British troops to remain in Ukraine for ‘years’ as Starmer’s peace commitment open-ended

British troops could remain in Ukraine for “years” if Sir Keir Starmer is successful in securing a peacekeeping mission to protect a ceasefire deal. A senior government source revealed that the peace plan, which is likely to involve other Kyiv allies, is currently open-ended and will go on for “as long as it takes”. They told The Times: … Read more

Derbyshire mum’s petition to change school absence rules surpasses 100,000 signatures

A Derbyshire mum’s petition to allow children time off during the school term – without parents being fined – has been signed by more than 107,000 people, possibly securing a debate in Parliament. More than 3,000 people across the county have backed Natalie Elliott’s online petition titled: “Allow parents to take their children out of school … Read more

SpaceX crew arrive at International Space Station in step to bring stranded NASA astronauts back to Earth

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 spacecraft has landed at the International Space Station to bring NASA astronauts Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore. The pair of astronauts got to the International Space Station last June with plans for an eight-day mission. Alas, when the spacecraft intended to bring them back was deemed unsafe, the astronauts were forced to … Read more

7 top Stephen Graham performances you need to watch after Adolescence

This week, the TV show everyone’s been talking about has been Adolescence, a crime drama about a 13-year-old boy who’s accused of murder. The series, which features four episodes that have each been filmed in one continuous shot, stars Owen Cooper, 15, as the suspect Jamie Miller in a star-making acting debut. British acting legend Stephen Graham, 51, is also in … Read more

Should Rachel Reeves resign after UK economy shrinks? Vote now

Rachel Reeves is under pressure once again after the UK economy took a nosedive in January, driven by a decline in the manufacturing sector. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) warned that a contraction of 0.1% showed “weak growth” as the Chancellor also prepares to face a backbencher rebellion over planned welfare cuts. The economy’s contraction compared to a 0.4% … Read more

Netflix Adolescence star Stephen Graham’s amazing offer to adopt co-star after tragedy

Stephen Graham is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest actors, but he’s also earned a reputation in the industry for his warm and generous nature. Many younger stars look up to him as a mentor, including fellow Liverpudlian Jodie Comer, whom he supported early in her career before her breakthrough role in Killing Eve. The 51-year-old … Read more

Mark Wright emotional as he discusses birth of baby Palma: ‘The moment I held her in my arms, you realise what life is all about’

Mark Wright returned to work today (March 15) for the first time since becoming a “girl dad” to baby Palma – and he told his Heart FM co-host Olly Murs he’s realised “what life is all about”. Mark and wife Michelle Keegan, 37, welcomed Palma into the world on March 6. They shared their happy news earlier this week, … Read more

Rachel Reeves could launch major driving law changes within days – Car tax hikes, fuel duty updates and more

Rachel Reeves could deliver a number of major changes for motorists in the Budget launching in less than two weeks, including car taxes, fuel rules and more. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil the Government’s plans for the economy on March 26, 2025, with the Spring Statement, in which she promises to “give families and businesses … Read more