Disgraced Huw Edwards’ treatment following suspension WAS paid for by BBC, broadcaster finally admits

Disgraced Huw Edwards’ treatment following suspension WAS paid for by BBC, broadcaster finally admits

THE BBC has finally admitted that it paid for disgraced Huw Edwards’ treatment following his suspension last year. The broadcaster refused to say how much it spent, but the bill could run into tens of thousands of pounds. 1 The BBC has finally admitted that it paid for disgraced Huw Edwards’ treatment following his suspension … Read more

Top cop to be probed for ‘trying to stop journalists from revealing police failings over Nottingham stabbings’

Top cop to be probed for ‘trying to stop journalists from revealing police failings over Nottingham stabbings’

A CHIEF Constable is to be investigated over claims that she tried to stop journalists revealing police failings over the Nottingham stabbings. Kate Meynell is said to have called a private press briefing — but made the reporters sign gagging orders. 3 Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley Kumar were murdered during a rampage … Read more

Inside new giant 6,762-passenger vessel MSC World America with pools, Cliffhanger ride & first Eataly restaurant at sea – The Scottish Sun

Inside new giant 6,762-passenger vessel MSC World America with pools, Cliffhanger ride & first Eataly restaurant at sea – The Scottish Sun

MSC Cruises launches its biggest-ever ship – MSC World America – next spring and we’ve been given a sneak peek at how the giant 6,762-passenger vessel is shaping up. Spanning 22 decks, each named after a city or port in the Americas, the ship has been three years in the making at the Chantiers de … Read more

Laos hostel at centre of ‘mass methanol poisoning’ remained open for over a week after first victim was found dead

Laos hostel at centre of ‘mass methanol poisoning’ remained open for over a week after first victim was found dead

THE backpacker hostel at the centre of a suspected mass methanol poisoning remained open for over a week after the first ­victim was found dead. Six tourists, including British lawyer Simone White, 28, were killed after their drinks were allegedly laced with the deadly chemical in Laos. 6 Nana Backpackers Hostel stayed open a week … Read more

Top Army officer arrested after taking hand grenade through Edinburgh airport security

Top Army officer arrested after taking hand grenade through Edinburgh airport security

A TOP Army officer was arrested after ­taking a hand grenade through airport security. Bungling Lt Col Hugo Clark MBE had the dummy weapon in his hand luggage as he went through Edinburgh Airport. 2 A top Army officer had a dummy grenade in his hand luggageCredit: Getty Bomb squad officers raced to the scene … Read more

I went to the winter sun island that’s still unspoilt – with dozens of beaches, waterfall swimming and treehouse lodges

I went to the winter sun island that’s still unspoilt – with dozens of beaches, waterfall swimming and treehouse lodges

FLY to a remote Caribbean island, flop on a sun lounger and rotate like a rotisserie chicken for a week until you’re perfectly golden. If that’s your idea of a dream holiday then you can take your pick of Antigua, St Lucia or Barbados. 8 Castara Bay is a paradise nestled in rainforestCredit: Natalie Kriwy … Read more

Mayors in France want to rip up a key border deal with Britain as they say it is soft on illegal migration – The Scottish Sun

Mayors in France want to rip up a key border deal with Britain as they say it is soft on illegal migration – The Scottish Sun

MAYORS in France want to rip up a key border deal with Britain as they say it is soft on illegal migration. The 14-strong Opal Coast group accused UK politicians of making noises about stopping boats but not doing enough to deter them. Calais mayor Natacha Bouchart said: “People talk of a border but in … Read more

I tried the real-life Great British Bake Off experience with new Christmas event

I tried the real-life Great British Bake Off experience with new Christmas event

SQUEEZING a bright-blue piping bag with my right hand, I attempt to disgorge an ornate ring of forest green buttercream around the base of my vanilla sponge cake. For the last 90 minutes, my friend James and I have been mixing cake batter, folding buttercream, and getting creative with fondant icing as if we’re contestants … Read more

Huge brands dump Captain Tom Moore’s shameless daughter after she cashed in on hero’s legacy

Huge brands dump Captain Tom Moore’s shameless daughter after she cashed in on hero’s legacy

LEADING brands were last night dumping Captain Tom Moore’s daughter after it emerged she shamelessly cashed in on his legacy. Royal grocers Fortnum & Mason and watch giant Swatch cut ties with Hannah Ingram-Moore and ordered her to take down logos from her website. Fashion chains Laura Ashley and Gap were also understood to have … Read more

Two students jailed after importing more than £1m of cannabis to university digs as part of a global drug empire

Two students jailed after importing more than £1m of cannabis to university digs as part of a global drug empire

TWO students helped import more than £1million of cannabis to university digs as part of a global drug empire. Jinshuo Dong, 24, and Jingshu Wang, 28, paid other students to receive 1.5kg drug parcels. 2 Two students helped import more than £1million of cannabis to university digs as part of a global drug empire, pictured … Read more