Trump says he is obligated to nominate a replacement for RBG without delay 

President Donald Trump has signaled that he will nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘without delay’, setting up an extraordinary confirmation battle in the Senate just weeks before the elections.  ‘We were put in this position of power and importance to make decisions for the people who so proudly elected us, the most … Read more

Donald Trump will ignore RBG’s dying wish and nominate her replacement in just days

President Donald Trump is expected to ignore the dying wish of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and nominate her replacement in the coming days in a rush to hurry through a conservative judge before the election.  Ginsburg had hoped that Trump would not be the president to select the next Justice, stating her ‘most … Read more

Trump is expected to defy RBG’s dying wish and nominate replacement in days

President Donald Trump is expected to ignore the dying wish of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and nominate her replacement in the coming days in a rush to hurry through a conservative judge before the election.  Ginsburg had hoped that Trump would not be the president to select the next Justice, concerned with the … Read more

Alex Scott is targeted by racist trolls over Sue Barker replacement A Question Of Sport suggestion

Alex Scott has been targeted by ‘awful trolls’ on social media after she was tipped to be in the running to replace Sue Barker on A Question Of Sport. The former England and Arsenal footballer, 35, was rumoured to have secured the gig on Wednesday after the after Sue, 64, was axed as host after … Read more

Michelle Keegan’s Our Girl ‘was axed after bosses failed to sign Jacqueline Jossa as replacement’

Jacqueline Jossa was reportedly first in line to take over from Michelle Keegan on her hit drama Our Girl, before bosses ultimately decided to pull the plug on the show. It was announced on Tuesday that the hugely popular BBC show would not be returning for a fifth series, following the 33-year-old star’s departure. And … Read more

Union boss’s early retirement sparks fears his replacement may undermine Sir Keir Starmer

Keir and loathing for Labour leader as supportive union boss’s early retirement sparks fears his replacement may undermine him Unite’s Len McCluskey is to depart a year before his term in office was due to end The union has put increased pressure on Sir Keir Starmer since taking the reins Potential successors have warned they … Read more

Taking hormone replacement therapy to cope with the menopause ‘cuts risk of common infections’ 

Taking hormone replacement therapy to cope with the menopause ‘cuts risk of common infections’ New evidence from the University of Texas found women who took HRT had a greater variety of beneficial bacteria in their urine which reduces risk of UTIs The study confirmed theory that postmenopausal women have more infections Researchers spoke to 75 … Read more

Former Newsround boss is announced as replacement for Radio 4’s Today programme

BBC Radio 4’s PM programme editor will move to the Today show from September, replacing current editor Sarah Sands.  Bafta and International Emmy award-winning editor Ms Griffiths has more than 25 years’ journalistic experience, having previously led teams at Newsround and the World at One. She previously worked for the Today programme for nine years.  … Read more

How can I avoid a knee replacement? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions 

I have osteoarthritis in both knees and have been taking anti-inflammatory medication and trying to exercise, but the pain is persistent and I am now unable to walk any distance.  Please can you advise of alternatives to knee replacement surgery? I am 67 and in good health. Mr P. Pope, by email. It sounds as … Read more

Banksy suggests replacement for Edward Colston statue

Banksy has suggested the toppled statue of Edward Colston should be put back on its plinth in Bristol surrounded by sculptures of protesters pulling it down. The graffiti artist unveiled a new piece of artwork inspired by activists who tore down a bronze statue of the 17th-century slave trader in an Instagram post today.   Alongside … Read more