Angela Rayner given security council seat after Starmer U-turn
Angela Rayner has been made a full member of the UK’s national security council (NSC), following a U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer. The deputy prime minister’s name did not appear…
Fallen Moon artwork deflates after extreme weather
The artist of a now-deflated giant replica of the moon placed in a disused docks said creating ambitious artwork “doesn’t always go to plan”. Artist Luke Jerram had chosen Bridgwater,…
Fears children at risk due to out-of-town taxi licences
Taxi drivers are buying licences in Wolverhampton to get round tough rules aimed at protecting children, a Labour MP claims. One-in-five private hire vehicles in England, such as Ubers and…
Lithium battery caused tower block fire, says LFB
A fire that led to about 30 people being evacuated from a residential tower block in east London was caused by the failure of a lithium battery, London Fire Brigade…
Has the music industry let young pop stars down?
Getty Images Liam Payne said he used alcohol to cope with fame In the wake of the tragic death of former One Direction star Liam Payne, a debate has been…
Volkswagen cars taken away with little warning, says watchdog
Vulnerable people who owned cars through a loan scheme with Volkswagen’s finance arm had them taken away with “limited, if any” warning, a watchdog has ruled. One customer who was…
Jeff Lynne’s ELO to say farewell with Hyde Park show in 2025
Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) is set to say farewell with a final show next year at London’s BST Hyde Park. Festival organisers called the gig in 2025 a…
Singer says gaming helps her cope with hectic schedule
Getty Images Award winner, chart-topper… Mario Kart fanatic What’s the first thing you think of when you see Raye’s name? Reaching the top of the charts? Her record-breaking haul at…
Mexican priest who spoke out against cartel violence killed
Gunmen in Mexico have shot dead a Catholic priest who was an outspoken advocate for indigenous rights and who had condemned the violence plaguing his community. Father Marcelo Pérez was…
Woman has narrow escape as landslip hits beach huts
A woman and her dog had a narrow escape after part of a cliff fell on to beach huts. Melissa Mahon, who filmed the incident on Saturday, said the woman…