4 h. ago Grand Designs couple who BOTH overcame brain tumours repurpose their £275,000 build into free retreat for people going through serious illnesses because they 'know how tough times can be'

Greg, a pub landlord from Kent, first met artist Georgie through a charity when he had just recovered from his brain tumour 15 years ago.

Economics

7 h. ago 'Knife attacker' who allegedly stabbed boy, 14, to death on his way to play football later boasted 'We just done a murder' in a rap video, court hears

Ibrahima Seck was allegedly attacked after an 'altercation' near a pub in New Moston, Manchester, on June 8.

Events

7 h. ago Historic Greater Manchester pub set to open 'first' Christmas ice rink and festive market

The Christmas market will feature more than 20 stalls offering seasonal treats, handmade gifts, jewellery, and festive bakes

Politics

8 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian Mckellen celebrate launch of RSC Shakespeare curriculum app

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) unveiled its new digital learning app on Wednesday, 12 November, at Middle Temple, the historic site of the first Twelfth Night performance in 1604.

Politics

8 h. ago Ian McKellen admits he struggles to perform Shakespeare roles

Speaking at the launch of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new digital learning app on Wednesday (12 November), Sir Ian McKellen confessed that he still grapples with the complexities of Shakespeare’s language, even after more than 60 years on stage.

Politics

9 h. ago Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen launch new Shakespeare curriculum

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

Politics

9 h. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

Economics

9 h. ago The Ayrshire town home to Scotlands 'best fish and chip van'

It also has a 200-acre park perfect for a November walk.

Politics

10 h. ago Helen Mirren joins Ian McKellen to launch RSC’s new Shakespeare curriculum for schools

Dame Helen Mirren has expressed her profound excitement over a new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) curriculum, designed to revolutionise the teaching of Shakespeare in UK secondary schools.

Politics

10 h. ago George and Mildred star Brian Murphy left huge sum to his family after his death at the age of 92 as comedy legend's will is revealed

Murphy, who worked into his final years in acting roles, has left a huge sum to his family following his death in February at his home in Kent.

Events

10 h. ago Bill Foley sells Hibs stake as Ian Gordon reveals reason for Black Knight Group split

Thew Bournemouth owner had previously revealed disagreements with club chiefs over football decisions

Politics

11 h. ago The eyewatering sum it will cost one Welsh council to meet key target

Councillors said it was money they did not have

Events

12 h. ago London pubs boss urges Reeves to spare struggling sector from more Budget punishment

Fuller’s boss said the pub chain faced an £8m increase in costs as a result of last year’s Budget

Economics

12 h. ago Inmate denies murdering disgraced Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins with a makeshift knife inside HMP Wakefield, court hears

Samuel Dodsworth, 43, pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder and denied possessing a makeshift knife inside the prison.

Events

13 h. ago Helen Mirren ‘unbelievably excited’ to help launch RSC’s Shakespeare curriculum

The curriculum is a teaching and learning platform that is free for all state and Send schools.

Politics

13 h. ago Finally, scientists have given us all the permission we needed to yell at seagulls

The bad guys of the bird world have long attracted humans’ wrath – and science has finally vindicated the impulse to shout at them when they’re trying to make off with our chips, writes Helen Coffey

Events

14 h. ago Ian Watkins: Man denies murdering Lostprophets singer at 'Monster Mansion'

Ian Watkins, 48, was at the time serving a 29-year sentence

Events

14 h. ago 'Traditional' London pub close to a royal park has 'one of best views in Britain'

'Traditional' London pub close to a royal park has 'one of best views in Britain'  MyLondon

Politics

14 h. ago Ian Watkins murder: Man denies killing Lostprophets singer in prison

Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, are charged with murder over the alleged attack on October 11 this year.

Events

14 h. ago Ian Watkins 'killer' pleads NOT guilty after Lostprophets paedo stabbed in prison

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, 48, was stabbed in the neck in high security HMP Wakefield prison, and Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, both inmates at HMP Wakefield, were arrested after the death

Events