All news for 2023-09-01

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Neil Jones dealt huge blow ahead of Strictly Come Dancing new series launch
Strictly Come Dancing pro Neil Jones has been hit by a major blow ahead of the upcoming 21st series, just a few months after he announced he was expecting his first child with fiancée Chyna Mills
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Fraudster nan stole £1.5m from employer to pay for son's wedding and caravans
Coleen Muirhead, 55, admitted embezzling £1,524,192 from Panda Rosa Metals in Aberdeen, Scotland and said in a message to a colleague: "Police have just raided! I will need visitor in jail!"
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Madonna is back to rehearsals for her world tour after scary collapse
Madonna is gearing up for her rescheduled Celebrations Tour and she's now revealed she's back to rehearsals after a terrifying health scare landed her in intensive care
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Pentagon launches new website for declassified UFO information
With Congressional hearings on UFOs and whistleblowers claiming the government has covered up contact with extraterrestrials for years, alien-fever is at an all time high
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Molly-Mae touches down in New York for mystery trip with six giant suitcases
Molly-Mae Hague has arrived in New York with six huge suitcases for a mystery trip, shortly after the Love Island star admitted she'd forgot the visit was scheduled into her calendar
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Brit girl 'raped 10 times' in Gibraltar as police arrest Spanish man, 25
Pedro Luis Garcia Vallejo has been remanded in custody and charged with ten counts of rape against an underage child and one count of sexual activity with a child
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Mass brawl erupts after argument over who gets to use portaloo escalates
A raucous brawl erupted outside the portaloos at a Morgan Wallen concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, quickly deteriorating into a wild fight that was caught on camera
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Rihanna makes 'huge order' of donations to disabled and homeless veterans
Rihanna has been thanked for her generosity by the AFTP Foundation, who recently shared that the acclaimed singer made a donation in support of veterans who it provides supplies to
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How do I find out if my school faces closure - and what do I do?
The Department for Education has refused to release a list of all the schools affected by the closures - but has told parents that headteachers will 'let you know directly'
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When parents will be told about school closures and how long kids will be out
A top Tory admitted not all schools have been informed that they may have to fully or partially close, despite term starting on Monday, as pressure mounts to name all affected schools
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Reguilon once 'banished' from training amid Mourinho and Conte disagreement
Sergio Reguilon looks set to complete a deadline day move to Manchester United and will arrive at Old Trafford with the approval of former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho
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Parkdean launches payday deals with cheap holidays to Cornwall
Guests who book before September 4 can enjoy discounted prices on stays in September and October
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Kylie Minogue transforms for sexy music video after Padam Padam success
Australian queen of pop Kylie Minogue stunned in her new music video as she transformed into a number of bold looks as she hopes to follow the success of her number one hit Padam Padam
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The £12.99 airline cabin bag has gone viral on Tiktok
The bag has been a big hit on TikTok this summer, but is it any good?
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Lucy Letby finally caught after doctor spotted chilling detail in babies' X-rays
Neonatologist and consultant paediatrician Dr Sandie Brohin was brought in as a witness in Lucy Letby's trial and studied x-rays after discovering accounts of babies crying for as long as 30 minutes
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Liverpool warned to prepare for 'fireworks' as Saudi launch huge final Salah bid
Mohamed Salah is subject of a £120million transfer bid from Saudi club Al-Ittihad but Liverpool will continue to reject approaches for their Egyptian superstar forward
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Five parasites to watch out for after huge worm removed from woman's brain
After reports a woman had a huge 8cm live worm removed from her brain, we take a look at other micro-critters which have gruesomely called the human body home over the years
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Thug, 18, kicked stranger in the face making him fit after a friend's dare
Brannon Jones will spend just three months in a young offenders' institute after the assault, which left his friends fearing he had killed Carl Jones in Cwmbran, Wales
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'Our babies died in biggest ever NHS maternity scandal - cops must investigate'
Today marks the first anniversary of the ongoing independent review into care failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and those affected are calling for more action
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Luton's payout to neighbours to get £10m stand ready for Premier League bow
Luton will take on West Ham on Friday night in their first ever Premier League game at Kenilworth Road - with Rob Edwards' side keen to pick up their first three points
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'Proof of time travel' as Henry Vlll spotted with 'Greggs steak bake' in picture
The famous portrait of the most infamous Tudor monarch - as well known for his marriages as his rule - has really got people talking
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If your iPhone is on this list you'll get a blockbuster free upgrade this month
Apple will almost certainly release iOS 17 this month and here's every iPhone that's compatible.
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Ryan Gravenberch's dream shirt number available ahead of Liverpool transfer
Ryan Gravenberch is poised to join Liverpool from Bayern Munich on Transfer Deadline Day and the 21-year-old Netherlands international has his favoured shirt number available
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Must-have Gmail upgrade will improve your emails but only if you pay for it
Google's new Duet AI technology lets Gmail users hand many of their responsibilities over to an AI - from writing up entire work documents to attending meetings on their behalf. Sadly, it's not free to use.
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Inside Luton stadium set to break Premier League record despite £10m renovation
Luton Town are preparing for their first home league game as a Premier League club, with their Kenilworth Road ground undergoing some changes ahead of the new campaign