‘I went to one of UK’s best Christmas markets near Bristol and was surprised’
Christmas markets are very hit and miss. Sometimes they are lovely, but they can easily be disappointing; either because they are busy and expensive, or because they are too small…
G20 has ‘shock absorbers’ to deal with return of Trump, says South Africa
The Group of 20 has sufficient “shock absorbers” to function effectively if the incoming Donald Trump administration promotes an America First policy at the expense of international co-operation, South Africa’s…
Online stalking victims given ‘right to know’ identity of perpetrator harassing them
Victims of stalking will be given the right to know the identity of those harassing them online under new measures announced by the Home Secretary. Yvette Cooper has pledged to…
Inquest hears cause of death of UK man in Spain creating online content
A man who fell from a 192m-tall bridge in Spain while reportedly creating social media content died from head injuries, an inquest opening heard. Lewis Stevenson, 26, died on October…
MasterChef Christmas shows pulled from BBC schedule amid Gregg Wallace furore
Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBC’s schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said. The broadcaster previously announced…
I’m A Celebrity 2024 cast branded ‘too harmonious’ by Lady C
Lady Colin Campbell has hit out at one of her former I’m A Celebrity camp mates, as she criticised this year’s series for being “too harmonious”. The author and socialite,…
Debenhams reduces ‘princess-like’ wedding dresses worth £100s to £30
With December the most popular month of the year for proposals and engagements, Debenhams has launched a massive sale on its wedding dresses. If there is anyone hunting for their…
Russian spies plotted ‘fake blood’ protest at London embassy, jurors told
A spy network plotted to spray fake blood on the Kazakhstan embassy in London to help Russia, a court has heard. The UK-based ringleader, Orlin Roussev, had brainstormed ideas with…
Celebrity MasterChef Christmas special to be pulled off air as BBC bosses make decision after Gregg Wallace allegations
Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBC’s schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson has said. The spokesperson said:…
Queen’s chest infection ‘was form of pneumonia’
The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia. Camilla is suffering from post-viral fatigue and is missing the outdoor elements…