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Moody Blues legend John Lodge has died at the age of 82.His family confirmed his death had happened “suddenly and unexpectedly”.The English musician is best-known for being bass guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band, who found fame in the 1960s.In 2018, Mr Lodge was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.John Lodge has died at the age of 82 | GETTYThe full statement from his family read: “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that John Lodge, our darling husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and brother, has been suddenly and unexpectedly taken from…

Motorists travelling along a major motorway have been warned they face reduced speed limits of 50mph for several months as National Highways begins a major drainage improvement programme later this month.The £5.9million project aims to address persistent flooding problems near junction 26 at Wellington on the M5 in Somerset, with work scheduled to commence on Monday, October 20, and continuing until late February 2026.The scheme follows concerns about water accumulation on the carriageway and verges, which have previously led to weather-related incidents and road closures in the area. Throughout the construction period, traffic will be maintained in three narrowed lanes…

A woman allegedly murdered by her boyfriend said she loved him before adding: “You are going to kill me”, a court has heard.Claire Leveque, 24, made the remarks in a recording of a conversation she had with her partner, Aren Pearson, sometime before her death.Mr Pearson, 41, denies murdering Miss Leveque in a hot tub at his mother’s home in Sandness, Shetland, on 11 February last year.On the fourth day of the trial, prosecutors produced a six-minute long audio recording of a conversation between the Canadian citizens.Before it was played the judge, Lord Arthurson, told people who were sitting in…

Ronnie O’Sullivan was again in fine form with two century breaks in a 5-2 win over Jak Jones at the Xi’an Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion, who has impressed in his first tournament since August, will play Gary Wilson in the quarter-finals.Jones made a 140 to stay in the match, but O’Sullivan – who hit a best of 135 in the second frame – responded with an 81 break to seal the success.The 49-year-old was a beaten semi-finalist in the first Xi’an Grand Prix last year.Earlier, world number two and defending champion Kyren Wilson was whitewashed 5-0 by Shaun Murphy,…

A pro-Palestine protest will be allowed to go ahead tomorrow in central London.The Metropolitan Police has issued a series of strict conditions on the march, due to take place near Downing Street on Saturday. The demonstration will form up in Victoria Embankment and march across Westminster Bridge before proceeding to Whitehall, via Waterloo Bridge and the Strand.Anyone gathering ahead of the demonstration must remain on Embankment. Protesters wave flags as students take part in an inter-university march in support of Palestinians | REUTERSHundreds of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to gather in central London on Saturday, a day after…

Robert Jenrick has called out Labour’s “fake argument” for ID cards on GB News as he slammed that anyone who believes it is in “cloud cuckoo land”. “I’m very strongly against ID cards,” the Shadow Justice Secretary told presenters Tom Harwood and Nana Akua. “Always have been. “I don’t want to live in that kind of country, and I think it’s a totally fake argument. “If anyone believes this is going to stop illegal migration, they’re in cloud cuckoo land.”WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE

An allegation that Princess Kate’s phone was targeted by a private investigator will not be included in the upcoming legal case brought by Prince Harry and others against the publisher of the Daily Mail, a High Court judge has ruled.The Duke of Sussex is one of seven prominent figures taking action against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday. The group, which also includes Sir Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Liz Hurley, allege that the company engaged in unlawful information-gathering, such as hiring private investigators to install listening devices, obtaining private records…

Wigan captain Liam Farrell is no stranger to a Super League Grand Final and knows what it takes to win on the big occasion.Whereas some players would be unnerved by the big occasion Farrell, in contrast, thrives off his nerves.”If I played one game for Wigan, never mind the Grand Final, I’d have been very happy. But to be in the position I’m in now, leading my team out for a third year in a row, it’s a very special feeling,” Farrell told Radio Manchester.”I can’t really put into words how special it is, but it’s one I’m excited about…

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has initiated legal proceedings against the BBC, pursuing compensation of up to £10,000 through a data protection claim. The 60-year-old television personality launched the action following his dismissal from the cooking programme in July.Court documents reveal that Mr Wallace’s barrister, Lawrence Power, has cited “distress and harassment” as grounds for the damages claim. The legal action targets both the BBC and its subsidiary, BBC Studios Distribution Limited.Gregg Wallace has started legal proceedings against the BBC | GETTYMr Wallace’s removal from MasterChef came after an independent investigation commissioned by production company Banijay. The inquiry, conducted by…

Tesco has announced a new initiative to support customers who are blind or partially sighted.In partnership with Be My Eyes, the global leader in accessibility technology for the visually impaired, the supermarket aims to “enhance” in-store accessibility.The two have committed to a six-month pilot collaboration in which on-demand assistance is provided, potentially transforming the shopping experience for many.It launched this week, in celebration of World Sight Day on October 9.The partnership integrates cutting-edge accessibility technology into the retailer’s customer service framework.It enables visually impaired shoppers to access immediate support through their smartphones.Tesco hopes the initiative will inspire “greater confidence, independence,…