A senior royal has endorsed calls for a knighthood for a former rugby league great, praising his charity feat of seven ultra-marathons in seven days to support motor neurone disease research and care.
Filming of BBC drama This City Is Ours in Marbella was disrupted after criminals targeted the production. A crew member’s hotel room was raided, prompting a police investigation. Work on series two continues as security measures are reviewed.
Kelly Brook says she’ll keep celebrating her figure despite online abuse. Abroad, the 46-year-old presenter says she embraces her curves and has even sought swimwear advice from friend Myleene.
Davina McCall says a cancerous breast lump was removed and she has now been given the all‑clear. She thanked clinicians, urged routine checks, and plans to focus on recovery and returning to normal life.
New figures show Yorkshire has England’s worst child dental health, with six of the top 10 areas for tooth extractions among 5–9s. Dentists blame high sugar intake, inconsistent brushing and limited NHS access. Councils are urged to expand prevention schemes, school brushing and fluoridation.
Virginia Giuffre’s memoir claims Prince Andrew insisted on a confidentiality clause in their settlement to avoid embarrassment to the monarch before the Platinum Jubilee. Andrew has always denied misconduct. The Palace has not commented.
A former rock singer serving a long sentence for serious offences was killed in prison during an incident with another inmate, prompting an official investigation into security and supervision at the facility.
Traces of cocaine were detected in toilets at a private Labour student event during the party conference in Liverpool, with senior MPs appearing on stage at the gathering.
Gary Neville has reportedly been spotted using his mobile phone while driving for a fourth time, prompting criticism from road safety groups.
Steve McFadden describes how playing the character Phil Mitchell in a long-running soap has been emotionally demanding, leaving him feeling exhausted and preferring pantomime work for a more enjoyable experience.