Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70
Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has died at 70 following a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Discover his legacy and the band's tribute.
Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of Australian rock legends Midnight Oil, has died at 70 following a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Discover his legacy and the band's tribute.
Actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a Hertfordshire party. The former Grange Hill star was found guilty on multiple counts.
Former actor John Alford sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two drunk teenagers in Hertfordshire. Read the full court details.
Former London's Burning actor John Alford has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for sexually assaulting two girls, aged 14 and 15, at a party in 2022. Read the full court details.
Former London's Burning star John Alford, 54, sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two underage girls at a Hertfordshire party. Read the full court details.
A writer's crusade against unhygienic hotel bed accessories. Discover why decorative cushions and throws are a hygiene nightmare and should be removed from all hotel rooms.
UK cinema chains like Odeon and Vue are investing in premium experiences with VIP beds and wine coolers to attract audiences, as the industry aims for a £1bn box office in 2025.
A Westminster charity is providing warmth and safety for 50 homeless people this festive season, funded by a £700,000 council grant. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
NHS data reveals a sharp 56% increase in flu patients occupying hospital beds in England compared to last year. Get the latest winter health figures and analysis.
NHS data reveals a sharp 74% rise in flu patients in England, exceeding 2,000 daily admissions. Get the latest breaking health news and alerts.
Open fires and wood-burning stoves face new restrictions as the government aims to slash harmful PM2.5 pollution by 2030. Learn what the plans mean for you.
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
Discover how 'zombie fires' smouldering in permafrost are extending Canada's wildfire season and creating an environmental crisis. Learn about the devastating impacts.
Major report urges fundamental hospital reinvention with care shifting to homes. Thousands of beds could disappear as NHS embraces community-based treatment models.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned 'green' claims for wood-burning stoves following a landmark investigation that found manufacturers were misleading consumers about their true environmental impact.
Groundbreaking research identifies targeting wood burning and road traffic as the most effective strategy for dramatically improving air quality across European cities, with significant health benefits within reach.