Justin Welby says he will step down as archbishop of Canterbury | Justin Welby
The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced that he will step down after facing mounting pressure to quit over his handling of an abuse scandal. Pressure on Welby has been intensifying since the publication last week of a damning report on the church’s cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse in the UK in the late […]
Neil Robertson to raise complaint as snooker star left unhappy – ‘Not genuine’ | Other | Sport
Neil Robertson plans to complain to snooker chiefs as he is certain the pockets were bigger than usual at the international Championship. The Australian made his comments during the tournament before Ding Junhui clinched his 15th ranking title by defeating Chris Wakelin in the final. Robertson was in action at the tournament in China as […]
One of the best British films ever made is now streaming for free on ITVX | Films | Entertainment
Back in 1979, Monty Python released their new feature-length film, a comedy about a mistaken messiah living at the same time as Jesus Christ. Incredibly controversial and banned outright in some places on its debut, Life of Brian is today hailed as one of the greatest comedies of all time. But did you know it […]
Incredible Titanic watch ‘frozen in time’ that narrowly escaped disaster | UK | News
The sale of items linked to the fateful voyage also features a pocket watch from a victim ‘frozen in time’ and a luxury timepiece given to a ‘hero’ of the sinking.’ They are among hundreds of items going under the hammer at Henry Aldridge & Son, an auctioneer in Devizes, Wilts., specialising in Titanic memorabilia […]
Classic baby name is making a comeback in 2025 – full list
Baby name consultant Colleen Slagen, working in partnership with baby retailer JoJo Maman Bébé, revealed the classic baby names that are making a comeback in 2025. Colleen said: “Look out for Margot in 2025 as people are looking for feminine, classic-sounding [names like] Margot, Eloise, and Vivian.” The baby name consultant added: “I think we’ll […]
Shoppers bemoan UK taramasalata shortage as strike leads to dip in supply | Food & drink industry
When some UK supermarkets removed the lids from tubs of hummus, there were complaints from shoppers. But for many, the latest dip problem is arguably worse – a nationwide shortage of taramasalata. Industrial action at Bakkavor, a large supplier of the fish roe dip, has caused a “short disruption” to the supply and availability of […]
Carlos Alcaraz ‘struggling to breathe’ and may withdraw from ATP Finals clash | Tennis | Sport
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, has cast doubt over whether the Spaniard will be in a fit state to play his ATP Finals clash against Andrey Rublev tomorrow (Wednesday). Alcaraz is battling an illness and he was spotted training with a nose strip ahead of his straight-sets defeat to Casper Ruud on Monday. The […]
My Chemical Romance tour, new album, The Paper Kingdom and more | Music | Entertainment
My Chemical Romance sent their dedicated fans into a frenzy on Monday, November 11, 2024, when they posted a cryptic message on their social media accounts. The legendary emo band dropped a stylised version of their logo in what looks like a Russian-adjacent font. On top of that, they captioned the post: “if you could […]
Driver deliberately rams car into crowd in China, killing 35 and injuring dozens
A driver killed 35 people and severely injured another 43 when he deliberately rammed his car into people exercising at a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, police said Tuesday. Police had detained a 62-year-old man at the sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai following the ramming late Monday, on the […]
Marks and Spencer among two major retailer shutting this month
Britons experienced a busy summer of store closures, with major retailers like Boots and Marks and Spencer shutting shops across the UK. This month alone, four popular retailers, including Homebase, Wetherspoons, Decathlon and Co-op, have closed their doors. According to a recent report by PwC, the high street has faced significant challenges with a notable […]