1 week ago UK authorities bring new charges of rape and sexual assault against Russell Brand

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand

Events

1 week ago Comedian Russell Brand charged with two further sexual offences

He has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Politics

1 week ago Russell Brand faces additional rape and sexual assault charges

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised two further charges against Russell Brand, it has been confirmed.

Events

1 week ago Legendary Australian bootmaker R.M.Williams to open George Street store next month

Australian bootmaker R.M.Williams will open a new Edinburgh store next month, offering its signature collection of footwear and brand-renowned services including expert boot fitting and ongoing repair services.

Politics

2 w. ago Real life "Mrs Claus" gives up family to spend Christmas Day with kids in care

Helen Sloan is preparing to spend her 24th Christmas Day with Kibble to ensure care-experienced young people have a day to remember

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Lovely’ Sanctuary Spa gift set perfect for Christmas now slashed by 43%

The gift set offers a compact, cruelty-free, vegan self-care experience perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or pampering at home.

Politics

2 w. ago Ian Rush health latest after Wales legend rushed to hospital and placed in intensive care

Welsh football legend Ian Rush had to be taken to hospital and spent time in intensive care after experiencing breathing troubles

Science

3 w. ago Renton pensioner brands service cuts "hellish experience" amid care fears

The 71-year-old was left paralysed after a fall on holiday and is now reliant on nightly visits from a care team to manage his condition, alongside carers four times a day - but this is now under threat.

Economics

3 w. ago Netflix buying Warner Bros is bad news for cinema and those of us who love it | Jesse Hassenger

The proposed acquisition would see yet more of Hollywood controlled by a tech company and one that doesn’t seem to care about the theatrical experienceDid Netflix just exacerbate a bunch of seasonal affective disorders in cinephiles? Timed to ruin holidays like a round of end-of-year layoffs, the streaming giant announced plans to buy Warner Bros, a movie and television studio with a full-century legacy. It’s possible that the acquisition won’t actually go through – and if it does, it won’t be for at least a year. But the news still looms over year-end awards and list-making, and it’s going to take more than a jingle-bell heist to steal back any holiday cheer for the entertainment industry, much less halt the march of corporate consolidation and monopolization. Even more depressing: the entity that seems most able to take action against this is another attempted consolidation. Paramount has launched a bid for a hostile takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, which would bring two big stu...

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3 w. ago Young people on benefits to be helped into jobs with £820 million boost

The cash includes funding for training and work experience in construction, hospitality, and health and social care for 350,000 young people on universal credit

Economics