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Move by former North of Tyne mayor comes days after five London Labour councillors defect to Zack Polanski’s party

Two high-class spells on day one at Adelaide, while colleagues faltered, proved how misunderstood the England fast bowler is

We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past

Exclusive: DNA advances show Roman-era skeleton, once hailed as first black Briton, came from southern England

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood. At 82, she recalls working with Tina Turner, Bette Midler, Frank Sinatra, David Byrne, Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio – the list goes on – and the time Bing Crosby made a…

Clip-in fringes are easy to use and trying one first could save tears and regrets

The legal action has made news and it will do damage. A potential disaster for the corporation and the UK, but a good day’s work for this president, says media commentator Jane Martinson

Ultra-conservative Christian organisations look to reshape global health landscape as new aid agreements open door to demands restricting family planning services

This precision-crafted Belfast police drama is a tense, thrilling watch that’s rich with detail. Has there ever been a more terrifying cliffhanger than it served up this season?