Landslide and travel disruption reported, following warnings of gusts up to 90mph Via: UK weather latest: Storm Georgina batters Scotland and Northern Ireland as yellow warnings issued
Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen, including calls for Nadim Zahawi to step down for not reporting what happened at dinner 1.52pm GMT Jeremy Corbyn’s spokesman said that reports of the Presidents Club event were “appalling” and that women clearly felt threatened there. “It’s a gross Read more
Designs for spherical concert venue commissioned by group behind Madison Square GardensLondon’s suggestive skyline already boasts a Gherkin, a Walkie Talkie and a Cheesegrater. Soon they may be joined by the Golf Ball. According to plans seen by the Guardian, a giant glass sphere taller than St Paul’s Cathedral could Read more
Court told Paul Playle, 43, drove wife to brink of suicide while she became fearful recluseA man has been jailed for driving his wife to the brink of suicide by impersonating her school boyfriend and subjecting her to an extended campaign of stalking.Paul Playle, 43, set up email and Facebook Read more
The author of The Handmaid’s Tale bids hail, farewell and thank you to the revered sci-fi and fantasy author, who has died aged 88I am very sad that Ursula K Le Guin has died. Not only was she one of the literary greats of the 20th century – her books Read more
'I was deeply touched by Seamus Heaney's last words, when he said do not be afraid. I am not afraid. I feel very clear about my sense of purpose,' says Labour peer Via: Tessa Jowell opens up about being diagnosed with brain cancer
• Crest result of ‘consultation involving more than 10,000 people’• Supporters of the club seemingly underwhelmed by new crestLeeds United have revealed a new crest to commemorate the club’s centenary. It has not been universally welcomed.The crest, the result of a consultation involving more than 10,000 people according to the Read more
In an exchange dominated by the health service, the Prime Minister also attacked Labour's performance in Wales Via: Jeremy Corbyn urges Theresa May to save NHS 'from death by a thousand cuts' in PMQs clash
Detective describes Lawrence Santos as a 'dangerous individual' and praises victim's bravery Via: Man jailed for punching girlfriend and killing her kitten
The chairman of the club hosting an event at the heart of a sexual harassment scandal will stand down from a senior position at the Department for Education, the Government has announced. Via: Presidents Club chairman David Meller resigns from government job after explosive report on sordid charity dinner