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Phil Wang: I wouldn’t be a comedian if I wasn’t mixed heritage

Phil Wang: I wouldn’t be a comedian if I wasn’t mixed heritage

Phil Wang: I wouldn’t be a comedian if I wasn’t mixed heritage

22 September 2024

Phil Wang released his comedy special Wang In There, Baby! on Netflix in September.


What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

22 September 2024

A range of stories feature across Sunday’s front pages.


New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s

New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s

New study to investigate non-invasive treatment for dementia and Parkinson’s

22 September 2024

Researchers will look at whether treatment can be delivered to the brain via specialised microbubbles.


Waiting for Truss to quit with No 10 tuna sandwich surreal moment, Brady says

Waiting for Truss to quit with No 10 tuna sandwich surreal moment, Brady says

Waiting for Truss to quit with No 10 tuna sandwich surreal moment, Brady says

22 September 2024

Sir Graham Brady is revealing ‘important material; for the record’ in his autobiography, Kingmaker.


Fuel prices plummeting at fastest rate of the year so far

Fuel prices plummeting at fastest rate of the year so far

Fuel prices plummeting at fastest rate of the year so far

22 September 2024

Average prices for both petrol and diesel across UK forecourts are nearly 7p per litre cheaper than a month ago.


Many people believe their area has changed for the worse, survey suggests

Many people believe their area has changed for the worse, survey suggests

Many people believe their area has changed for the worse, survey suggests

22 September 2024

The Big Issue Group is launching a new initiative designed to bring local people together to tackle poverty.


UK facing critical shortage of skilled tradespeople – report

UK facing critical shortage of skilled tradespeople – report

UK facing critical shortage of skilled tradespeople – report

22 September 2024

The home improvement and repair sector is forecast to grow by 40% over the next decade, leading to huge demand for workers.


More understanding about migraine urged as poll shows human cost of condition

More understanding about migraine urged as poll shows human cost of condition

More understanding about migraine urged as poll shows human cost of condition

22 September 2024

Some 89% of people with migraine say their mental health has been affected by it.


Cancer charity welcomes new smartphone app for melanoma patients

Cancer charity welcomes new smartphone app for melanoma patients

Cancer charity welcomes new smartphone app for melanoma patients

22 September 2024

The app is designed to help people previously treated for melanoma examine their skin regularly to help catch any recurrence of the disease.


Boy caught in riots not prosecuted after stern telling-off from parents – DPP

Boy caught in riots not prosecuted after stern telling-off from parents – DPP

Boy caught in riots not prosecuted after stern telling-off from parents – DPP

22 September 2024

Director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said some families viewed taking part in the disorder as a leisure activity.


Bookings open for millions to get flu vaccines and Covid boosters

Bookings open for millions to get flu vaccines and Covid boosters

Bookings open for millions to get flu vaccines and Covid boosters

22 September 2024

Frontline social care workers will also be eligible, as well as people who provide care for elderly or disabled people.


Call to put gardens at heart of housebuilding push for nature and climate

Call to put gardens at heart of housebuilding push for nature and climate

Call to put gardens at heart of housebuilding push for nature and climate

22 September 2024

RHS argues gardens’ contribution to wildlife should be included in measures to ensure new developments boost biodiversity.


Labour conference kicks off as Starmer vows no more austerity

Labour conference kicks off as Starmer vows no more austerity

Labour conference kicks off as Starmer vows no more austerity

21 September 2024

Labour is braced for a clash with unions over its winter fuel payment decision, as it weathers the storms of multiple rows at the heart of Government.


Thunderstorms and heavy rain to persist, marking end of summer

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to persist, marking end of summer

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to persist, marking end of summer

21 September 2024

Thunder and lightning, hail and rain hit parts of the country on Saturday.


Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office

Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office

Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office

21 September 2024

The words ‘Jail Starmer’ in large white letters appeared at the south-east London office of Clive Efford.


Unite union boss steps up call for Labour to reverse winter fuel allowance cut

Unite union boss steps up call for Labour to reverse winter fuel allowance cut

Unite union boss steps up call for Labour to reverse winter fuel allowance cut

21 September 2024

Sharon Graham has described the policy as ‘cruel’.


Starmer promises to protect public services from future austerity cuts

Starmer promises to protect public services from future austerity cuts

Starmer promises to protect public services from future austerity cuts

21 September 2024

The Prime Minsiter said his Government was not ‘going down the road of austerity’, in a possible signal of future money for public services.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed

21 September 2024

A murder investigation was launched after a man was stabbed in Bristol on Friday.


Starmer wants Government to be compared with Labour’s post-war administration

Starmer wants Government to be compared with Labour’s post-war administration

Starmer wants Government to be compared with Labour’s post-war administration

21 September 2024

The Prime Minister told a reception at this year’s Labour Party conference that his Government has a 10-year plan for the NHS.


Drones seized by police for breaching Labour Party conference restrictions

Drones seized by police for breaching Labour Party conference restrictions

Drones seized by police for breaching Labour Party conference restrictions

21 September 2024

Merseyside Police said they seized three drones in Liverpool on Saturday.


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