Police investigate after Bournemouth footballer reports racist abuse at Anfield

Visiting forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a spectator, and match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute. He spoke with managers Arne Slot and Andoni Iraola before... Read more »

Blue Badge alert as permit holders can’t park in 11 key locations

Even Blue Badge holders are not permitted to park in certain locations Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter 22:01, 15 Aug 2025 A Blue Badge... Read more »

Fringe funding fear raised over ‘level playing field’ demand

Peter Buckley Hill wants to ensure there is a “level playing field” for participants rather than the Fringe Society “discriminate” in favour of a number of shows in its programme. Read more: ... Read more »

Ruthless hit-and-run killer sang ‘it wasn’t me’ as helpless baby fought for life

Remorseless hit and run killer Ashir Shahid, who has today been locked up for 13 years, made light of his terrible crimes after speeding away from the scene 17:02, 15 Aug 2025Updated... Read more »

Fury as Labour-run council tears down ‘dangerous’ St George’s and Union Jack flags from city streets (but Palestine flags are allowed)

A Labour-run council has sparked a major backlash by tearing down St George’s and Union Jack flags from streets because they ‘could put lives at risk’ – despite Palestinian flags flying high... Read more »

Epping asylum hotel has become ‘feeding ground for unrest’, says council seeking ban

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Four things we learned from Sir Mel Stride’s Electoral Dysfunction interview | Politics News

Since last year’s general election, Sir Mel Stride has become a familiar face for those of us who like our politics. During the campaign, he regularly found himself on breakfast TV and... Read more »

King uses VJ Day address to send stark message about current global conflicts | UK News

The King has used his VJ Day speech to send a stark message about current global conflicts. He describes the anniversary as a reminder that “war’s true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching... Read more »

A-level top grades in England reach record high outside of Covid years – as it happened | A-levels

A-level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years Pamela Duncan More than 800,000 students got their A-level results today – and the topline figures indicate that many will be happy... Read more »

Magic mushrooms: how scientists discovered fungi are the secret ingredient for restoring the world’s forests | Fungi

Even in midsummer, the ancient hazelwoods on the Hebridean island of Seil are cool and quiet. Countless slanted stems of hazel support a thick canopy, which blots out the sun and blankets... Read more »