2 h. ago Palace Theatre welcomes VIPs to check on progress of £26m makeover

The ambitious redevelopment is part of a three-year programme running until 2028, designed to deliver significant cultural and community benefits for East Ayrshire.

Economics

3 h. ago EU politicians and universities welcome UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayThe last available Erasmus+ country report for the UK based on 2020 data shows that University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, and University of Edinburgh were the three top UK universities sending students abroad, with most people coming into the UK from Spain, France and Germany.Just over 16,000 European students came into the UK as part of from the scheme in 2019/2020, with almost 6,000 trainees on top of that figure. 9,800 UK students and 6,500 trainees went in the other direction, data show. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago EU welcomes UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayThe last available Erasmus+ country report for the UK based on 2020 data shows that University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, and University of Edinburgh were the three top UK universities sending students abroad, with most people coming into the UK from Spain, France and Germany.Just over 16,000 European students came into the UK as part of from the scheme in 2019/2020, with almost 6,000 trainees on top of that figure. 9,800 UK students and 6,500 trainees went in the other direction, data show. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago EU chiefs welcome UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus as ‘big step forward’

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on ThursdayEducation editorYoung people across the UK will be able to study or gain work experience through the EU’s Erasmus scheme for the first time since Brexit, after the government announced an agreement to rejoin at a cost of £570m. Continue reading...

Events

46 h. ago Reform welcomes Bonnie Blue's support – and says they won't be 'judgmental'

After controversial content creator Bonnie Blue said she stood with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, Reform UK have welcomed her in with open arms after her huge confession

Politics

52 h. ago It: Welcome to Derry fans stunned as episode 8 confirms major character theory

The final episode of It: Welcome to Derry confirmed a major theory about one of the show's characters and their connection to the 2017 film It

Politics

4 d. ago Welcome to UK’s ‘Skid Row’ tent village where ‘forgotten’ residents fear for their lives in shadow of plush mansions

A VILLAGE of some 50 tents on the streets of London has been dubbed Britain's answer to the infamous "Skid Row". And the poverty-stricken camp of homeless people is just a stone's throw away from posh multimillion pound homes. The growing encampment of tarpaulin, wooden pallets and discarded newspapers is spread across two halves of...

Politics

4 d. ago First look: Dame Judi Dench welcomes Kenneth Branagh into her country home for an intimate conversation about their lives, careers, loves and losses in upcoming TV special

Sky has released a first look at Dame Judi Dench welcoming Kenneth Branagh into her home for an intimate conversation about their lives in her upcoming TV special, Tea with Judi Dench. 

Society

4 d. ago Ashton United welcome latest community grant to grow scheme tackling mental health issues

The NPL Premier Division club have set up a new health and wellbeing program designed to offer those with mental health issues and learning disabilities, as well as people suffering from loneliness and young people, the chance to feel part of team.

Politics

6 d. ago Rachel Reeves announces 'welcome news' to tax on state pension amid 'growing gap' fears

The Chancellor has announced some 'welcome news' amid concerns that people on the state pension will have to start paying tax

Economics

8 d. ago Christmas dinner prices spark welcomed good news for millions of shoppers

A fierce festive battle between supermarkets means families can enjoy some respite from the cost of living squeeze ahead of Christmas Day, as the price of dinners stays the same

Economics

8 d. ago Netflix stars tearfully welcome first child after needing emergency surgery

Just a year after meeting on a Netflix show, two stars have welcomed their first child together and tearfully broke down after complications required emergency surgery

Politics

8 d. ago Love Is Blind UK's Jasmine shares baby news as she opens up on 'fear'

Love Is Blind UK star Jasmine has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with partner Bobby following an emergency C-section

Politics

9 d. ago London peace talks: Zelensky tells of split with US on Trump plan to hand swathes of eastern Ukraine to Putin

Sir Keir Starmer to welcome Ukraine’s president to Downing Street to discuss peace plans with France and Germany leaders Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz

Politics

9 d. ago Trump swipes at Zelensky ahead of peace talks in London as Ukraine seeks 'dignified end to war'

Sir Keir Starmer to welcome Ukraine’s president to Downing Street to discuss peace plans with France and Germany leaders Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz

Politics

9 d. ago AngryGinge gets hero's welcome as I'm A Celeb winner heads for 5 star luxury

Jungle winner AngryGinge has reunited with his campmates as he makes I’m A Celebrity TV history by becoming the first social media star ever to be crowned King of the Jungle

Politics

9 d. ago King of the Jungle AngryGinge reunites with his I'm A Celeb co

AngryGinge received a hero's welcome as he returned to the comforts of the five-star I'm A Celeb hotel after being crowned the 2025 series winner on Sunday.   

Politics

9 d. ago Starmer to welcome Zelensky to Downing Street for peace plan talks over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The meeting, also attended by French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz, is expected to focus on how to respond to US proposals for ending the war with Russia.

Events

9 d. ago Hollyoaks' Nick Savage star welcomes baby and shares sweet name

Ben Ryan Davies rose to fame by playing the role of Nick Savage on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks and now he has become a dad

Politics

1 week ago Ukraine must not be left 'toothless' by peace deal, minister warns, ahead of crunch talks

Keir Starmer will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, in London on Monday

Events