will Rogers-Coltman — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:48:06 GMT

A founding father of dubstep is joined by one of the UK's top MCs for a thrilling set

‘Dealt with’: Chelsea catch dressing room mole after team news leaks

Dom Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:43:53 GMT

Blues team selection for PSG games was leaked in French media

Steel strategy announced to preserve production in the UK

Alan Jones — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:13 GMT

Government says its ambition is for up to 50% of steel used in the UK to be made in this country.

Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Oli Gent — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:34:52 GMT

Relegation six-pointer goes down in north London

Teenager, 16, dies in Southwark flat blaze next to empty fire station

Megan Howe — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:33:38 GMT

Firefighters from Old Kent Road station were initially unable to battle the blaze as they were called out on another incident

Two teenagers in car that crashed into river identified by police

Sam Russell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:32:03 GMT

The body of Eden Bunn, 16, has been recovered from the River Nene near Wisbech but searches are continuing for 18-year-old Declan Berry.

Bournemouth vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds

Alex Dakers — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:28 GMT

Man United aiming to sign off for the international break with a win

Tottenham boss Igor Tudor charged by FA over referee rant

Matt Verri — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:26:33 GMT

Tudor accused Thomas Bramall of being a ‘home referee’ after Fulham defeat

BBC World Service to see funding increased by extra £33m

Jenny Garnsworthy — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:17:34 GMT

The World Service is provided in 43 languages across the world and has an average weekly audience of 313 million.

Wu-Tang Clan at the O2: Reaffirming their place in modern music history

Ali Shutler — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:14:34 GMT

Their ambitious farewell tour Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber lands in London for a suitably wide-ranging show

Dead Man's Wire review: Bill Skarsgård is deeply unsettling in this retro hostage drama

India Block — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:13:23 GMT

Gus Van Sant’s retelling of a 1977 kidnapping at gunpoint will make your palms sweat

Lily Collins in Paris: insider guide to the French capital

Jessica Burrell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:10:22 GMT

Dance at Maxim’s, get lost in the Marais, trawl a flea market and float along the Seine at sunset: how to do the City of Light, by the star of Emily in Paris

South London council turns 130 car parking spaces into e-bike bays to put brakes on pavement parking

Ross Lydall — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:06:59 GMT

Lambeth will require all e-bikes to be left in designated parking spaces under crackdown on dumped cycles

Jordan Wright death: Former TOWIE star and Vicky Pattison’s ex dies in Thailand aged 33

Tina Campbell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:05:21 GMT

The former TOWIE star’s body was found in a canal in Phuket

Liam Rosenior reveals good news on Reece James in four-man Chelsea injury update

Dom Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:03:54 GMT

James hamstring issue ‘not serious’ as Trevoh Chalobah out for six weeks

Fearne Cotton reveals what she thinks caused two jaw tumours in ‘wake-up call’

Tina Campbell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:57:13 GMT

The broadcaster and podcaster, 41, said she had lived with a small lump on her face for some time before eventually seeking medical advice

OPINION - If Keir Starmer wants to show his mettle, he should tell this tiresome redhead where to get off

Melanie McDonagh — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:56:49 GMT

Angela Rayner says it’s ‘unBritish’ to tighten immigration controls. Who is she kidding?