34 m. ago Manchester Pride 'will take place next August' despite organisers entering voluntary liquidation

The council said the event had become 'unsustainable'

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51 m. ago Manchester Pride statement in full as event enters voluntary liquidation and team to be made redundant

It follows a week of intense speculation over the future of the Manchester LGBTQ+ event

Politics

57 m. ago Rory McIlroy rejects huge £2.7m payday after making PGA Tour decision

Masters champion Rory McIlroy has confirmed he is set to take part in the 2026 Dubai Invitational at the end of January – snubbing a PGA Tour event in the process

Economics

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The BBC has finally made a decision after speculation over whether Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s family series would return

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68 m. ago Manchester Pride goes into voluntary liquidation as future of LGBTQ+ event hangs in the balance

'We had hoped to be able to find a way to continue'

Politics

1 hour ago Tropical Storm Melissa expected to strengthen into a hurricane as forecasters warn of ‘catastrophic impacts’

The National Hurricane Center called the forecast extremely uncertain with significant changes possible

Events

1 hour ago Will the Kindle paperwhite be on sale for Black Friday 2025? All you need to know

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Events

2 h. ago Lanarkshire's new Italian heritage group launches with support of World Cup winner

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Politics

2 h. ago Victoria Beckham asked directly about David's alleged Rebecca Loos affair in new interview

Victoria Beckham has appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she discussed the various 'speculations' around her marriage to husband David with host Alex Cooper

Politics

2 h. ago Cabinet secretary Wormald ‘continues to have PM’s support’ says No 10

Downing Street was responding to speculation the country’s top civil servant could be moved from his role within months.

Politics

3 h. ago Trainer explains axing of ‘almost familial’ jockey from £5.25m Breeders’ Cup Classic hope

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Economics

3 h. ago NY mayor and police distance themselves from Ice raids amid Chinatown protests – US politics live

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Events

3 h. ago Black History Month is a reflection of the political moment, so how do we revamp it?

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Politics

3 h. ago Victoria Beckham responds to David's Rebecca Loos 'affair' in new interview

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham discussed the various "speculations" around her marriage to husband David during a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast

Politics

3 h. ago Is the Premier League harder now than it's ever been? Eras analysed and verdict reached

Ex-Premier League star Benni McCarthy has banged the drum for the strikers from his era - claiming the likes of Wayne Rooney and Didier Drogba were a cut above despite the numbers posted by Erling Haaland and co

Politics

3 h. ago Meghan Markle sparks speculation after 'cosying up' to Kardashian business mastermind

The Duchess of Sussex was snapped at a Los Angeles event with Emma Grede - who works closely with the Kardashians and their businesses - with many believing her appearance could point to a shift for her brand As Ever

Politics

3 h. ago Gethin Jones says it's 'irrelevant' as he is 'humbled' at major TV event

Gethin Jones was "humbled" at the major TV event

Politics

4 h. ago Breakfast with Santa event announced at Dobbies Livingston store

Families can enjoy a morning full of Christmas magic at Santa’s Breakfast, taking place in the Livingston store from November 29 to Christmas Eve.

Politics

4 h. ago Downing Street’s top civil servant ‘on brink of being ousted’

The latest speculation around Chris Wormald’s position comes after the departure of a string of senior government officials over the last year

Politics

6 h. ago French artist hits out at ‘hypocrisy’ after nude mural painted over near Bangkok red light district

Myrtille Tibayrenc tells Shahana Yasmin her design was approved and unveiled at an event with the French ambassador – but later altered without her knowledge

Events