Heartbreak in UK seaside town as famous theme park closes rides after £2.7m loss

Blackpool was once a gem in the crown of the UK’s seaside destinations but has suffered a decline in recent decades. It has faced a downturn in popularity since holidaymakers moved towards cheap European packages in the 1960s, and bosses have recently confirmed cuts at one of its most historic attractions. Bosses announced the closure of five rides … Read more

US will not defend Europe if Russia launches an attack, leaked Pentagon document reveals

The US will not come to Europe’s aid if Russia launches an attack, a leaked confidential Pentagon document has revealed. The internal guidance memo from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that deterring China from taking Taiwan was higher on the US’ list of ambitions. The document, known as the “Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance”, was … Read more

Dame Esther Rantzen shared heartbreaking signs ‘end was near’ before daughter’s update

Dame Esther Rantzen spoke bravely of nearing the end of her life as she looked forward to what she predicted would be her ‘last Spring.’ The journalist and TV presenter is no longer responding to medical treatment, her daughter revealed last night. 83-year-old Esther, best known for founding Childline and fronting That’s Life!, was diagnosed with stage … Read more

Rachel Reeves destroyed by Carole Malone as she rages ‘what planet is she on?’

GB News host Carole Malone has brutally slammed Rachel Reeves for her spring statement, in which she set out her plans for the UK economy. The Chancellor was accused of “tanking the economy” by Shadow Chancellor, Mel Stride, as she outlined the grim realities facing the country. Reeves confirmed welfare cuts of £4.8 billion in her latest review … Read more

BBC issues TV Licence update as UK households urged to respond

The BBC has launched a significant TV licence consultation, inviting UK households to share their opinions in what’s being described as the broadcaster’s “biggest ever public engagement exercise” The corporation is seeking audience input through the ‘Our BBC, Our future’ questionnaire, ahead of the upcoming review of its Royal charter, which outlines the BBC’s mission, … Read more

Rachel Reeves eyes pensions and savings in potential new tax raid

Rachel Reeves is facing growing pressure over potential tax hikes targeting pensioners and savers, as economic headwinds threaten to erode the already fragile fiscal headroom she outlined in the Spring Statement. The Chancellor has left herself with what the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) calls a “historically slim margin” against her fiscal rules, increasing speculation … Read more

Putin plotting ‘large-scale war’ with NATO as World War 3 fears explode

Russia President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a “large-scale conventional war” with NATO, German intelligence has warned. Spy chiefs in Berlin believe Moscow sees itself in a systemic conflict with the West and is prepared to pursue its goals with military force beyond Ukraine, according to a leaked report. The worrying details are reportedly from a new assessment by BND … Read more

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she has ‘four days to live’ after horrific car crash

Prince Andrew’s accuser Virginia Giuffre, who was sex trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, has shared devastating news from hospital. The 41-year-old mother of three says she has been given just four days to live following a serious car accident. Giuffre posted a shocking photograph on Instagram showing herself in a hospital bed covered in bruises. In … Read more

Keir Starmer planning to show his ‘sharp teeth’ to Donald Trump – ‘do not start a trade war’ PM warns President

Keir Starmer has issued his most stern warning to date to President Trump as threats of damaging tariffs grow larger. The Prime Minister has said a ‘retaliation’ (meaning counter tariffs) is on the table if he thinks it is ‘in the national interest’ to do so, promising to approach the situation with ‘sharp teeth’. A … Read more