Ben Duckett insisted England’s humbling experiences in India and at the Champions Trophy in Pakistan “hurt me so much” and he hopes they can make amends this summer. England lost 10 out of 11 white-ball matches since the turn of the year, including all three at the Champions Trophy to finish bottom of their group, […]

A private European aerospace company scrubbed its attempt on Monday to launch the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway. Unfavourable winds meant that the Spectrum rocket could not be launched from the island of Andoya in northern Norway, Munich-based Isar Aerospace said. The launch is subject to various factors, including weather […]

A widely shared online post claimed that it was illegal to speak about the details of Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana’s case in Parliament. “The true horrific story of the murderous black boy on the right, was forbidden, by law, to be discussed in Parliament,” the post said. Evaluation The Southport attack has been discussed many […]

Ministers have been urged to give British troops “maximum protection” from “vexatious claims” in the courts if they are deployed to Ukraine on a peacekeeping mission. Conservative MPs repeatedly pressed Defence Secretary John Healey to confirm the UK Government would consider derogating from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in the event of any […]

The family of a father-of-two who was struck and killed by a police car responding to a 999 call have paid tribute to him as a “beloved partner, dad, brother and son”. Roger Bagnall, 40, was crossing Yardley Road, Acocks Green, in Birmingham at around 7pm on March 19 when he was hit by a […]

THE government has no idea how many care home beds are available or occupied in the Island, the JEP has learned. A series of requests under the Freedom of Information Act has revealed that neither Health nor the Social Security and Housing departments hold records on how many Islanders are currently in care or how […]

Jordan Cox was left crestfallen after he cruelly missed out on an England Test debut this winter with a broken thumb but remains determined to force his way back into Brendon McCullum’s plans. Cox was primed for his international red-ball bow in New Zealand after first-choice wicket-keeper Jamie Smith was absent due to paternity leave. […]

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan said she developed a “thick skin” after being in the public eye since the age of nine. The actress, best known for her role as Rosie Webster in the ITV soap, said her career on the cobbles and appearances on reality TV have taught her to take things with […]

The Duchess of Sussex is “slightly adrift on the facts and reality”, the former editor of Vanity Fair has said. Graydon Carter, who was in charge when Meghan graced the cover of the magazine in 2017, said the then-Suits actress questioned why she was being asked about her relationship with the now-Duke of Sussex rather […]

The wife of England international footballer Kyle Walker has been fined and given points on her licence for holding a phone while behind the wheel of her car. Annie Kilner, 32, did not attend the brief hearing at Chester Magistrates’ Court where her solicitor, Nick Ross, entered a guilty plea on her behalf to the […]

Noel Clarke repeatedly asked a fan to meet for sex and groped her under a table at a public lunch, the High Court has heard. The 49-year-old exchanged messages with the then 18-year-old, during which she sent him explicit pictures after responding to a Twitter post from him asking for “naughty or cheeky” images, Naome […]

The father of Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has gone on trial accused of violently abusing his son. Jakob, 24, spent the weekend underlining his position as one of the world’s finest athletes by winning gold medals in the 3,000 metres and 1,500 metres at the World Indoor Championships in China. His father Gjert, who […]

New legislation to prevent people from smoking in houses with children could help bring about “real change” by preventing youngsters from being exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke, an expert has said. Professor Sean Semple, from the University of Stirling, said while Scotland had brought in a ban on smoking in public places, there was still a […]

A retired teacher was killed by cows which repeatedly attacked him after he was tossed into the air during a walk with his friend along Hadrian’s Wall, an inquest has heard. Cattle with their calves charged at 72-year-old grandfather Malcolm Flynn, from Carlisle, and one of them kicked him in the head while he lay […]

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman has told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry she believed Scotland avoided a “VIP lane” for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) due to devolution. Ms Freeman was “politically responsible for making sure the health workforce had access to PPE”, the inquiry heard, during evidence around procurement of PPE. Giving evidence, Ms […]

An elderly dog walker who was fatally injured in a park hit a boy on the back of his legs with a shoe and raised his arms in a “slapping motion” at a girl, a murder trial has heard. Jurors were told that Bhim Kohli, 80, swore at a 13-year-old girl and hit her friend […]

A looming trade dispute between the US and the EU is “extremely concerning”, the governor of the Central Bank of Ireland said, as he warned that the country is in a period of “significant change and volatility”. Gabriel Makhlouf said that forecasting in a time of “extreme uncertainty” is challenging, adding that he was reluctant […]

The daughter of an elderly British couple imprisoned in Afghanistan has spoken of her serious concerns about their deteriorating health. Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested as they travelled to their home in Bamyan province, in central Afghanistan, in February. Sarah Entwistle said the continued detention of her father “poses a […]

The leader of the rebels who captured two key cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo says international sanctions and the planned minerals deal that the country has offered the US will not stop the fighting between their members and Congolese forces in the hard-hit region. With such sanctions and a bounty placed on […]

Irish language signage is set to be installed at the Grand Central Station in Belfast. Stormont Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said it will be installed later this year and will include wayfinding, passenger information, safety and welcome signage. The £340 million station is set to become the largest integrated transport hub on the island of […]

FOUR people were rescued by RNLI crews on Sunday night after lifeboats were dispatched to two separate distress calls. The all-weather lifeboat George Sullivan launched around 7.20pm after reports that two people aboard a motorboat had become lost in rain and poor visibility near La Rocque. After locating the 13-foot Orkney vessel, the volunteer crew […]

By Trudi Roscouet WELL, what a ride these past two weeks have been. If life had a speed limit, I’d probably be on the verge of losing my licence. Let’s start with Eve Studios – a project that has been ten years in the making (though, if you ask my close friends, they’d probably say […]

British Army bomb disposal veterans may face a five-times higher risk of developing bladder cancer, researchers suggest. A small initial study highlighted a “significant link” between the disease and “exposure to certain explosives”. The research was sparked by the experience of Gareth Collett, a retired British Army brigadier and former head of UK bomb disposal, […]

The UK is set to enjoy more warm weather this week but a weekend washout is on the horizon, the Met Office warned. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 17C in the south and northeast of England, on Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures “scratching into” 18C in London. But the weekend will see more […]

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke about progress on an economic deal between the UK and US, amid reports that a tax on tech giants could be slashed and as the Government eyes up cuts at the spring statement. The Prime Minister spoke with the US president about the agreement on Sunday night, Sir […]

Morrisons has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters. The supermarket chain said it was costing more to run the services than it was making from customer spending. The closures will see it shut down 52 cafes, all 18 […]

The home town of avid Manchester United supporter Poppy Atkinson turned red in memory of the youngster tragically killed in a collision with a car on a sports pitch. The family of the 10-year-old from Kendal, Cumbria, requested that mourners at her funeral service, and those lined on surrounding roads to pay their respects, wear […]

The SNP is “back in business”, First Minister John Swinney has insisted – as he added he is “very optimistic” for next year’s Holyrood elections. While the party had seen its support drop during a long-running police investigation into its finances, that has now closed, with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon – who had been […]

Snow White star Rachel Zegler will tell young children they can be “powerful princesses” in a new story for CBeebies. Zegler, 23, plays the titular princess in Disney’s live-action remake of the 1937 animated film Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, which has faced controversy and a mixed reception from critics. The US actress will […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not “recognise” reports suggesting that ministers are looking at reducing the number of children in England who receive free school meals. Ms Reeves is expected to announce spending cuts for some Government departments in her spring statement to the Commons on Wednesday. Cuts to the education budget could come from ending […]

Modern cars are more complex than ever, thanks to electrified powertrains and greater on-board safety technology. Buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make, so the last thing you would want is for your new set of wheels to constantly go wrong, or leave you stranded at the side of […]

Sir Keir Starmer has said there needs to be “accountability” in the system of fixing potholes, and suggested damage caused by them is “irritating”. It comes as the Prime Minister told councils to prove they are tackling the issue or face losing the cash to fix them. He said that councils need to “get on […]

Modern cars are more complex than ever, thanks to electrified powertrains and greater on-board safety technology. Buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make, so the last thing you would want is for your new set of wheels to constantly go wrong, or leave you stranded at the side of […]

Sir Keir Starmer has said there needs to be “accountability” in the system of fixing potholes, and suggested damage caused by them is “irritating”. It comes as the Prime Minister told councils to prove they are tackling the issue or face losing the cash to fix them. He said that councils need to “get on […]

A single ticket-holder has claimed the £11.7m jackpot prize from Saturday’s National Lottery draw. The win is the biggest of the year so far, surpassing 20-year-old James Clarkson’s £7.5m Lotto win on January 4, National Lottery operator Allwyn said. The winning numbers were 10, 11, 34, 38, 54, 55 and the bonus number was 26. […]

Podcast host Kelsey Parker has said she wants other women to feel like it’s “ok to move on” after losing a partner as she made her first TV appearance with her new boyfriend. She lost her husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker, in 2022 after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Parker appeared on […]

British Army bomb disposal veterans may face a five-times higher risk of developing bladder cancer, researchers suggest. A small initial study highlighted a “significant link” between the disease and “exposure to certain explosives”. The research was sparked by the experience of Gareth Collett, a retired British Army brigadier and former head of UK bomb disposal, […]

The UK is set to enjoy more warm weather this week but a weekend washout is on the horizon, the Met Office warned. Temperatures are expected to reach highs of 17C in the south and northeast of England, on Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures “scratching into” 18C in London. But the weekend will see more […]

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump spoke about progress on an economic deal between the UK and US, amid reports that a tax on tech giants could be slashed and as the Government eyes up cuts at the spring statement. The Prime Minister spoke with the US president about the agreement on Sunday night, Sir […]

Morrisons has said 365 jobs are at risk of redundancy because of plans to close some of its cafes, convenience stores, florists and fresh food counters. The supermarket chain said it was costing more to run the services than it was making from customer spending. The closures will see it shut down 52 cafes, all 18 […]

The home town of avid Manchester United supporter Poppy Atkinson turned red in memory of the youngster tragically killed in a collision with a car on a sports pitch. The family of the 10-year-old from Kendal, Cumbria, requested that mourners at her funeral service, and those lined on surrounding roads to pay their respects, wear […]

The SNP is “back in business”, First Minister John Swinney has insisted – as he added he is “very optimistic” for next year’s Holyrood elections. While the party had seen its support drop during a long-running police investigation into its finances, that has now closed, with former first minister Nicola Sturgeon – who had been […]

Snow White star Rachel Zegler will tell young children they can be “powerful princesses” in a new story for CBeebies. Zegler, 23, plays the titular princess in Disney’s live-action remake of the 1937 animated film Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, which has faced controversy and a mixed reception from critics. The US actress will […]

Chancellor Rachel Reeves does not “recognise” reports suggesting that ministers are looking at reducing the number of children in England who receive free school meals. Ms Reeves is expected to announce spending cuts for some Government departments in her spring statement to the Commons on Wednesday. Cuts to the education budget could come from ending […]

Danish police sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as the icy island steps up security measures ahead of a planned visit this week by US second lady Usha Vance, the chief spokesman for Denmark’s national police said. Rene Gyldensten said on Monday that the extra officers, deployed the day before, were part of […]

A third company bidding to compete with Eurostar in running passenger trains through the Channel Tunnel has emerged. Gemini, chaired by Labour peer Lord Berkeley, said it wants to operate trains connecting London with Paris and Brussels. It added that “further exciting destinations” are “being developed”. Spanish start-up company Evolyn and billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard […]

The number of migrants arriving in the UK after crossing the English Channel has set a new record for the first three months of the year. There have been 5,847 arrivals so far in 2025, including 335 on Sunday, according to provisional Home Office figures. This is already higher than the 5,435 migrants who arrived […]

Actor Charles Collingwood has said it is “an honour” to celebrate 50 years on BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers. The 81-year-old radio star plays the hard-headed Brian Aldridge, who was introduced to the show in March 1975. “It’s great. How lucky I’ve been, haven’t I? 50 years?,” he told BBC Breakfast. “I started when […]

US negotiators worked to hammer out details of a proposed partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, meeting with representatives from Russia a day after holding separate talks with the Ukrainian team. Each side has accused the other of undermining efforts to reach a pause in the three-year-old war. Kyiv and Moscow agreed in principle on […]

Paintings by the late John Byrne including a rare picture of The Beatles bought by the artist’s local priest are to go under the hammer at auction. In the painting, created in 1969, Byrne represents each Beatle seated beside a “spirit animal” while Yoko Ono is seen in a crystal ball held by John Lennon. […]