Russia vows ‘tangible’ response if US missiles used against its territory
Getty Images The US has approved the use of ATACMS missiles against targets inside Russia (file photo) Russia says the use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine will lead to “an appropriate and tangible” response. Such an attack inside Russian territory “would represent the direct involvement of the United States and its satellites in hostilities […]
Robbie Williams hits back at comments made by ex-Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith in Boybands Forever
Robbie Williams has hit back at comments made by former Take That manager Nigel Martin-Smith in a new BBC three-part documentary about the highs and lows of being in a boyband. Both have taken part in Boybands Forever, the first two episodes of which aired on Saturday. In one scene, Martin-Smith – who managed Take […]
Ed Sheeran says Band Aid didn’t ask to re-use his vocals
Reuters Ed Sheeran sang on the 30th anniversary version of Do They Know It’s Christmas in 2014 Ed Sheeran says that Band Aid did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals on a new 40th anniversary version of Do They Know It’s Christmas? Writing on Instagram, the star said he would have “respectfully” declined […]
US missile move welcome but ‘not a silver bullet’ for Ukrainians
President Zelensky has been pushing for this moment for months. When it finally came, he was a little coy. Strikes are not made with words, he said in his nightly address: “Such things are not announced, missiles speak for themselves”. President Biden has given Ukraine permission to use long range missiles supplied by Washington to […]
The British politician who was caught faking his own death
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) When John Stonehouse’s clothes were found in a pile on Miami Beach on 20 November 1974, many people presumed that the UK Member of Parliament had drowned while swimming – until he turned up alive and well in Australia on Christmas Eve. In History looks at the stranger-than-fiction tale of […]
Labour on a mission to halve knife crime, Cooper says
Yvette Cooper confirms plan to halve knife crime in a decade Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out plans to crackdown on crime as she said the government would attempt to halve knife offences in a decade. In a speech to Labour conference, Cooper said police would be given new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour, […]
Shrewsbury hospice raises funds through art created by patients
BBC Wendy Brookfield’s art therapy work and sketches were displayed at the Severn Hospice in Bicton Heath After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Wendy Brookfield said she had lots of emotions. But a referral to art therapy through the Severn Hospice, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, helped her deal with what she was going through. “There […]
Senedd backs U-turn on election gender quotas
Getty Images Political parties would have had to select at least 50% women or more under the plans Senedd members have voted to withdraw plans to force parties to ensure at least 50% of candidates are women at Welsh Parliament elections. Labour, Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrats politicians expressed their disappointment at the decision, with […]
Motion boss says club closure would be a “huge loss” to Bristol’s identity
KoLAB Studios Motion may close in July 2025 when its lease comes to an end The boss of a popular Bristol nightclub has said it would be a “huge loss” to the city’s identity if it has to close. After 21 years of hosting parties, the team behind Motion announced on Wednesday that the club […]
Nigeria’s richest man Aliko Dangote takes on the ‘oil mafia’
Getty Images Aliko Dangote made his money through sugar and cement Petrol production at Nigerian business tycoon Aliko Dangote’s $20bn (£15.5bn) state-of-the-art oil refinery ought to be some of the best business news Nigeria has had in years. But many Nigerians will judge its success on two key questions – firstly: “Will I get cheaper […]