‘America is back!’: Boris Johnson praises President Joe Biden at Munich conference but snubs Trump

Boris Johnson praised Joe Biden for putting the United States back as ‘leader of the free world’ – and snubbed Donald Trump by saying we are now ‘turning a corner’.  Speaking to the annual Munich Security Conference virtually on Friday, President Biden used his first address before a global audience to declare that ‘America is back, … Read more

Andrew Neil joins the chorus of critics calling for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of royal titles

Broadcaster Andrew Neil has joined the chorus of critics calling for Harry and Meghan to be stripped of their official titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.  The pair remain His and Her Royal Highness, despite Megxit, although they are not permitted to use those titles on a day-to-day basis as they are no longer … Read more

Danger to life warning issued as heavy rain is set to cause up to eight inches of flooding

Dig out the brollies! Heavy rain is set to cause up to eight inches of flooding today – before temperatures hit 63F making Britain as hot as Rome and Nice South Wales set to be worst-affected by the downpour this weekend, with up to 8in (20cm) of rain possible Met Office warns of floods to … Read more

Nicky Campbell on finally coming to terms with his demons thanks to a four-legged therapist

In the often transient world of broadcasting, one has to think surprisingly hard to recall a time before Nicky Campbell.  Ever-present on our radio waves since the 1980s, he was a Radio 1 DJ on Top of the Pops at a time when the station’s jocks almost rivalled pop stars in the celebrity stakes. Riding the … Read more

Princess Anne ‘to take over’ and succeed Prince Harry as Captain General of the Royal Marines

The roles and patronages revoked from Harry and Meghan Military roles  Royal Marines RAF Honington  Royal Navy Small Ships and Diving   Organisations The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust The Rugby Football Union The Rugby Football League  The Royal National Theatre  The Association of Commonwealth Universities Princess Anne is poised to take over Prince Harry’s role in the … Read more

You can hold granny’s hand from March 8

You can hold granny’s hand from March 8: One friend or relative will be allowed to visit care home if they test negative for coronavirus Ministers will unveil guidance allowing indoor visits, with no hugs and kisses  All care home residents will have the right to see one named relative or friend This person will … Read more

Alex Salmond ‘will appear at Holyrood inquiry next week’

Alex Salmond ‘will appear at Holyrood inquiry next week’ to be questioned about probe into complaints made about him and role of Nicola Sturgeon Alex Salmond ‘is expected to give evidence to the Holyrood inquiry ‘, MSPs told The former First Minister has not publicly confirmed that he is attending Mr Salmond will be questioned under … Read more

Somebody shoot that f***ing dog! What Boris Johnson growled as Dilyn gnawed antiques at Chequers

Somebody shoot that f***ing dog! What Boris Johnson growled as Dilyn gnawed antiques at Chequers – leaving PM with a four-figure repair bill Boris Johnson’s pet chewed antique furniture at Chequers in Buckinghamshire Mr Johnson has told friends he had to foot the bill for ‘making things good’ Emerged 24 hours after Mail revealed the … Read more

Father-of-two cop, 49, dies after testing positive for coronavirus

A ‘hero’ frontline policeman has become the second officer in Manchester to die within a month of testing positive for Covid.    PC Jonathan Wain, 49, was described as a ‘true gentleman’ and ‘irreplaceable’ by colleagues who worked with him in Bury. PC Wain, affectionately known as ‘the Duke’, had served with Greater Manchester Police since 2003.  … Read more

World’s first gay rugby club that beat the bigots by tackling homophobia gets its own film

When the world’s first gay rugby club was set up in 1995, Rob Hayward had a stock reply to wags who asked if his team played in pink shirts. ‘No. For a collection of gay men we agreed remarkably quickly on our colours – midnight blue and emerald green!’ Tory Lord Hayward is used to … Read more