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Dorset organist, 88, vows to play on after 70 years at same church

An organist who has played the same church organ for more than 70 years has said he has no plans to stop.

Rowan Atkinson to honour inspiration for Mr Bean at Purbeck Film Festival

Actor Rowan Atkinson will join one of UK's longest-running rural film festivals for an event honouring a French comic genius who inspired Mr Bean.

Slow Horses writer Will Smith says Jersey helped shape career

The lead writer behind hit television drama Slow Horses has credited Jersey with helping launch his career.

Emmy-nominated casting director to rush from wedding to awards

A casting director from Kidderminster is facing a race against the clock to get from his sister's wedding in Worcester, to the Emmy awards in Los Angeles.

Gardeners urged to avoid £5,000 fine for mowing lawn at wrong time on weekends

Summer 2026 broke records as the warmest in the UK since records began in 1884, but now that the autumn season has arrived, some much needed cooler climes are on the cards.

Prince Harry rumours swirl over Diana-themed reason for UK return

Prince Harry's relocation to Britain could be motivated by his desire to make a "television film" about Princess Diana, it has been claimed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, surprised the world in August when they moved back to the UK after six years living in California.

Horror as deadly landslide strikes town after days of downpours and flooding

At least one person has died and 11 more are missing after a town was hit by a horrifying landslide in China. The tragedy struck Gaoping a town in a mountainous area of Jiangxi province at around 4am local time this morning.

Original Top Gear presenter Jason Dawe now after James May replacement

Top Gear witnessed a transformation in its presenting line-up, following long-standing host Jeremy Clarkson's departure in 2015. While numerous hosts have remained for extended periods, Jason Dawe, who fronted the 2002 revival of the motoring programme, presented a single series before severing ties with the beloved franchise.

Argentina to enforce Falkland Islands oil sanctions as UK tensions deepen

Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies.

Homeowners urged to check 1 garden plant that could cost £30,000 in damages

Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive plant with aggressive roots that can destroy foundations, patios, and drainage pipes. An estimated 1.5 million homes in the UK are currently affected by the species. These plants have been blamed for “wrecking homes”, “slashing property values” and being “almost impossible to kill”.

New details emerge in firing of Fox News host Maria Bartiromo

The star news anchor was axed in a shocking move, followed by reports she leaked sensitive information about the network around coverage of Trump's speech on election fraud in July.

Autumn's a turning point in your garden

Early September is a turning point in the vegetable patch. Summer crops may still offer a final harvest, but many courgettes, beans, cucumbers, early potatoes and salad leaves will have started to leave useful gaps. Instead of letting those spaces sit empty, turn them quickly into autumn and winter pickings.