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A church in Essex has been vandalised for the sixth time in less than a year with its pastor confessing his heart “aches”.This is the sixth attack on the Salvation Chapel International in Laindon since July last year, leaving behind £50,000 of damages.The church located in a village west of Basildon, was attacked again over the Easter weekend, with this latest crime incurring another £1,000 in costs for the already desperate pastor.Clearly at the end of his tether, Daniel Berkoh-Gyamfi, leader of Salvation Chapel International told GB News the ordeal “aches [his] heart” and that he had been crying over…
The Labour Government is being urged to consider further reforms to the Universal Credit regime as it is “difficult to believe that claimants could be worse-off” under new proposal.Universal Credit claimants are having to week week for their first payments thanks to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rule, experts warn.Nearly half of new Universal Credit claimants are failing to take up interest-free loans during the five-week wait for their initial payment, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).The IFS report into the Labour Government’s review of the benefit highlighted that 44 per cent of those applying for…
Channel 4 has confirmed it will not broadcast the Celebrity Great British Bake Off episode featuring Scott Mills, following the presenter’s dismissal from the BBC.The broadcaster announced on Wednesday morning that the final instalment of the 2026 Stand Up to Cancer series would be replaced with an alternative programme.A Channel 4 spokesperson stated: “Having carefully considered the circumstances, we’ve taken the decision not to air the final episode of the 2026 series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer, featuring Scott Mills.”They added: “Acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott, we…
M&S Food has just unveiled its biggest ever custard cream, and shoppers are absolutely loving it.The Giant Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Coated Custard Cream brings together two of the retailer’s most popular viral hits: the Chocolate Coated Custard Cream and The Big Daddy bar.Priced at £5 for a 270g bar, this supersized treat takes Britain’s beloved biscuit and transforms it into something truly indulgent.It is the first of several custard cream launches M&S has planned for this summer, and fans are already going wild for it online.The Giant Outrageously Chocolatey Milk Chocolate Coated Custard Cream will cost £5 | M&SOne…
Ulster have confirmed the signing of Jamie Benson on a two-year deal.The versatile 23-year-old can play at fly-half, centre or full-back and will arrive before the 2026-27 season from Premiership club Harlequins, where he graduated from the academy system.Irish-qualified through relatives in Belfast, Benson has represented England at U18 and U20 level, while he was selected in a wider England A squad earlier this season.In his senior debut for Quins in 2021, Benson kicked a last-gasp conversion in the Premiership Cup against Northampton Saints.He made his Premiership debut in 2024, producing a player of the match performance against Saracens last…
Andrew & Andrew Solicitors has announced the appointment of Shikha Datta as Head of its newly created Family Law Department, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its services. Shikha brings over 25 years’ experience in family law, advising clients on achieving favourable outcomes across both financial settlements and matters involving children. Her areas of expertise include complex financial arrangements involving trusts and overseas assets, as well as prenuptial agreements and disputes over jurisdiction. She is also highly experienced in children matters, including residence, contact and leave to remove cases. With a reputation for a calm and collaborative approach,…
Alex Armstrong has accused the Prime Minister of “shameless hypocrisy” following the Government’s decision to block Kanye West from entering the UK.The rapper had been scheduled to headline all three nights of this year’s Wireless Festival before the Home Office ruled that his “presence would not be conducive to public good.”Sir Keir publicly backed the decision to bar Mr West, stating: “Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless.“This government stands firmly with the Jewish community, and we will not stop in our fight to confront and defeat the poison of antisemitism.”Kanye West was supposed to headline the…
The Princess of Wales’s former aide has detailed the “unwavering support” she offered to the Royal Family during their difficult times in recent years.Natasha Archer, the Wales family’s former chief aide, played a central role during Catherine’s cancer treatment and subsequent chemotherapy.Two months prior to Catherine’s cancer announcement on March 22, 2024, the princess underwent planned abdominal surgery. Her condition was initially thought to be non-cancerous, though post-operative tests found that cancer had been present.She had been collected from the procedure by Ms Archer, who had, at that time, joined the princess’s most trusted friendship circle.The 37-year-old supported Catherine throughout…
The founder of Leon has accused Labour of “totally killing the restaurant industry” through rising taxes and costs. John Vincent made the comments in an interview with Times Radio, warning: “The high street is dead.”“I spoke to the guy that owns one of the biggest competitors of Leon. He said restaurants are done. Everyone knows restaurants are done,” he said.Mr Vincent argued the sector’s struggles were not being driven by consumer behaviour.“This is not the market that’s doing this. This is the Government. It’s not the consumer that doesn’t want to eat in restaurants. It is the Government who is…
Barney Walsh has received a six-month driving ban after exceeding a temporary speed limit on the M4 motorway last autumn.The 28-year-old television presenter, who co-hosts the popular BBC programme Gladiators alongside his father Bradley, was travelling at 58mph through a 50mph zone when caught by speed cameras.Bench chairwoman Janis Sanders handed down the disqualification today at Romford Magistrates’ Court.The incident occurred on October 27, 2025, and Barney had previously entered a guilty plea to breaching the temporary motorway speed restriction.Bradley and Barney Walsh present Gladiators on BBC | BBC With nine penalty points already accumulated on his licence before this…