Crime boss turned author Paul Ferris dies aged 62 The former gangster swapped crime for writing more than 20 years ago. The Independent UK · Oct 7
Sir Paul McCartney reveals advice he gave Taylor Swift on her wedding day More than 1,000 guests attended the event including Sir Paul – who performed a rendition of The Beatles song I Want To Hold Your Hand. Evening Standard · Oct 3
Coronation Street leads Inside Soap Awards with nine prizes ITV’s Emmerdale also won big on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 21
Colonel cleared over Jaysley Beck allegations ‘always believed’ her, court told A barrister for Colonel Samantha Shepherd said she took Gunner Jaysley Beck’s complaint seriously. Evening Standard · Sep 16
More North Sea oil drilling won't create jobs in Aberdeen, report finds LIVING standards in Aberdeen have fallen below the UK average for the first time since 2003 – but more North Sea drilling will not mean more jobs… The National (Scotland) · Sep 2
Emmerdale’s Katie Hill questioned time on soap due to killer character Viewers recently saw her character accidentally kill Dr Caitlin Todd (Caroline Harker) during a heated confrontation. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Grandfather of Jesse Lingard dies ahead of trial Kenneth Lingard, 87, stood trial at Liverpool Crown Court last year, accused of sexually abusing a girl from the age of five. Evening Standard · Jun 15
Sir Paul McCartney to discuss The Boys Of Dungeon Lane at special live event The Beatles star will reflect on how he made the album at ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ In Conversation with Paul McCartney Roundhouse live event. Evening Standard · Jun 2
Paul McCartney says John Lennon was Beatles’ favourite on Chicken Shop Date The musician appeared on the latest episode of the YouTube series. Evening Standard · May 29
British Steel set to be nationalised as Government mulls future for Scunthorpe New powers could be used to nationalise British Steel, 38 years since the firm was first sold off. Evening Standard · May 11
Rising online abuse from parents causing ‘significant harm’ to teachers – union Teachers are reporting that parents and carers have been making complaints to schools using tools such as AI, covert recording and social media. The Independent UK · May 5
Sonny Baker willing to accept injuries in quest for raw speed The 23-year-old has already overcome three stress fractures in his lower back in his fledgling career. The Independent UK · Apr 16
Pep Guardiola hails ‘huge victory’ at Leeds as Man City reel in leaders Arsenal Semenyo struck his sixth goal in 11 appearances for City since joining from Bournemouth in January. The Independent UK · Feb 28
Antoine Semenyo scores winner as Man City beat Leeds to reduce Arsenal’s lead Semenyo maintained his impressive goalscoring form since joining City from Bournemouth in the winter window. The Independent UK · Feb 28
Evening Standard · Feb 26 Wuthering Heights movie prompts a new wave of Brontemania in sisters’ village The Bronte Parsonage Museum, in Haworth, is the focus for Bronte fans from across the world.
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Polling stations open in by-election that could decide PM’s future Labour won Gorton and Denton in 2024 with more than half the vote but polling suggests a three-way fight with Reform UK and the Greens.
Evening Standard · Feb 26 Gorton by-election: Pound dips as City get jitters on threat to Starmer if Labour loses to Reform or Greens Zack Polanski’s Green Party, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK and Labour have been battling it out in the hotly-fought contest
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Starmer urges voters to reject ‘toxic’ politics in last ditch plea as polls open in Gorton and Denton by-election With his premiership on the line, the prime minister issued a final message to voters in Gorton and Denton where Labour’s seventh safest seat could fall to Reform or the Greens
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Gorton and Denton to vote in by-election that could determine Starmer’s future The Greens have sought to pitch themselves as the only option for anti-Reform voters.
Evening Standard · Feb 25 Starmer takes aim at rivals in final PMQs before Gorton and Denton by-election Labour faces an uphill fight to retain Gorton and Denton, which is due to go to the polls on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Feb 19 Ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney says he often agrees with people ‘damning’ him He also addressed former bandmate John Lennon’s diss track How Do You Sleep?
Evening Standard · Feb 18 Mercury Prize award ceremony will return to Newcastle for second year The award show was held at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena in October 2025 for the first time and will return to the venue again this autumn.
The Independent UK · Feb 17 A retired police officer, a GB News presenter and a plumber: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election? As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are
Evening Standard · Feb 13 Retailers enjoy ‘bright start to 2026’ as sales and footfall bounce back Footfall in Scotland’s shops saw a 5.1% year-on-year rise in January, the highest increase of any UK region.
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Virgil van Dijk hails Liverpool win on Wearside as ‘pretty close to perfection’ Victory at Sunderland keeps the Reds in the mix for Champions League qualification.