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Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:30
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.

Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:30
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.

Drone footage shows fire at one of world's largest battery plants

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:29
The Moss Landing power plant, in California, was evacuated, as were people in the surrounding area.

Man City striker Haaland signs longest deal in Premier League history

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:17
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland commits his future to the club by signing a new long-term deal.

Strict mortgage rules could be eased to allow more people to borrow for a home

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:04
The £100 limit on contactless cards could also be scrapped, as regulators respond to the prime minister's plea.

Killer recalled to prison after 'shamelessly boasting' about Jimmy Mizen murder

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:53
Jake Fahri, who served 14 years in jail for murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, breached licence conditions.

Schools shut and 40,000 homes without water after pipe burst

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:47
Nearly 40 schools are forced to shut as work continues to restore water to thousands of homes.

Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation over statements after death

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:09
Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

Liam Payne's friend sues singer's dad for defamation

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:09
Roger Nores has contested Geoff Payne's claims he "abandoned" the late One Direction singer.

Culture secretary rules out funding BBC from taxes

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 10:05
But Lisa Nandy says the TV licence is "regressive" and she is thinking "radically" about alternatives.

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