Police began patrolling 18th-century marble steps on Tuesday, blowing whistles at those sitting downThe authorities in Rome have been accused of applying “fascist-style” measures after police began shooing resting tourists away from the staircase of the famous Spanish Steps.Police began patrolling the 18th-century marble steps on Tuesday, blowing whistles at Read more
When I wrote about the drama’s lack of diversity, the response was a volley of racist abuse. Then came the discovery of a real-life black rescue worker at the plant… The US TV network HBO has been seen as a TV trailblazer, frequently bringing diverse, multidimensional characters to our screens Read more
Councils say bans help tackle anti-social behaviour. But critics argue restrictions are a heavy-handed curb on freedom of expressionWhen Salford ditched its ban on swearing last week, Mark Thomas’s reaction was apt. “Hoo fucking ray” the comedian tweeted, shortly followed by a “Whoo- fucking -hooo”.Introduced by the city council in Read more
Boardmasters music festival cancelled and Royal sailing race derailed in south as Met Office issues stark advice Via: UK weather forecast: Met Office issues 'danger to life' flood warning with storms to batter Britain
Follow all the latest developments Via: Boris Johnson news – live: PM's top adviser says MPs 'don't get to choose which votes they respect' after rebel Tory talks up no-confidence motion
Karime Macias Duarte is accused of fraud totalling £4.7m Via: Wife of disgraced Mexican politician 'living in 10k-a-month London flat' after UK fails to deport her
Reece Dempster appears in court charged with murder, rape and burglary Via: Dorothy Woolmer: Man, 22, charged with raping and murdering 89-year-old woman in London home
Vivian Blowey, 86, has vascular dementia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is wheelchair bound. Around £200,000 of her life savings has been eaten up by care fees. Via: How NHS could save your home if it played fair on care funding (but be prepared for a battle)
Retirees looking to top up their pension are flocking to the holiday let market. Pictured landlords Jeannie and Ross Aldridge who are hoping to make £20k a year from their old home. Via: Holiday lets could be a haven for your savings thanks to the staycation boom
When Peter Williams, from Cardiff, realised he had not claimed his state pension for 11 years, just one call to the Pensions Service revealed the retired bachelor was owed a £132,800 windfall. Via: Peter wrongly assumed he would never get a state pension but has just banked a six figure Read more