Dame Esther Rantzen dies aged 86: Broadcaster and assisted dying campaigner pens poignant final farewell note recalling her 'long and happy life', saying 'see you on the other side' - and urging donations to Dignitas

Comedy legend to star in first panto performance back at theatre shut for three years

Comedian and actor Joe Pasquale is among the cast members heading to a town for this year’s annual pantomime production.

California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1

California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt to address plastic pollution. The designation does not immediately limit products but starts a regulatory process that involves public comment and formal review.

Grooming gangs inquiry to investigate child sexual abuse in Birmingham and Wales as scope of £65million probe widens

Its announcement comes days after the jailing of an 'abhorrent' child sex ring who preyed on girls in a Welsh seaside resort as recently as 2024 sparked calls for the nation to be included in the probe.

‘The Chinese are watching this…’: Kelly sounds alarm over Trump’s Golden Dome’s defense capabilities

'What a concept… what a news flash': Hawley rips ‘morally responsible' AI CEOs as they meet Trump

Are you watching Streeting? Putin's war chest to rise to record 35% of state budget by next year as he slashes welfare, education and healthcare to fund 17.1trillion ruble (£154bn) military

Vladimir Putin sent a message to dithering UK ministers last night by increasing Russian defence spending to a record 35 per cent of the Kremlin's overall budget.

Pictured: Two boys and girl killed after car plunged into River Wear - as police confirm surviving teen arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Emergency services were called to the waterway in Sunderland at Panns Bank near Wearmouth Bridge at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.

BBC removes article which claimed bare fingernails trend is 'racist and classist'

In the story, a salon owner was interviewed about how her customers are increasingly asking for 'bare-looking' fake nails.

Troubling family secrets of frail grandfather whose cancer-stricken wife inspired $750k from strangers... before his daughter was caught in a big lie

Don Johnson and his wife Josephine captured hearts after a GoFundMe campaign showed footage of the frail 81-year-old delivering airport baggage to cover his wife's cancer treatments.

October Horoscope 2026: A month of retrogrades could force every zodiac sign to rethink their decisions

The October Horoscope is not so much about racing toward a fresh start. Instead, the month may bring your attention back to what is already there. Some relationships could need another look. Old plans may feel unfinished. Conversations you thought were over could come up again.

Trans rape suspects can be called men, Crown Prosecution Service says

Barristers have been told that 'where it is appropriate' they can address biologically male trans women as men when they are facing allegations of sexual violence.

Weather today October 1: IMD predicts rain in several states, heavy showers likely, check latest updates

India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.