Rooms explore East End lives through the ages
Museum of the Home Museum director Sonia Solicari said the idea for the exhibition came from requests from visitors to see “more diverse stories of home” Family photos, velvet cushions and treasured ornaments are just some of the items on display as a new exhibition aims to reflect the lives of the multicultural east London […]
Katy Perry wins trademark appeal against designer Katie Perry
Singer Katy Perry has successfully appealed against a trademark decision over her name, after being sued by an Australian designer who sells clothes under her birth name Katie Perry. Three appeals judges on Friday overturned a court decision last year that favoured Katie Taylor over merchandise sold by the pop star during a 2014 tour […]
Keir Starmer agrees with Army chief’s warning of ‘volatile’ world
Getty Images Sir Keir Starmer “completely agrees” with the thrust of a warning from the new head of the Army that Britain must be prepared for an “increasingly volatile” world, Downing Street has said. In his first speech in the role on Tuesday, Gen Sir Roland Walker said the country must be ready to fight […]
Singer Dawn Richard was ‘absolutely terrified’ of Diddy, lawyer says
Getty Images Dawn Richard was a member of the groups Danity Kane and Diddy – Dirty Money Dawn Richard, a former member of two groups formed by Sean “Diddy” Combs, was “absolutely terrified” of the rapper, her lawyer has said. The singer sued Mr Combs in September, accusing him of threatening her life and “subjecting […]
The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days
Getty Images Eight tumultuous days after US President-elect Donald Trump picked Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, the firebrand congressman has withdrawn from consideration for the post. It was a nomination that stunned Washington and sent a shiver through the corridors of the justice department. Trump settled on Gaetz, 42, during a two-hour flight from […]
Household textile waste worst for environment
Getty Images Textiles such as clothing and shoes are the most environmentally-damaging type of household waste in Scotland, according to a new study. Zero Waste Scotland’s carbon metric report tracks the full lifecycle impact of items thrown away by Scottish homes. It found textiles were just 4% of what was binned in 2021, in terms […]
Cop29: US out, China in
BBC The WhatsApp message was from the chief negotiator of one of the most powerful countries at the COP climate gathering. Could I stop by for a chat, he asked. As his team hunched over computers eating takeaway pizza, he raged about the obstructionist behaviour of many of the other teams at the conference. So […]
Greggs to open 150 shops and extend opening hours
Getty Images Greggs plans to open around 150 new bakeries in 2023 as part of major plans to expand. The firm, which opened its first shop in Newcastle in 1951, also plans to extend the opening hours of some outlets and test 24-hour drive-thrus. It comes after the chain posted bumper profits for 2022, despite […]
MrBeast co-host Ava Kris Tyson quits over grooming claims
MrBeast’s YouTube co-host Ava Kris Tyson has quit the channel after grooming allegations, which she denies. The 28-year-old US YouTuber, who has more than 22,000 subscribers on her own channel, was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a minor, reportedly then 13, when she was 20. On X, Ava denied the claims saying, “I never […]
Mural of The Smiths bassist unveiled in Manchester
A mural of The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, showing him when he was “incredibly happy and shining so brilliantly as a musician”, has been unveiled. The street art of Rourke, who died aged 59 of pancreatic cancer in 2023, depicts a photo of him while on tour with the band and has gone on display […]