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Labour has suspended MP and mayor Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. Labour has suspended MP and mayor Dan Norris after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl and rape. The party confirmed on Saturday night that they had suspended Norris, 65, after being informed of his arrest. The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham […]

Amateur rider Patrick Mullins enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. Amateur rider Patrick Mullins enjoyed his finest hour as he guided Nick Rockett to victory for his father Willie Mullins in the Randox Grand National at Aintree. The Closutton handler had assembled a crack team for the Aintree marathon and as the runners […]

Jaguar Land Rover has said it will “pause” shipments to the US as it works to “address the new trading terms” of Donald Trump’s tariffs. A 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into America came into force on Thursday, and a wider “baseline” 10% tariff on goods imported from around the world kicked in on Saturday morning. The move from the British car firm comes as companies are grappling […]

Warm and dry weather is expected to continue across the country for the whole of next week after the hottest day of the year so far. Settled conditions will lead to above-average temperatures this and next weekend, with the risk of wildfires still possible but reducing, the Met Office said. It comes after Friday saw 23.7C recorded in Otterbourne, Hampshire, the hottest day of the year so far – while […]

Sir Elton John has said losing his eyesight has been “distressing” and emotional for him. The British superstar, 78, revealed in a social media post last year that a “severe eye infection” had left him “with only limited vision in one eye”. He told The Times he “can’t see the telly” and he has not “been able to see anything since last July”. Sir Elton added: “I can’t read. I […]

A new neonatal care leave and pay entitlement will make a “huge difference” for parents, campaigners have said. Parents of babies in neonatal care will be entitled to an additional 12 weeks of leave and pay if eligible, on top of parental leave, as of April 6. The leave will apply to parents of babies who are admitted into neonatal care up to 28 days old and who have a […]

The King and Queen will spend their 20th wedding anniversary evening as guests of honour at a state banquet held in Rome. Charles and Camilla are expected to be joined by leading figures from Italian life at the black-tie dinner, held as part of the couple’s four-day state visit to Italy which begins on Monday. The head of state and his consort wed in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall […]

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape. Detectives began an investigation after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023. The Metropolitan Police have now charged Brand with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, […]

Sir Keir Starmer will be holding a series of talks with global leaders this weekend as the world reels from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and European markets plummeted following retaliatory measures from China. Downing Street made clear on Friday that the UK is “disappointed” with the US levies and will be speaking with partners in the coming days as it grapples with a “new era” in trade and a […]