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Labour's conspiracy of silence on rape gangs is party's worst enemy of its own making

Sectarianism corrodes the soul of every society it infects. Its deadly poison undermines democracy, promotes discord, spreads distrust, and fuels dysfunction. Having grown up in Northern Ireland in...

Keir Starmer faces huge Labour rebellion over grooming gangs scandal betrayal

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a grassroots rebellion over his refusal to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs. The Government has rejected calls for a national probe into the issue and there...

Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke shocks housemates with real name

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 has kicked off with a bang, welcoming 12 celebrities into the famous house. This year's dazzling line-up includes Chris Hughes, Ella Rae Wise, JoJo Siwa, Chesney Hawkes,...

Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall addresses return of My Family with three-word comment

Kris Marshall, the 51-year-old star of Beyond Paradise, has expressed his willingness to revisit a beloved BBC show, but only if it's done correctly.In an interview with Best UK, Kris discussed the...

Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud

Madonna and Elton John bury hatchet after lip-sync feud28 minutes agoMaia DaviesBBC NewsGetty ImagesMadonna has said she and Sir Elton John have "buried the hatchet" and put an end to their...

Meghan's Marmite effect may well work to her advantage

Meghan's divisiveness may well work to her advantage1 hour agoDaniela RelphSenior royal correspondentBBCFive years on from Megxit, as the Duchess of Sussex launches a new lifestyle empire, her...

Jean Charles de Menezes: Mum hopes TV drama will 'show world the truth'

Jean Charles de Menezes: Mum hopes TV drama will 'show world the truth'43 minutes agoAdina CampbellUK correspondent•@adinacampbellThe 80-year-old mother of a man shot dead in a Tube station by...

BBC accused of 'Islamist propaganda' after using 'divisive, loaded term'

The BBC has been accused of promoting "Islamist propaganda" after using a controversial term to describe people converting to the Muslim faith.The broadcaster faced criticism after including...

No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants1 hour agoAnita NkongeBBC NewsCOMICILong, flowing wigs and weave extensions have dominated the catwalks of Ivory Coast's massively popular...

I went to Taylor Swift's hometown — one thing I never thought I'd see in my wildest dreams

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more For the growing number of Taylor Swift fans there is only one place on the planet to...

We live in pretty UK seaside town dubbed Hackney-on-Sea - this is what it's really like

Deal has a thriving art and food scene (Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)Trendy boutiques, a thriving local art scene and hipster cafes may at first glance appear a far cry from the traditional...

Paul McCartney spills the real reason why he 'refused' to play Beatles tracks on huge tour

The Beatles star Paul McCartney was determined to build up his next band "brick by brick" - even if that meant shunning songs from the boy band which had made him a millionaire. The Beatles split up...

Bombshell Starmer poll reveals voters baffled about what PM stands for

Since taking over the Labour leadership from Jeremy Corbyn following Labour's landslide defeat in 2019, Sir Keir Starmer has frequently been accused of ideological flip-flopping. Now a startling new...

Gardeners told 'don't throw this away' to save money

When the sun is shining like it has been recently, one of the main things you're going to want to do is make sure your garden is in great condition. Whether that's giving it a nice revamp or planting...

Ed Sheeran weaves Persian music into new song, Azizam

Ed Sheeran weaves Persian music into new song, Azizam19 minutes agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentBBCAfter a pair of low-key, introspective albums, Ed Sheeran has returned to his roots with a...

Beatles fans think female actress should have been cast as one of Fab Four in biopics

Fans of the upcoming biopics films of The Beatles are calling on the cast to be replaced by one actress in particular.A mixed reaction to the recent line-up announcement for the four Beatles movies,...

I was in the room when Keir Starmer showed how worried Labour is by Reform

Sir Keir Starmer revealed just how worried Labour is about Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as he launched his party’s local election campaign in the iconic Red Wall seat of Bolsover. Some of the...

Gen Z are weirdos — four TikTok crazes that prove it

My fascination with Gen Z culture knows no bounds. I am obsessed with these fresh-faced weirdos. They don’t binge-drink, they socialise in video games, they own little fridges solely for skincare....

Locals slam council after ‘pointless’ papier mache animal statues cost taxpayers £43k

Locals in a UK market town have slammed "pointless and bizarre" animal statues that they say are a waste of £43,000 of taxpayer funds. The stone sculptures were designed by British artist Graeme...

Sian Barbara Allen dead: Beloved The Waltons star dies from tragic dementia battle

The Waltons star Sian Barbara Allen has died at the age of 78. Most famed for her role in the American historical drama series, Sian also popped up in films like You'll Like My Mother and Billy Two...