British politics has lost one of its most recognisable, uncompromising and extraordinary figures. Ann Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister, parliamentarian, author and television personality, has died aged 78 after being found with serious injuries at her home near Dartmoor in Devon. Her death is now the subject of a murder Continue Reading
THREE LIONS ON OUR SHIRT: ENGLAND WORLD CUP
Bellingham’s Double Sends England into World Cup Semi-Final Showdown with Argentina Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions survive a gruelling encounter with Norway and move within one victory of the World Cup final England are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after Jude Bellingham produced two moments of brilliance Continue Reading
Rain in My Heart: The Alcoholics Who Allowed a Camera to Witness Their Struggle
Some documentaries inform us, some entertain us, and a rare few leave something behind in the room after the television has been switched off. Paul Watson’s Rain in My Heart belongs to that final, haunting category. Broadcast by BBC Two in 2006, the film followed four people whose lives had Continue Reading
Will Count Binface Win?
Clacton Goes to the Polls: Can Count Binface Turn Protest into Political Gold A By-election Unlike Any Other British politics has rarely lacked spectacle, but the Clacton by-election has elevated Westminster’s long tradition of political theatre to an entirely new level. Ten years ago, television viewers watched in disbelief as Continue Reading
Mum’s £12m Lottery Dream Hangs in the Balance After Shopkeeper Bins Winning Ticket
Agonising 30-day wait for Welsh family as National Lottery investigates ‘binned jackpot’ drama Abercynon, South Wales — July 9, 2026 In the quiet valleys of South Wales, where dreams are often modest and fortunes rare, one family’s ordinary lottery habit has spiralled into a tale worthy of the tabloids. Kath Continue Reading
British Airways’ Barbados Booze Cruise
Luxury Stopover Ends in Flight Cancellation and Investigation For many airline passengers, the words “British Airways cabin crew” evoke professionalism, reassurance and polished service at 35,000 feet. But an extraordinary incident in Barbados has instead shone an uncomfortable spotlight on the responsibilities that come with wearing the airline’s famous uniform. Continue Reading
