Beyoncé's mum calls out 'racist' skin lightening comments
The singer had platinum blonde hair at the red carpet event for her Renaissance film premiere. Source: BBC News
Makers 'pushed up' price of brands, says watchdog
Some food brands ‘pushed up’ prices more that their costs, competition watchdog says. Source: BBC News
The Papers: 'Royal race row' and 'pressure' for PM on migrants
A new book on rifts within the Royal Family is continuing to make headlines on Wednesday’s front pages. Source: BBC News
Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazes
Images from mountainous San Buenaventura show locals doing their best to help vulnerable wildlife. Source: BBC News
Waterbeach: The mystery over a baby found in a recycling tip
It has been one year since staff sorting through household recycling made a tragic discovery in amongst the plastic and glass – the body of a baby boy. Named Gabriel by medics, because he was found just before advent, no-one has been able to identify him, despite having a DNA profile. After police closed their […]
UK Championship 2023: Ronnie O’Sullivan wins but Neil Robertson makes early exit
Ronnie O’Sullivan is looking to win a record-extending 22nd Triple Crown event in York Seven-time winner Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed a comfortable 6-2 first-round victory over Anthony McGill in the UK Championship in York. A 116 clearance and a half-century had given McGill an early 2-0 lead. However, world number one O’Sullivan then took charge – […]
Striking unions to be required to keep schools open
The government announces plans to introduce minimum service levels in schools from next year. Source: BBC News
Sin-bin trial plan recommended for professional games
Players surround referee Michael Oliver during the recent Tottenham v Chelsea match Plans for football to introduce 10-minute sin-bins for cynical fouls and dissent have been recommended for trialling in the professional game. The game’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (Ifab), said it will “identify which levels are best to test”. The trial will […]
Greece denies promising not to raise Parthenon Sculptures on UK visit
No 10 cancelled a meeting between the UK and Greek PMs after comments to the BBC about the sculptures. Source: BBC News
Wilko rescue deal failed because of greed, claims HMV boss
Doug Putman says a bid to save Wilko was stymied as the former chair faces MPs over the collapse. Source: BBC News