Author: Shanice Lee

Two pedestrian level crossings in Prestatyn will shut permanently from Sunday 1 March following safety assessments revealing unacceptable risk levels as train services prepare to increase by 50% in May. Sandy Lane and Beverley Drive crossings will close ahead of Transport for Wales introducing more frequent services on the North Wales Coast Line, with Network Rail installing protective fencing before the timetable changes take effect. Sandy Lane is already among the highest-risk crossings on the Wales and Borders network, with 32 misuse incidents recorded between October 2024 and October 2025. Recent footage released by Network Rail highlights incidents of level…

A UK-funded sexual and reproductive health service programme operating across 39 facilities in five Somali regions received a visit from the Duchess of Edinburgh during a two-day trip to the East African nation ahead of International Women’s Day. The programme, which runs across Banadir, Bay, Mudug, Lower Shabelle and Galgaduud regions, provides support in areas significantly affected by insecurity, displacement and weak services. UK assistance helps strengthen service delivery, reducing stigma and fear associated with seeking care after sexual violence. At a Mogadishu hospital on 24 February, the Duchess engaged in an emotional conversation with victims of sexual and gender-based…

Train passengers using Manchester Piccadilly will face further service disruption on two Sundays in March despite the completion of a nine-day £7.9 million track renewal project that closed the station’s main platforms. Routine follow-up work scheduled for Sunday 1 March and Sunday 22 March will impact train services until lunchtime as engineers secure the newly installed railway foundation stone through a tamping process. Passengers planning travel on those dates are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk ahead of their journeys. The announcement comes as the first trains returned to Manchester Piccadilly’s platforms 1-12 shortly after 5am on Monday 23 February following the…

Social media users have condemned a political activist who filmed himself harassing comedian Matt Lucas on the London Underground, repeatedly demanding he respond to Palestine-related questions despite the actor never having made public statements on the Israel-Hamas conflict. The 51-year-old, who comes from a Jewish family and describes himself as an atheist, has not publicly commented on Middle Eastern politics or the Israeli-Palestinian situation. Nevertheless, an unidentified man targeted him during a journey on the Tube system, recording the encounter on his mobile phone. The footage, which was subsequently deleted by its original poster, had already been copied and shared…

The Wanted singer Max George has been rushed to hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, marking another health scare just weeks after undergoing chest scans for a lung issue. The 37-year-old shared a photograph from A&E on social media accompanied by the message “What now ffs” and “This sh*t ALWAYS happens in the middle of the night.” He concluded the post with “Poor Albert,” referencing his beloved pet Pitbull. George later posted a selfie to his Instagram stories with the caption “Running HOT,” though he did not provide details about what prompted the latest hospital dash or his…

Hollywood has lost one of its most beloved comedic talents, with Catherine O’Hara passing away on Friday at the age of 71, sources with direct knowledge have confirmed to TMZ. The Canadian-born actress made her final public appearance at the Emmy Awards ceremony in September, where observers noted she appeared frail on the red carpet. Her death comes approximately four months after that outing, though the cause has not been disclosed. O’Hara’s career spanned decades and encompassed multiple genres, earning her recognition as both a comedic force and dramatic performer. She achieved widespread acclaim for her portrayal of the flamboyant…

A jury has convicted a West End musical star of rape and attempted rape following more than 11 hours of deliberation at Wood Green Crown Court. Ross Davidson, 37, who performed under the stage name Ross Wild, was found guilty on all charges relating to attacks on two women he had met through the dating app Tinder. The Finchley resident had denied the offences throughout the trial. Davidson gained recognition in theatrical circles for his role in the Queen-themed production We Will Rock You and briefly performed with 1980s pop group Spandau Ballet during 2018. The court heard evidence concerning…

Development at Euston station could inject £41 billion into the UK economy over the next three decades as work progresses on bringing the high-speed rail line into central London. A massive 1,624-tonne tunnel boring machine named ‘Madeleine’ began excavating a 4.5-mile passage from Old Oak Common to Euston on Monday, representing a significant step towards completing the railway’s final stretch into the capital. Camden Council estimates suggest the station redevelopment will support 34,000 new jobs alongside a mix of residential and commercial construction, whilst west London is projected to see £10 billion in economic activity over the next decade. The…

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has announced she will step down from the broadcaster in April after more than a quarter of a century, saying she wants to spend more time with her husband. The 63-year-old, who married Steve Randall at the end of 2023, told BBC Breakfast viewers that the couple are “ships that pass in the night” and she is looking forward to travelling together. Kirkwood made the announcement on Monday morning immediately after delivering her forecast, joining presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay on the sofa. Fighting back tears, she said: “So, I’m going to be leaving…

King Charles is facing pressure from both sides of his family over the treatment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — with Prince William and Queen Camilla pushing for a harder line while Princess Anne and Prince Edward argue their brother has already been punished enough. The conflicting demands have created what a source described as significant “family angst,” with multiple arguments now playing out across different branches of the Royal Family. A royal insider told the Daily Mail that Anne had been “vocal” in her objections to both the King and William, with Edward backing her position to some extent. Yet the…