Author: Eleanor Price

A jury has convicted a West End musical star of rape and attempted rape following more than 11 hours of deliberation at Wood Green Crown Court. Ross Davidson, 37, who performed under the stage name Ross Wild, was found guilty on all charges relating to attacks on two women he had met through the dating app Tinder. The Finchley resident had denied the offences throughout the trial. Davidson gained recognition in theatrical circles for his role in the Queen-themed production We Will Rock You and briefly performed with 1980s pop group Spandau Ballet during 2018. The court heard evidence concerning…

Development at Euston station could inject £41 billion into the UK economy over the next three decades as work progresses on bringing the high-speed rail line into central London. A massive 1,624-tonne tunnel boring machine named ‘Madeleine’ began excavating a 4.5-mile passage from Old Oak Common to Euston on Monday, representing a significant step towards completing the railway’s final stretch into the capital. Camden Council estimates suggest the station redevelopment will support 34,000 new jobs alongside a mix of residential and commercial construction, whilst west London is projected to see £10 billion in economic activity over the next decade. The…

BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood has announced she will step down from the broadcaster in April after more than a quarter of a century, saying she wants to spend more time with her husband. The 63-year-old, who married Steve Randall at the end of 2023, told BBC Breakfast viewers that the couple are “ships that pass in the night” and she is looking forward to travelling together. Kirkwood made the announcement on Monday morning immediately after delivering her forecast, joining presenters Sally Nugent and Jon Kay on the sofa. Fighting back tears, she said: “So, I’m going to be leaving…

King Charles is facing pressure from both sides of his family over the treatment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — with Prince William and Queen Camilla pushing for a harder line while Princess Anne and Prince Edward argue their brother has already been punished enough. The conflicting demands have created what a source described as significant “family angst,” with multiple arguments now playing out across different branches of the Royal Family. A royal insider told the Daily Mail that Anne had been “vocal” in her objections to both the King and William, with Edward backing her position to some extent. Yet the…

The press never discovered that Prince William and Kate Middleton began their honeymoon at a secluded Welsh farmhouse — a secret that has remained hidden for nearly a decade and a half until now. Royal biographer Robert Jobson reveals in his new book The Windsor Legacy that the couple spent “a blissful few days” at Llwynywermod, King Charles’s private estate near the Brecon Beacons, before flying to the Seychelles. A senior royal source told Jobson the secret escape and its location was never written about by the press, making the privacy even more special for the newlyweds. The 192-acre property,…

Jeff Bezos is taking on Elon Musk in the battle for space-based internet dominance after his rocket company Blue Origin announced plans to launch more than 5,400 satellites. The network, named TeraWave, will target businesses, governments and data centres rather than competing directly with Musk’s Starlink for individual customers. Blue Origin claims the system will be capable of upload and download speeds reaching 6 terabits per second — far exceeding what rival commercial satellite services currently offer. Even with thousands of satellites in orbit, TeraWave would remain significantly smaller than Starlink, which currently dominates the market. SpaceX’s network focuses primarily…

Tyrrell Hatton admitted he could feel every pound of his Christmas indulgence during the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic, comparing his movement on the course to an ocean liner after revealing his weight had climbed from just under 190 pounds to 204 pounds. The Englishman, who stands five foot eight, described the gain as “pretty aggressive” and said his backswing had suffered noticeably in the windy conditions. Hatton made no attempt to disguise the cause. He confirmed he had completed “zero cardio and a lot of drinking” during December, with minimal training. A Guinness tap installed at his…

Social media users have criticised Kylie Jenner for advertising a digestion and weight management product, with some expressing concern about the influence such promotions may have on teenagers. The 28-year-old appeared in a video for Korean brand Foodology promoting its Coleology Cutting Jelly, which the company says is designed to support appetite control, carbohydrate metabolism and daily weight management routines. Reddit users responded to the promotional clip, with one writing that it was “irresponsible for celebrities to advertise supplements and laxatives” given the number of impressionable young people who might take such endorsements seriously. Others questioned why someone of Jenner’s…

Profits generated by last summer’s Oasis reunion concerts and business rates from the Co-op Live arena are being reinvested into struggling grassroots music venues across Manchester, city leaders have confirmed. The funding initiative comes as the city prepares to host the BRIT Awards for the first time in the ceremony’s history, with the event moving out of London for its 2026 edition on February 28. Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig said the approach demonstrated a commitment to nurturing future talent rather than simply celebrating the city’s musical heritage. She explained that money from major events was being directed to…

McDonald’s hash browns have risen from approximately 89p in 2019 to as much as £1.99 at some UK restaurants, with delivery platform prices pushing the total cost of a single item beyond £4 once fees are applied. Just Eat lists hash browns at £2.39 before delivery and service charges are added, according to current pricing. The £1.99 charge applies to fewer than five per cent of McDonald’s UK branches, with most restaurants pricing the item between £1.59 and £1.69. However, the increase has prompted widespread criticism from customers who said the hash brown had long been considered one of the…