All news for 2023-08-31

A public consultation is just a means of softening-up opinion, says Paul Routledge

Shop owners David and Caroline Davis were gobsmacked when they checked their CCTV cameras after noticing one of their plant pots was missing outside the Food to Go store

Actor Kevin Costner and his estranged wife Christine Baumgarter will fight in court over the Yellowstone actor's monthly child support payments amid accusations of his ex spending his money on herself

The 16-year-old's family have accused Crime Minister Chris Philp of going back on a face-to-face promise to outlaw sales of the deadly weapons after Ronan was killed

EastEnders fans are convinced Cindy Beale's comeback to Walford could lead to the return of Max Branning on the BBC soap, with a new theory teasing a possible showdown

Arsenal were expected to cash in on a sell-on clause before Friday's transfer deadline - but the Gunners will now have to wait for at least another year to get their money

Grigor Dimitrov dismantled Andy Murray in straight sets to extend his recent Grand Slam disappointment, but the former World No. 1 still left his mark on the competition

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby is expected to stay as the main presenter following Phillip Schofield's shock exit from ITV in May, and has been reportedly given a bumper pay rise to her salary for the daytime show

Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract with Mercedes which keeps him on the F1 grid until the end of 2025, with team-mate George Russell also penning fresh terms

The 'Pirola' Covid variant, which is is "potentially more transmissible and severe", has already been found in England, Sweden, Canada and America, and is said to be the "most striking variant since Omicron"

Masvidal and Paul appeared to have rekindled their friendship ahead of the Diaz bout, but now the former UFC title contender is back claiming that a meeting between the two wouldn't be competitive

Chelsea are on the verge of completing yet another transfer - as club chair Todd Boehly's commitment to signing the world's best young footballers remains intact

Sal’s Shoes has distributed footwear in the UK for some years, ever like this before. As CJ explains, they have seen demand rocket as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, supplying a record number of pairs this summer

Emmerdale teased a gruesome fate for Caleb Miligan on the ITV soap on Thursday night as he appeared to deteriorate after a violent attack at the hands of gangster Harry's thugs

The Chase star Paul Sinha stunned viewers and contestants as he broke ITV daytime show records by offering an eyewatering cash prize to one lucky contestant

The Argentinian icon has helped to spearhead the Herons' revival in fortunes since his move stateside but his absence in the coming months will be a major blow for the team

Flight operators are said to be preparing for potential legal action against the National Air Traffic Service over system failure that caused chaos at airports this week

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia and experts in the eastern European country say it could come from rarely used plumbing, where the germs could have spread in high temperatures

Globally, agriculture and land use are responsible for almost 60% of ­biodiversity loss and 30% of ­greenhouse gas emissions - and we also bin 9.5m tons of food waste each year

The Champions League group stage draw took place in Monaco on Thursday and presenter Reshmin Chowdhury gave an insight into what she would say via her social media post

EastEnders fans think they've worked out what Cindy Beale is planning for Bobby Beale, with her tipped to avenge the death of her daughter Lucy Beale on the BBC soap, almost a decade on

Julius Poppinga, the son of former Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champion linebacker Brady, has tragically died aged 17 after the aspiring American football player suffered a brutal asthma attack

Emmerdale is set for explosive scenes next week - as one resident is attacked whilst considering leaving the village for good

Priced from only £59, The Body Shop's much-anticipated beauty advent calendars have just landed - but you'll have to be quick to get your hands on one

Mary Berry has shared a pasta recipe that takes just 15 minutes to make and is sure to be a hit with the whole family, even when you're seriously short for time