Ewan McGregor says returning to London stage after 17 years is a ‘thrill’
Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has said it is “such a thrill” to be returning to the London stage for the first time in 17 years. The Trainspotting star will feature…
First sighting of great silver water beetle in Dorset for 200 years
One of Britain’s largest species of beetle has been found in Dorset, more than 200 years since its last recorded sighting in the county. Wren Franklin, a masters student at…
DWP says state pensioners born in certain years set for £475 boost before Christmas
UK state pensioners born before 1953 could be in for a £475 windfall before Christmas. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is encouraging those of state pension age to…
How the Belfast Giants were launched, 25 years on: ‘We felt like rock stars’
A former Belfast Giants record appearance holder has opened up about the early days of the hockey team in the city and his time in Belfast as the team celebrates…
Cars smashed up in Bristol machete and hammer rampage
Police have arrested a man after a number of cars were vandalised in a ‘machete and hammer attack’. At least 11 vehicles were targeted in the Easton area, and had…
Syrian insurgents capture four towns as government forces reclaim some territory
Syrian insurgents captured four new towns early on Tuesday, taking them closer to the central city of Hama, opposition activists said, while government forces retook some territory they lost last…
‘500-mile Artic blast’ to hit hit large parts of England tomorrow – see exact locations
Weather maps and charts have pinpointed the exact locations expected to be hit by a 500-mile snow blast from tomorrow. The UK is set for a downturn in weather this…
Threat of NI teacher strike escalates as pay rise request ‘not achievable’
The threat of further industrial action by teaching staff is increasing after the Education Minister said no money is available to meet demands for a new pay settlement. Teachers have…
Bristol man fined for damaging habitat of Britain’s rarest bee
A man from Bristol has been ordered to pay almost £16,000 in fines and costs after he damaged the habitat of Britain’s rarest bees. Darren Coles dug up a field…
‘Rooted in this land until death’: A Palestinian family’s olive harvest
How one family endured a violent harvest season amid settler attacks and army raids on their occupied West Bank village. Manal Tanatra (R) and her daughter Nagham transfer olives into…