Helene weakens to tropical storm over Georgia
Hurricane Helene has weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia with maximum sustained winds of 70mph, the US National Hurricane Centre said. Helene continues to weaken while moving further inland…
Jet2 announces more flights to popular holiday destinations including 22 new routes from 12 UK airports
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have unveiled their largest ever summer programme for 2026, offering flights and holidays to 57 sun and leisure city destinations. Those who are eager to plan ahead…
Russell Findlay promises Scottish Tories will ‘change’ after winning leadership
New Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has declared his party will change in order to “win back public trust”. Mr Findlay pledged that under his leadership the Scottish Conservatives will…
‘Prisoners should work to cover their cost of their imprisonment,’ says Human Rights campaigner
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has said that prisoners should work to contribute towards the cost of their incarceration and learn new skills. Speaking on GB News, Peter Tatchell said:…
Number of house sales was 5% higher in August than a year earlier
House sales were 5% higher in August than in the same month the previous year, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures.
Defence chiefs acquire chips factory after closure fears
UK defence chiefs have taken on a semiconductor factory near Darlington after fears its closure could leave projects in the lurch.
Lady Gaga thought marriage proposal on April Fool’s Day was a joke
Lady Gaga has said she thought her fiance Michael Polansky was joking when he proposed to her on April Fool’s Day. The American singer and actress, 38, said she had…
Terry Butcher’s Premier League predictions: Man Utd and Tottenham draw, more misery for West Ham
England legend Terry Butcher is predicting more misery for West Ham fans this weekend. The retired Three Lions ace is tipping Brentford to beat the Hammers on Saturday – a…
Lush to end largest charitable giving scheme
Cosmetics retailer Lush is planning to end its main charitable giving stream at the end of the month. The announcement comes four months after the Poole-headquartered retailer posted a pre-tax…
Sayeeda Warsi quits Conservatives over UK party’s lurch to ‘far right’
Former co-chair criticises party’s ‘hypocrisy and double standards in its treatment of different communities’. Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, who sits in the House of Lords, has quit the Conservative Party amid…