Beyond Paradise is taking a ‘grittier’ turn
One of the stars of the hit BBC TV drama Beyond Paradise says the show has taken a “grittier” turn in its third series. Zahra Ahmadi plays DS Esther Williams,…
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…
Pimblett rejects Chandler’s knockout taunts
Pimblett (right) has only been stopped once in his career, by submission in 2013 Paddy Pimblett said his “chin is made of granite” as he rebuffed Michael Chandler’s knockout taunts…
Jockey ‘more upset than anybody’ after horse death
Micheal Nolan competes for trainers Philip Hobbs and Johnson White Racing Jockey Micheal Nolan says he was “absolutely heartbroken” and “more upset than anybody” after his horse Celebre D’Allen died…