‘Arrogant’ man jailed for 16 years for brutal machete attack on Britain’s hardest cop
A handyman has been jailed for 16 years for the “brutal and shocking” machete attack on an officer dubbed Britain’s hardest police officer.
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Ex-culture secretary calls for John Bercow’s peerage to be ‘put on ice’
A former culture secretary has urged the Prime Minister to put ex-speaker John Bercow’s peerage “on ice” following the emergence of fresh bullying allegations.
Victoria Derbyshire shares viewer’s text praising ‘life-saving programme’
Following news that Victoria Derbyshire’s TV show is to be axed, the presenter has shared a message from a viewer saying that the “life-saving programme” had helped her when she was “so alone”.
‘I was trying to get him off me’, actress Sciorra tells Weinstein rape trial
Actress Annabella Sciorra has confronted Harvey Weinstein from a New York witness box, her voice quivering as she recounted a rape accusation she kept largely private for decades.
Two men cleared of ‘GBH attack’ on murdered schoolgirl’s stepfather
Two men have been acquitted of attacking the stepfather of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh, causing him grievous bodily harm.
Taylor Swift tackles critics head-on in trailer for Netflix documentary
Taylor Swift says she wants to be “on the right side of history” in the trailer for her highly anticipated Netflix documentary Miss Americana.
Murdered girl’s stepfather attacked outside shop, court told
The stepfather of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh was attacked outside a convenience store by two men while one of them filmed it on their mobile phone, a court has heard.
Prosecutors to use expert to counter Harvey Weinstein’s claims of consensual sex
Prosecutors in the trial of Harvey Weinstein will look to an expert witness to counter the defence team’s claims that his accusers did not behave like victims after the alleged crimes.
Laurence Fox labels ‘woke’ people ‘racist’
Laurence Fox has labelled “wokeists” “racist”, following a backlash over his appearance on Question Time last week when he questioned whether the Duchess of Sussex had faced discrimination.
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas among couples on date night at SAG Awards
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas and Lily Allen and David Harbour were among the famous couples enjoying a night out together at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Love Island viewers feel ‘ancient’ after ‘ageist’ remarks
Love Island viewers said they were left feeling “ancient” and “too old” for the show after one of the contestants revealed he once had a partner of 41.
Laurence Fox criticises successful black actors over industry complaints
Laurence Fox has hit out at black and working class actors for complaining about the industry once they have “five million quid in the bank”.
Labour leadership candidates spar over party’s approach to anti-Semitism
The first hustings of the Labour leadership battle saw contenders clash over the way the party has dealt with anti-Semitism.
Sinn Fein suspends Paddy Holohan after ‘beyond offensive’ comments
Sinn Fein has suspended Councillor Paddy Holohan and has initiated a disciplinary process following controversial remarks he made on a podcast.
Burglar admits killing 89-year-old widow
A 23-year-old burglar has admitted killing an 89-year-old widow but denied rape.
Stormzy recalls tough upbringing in south London
Stormzy has recalled his tough upbringing in south London and said he was a “hood rat” growing up.
Chelsea fan accused of attacking Owen Jones ‘photographed doing Nazi salute’
A Chelsea fan accused of launching a homophobic attack on left-wing activist Owen Jones had been photographed performing a Nazi salute, a court has heard.
Chelsea fan denies political motivation for attack on activist Owen Jones
A Chelsea fan admits his face was “crunched up” in anger during a “frenzied” attack on left-wing activist Owen Jones, a court has heard.
Angry shepherds secure bear ban from Macron
Pyrenean livestock farmers are rejoicing after winning an assurance from French President Emmanuel Macron that he will not authorise the release into the wild of any more of the bears blamed for a surge in deadly attacks on sheep.
Lorry driver who pulled woman from burning car given bravery award
A lorry driver who pulled a woman from a burning car moments before it exploded has been given a bravery award.
Gordon Ramsay to put Future Food Stars ‘through hell’ in new BBC show
Foul-mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay will put potential food and drink entrepreneurs “through hell” in a new BBC show.
Callum Jones criticised for failing to clear the air with Shaughna
Love Island fans have criticised Callum Jones after he failed to clear the air with Shaughna Phillips after coupling up with one of the twins.
Stormzy says there is ‘no credible’ reason to dislike ‘lovely’ Meghan
Stormzy has hit back at critics of Meghan, claiming there is no “credible” reason to dislike her.
Love Island contestants who have left the show early
Love Island contestant Ollie Williams has quit the show.
Joe and Nick Jonas gift the world with recreation of Kardashian handbag fight
Joe and Nick Jonas had their millions of followers in hysterics when they put on an almost Oscar-worthy performance of a memorable Kardashians fight.
Oscars: Stars react as nominations are announced
Sir Sam Mendes said he “couldn’t be more thrilled” as his film 1917 was nominated for 10 awards at the Oscars.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Quentin Tarantino big winners at Critics’ Choice Awards
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s prolific awards season continued after Fleabag won big at the Critics’ Choice Awards while Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood was named best picture.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s prolific awards season continues
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s prolific awards season continued as she joined Hollywood heavyweights in winning at the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Supergrass singer Gaz Coombes opens up about band’s painful split
Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes has said he needed 10 years to forget the painful memories before the band was able to reform.
Horror motorbike crash caught on dashcam footage
A motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries when his bike was hit head on by a car travelling at 70mph, catapulting the rider through the air.
Woman jailed for posing as teenage boy to sexually assault girls as young as 13
A “predatory” woman who duped girls as young as 13 into thinking she was a teenage boy so she could sexually assault them has been jailed for eight years.
Woman, 21, posed as teenage boy to ‘sexually assault up to 50 girls’
A woman posed as a teenage boy to sexually assault up to 50 girls as young as 14 after grooming them online, police have revealed.