Officers At Windsor Castle Investigated Over Allegations Of Sleeping On Duty

Police officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty. A number of officers on protective duties from the Metropolitan Police’s Royalty and Specialist Protection team are being investigated after concerns were raised, The Sun reported. Allegations include officers leaving posts unattended and sleeping while on duty. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) has launched an investigation and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has been informed, […]

17 May 2026

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Labour Woman Leader Long Overdue Lisa Nandy Says But Rules Out Running

A woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men. But the Culture Secretary also warned Labour against turning inwards, and said the public had been “completely” cut out of the conversation over the last week amid rumours of a leadership challenge. She also ruled out standing should there be a Labour leadership contest. Ms Nandy, the MP for Wigan, […]

17 May 2026

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Xabi Alonso Appointed Chelsea Manager On Four Year Deal

Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Chelsea manager has been confirmed on a four-year deal. The former Real Madrid boss will take charge of the Blues from July 1 in what is his first managerial role in the Premier League. Callum McFarlane has been in interim charge since the sacking of Liam Rosenior last month and was on the touchline for Chelsea’s FA Cup final loss to Manchester City on Saturday. It emerged soon after the 1-0 defeat that Chelsea […]

17 May 2026

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Labour Leadership Rivals Caught Up In Debate Over EU Ties

Two of the men hoping to oust Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister have been caught up in a debate over whether Labour should seek to take Britain back into the European Union. Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, on Saturday set out his desire for a “new special relationship” with the EU, and to eventually rejoin the trade bloc. Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, was meanwhile probed over his support for returning to the EU […]

17 May 2026

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Police Officers Injured During Serious Disorder After Celtics Title Win

Officers were injured during “serious disorder” as police dispersed crowds in the Trongate area of Glasgow where Celtic fans gathered following their Scottish Premiership title win. Around 3,000 supporters gathered in the area to celebrate their team’s victory against Hearts. Some fans were seen climbing traffic lights and other objects around the Trongate. Police wearing riot gear moved in to clear the streets later in the evening, with Police Scotland saying bottles and other missiles […]

17 May 2026

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UKs Look Mum No Computer Last In Eurovision Final As Bulgaria Wins First Trophy

The UK’s Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer has finished last in the song contest’s 2026 grand final with just one point, as Bulgaria celebrated the country’s first ever win. It is the fourth consecutive year in a row that the UK has received no points from the public vote, with the country’s only jury point coming from Ukraine, while Bulgaria’s Dara scored 516 points with Bangaranga. It comes after Lincolnshire-born Look Mum No Computer, […]

17 May 2026

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Alex Cole Hamilton To Run For First Minister When MSPs Vote On Top Job

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has confirmed he will be running for first minister when MSPs vote on who should have the top job next week. While SNP leader John Swinney – who currently holds the post – is certain to be re-elected as his party is the largest in the Scottish Parliament, Mr Cole-Hamilton said it “would be an insult to democracy” if Tuesday’s vote is taken as “some kind of done deal”. […]

17 May 2026

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Look Mum No Computer To Perform In Eurovision Final Amid Boycott Over Israel

The UK’s Eurovision entrant Look Mum No Computer is to perform in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, alongside Israel’s Noam Bettan, after the country’s inclusion in the competition prompted a boycott by five nations. Look Mum No Computer, whose real name is Sam Battle, will perform on Saturday at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, having sung in Thursday’s semi-final despite already qualifying as one of the big four alongside France, Italy and […]

16 May 2026

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Pep Guardiola Keeps People Guessing Over His Future At Man City

The Manchester City manager was in a playful mood when asked if Saturday’s FA Cup final could be his last trip to Wembley with the club. There has been speculation all season that Guardiola could stand down as City manager this summer after a decade in charge in which he has so far won 19 trophies. The Spaniard has repeatedly pointed out he still has another year remaining on his contract, but he has also stopped short of […]

16 May 2026

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