Sir Sadiq Khan has demanded councils be given powers to more than double council tax on properties sitting empty to free them up in the capital. The Mayor of London told LBC: "I'm not being funny, if...
Plans to implement three-weekly bin collections have sparked outrage in Newbury, West Berkshire, with hundreds calling on the council to backtrack. The Liberal Democrat-run local authority currently...
Lloyds Bank is telling its customers that there will be a fee increase starting June 2, and it’s one you’ll want to pay attention to if your account balance regularly falls below £2,000. The...
Princess Kate has presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design at London's 180 Studios - marking a subtle show of support to Victoria Beckham amid her family's fiery feud. The...
National Highways has issued a diversion route for both directions:Northbound drivers should follow the Hollow Diamond symbol:Exit at J12 and take the A5120 northeast to WestoningContinue on the...
Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote38 minutes agoAngus CochraneBBC Scotland NewsA bill to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.The proposals would...
King Charles and Queen Camilla viewed some impressive 2-ft high sculptures in Kew Gardens, which formed part of London’s city-wide Easter egg hunt for the Elephant Family, as they attended the...
Gérard Depardieu found guilty in sexual assault trial10 hours agoHugh SchofieldParis correspondentReporting fromParisFrench film star Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting...
Cryptocurrency boss's daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street16 minutes agoPaul Kirby and Ruth ComerfordBBC NewsFrench social mediaA masked gang have tried to abduct the daughter and young...
Cryptocurrency boss's daughter escapes kidnap gang in Paris street16 minutes agoPaul Kirby and Ruth ComerfordBBC NewsFrench social mediaA masked gang have tried to abduct the daughter and young...
Gary Lineker deletes 'Zionism' post amid criticism38 minutes agoHelen BushbyCulture reporterPA MediaGary Lineker has deleted an Instagram story post he shared from the group Palestine Lobby, which...
Swedish Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls KAJ, comprised of Kevin Holmström, Axel Åhman, and Jakob Norrgård, are currently favourites to win the contest. This is despite the fact they still have to...
Halle Berry went underwear-free just last week when the 57-year-old made a dazzling appearance at New York's Met Gala - but she's been banned from repeating the stunt at Cannes. The Never Let Go...
Fans have noticed that Victoria Beckham's eldest child, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have been noticeably absent from all recent Beckham family celebrations lately. Now, a source...
Robert Benton, who won two Oscars for his work on Kramer vs. Kramer, has died at the age of 92. His longtime assistant and manager, Marisa Forzano, told The New York Times he died on Sunday, May 11...
Newly-elected councillor was sacked as police officer3 hours agoJeremy BallBBC News, East MidlandsSuppliedThe BBC can reveal that a newly-elected Leicestershire County Councillor was sacked from the...
Asylum hotel companies vow to hand back some profits1 hour agoJack FenwickPolitical correspondentEPATwo companies that receive taxpayers' money to house asylum seekers in hotels have said they will...
Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria27 minutes agoBernd Debusmann JrBBC News, Washington DCUS President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than...
Steve Pepoon, who won an Emmy award for writing an episode of The Simpsons has died unexpectedly at the age of 68 outside his home in Paola, Kansas. He had been in treatment for a heart condition...
Heidi Klum was joined by host of famous faces as Hollywood stars took to the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. The supermodel, 51, stunned in a pink ruffled gown which featured a long train as...