The Latest Breaking News from Mark Watson

Cricket’s Silver Ashes confirms you’re never too old for international debut

England are dominating their over-70s series against Australia with a bit of Bazball working wonders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

‘You need an element of crowd control’: the Edinburgh comics also doing kids’ shows

They might be ‘edgy, queer’ comics by night – but by day Shelf are children’s entertainers, and they’re not the only fringe act with a sideline in making kids laugh

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023

Mortification by Mark Watson review – why disappointment shouldn’t get you down

The standup’s amusing, sometimes dark reflections on eight personal setbacks shine a light on the comedy business and give succour to people who feel like a failure

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Old Trafford's lesser known sporting landmark becomes a listed building

"This is a gloriously unexpected gem of English architecture, almost miraculously intact"

Manchester Evening News · Jun 4, 2023

Convicted killer who murdered partner given 12-year jail term for raping women

Frank Farrell was convicted of assaulting two other women, in incidents before he went on to murder Smita Mistry.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Stalker who bombarded BBC presenter with letters from prison sentenced for attempting to breach restraining order

Edward Vines, 52, was locked up for breaching his restraining order 20 times - and has now been jailed further for trying to write to his victim's mum

Manchester Evening News · Mar 14, 2023

Wind farm off Port Stephens would be 'unreliable eyesore'

The federal government's plan for a wind farm off the east coast would result in an "unreliable eyesore", One Nation's state election candidate for Port Stephens says.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2023

'Selfish' gang of graffiti vandals branded 'idiots' after defacing trains

They used the cover of darkness to spray large 'tag' names on carriages

Nottingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

One Nation targets 'renewable energy agenda' at Hunter launch

One Nation's Hunter candidates to 'fight for jobs and a viable economic future'.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 4, 2023

Congressman suggests sending jointly operated US submarine to Australia as AUKUS announcement looms

A senior member of the US Congress calls for a dual-crewed American submarine to be based in Australia as part of an interim measure under the AUKUS agreement.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2023