18 m. ago Sir Richard Branson's wife Joan dies: 'Heartbroken' Virgin tycoon pays tribute to his 'best friend' after she passed away

Announcing the 80-year-old's death on social media, the Virgin boss wrote: 'Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away..

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27 m. ago Richard Branson's wife Joan dies as he pays heartbreaking tribute to 'best friend'

Virgin boss Richard Branson has sadly announced that his beloved wife of 50 years, Joan, has died, as he shared the news in a heartbreaking tribute

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37 m. ago Joan Branson dead: Richard's heartbreaking tribute to 'best friend'

Virgin boss Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has sadly died, as he took to social media issuing a tear-jerking tribute to his 'best friend'

Events

38 m. ago The Batman Part II: Glasgow could reprise role as Gotham City following film location 'scouting'

After director Matt Reeves said he wished they could have filmed in Glasgow more, The Batman Part II could shoot in the city next year.

Politics

44 m. ago 25 years since death of Damilola Taylor his charity still fighting to help UK youngsters

New boss of charity set up after death of Damilola Taylor describes how, 25 years after the schoolboy died, they are helping thousands of children across the country

Events

44 m. ago Barry Ferguson addresses Rangers sporting director job with Andrew Cavenagh 'clear on what he wants to do'

The Ibrox icon has been touted as a potential successor to axed Kevin Thelwell in the role

Politics

64 m. ago Driver arrested after pedestrian hit by car near Greater Manchester town centre

Police and paramedics raced to the scene near Bury town centre

Events

79 m. ago Man orders from local chippy and is floored by the price difference for delivery

There's one hidden cost which might be making your chippy tea even more expensive. Reddit users were amazed by how much one user saved by picking their order up instead of having it delivered

Politics

95 m. ago EastEnders fans in hysterics over Freddie Slater blunder ahead of soap exit

Eagle-eyed EastEnders fans have noticed something amusing in a forthcoming Freddie Slater scene.

Events

97 m. ago King Charles' birthday whisky available to buy for a staggering £3,200

Bosses at the Buckingham Palace said the whisky was distilled on November 7 1978 and tasted by The King before 253 bottles were filled and numbered by hand

Economics

1 hour ago Helen Skelton reveals question from Strictly's Karen Carney after ballroom return

The presenter and former Strictly finalist was seen in the live studio audience as the BBC One dance contest hit Blackpool

Politics

1 hour ago 'I watched Wicked: For Good and I'm still wondering if the hype was worth it'

'If you're going to double the runtime, i want double the depth...'

Politics

1 hour ago Christy director lists 'masterpiece' Western in top films of all time

EXCLUSIVE: David Michôd is the mastermind behind the new film, Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney, which is coming to cinemas on November 28

Politics

2 h. ago Supermarkets set for higher business rates payments in Budget

Retail bosses have warned that the introduction of a surtax on large stores could lead to higher prices for shoppers.

Economics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star shares hidden heartbreak after 'hard week' and landing in bottom two

Julian Caillon was one of the new professional dancers to join this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing and he was partnered up with Balvinder Sopal

Politics

2 h. ago Primary school's Christmas show featuring a scene about Syrian refugee children is cancelled

Cauldeen Primary School in Inverness were set to portray a stage version of Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, which featured a scene about refugee children in the Syrian conflict.

Culture

2 h. ago ITV This Morning star hid major news from bosses over heartbreaking 'inconvenience' worry

This Morning star Sian Welby has opened up about her fears after hiding a huge piece of personal news from ITV bosses as the presenter feared being an "inconvenience"

Politics

2 h. ago The Lyceum's James Brining on the cost crisis in Scottish theatre

In spite of the recent funding boost from Creative Scotland, increased costs still mean that theatres have to work hard to balance the books, says the Lyceum’s new director James Brining. Interview by Joyce McMillan

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2 h. ago Turner & Constable review – boiling portentous skies versus two men and a dog

Tate Britain, London JMW Turner is beaten by John Constable in this mighty show. But who cares when the work is so sublime you can hear the squelching and smell the river?Turner or Constable: who’s the boss? Tate Britain’s exhibition of work by the two artists, subtitled Rivals and Originals, fudges the question. Born a year apart and both alumni of the Royal Academy schools in London, each was keenly aware of what the other was doing, in a British art world that was as febrile and competitive, if immeasurably smaller, than it is today (although you should try the Italian Renaissance if you want full-blooded rivalries and enmities). Sometimes, they sought the same collectors and painted the same subjects. Turner was encouraged from an early age by his father, a Covent Garden wigmaker and barber; Constable was the son of a Suffolk mill owner and grain merchant who wanted him to take over the family business.As well as their contrasting backgrounds, their temperaments could not have b...

Politics

2 h. ago 'They couldn't run a bath': Boss of AO World blasts Labour over handling of economy ahead of Budget

John Roberts, founder and chief executive of online electricals seller AO World, blasted Labour for 'a lack of conviction, courage and capability' as he said higher costs have made him move jobs abroad.

Economics