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Sir Stephen Fry launches £100k damages claim after 'breaking multiple bones' in fall at O2
Sir Stephen Fry is claiming £100,000 in damages after falling two metres off a stage on to a concrete floor at the O2.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0100
Sir Stephen Fry is claiming £100,000 in damages after falling two metres off a stage on to a concrete floor at the O2.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0100
Ashley's Frasers Group rides to rescue of collapsed kids' cycle-maker Frog Bikes | Mark Kleinman blog
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0000
Leasehold ban 'unlikely to come into force' before next general election, housing minister says
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
UK borrowing cost highest since 1998 as inflation outlook darkens
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
UK rallies multinational force of navies as threat from Russia grows
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
Tories refer Farage to parliamentary watchdog over seven-figure gift from British businessman based in Thailand
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0100
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0100
Nine arrests made as part of sex offence investigation into members of religious group
Police raided three properties and made nine arrests as part of a probe into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0100
Police raided three properties and made nine arrests as part of a probe into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0100
Woman murdered film director sister and took her diamond-encrusted Rolex
A woman has been found guilty of killing her film director sister before making off with her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0100
A woman has been found guilty of killing her film director sister before making off with her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0100