45 h. ago Manchester knows Johnny Marr is a legend, but now it's official

There's now a new plaque in Marr's honour at the iconic Piccadilly Records in Manchester

Politics

45 h. ago Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend

The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores.

Politics

3 d. ago MGK sets record straight on his and Megan Fox's baby daughter's name

The Till I Die hit-maker insists the child’s moniker is not Celestial Seed

Politics

3 d. ago Ghanaian cocaine dealer tried to avoid deportation by claiming she would be persecuted in her home country because they think she's a witch

The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, notched up a 'lengthy' criminal record under 15 identities before finally being snared on fraud charges and lined up for deportation in 2014.

Economics

9 d. ago King’s ‘incredible sense of curiosity’ praised during visit to soil exhibition

Charles also unveiled a plaque in the newly refurbished Salt Stair to mark the visit and the 25th anniversary of Somerset House.

Politics

1 week ago German blacklisted and unable to get job after London criminal steals ID

Rami Battikh, 24, got caught up in five-year nightmare after stolen ID card was used in string of crimesA young German citizen has told how his life has been destroyed after a London criminal used his ID to rack up a string of convictions that now appear on the German database against his name.The phantom record has left the 24-year-old in despair, effectively blacklisted and unable to get a job for the past four years in his native Bonn, stymying a budding career and the start of his adult life. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Ten classic Scottish baby names that were once favourites but have faded over time

Using official data, the Daily Record lists 10 once-popular Scottish baby names due for a comeback were once among the most popular

Politics

4 w. ago Train cancellations hit record high (but Elizabeth line is named second most punctual railway in country)

Passenger chaos at worst level in a decade, with 34 ‘severely disrupted days’ at end of last year

Events