Criticism over letters asking bereaved relatives to return pension overpayments
Sir Steve Webb said the letters from the Department for Work and Pensions do not make clear that repaying the money is voluntary.
Modi’s party wins most seats in high-stakes state election in New Delhi region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Hindu nationalist party won the most seats in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, according to official ...
Adam Randell reflects on coming ‘full circle’ as Liverpool return to Plymouth
Plymouth academy graduate Randell made the long trip up to Merseyside with his Dad to watch them battle to a goalless draw at Anfield before he was present at Home Park for a narrow 1-0 loss in the ...
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BBC Virdee: Full cast list and when it will be on TV
Virdee is a new crime-drama that will be airing on the BBC very soon, which stars Staz Nair. Based on best-selling novels by AA Dhand, the six-part series is set and filmed entirely in Bradford. It ...
Mark Applegarth proud of York Knights despite Hull KR defeat
Mark Applegarth was proud of his York Knights, who put in a gutsy display during their 44-2 defeat to Hull KR.
Who are the latest hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Those released were Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami — three Israeli civilians taken by Hamas militants from southern Israel in their shock attack on October 7, 2023. In the first phase of the ...
Swedish royals announce birth of daughter
Sweden’s Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter. The young princess, whose name and photograph have not been released, was born on Friday in ...
Actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies aged 85
Tony Roberts, a Tony Award-nominated theatre performer who appeared in several Woody Allen movies, has died aged 85. Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley.
Families of Nottingham attack victims to meet PM in push for statutory inquiry
A report this week set out the contact Valdo Calocane had with mental health services before the killing spree and highlighted failings in his care.
Family of freed hostage horrified at ‘grotesque spectacle’ of his release
Eli Sharabi, 52, and fellow captives Ohad Ben Ami, 56, and Or Levy, 34, appeared thin as they were handed over by Hamas gunmen.
Baltic states disconnect from Soviet-era grid to merge with European system
The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed after officials switched off the Soviet-era grid’s transmission lines and ...
York City manager backs National League's campaign for promotion spot
So said York City manager Adam Hinshelwood, who believes that it is time for the National League to be granted three promotion spots to the Football League.