News

Latest local headlines

No stories to show.

Budget 2021: Corporation tax rise and threshold freeze as Sunak vows to build 'fairer' UK in COVID victims' memory

The chancellor has vowed to build a "fairer" country in the memory of those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?

Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
Nicola Sturgeon tells inquiry into Alex Salmond investigation any suggestion she plotted against him is 'absurd'

Nicola Sturgeon has told an inquiry any suggestion she "acted with malice" or "plotted" against her predecessor Alex Salmond is "absurd".
NHS worker arrested on suspicion of murder, rape and sexual assault following Blackpool stroke ward investigation

A healthcare professional has been arrested on suspicion of murder, rape and sexual assault following a police investigation at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Meghan and Harry 'victims of calculated smear campaign' following Kensington Palace bullying claims

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said they are the victims of a calculated smear campaign following allegations Meghan faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has 'slightly improved', Camilla says

Prince Philip has "slightly improved" and the Royal Family are keeping their fingers crossed, the Duchess of Cornwall has said.

Bridgerton star hits back at podcast host's 'fat' jibe after Golden Globes appearance

A Bridgerton actress who was criticised for her weight after posting images of her Golden Globes outfit on Instagram has called for actors to be judged for their work, not their body.
Pistol: Queen's Gambit actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster to star in Danny Boyle's Sex Pistols TV series as first look pictures revealed

The Queen's Gambit star Thomas Brodie-Sangster will play Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren in a new TV series about the controversial rock band.
COVID-19: Dolly Parton changes Jolene to vaccine as she gets coronavirus jab she helped fund

Dolly Parton has been given the coronavirus vaccine she helped fund.
Meghan and Harry 'victims of calculated smear campaign' following Kensington Palace bullying claims

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said they are the victims of a calculated smear campaign following allegations Meghan faced a bullying complaint during her time at Kensington Palace.

Budget 2021: Corporation tax rise and threshold freeze as Sunak vows to build 'fairer' UK in COVID victims' memory

The chancellor has vowed to build a "fairer" country in the memory of those who have died during the coronavirus pandemic.
Budget 2021 key points: What was announced in Chancellor Rishi Sunak's speech?

Here are the key points from Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget speech:
Budget 2021: Contactless payment limit to increase to £100, Chancellor Rishi Sunak says

The legal limit for contactless payments will more than double, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will confirm in today's budget.
COVID-19: What support measures were announced and extended in the Budget?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced several measures to support people affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.

SpaceX: Japanese billionaire seeks eight people to join his crew for trip around the moon

A Japanese billionaire has launched a search for eight people to join him as the first private passengers on a trip around the moon.
Scientists find three new shark species that glow in the dark

Scientists have found three new deepwater shark species that can glow in the dark.
Space plasma hurricanes discovered above North Pole - where it rains electrons

Scientists say they have confirmed the existence of space hurricanes, with a 600 mile-wide mass spotted above the North Pole.
Daily Mail owner snaps up 'world-renowned' New Scientist magazine in £70m deal

The owner of the Daily Mail has bought the magazine New Scientist for £70m.