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London’s Southbank Centre has secured Grade II listed status from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, bringing to a close a remarkable 35-year heritage campaign.The decision represents a major triumph for the Twentieth Century Society and Historic England, who had persistently advocated for the protection of the iconic Brutalist complex.The arts venue, which sits proudly on the Thames, was famously branded “Britain’s ugliest building” by Daily Mail readers when it opened in October 1967.Catherine Croft, director of the Twentieth Century Society, said: “The battle has been won and Brutalism has finally come of age.”The protected designation encompasses the Hayward…

The BBC appears set for a radical overhaul to make it more transparent and accountable after a series of scandals under plans being considered by Labour.The Government is considering targeted changes to the BBC’s governance and decision-making arrangements, according to a new public consultation.Britain’s Story: The Next Chapter – the BBC Royal Charter review – is also examining proposals to strengthen transparency and accountability across the organisation.While the consultation signals a clear intention to reform the broadcaster, critics say the BBC’s recent controversies highlight the need for more fundamental changes, with concerns that current proposals may not yet go far…

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Rochdale have signed midfielder Ed Francis from Exeter City for an undisclosed fee.Francis, 26, has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the National League leaders. He began his career at Manchester City and moved on to Wolves before spells with Harrogate, Notts County – who he helped win promotion to the English Football League in 2023 – and Gateshead.Francis joined League One side Exeter during the summer of 2024 and played 64 times for the Grecians. His final appearance for them came in last month’s 10-1 defeat against Manchester City in the FA Cup.Rochdale had previously tried to sign Francis, who…

The Labour Government has once again rejected a proposed state pension compensation package for millions of Britons in a blow to the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign.A petition launched by Kay Ann Clarke, calling for a comprehensive apology addressing the hardship faced by women born in the 1950s due to state pension age changes, has gathered close to 61,000 signatures.The petition demands that ministers “deliver a fair, timely, fully transparent apology that reflects all evidence based on what we think constitutes maladministration and discrimination; and addresses the financial, emotional and personal hardship experienced by 1950s women caused by…

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Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor of CPS London South, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge John Doyle with controlling or coercive behaviour, several counts of rape, assault by penetration and misconduct in public office.

Wales have appointed Paul James to replace scrum coach Duncan Jones who suffered a ‘freak injury’ in training.Jones, 47, has had surgery after injuring both knees following an accidental collision during a live training session last week.His fellow Ospreys coach James, 43, will step into the role for the rest of the Six Nations, following the opening 48-7 defeat against England.James, who won 66 caps, has been coaching with the Ospreys since December 2018 and was scrum and set-piece coach for Wales Under-20s in 2021.”It’s great to add Paul to the coaching team and my thanks to the Ospreys for…

A doctor and her husband are facing a £400,000 bill over a bridleway which the county council says runs through their property. Dr Dawn Carnell, 59, a cancer specialist and her husband, David Moore, 63, have spent the last six years embroiled in a legal battle about the bridleway, with their most recent loss in the High Court pushing their total bill to £325,000. Remaining undeterred, the couple are continuing in the courts, planning to take the matter to the Court of Appeal, which would cost them a further £75,000. The case involves Breach House in Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, which…

Alex Armstrong has expressed surprise after backing former Labour MP Diane Abbott’s recent criticism of the Labour leadership.Ms Abbott, the longest-serving female MP in the House of Commons, is currently suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation. Her suspension came after she defended earlier remarks on racism, which had previously sparked a major controversy and a year-long suspension from the party.Speaking to Channel 4’s Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Ms Abbott described the wave of endorsements for Sir Keir and other staged displays of loyalty in Parliament as “staged” and warned that the May elections are likely to produce “catastrophic” results for…