Two arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after man shot dead
Officers were called to Elm Street, Stanley, County Durham, at about 5.20pm on Saturday, after reports of a ‘disturbance’.
PM to back ‘British brilliance’ with support for car industry in wake of tariffs
The Prime Minister will officially reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars on Monday.
Imelda Staunton and John Lithgow win at Olivier Awards
Dame Imelda Staunton won a fifth Olivier, and US actor John Lithgow took aim at the Trump administration, as he picked up an honour at the UK’s most prestigious theatre awards.
Trump advisers say 50-plus countries have reached out for tariff talks
Top US administration officials said on Sunday that more than 50 countries targeted by President Donald Trump’s new tariffs have reached out to begin negotiations over the sweeping import taxes that ...
Adrien Brody and Cate Blanchett among stars attending Olivier Awards
Adrien Brody, Cate Blanchett and John Lithgow were among a host of stars walking the “green carpet” ahead of the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday. The annual event, which celebrates theatrical ...
Quangos could be forced to close or merge under Whitehall review
Quangos could be forced to close, merge, or have their functions taken back by Whitehall departments under a new Government review. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden has written to departments ...
Le Pen supporters rally in Paris
Thousands of supporters gathered at Place Vauban for the event organised by Le Pen’s party, the National Rally.
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville win acting Oliviers
American actor John Lithgow and British actress Lesley Manville have won the acting categories at the 2025 Olivier Awards. Lithgow, 79, took home best actor in a play at the night of London theatre on ...
Is it illegal to not indicate on a roundabout? £5,000 fine
Find out if it's illegal not to indicate on a roundabout as a car expert warns of £5,000 fine and points on driving licence for this ...
Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan to block ‘Netflix levy’ plan
Minister for Media Patrick O’Donovan is to bring a memo to cabinet that would seek to block a plan to impose a ‘Netflix levy’ on streamers, saying the public are paying enough to watch entertainment.
Dozens caught speeding on Weymouth to Bridport coast road
Around 20 police officers were out in force to deter, educate and catch speedsters between Weymouth and Bridport during a road safety operation today. The operation was aimed at tackling the issue of ...
Bride-to-be comes third in marathon halfway through hen-do
A bride-to-be came third in the Brighton Marathon halfway through her hen-do weekend. Emily Marchant finished on the podium after running 26.2 miles in the seaside city while on her hen-do weekend.