Wicker Man director’s sons complete their late father’s film trilogy
The final film in the folk horror trilogy brings closure to the saga as well as its creator's family after…
Month: August 2026
Zelensky has ‘questions to answer’ about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine. Source: BBC News
US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges
The rapper, who has faced similar charges in the past, had been due to perform at the Country Rising Festival.…
Les used a QR code to download a parking app – but it was a scam
Scammers set up a monthly subscription of £60 from Les Howard's account after he downloaded an app. Source: BBC News
Trump says Canada wants ‘benefits’ of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war. Source: BBC…
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes". Source: BBC News
Iran-linked hackers behind cyber attack that shut down power plant, reports say
The government says at no point was there a risk to the UK's energy system during the attack in July.…
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Industry body Energy UK says the current support for households most in need does not go far enough. Source: BBC…
Davis ‘grateful’ for support over cancer diagnosis
The Office star was appearing at convention in London, less than two weeks after announcing her condition. Source: BBC News
Carney say Trump started trade war with fresh tarrifs ‘attack’
Canada's prime minister said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs as he accused the US of starting a trade war.…