Starlings disappearing from gardens, says RSPB
Fewer starlings are visiting UK gardens, according to the conservation charity, the RSPB. It says its Big Garden Birdwatch, which took place over the last weekend in January, recorded the…
Luxury watch firm to close showrooms and cut jobs
A luxury watch retailer has confirmed it will close 16 showrooms across the country and has put dozens of roles at risk. The Watches of Switzerland Group – based at…
Oldest Post Office scandal victim rejects higher payout as ‘still not good enough’
The oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal has rejected an increased offer of compensation, saying it is “still not good enough”. Betty Brown, 92, was originally offered…
Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane has revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND). Speaking to People,…
Woman creates community pantry at front of house
A woman has set up a community pantry at the front of her house in Hull to help people who are struggling and needing food. Sarah Dolan set up the…
Graham Norton to star in Doctor Who-Eurovision crossover
Graham Norton is to star in a new episode of Doctor Who, taking his Eurovision commentary duties to an Interstellar Song Contest. Norton, the BBC’s voice of Eurovision, will meet…
Soulja Boy ordered to pay $4m after losing sex assault case
US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real…
Chloe Qisha: Rising pop star finding fame at just the right time
When Chloe Qisha was training to be a therapist, she wondered whether her dreams of being a pop star would ever come true. Now, with one of the biggest artists…
UK economy grew more than expected in February
The UK economy grew by more than predicted in February and exports to the US increased by £500m as businesses rushed to beat US tariffs. The economy expanded by 0.5%,…
Bus users bemoan company’s fare increases
Bus passengers have criticised a company’s decision to put up fares, as it announced changes due to “increases in operating costs”. Dan Bassett, Ipswich Buses’s managing director, said the company…