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Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and “get the conviction rate up”. He said the Government needs to look at how to “make sure they do not leave the woman feeling like she is on trial in court”. It comes after comedian Russell Brand, 51, was convicted on Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others. […]

TV horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show. The 71-year-old head gardener on the series signed off from Longmeadow garden, where the show has been based for 16 years, on Friday, thanking viewers alongside his dog, Ned. Speaking on the programme, Don said: “From myself, Ned, and Longmeadow it’s the final goodbye. “I first began presenting […]

Campaigners have said 75 organisations are set to protest against AI data centres in Scotland as charities demand “a proper public consultation” on plans. The protest is set to take place on Saturday November 14 and will include trade unions, anti-war groups and housing campaigners. The march down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh is part of a Europe-wide wave of protests called Stop Dirty Data Centres, with more than 70 […]

The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported. Thomas Markle Sr was taken into custody near Tampa, Florida, according to the Associated Press. His detention comes after he was reported to police in the Philippines and the FBI last month by his son, Thomas Markle Jnr after he allegedly found illegal images […]

A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night. A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night. Six people, including three teenagers, have been arrested after trouble flared on the Meadow Well estate in North Tyneside on Thursday evening, and police […]

Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian. Brand faces years in prison after he was convicted of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz heyday. The 51-year-old preyed on women he encountered while becoming one of Britain’s best-known stand-up comedians, a lauded TV and radio host, and […]

The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages. International Airlines Group (IAG) estimated the National Air Traffic Services incident on September 8 cost it between 25 million euros (£20.5 million) and 30 million euros (£24.6 million) in its third quarter, with 500 of its flights and 85,000 […]

The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages..

Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have been included in the final England squad of the year, but Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo for November’s internationals. The World Cup bronze medallists are all but assured of a place in the Nations League quarter-finals ahead of next Thursday’s home game against Croatia and the trip to Spain three days later. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham’s first selection alongside older […]