David Jason on Why Playing Granville Was So Special in Open All Hours
Sir David Jason reflects on his role as Granville in Open All Hours, 50 years on, praising Ronnie Barker and the show's enduring appeal.
Category : Elections
France Votes in Municipal Elections Seen as Key Indicator for 2027 Presidential Race
France votes in municipal elections seen as key indicator for 2027 presidential race, with far-right RN seeking gains and alliances closely watched.
Trump Threatens to Impose Voter ID for Midterms, Limit Mail-In Ballots
Donald Trump threatens to impose voter ID and restrict mail-in ballots for midterms, even without Congress passing the Save America act.
Labour MPs Urge Burnham on Voting Reform and Windfall Tax
Labour MPs are pushing prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham to support electoral reform and scrap the windfall tax on oil and gas, with 88 MPs backing a commission on voting change.
Starmer Urges Nato Unity Amid Trump Shadow
Sir Keir Starmer called for Nato unity at the Ankara summit, overshadowed by Donald Trump's criticism of the alliance and renewed demands over Greenland and defence spending.
Burnham Faces Labour MP Pressure for Voting Reform Commission
88 Labour MPs sign amendment for electoral reform commission, testing Andy Burnham's commitment to voting system change as he prepares to become PM.
Count Binface Could Embarrass Farage in Clacton By-election
Count Binface may add to Nigel Farage's 'triple embarrassment' in the Clacton by-election after Farage quit as MP amid financial allegations.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' After Strikes
President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is 'over' after US strikes hit 80 targets in response to Iranian attacks on tankers. He called negotiations a 'waste of time'.
Count Binface challenges Nigel Farage in Clacton by-election
Count Binface is the sole challenger to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election after major parties declined to stand, admitting he likely won't win.
Count Binface Boosted in Clacton By-Election Against Farage
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis wishes Count Binface 'good luck' in the Clacton by-election triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation, as major parties opt out of the contest.
Russia tipped to launch attack to wreck NATO summit
Russia could launch a major provocation timed with next week's NATO summit to disrupt the agenda, grab headlines and intimidate member states, Tobias Ellwood has predicted.
Zohran Mamdani Elected New York Mayor in Historic Victory
Zohran Mamdani elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic Democratic victory.
Democrats Release 2024 Election Autopsy Report Amid Internal Strife
DNC releases 2024 election autopsy report after backlash, but chair warns it won't meet standards; report omits Gaza, Biden's age.
Reform UK Surges in Tamworth as Labour Loses Grip in Local Elections
Reform UK surges in local elections, winning seats from Labour in Hartlepool, Tamworth, and elsewhere, prompting calls for Starmer's resignation.
Larkhall By-Election: Voters to Choose New Councillor July 9
Larkhall residents vote in a by-election on July 9 to replace the late Councillor Lesley McDonald. Four candidates compete for the ward seat on South Lanarkshire Council, with counting starting at 10pm.
Parties Reject Farage By-Election Amid Finance Probe
Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, and others reject Nigel Farage's by-election call, as he faces investigations over undeclared donations and support, accusing opponents of using sleaze as a 'political tool'.
Clacton Locals Unfazed by Farage Resignation
Express reporter visits Clacton's Moon & Starfish pub after Nigel Farage resigns as MP; locals more focused on football and sunshine than politics, with some unaware of the news.
Establishment Witch-Hunt Hands Farage Keys to No10
Paul Baldwin argues the establishment's investigation into Nigel Farage's finances has backfired, boosting his path to No10. Farage resigned his Clacton seat amid a standards probe over a £5m gift.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns from Congress, Trump Calls It 'Great News'
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress after falling out with Trump, who calls it 'great news'. Democratic praise for her Epstein stance emerges.
Playboy Relocates to Miami, Criticises California's 'Anti-Business' Policies
Playboy moves HQ from LA to Miami Beach, criticises California's 'anti-business' policies, citing high taxes and strict regulations.
Cuomo and Mamdani Clash in Fiery NYC Mayoral Debate
Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa clash in fiery NYC mayoral debate over immigration, housing, and Jewish issues, less than two weeks before the election.
Republican Clay Fuller Wins Georgia House Seat, but Democrats See Gains
Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia House seat with 56% of vote, but Democrats celebrate significant gains in conservative district.
Marine Le Pen Announces Presidential Run After Court Ruling
Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for the French presidency in 2027, hours after an appeal court ruling. She previously said campaigning with an electronic tag would not be possible.
Parties Reject Farage By-Election Amid Finance Scrutiny
Nigel Farage's resignation as Clacton MP triggers a by-election, but Labour, Tories, Lib Dems, and others refuse to stand, calling it a 'stunt' amid investigations into undeclared gifts and support.
Farage Resigns in £200k By-Election Stunt Amid Probe
Nigel Farage has resigned as Clacton MP, triggering a £200,000 by-election that critics call a desperate stunt to distract from a sleaze probe into a £5 million gift from a crypto tycoon.
Count Binface Only Candidate to Challenge Farage in Clacton
Count Binface is the only candidate willing to take on Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election after Labour, Conservatives, and Restore Britain ruled themselves out, calling it a 'fake' contest.
Farage Resigns as MP Over Daughter's 'Hounding'
Nigel Farage has resigned as an MP, triggering a Clacton by-election, after saying the 'hounding' of his daughter was the 'final straw' amid scrutiny of his finances.
Nigel Farage Resigns as MP for Clacton Amid Financial Row
Nigel Farage resigned as Clacton MP to force a by-election, attacking media over financial allegations. He faces investigations over undeclared gifts and funding from allies, with critics calling it a 'stunt'.
Farage Triggers Clacton By-Election to Challenge Burnham
Nigel Farage announces a by-election in Clacton, aiming to humiliate Labour's Andy Burnham and boost Reform UK, while derailing the new PM's honeymoon.
Ex-McCarthy Aide Warns Democrats Face Left-Wing Pressure
John Leganski, former aide to Kevin McCarthy, predicts Democratic leaders will face left-wing pressures akin to the far-right tactics that ousted McCarthy, citing primary wins by democratic socialists.
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