Entertainment
Jesse Eisenberg's 'The Debut' explores musical theatre as 'the world I know'
Jesse Eisenberg wrote and directed 'The Debut', a musical-comedy starring Julianne Moore, inspired by his own experience finding community in musical theatre.
Crime
Sentebale's Defamation Claim Against Prince Harry Paused Over Legal Costs
Sentebale, co-founded by Prince Harry, has paused its High Court defamation claim against him due to fears legal costs could close the charity if the case fails.
Business
Younger State Pensioners to Get Boosted £1,930.40 in October
Younger state pensioners with certain NI numbers will receive up to £1,930.40 in October 2026, as five Fridays mean two DWP payments in one month.
Sports
Man City kit set for change after Puma scraps sleeve branding
Manchester City's kits will look different next season after manufacturer Puma announced it is scrapping sleeve branding from the 2027/28 season, affecting all clubs it supplies.
Health
Environment
Blue tit mural on Manchester hostel could be removed
A blue tit mural on a Grade-II listed building in Manchester's Northern Quarter could be removed under renovation plans for Hatters Hostel, with a decision possible this month.
Boulder-style eco home on Ilkley Moor wins planning appeal
A controversial eco-home designed to mimic boulders has been granted planning permission on Ilkley Moor after an appeal, despite opposition from the town council and conservation concerns.
Fuel leak pollutes River Taff, dead fish found
Dead fish have been recovered from the River Taff as fuel from an unidentified underground source continues to leak, with Natural Resources Wales investigating.
Ellie Goulding 'mortified' over toxic mine diamonds
Ellie Goulding says she is 'mortified' and 'fell short' of her environmental values after promoting pink diamonds from Western Australia's Argyle mine, which faces pollution complaints.
Gardening expert reveals exact time for final lawn cut
Gardening expert Craig Wilson advises cutting grass before temperatures drop to 7°C, ideally between late October and end of November, to prevent winter damage.
Geography Quiz of the Day: Discover the UK
From Scottish lochs to the Garden of England, our UK geography quiz takes you across the country. Ten questions of varied difficulty on cities, landscapes and landmarks. See how well you really know the United Kingdom.