SNP are the latest proof that things change quickly in politics

Chris MasonPolitical editor in Aberdeen PA Media John Swinney was the third SNP leader in a little over a year A year or so ago, the Scottish National Party looked to be... Read more »

Thousands of UK customers report broadband issues

Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images Thousands of Vodafone customers across the UK have reported its services are down. Downdetector, which monitors web outages, showed more than 130,000 people had flagged problems affecting... Read more »

Wales to get £540m to boost economy over three years

David DeansWales political reporter PA Media Eluned Morgan has been first minister of Wales since summer 2024 Wales will get £547m from the UK government over three years to boost the economy... Read more »

Independence is back on the agenda

Glenn CampbellScotland political editor PA Media John Swinney addressed the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen Independence is back – not that it is ever far from mind for the party that exists... Read more »

Two men in court accused of murdering Ian Watkins in Wakefield Prison

David Spereall and Steve JonesYorkshire West Yorkshire Police Ian Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison in 2013 Two men have appeared in court charged with the murder of paedophile singer... Read more »

‘He killed our Louis in cold blood – the torment and torture are relentless’

The defendant, now 17, used a Zombie knife to kill Louis Howard who’d turned up asking to speak to the teen’s mother Louis Howard, who was stabbed to death(Image: Leicestershire Police) A... Read more »

‘My son spilled popcorn in my garden and I can’t believe what happened next’

Andrea, from the US, is an amateur gardener who spends her free time in her garden, where she grows speciality flowers and pumpkins – but something unexpected happened a few months ago... Read more »

Bristol restaurant Bravas ordered to remove outdoor seating – but wins stay of execution

Bristol City Council issued an enforcement notice on Bravas Bravas restaurant in Cotham Hill(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) A popular Bristol restaurant in a newly-pedestrianised street has been ordered to dismantle... Read more »

UK households alerted over 5 changes to make ‘big difference’ on energy bill

These five methods could help cut the costs of your bills this week These five hacks could help bring down your energy bill(Image: iStockphoto) There is no doubt Britain is becoming that... Read more »

The Chair Company reviews explain why Tim Robinson has made ‘best show of the year’

The show is an addictive thriller meets outrageous comedy Peter Harris Live Content Editor 07:20, 13 Oct 2025 A new series, touted as ‘one of the best shows of the year’ and... Read more »