No ‘numerical target’ for net migration, says Pat McFadden
A “numerical target” for net migration will not be part of the Government’s plan for change due to be announced this week, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden, the…
Seeing the kids’ faces is just magic: Panto dame John Linehan on why he’ll never tire of playing May
Bionic man John Linehan has pledged to keep delighting panto fans as his alter-ego May McFettridge for as long as he can after this year’s run at the Grand Opera…
Thousands mourn ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut
Thousands of mourners have gathered at the rubble in southern Beirut where Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated in an Israeli air strike in September. His memorial was able to…
Two road safety campaigns to be launched in Northern Ireland
Two road safety campaigns are to be launched in Northern Ireland to highlight the dangers of careless driving and speeding. The Department for Infrastructure has said a collaboration with the…
Ruthless Gregg Wallace Twitter message unearthed amid BBC misconduct claims
TV presenter Gregg Wallace has been in the headlines this week after he stepped down from his MasterChef presenting role amid a probe into misconduct claims. The TV star, 60,…
Syria sends in reinforcements to stop insurgents advancing after seizing Aleppo
The Syrian military rushed in reinforcements on Sunday to stop insurgents advancing further into the northern Hama countryside after they seized Aleppo and surrounding strategic locations in an adjacent province…
Princess Kate ‘hit hard’ by Liz Hatton’s death at ‘unimaginably difficult’ time
Princess Kate “will resonate deeply” with the inspirational teen’s cancer death which would have “hit hard”, a royal commentator has asaid. Aspiring teenage photographer, Liz Hatton, died on November 27…
King Charles promotes “sophistication and indulgence” as he launches royal Christmas crackers
King Charles is selling luxury Christmas crackers from his Highgrove House estate for £65 per box of six, with garden twine among the festive offerings. The royal crackers, marketed from…
Poisoned British lawyer’s mother made 16-hour journey to be at her bedside
The mother of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos has revealed the “horrendous” 16-hour journey she made to be at her…
Redmaids’ High celebrates 390 years of empowering girls’ education
Redmaids’ High School in Bristol proudly marks its 390th anniversary this year, celebrating nearly four centuries as the oldest surviving independent girls’ school in the UK. This milestone was commemorated…