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Pride activists will stage a protest over a Reform UK councillor’s bid to restrict flag flying to the Union flag, the St George’s flag and Southampton’s city flag.Southampton City Council will debate proposals to restrict which flags can be shown outside of its Civic Centre.Philip Crook, a councillor representing Nigel Farage’s party, has tabled a motion calling on the Labour-run authority to exclude flags like the rainbow-themed LGBT Pride flag.Instead, the council will only be allowed to fly the Union flag, the flag of St George and the Southampton city flag.Local groups Southampton Pride and Trans Pride Southampton have voiced…

Prince Harry has backed England to win the World Cup during an appearance on Joe Marler’s podcast in a wide-ranging interview released on Monday.The Duke of Sussex, 41, sat down with the former England rugby international for the Joe Marler Will See You Now show, where the host adopts the persona of an “unqualified pseudo-psychologist” to quiz celebrity guests through probing questions and personality assessments.The episode was recorded during Harry’s visit to the UK last week, with filming taking place at Kennington Podcast Studios in London.The conversation saw the Duke field questions on everything from his television habits to his…

A major battle is emerging over the future of one of Britain’s best-known luxury department stores.The latest bidder has already raised concerns among some of the brands that sell through the retailer.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has entered the auction for Harvey Nichols after demanding access to the department store’s sale process, according to Sky News.Harvey Nichols told suppliers on Tuesday that it was now “obliged” to allow Frasers to take part alongside other interested bidders, including Next.In a memo sent to brand partners, a senior executive wrote: “As of yesterday, the situation has evolved and we are now obliged to…

Scott Mills has topped the corporation’s salary list for the financial year ending March 2026, the BBC’s Annual Report has disclosed.The former BBC Radio 2 presenter was dismissed in March over allegations concerning his personal conduct. He’s since been replaced by Sara Cox.The 53-year-old broadcaster received between £745,000 and £749,999 during the period, earning the sum through his role hosting the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.Mr Mills took on the role from Zoe Ball in January 2025, alongside Pop: Top 10 programmes and additional public service work.Scott Mills was initially axed from the BBC over allegations against his personal conduct |…

Britons have been unable to tell the difference between a legal e-bike and an illegal one, raising fears that thousands could be riding machines which break the law without realising.A new YouGov survey found that 84 per cent of people are not confident they could identify whether an electric bike is road legal or has been modified.The research showed widespread confusion about the rules, with just 16 per cent of surveyed Britons knowing that an e-bike motor must stop assisting once it reaches 15.5mph to remain legal on UK roads.The E-Bike Positive trust mark, introduced by the Bicycle Association and…

Wildfires over the weekend also affected Hampshire, Durham, West Sussex, East Sussex, Devon and Somerset.In Wales, the major incident declared over the Conwy wildfire has now been brought under control, according to North Wales Fire and Rescue Service assistant chief fire officer Justin Evans. But firefighters are still tackling several active blazes, including in Braichmelyn forestry near Bethesda and the Rhinogydd mountain range near Harlech.Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones, whose land borders the Conwy Mountain, said he had “never seen anything of that scale”.”It was unreal,” he said, adding that while ponies grazing on the mountain had escaped, he feared for…

Loughman came off the bench against Australia as a replacement for Tom O’Toole, who has started both games at loose-head prop. Meanwhile, Leinster’s Jimmy O’Brien has started on the wing during Baloucoune’s absence and impressed, with Goodman adding that form will play a role in who is selected to start against the All Blacks.”The form obviously comes into it,” added attack coach Goodman.”There’s been some guys, like you say, Jimmy [O’Brien], there was a much-improved performance from him from Australia to Japan.”It’s great to see Jacob [Stockdale] back who hadn’t played for eight to 10 weeks with his injury at…

A man has been charged with murdering a man in an attack at a karaoke barShane Cullen, 31, died at Blues bar in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, in the early hours of Saturday.Carl Cooper, 36, of Smallshaw Lane in the town, has been charged with murder, assault and two counts of common assault, Greater Manchester Police said.He was due to appear before Tameside Magistrates later on Tuesday.Cullen was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at the scene. A tribute from his mother described him as “a big, gentle giant who wouldn’t hurt anyone”.

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