Month: November 2022

NHS operations and appointments are set to be cancelled after a historic vote by nurses to strike over pay. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said its members in the majority of NHS employers across the UK had backed industrial action. Industrial action is expected to be held before the end of the year at some of the country’s biggest hospitals, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ opposite Parliament, the Royal […]

Manchester United have been hit by an £82,000 Football Association fine for failing to control their players in two Premier League matches last month. Erik ten Hag’s side have been sanctioned for the team’s behaviour in the 0-0 home draw with Newcastle on October 16 and 1-1 draw at Chelsea six days later. Cristiano Ronaldo and furious team-mates surrounded referee Craig Pawson in the 49th minute against Newcastle, claiming Fabian […]

Sophie Turner will star in a new drama based on the life of a British female criminal and jewel thief during the 1980s. The 26-year-old actress, best known for playing Sansa Stark on Game of Thrones, will take play Joan Hannington in the leading role. Turner said: “(Joan) is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname ‘The Godmother’. “A woman who […]

Sir Gavin Williamson has quit Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet after conceding that allegations about his conduct had become a “distraction”. The former Cabinet Office minister said he had decided to “step back from Government” while the complaints process into his conduct is carried out, vowing to “clear my name of any wrongdoing”. The decision to quit follows allegations he sent expletive-laden messages to former chief whip Wendy Morton complaining about being […]

A migrant trying to speak with the press at the Manston immigration processing centre was pinned against a fence and dragged out of view. A PA news agency photographer was taking pictures at the Kent site when a man inside started shouting “help” repeatedly and waving towards the cameras. He claimed he had been at the site for 30 days when staff members asked him to stop shouting. The man […]

Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92. The veteran actor was one of the BBC soap’s original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. He died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time. A statement from his family said: “The family of the actor Bill Treacher are sad to announce that Bill died late Saturday night, 5 November 2022. “He […]

Lucy May Barker will play Rebekah Vardy while Laura Dos Santos will play Coleen Rooney in a West End play about the “Wagatha Christie” legal battle. The “verbatim production” has been adapted from a High Court transcript by Liv Hennessy and will be directed by Lisa Spirling. Barker is best known for her work on the stage and has played Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia! in the West End and […]

Rishi Sunak has vowed to “grip this challenge of illegal migration” by working with European nations as he faced pressure to sign a new deal with France to curb Channel crossings. The Prime Minister said there was “lots” to talk about when he met Emmanuel Macron for the first time at Cop27 amid reports he was set to press for a fresh agreement with the French president. The pair embraced […]

Rebel Wilson has announced the birth of her daughter Royce Lillian today. The 42-year-old Australian actress, known for films Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids, said her baby girl was born this past week via a “gorgeous” surrogate. Wilson told her followers on Instagram on Monday: “I can’t even describe the love I have for her, she’s a beautiful miracle! “I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know […]