NEWS - w/e 15/02/2026
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Peter Mandelson's property portfolio — from Camden to Wiltshire
Story by Emma Magnus
Peter Mandelson is at the centre of a public scandal, following revelations of his ties with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson was sacked as US ambassador last year, after messages revealed a close relationship with Epstein. He was forced to step down from the House of Lords and resign from the Labour party earlier this month, after a series of incriminating appearances in the latest release of the Epstein Files.
Three men protesting against the rape of a young white British girl have been jailed for doing so for speaking out to protect her and other girls in Epping , however the illegal foreigner who raped the girl got less time and also he’s here illegally ? Make this make sense??
What the hell is going on in the UK if and when this kind of double standards apply to decent people against illegal foreign rapists. This is madness. Absolute insanity.
Andrew just found out how ordinary his new life is - he's going to hate every minute
Story by Chris Riches
Having three servants to do our chores would be a dream for most of us but for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, dropping to three from almost 30 is a nightmare. Now it means the one-time prince may have to get up from his armchair to open the front door himself, when an Amazon or Waitrose delivery arrives - and top up the toilet rolls when stocks run low.
When he lived at 31-room Royal Lodge in Windsor, Andrew boasted a reported 28 staff including four chefs, three valets and two butlers - with five house managers as well as gardeners and housekeepers. He even had 12 staff in his communications office - I bet they were busy over the last few years.
But last Monday his two decades living the actual life of a prince at Royal Lodge ended in a whimper when Andrew left in the dead of night for Sandringham, followed by a fleet of removal vans.
Trump raked over the coals for ‘embarrassing’ meltdown about American Olympic skier
Alexander Willis
President Donald Trump was widely ridiculed Sunday after targeting American Olympic skier Hunter Hess in a blistering attack, an attack labeled by some critics as “genuinely embarrassing.”
Hess, a 27-year-old Oregon native, was asked in Italy on Friday about what it meant to represent the United States in this year’s Winter Olympics, to which he said it was “a little hard,” and that he wasn’t the “biggest fan” of "everything that’s going on in the U.S.,” Reuters reported. Trump had apparently seen Hess’s remarks by Sunday, and attacked him as a “real loser” that was “hard to root for.”
The Traitors' Stephen Libby lands huge ITV role after quitting day job
Story by Daniel Bird
Stephen Libby wasted no time joining a rival network after winning The Traitors. Along with Rachel Duffy, h e made history as part of the only duo to win the show.
Throughout their time on the BBC One game, they managed to deceive their co-stars and make it all the way to the final, bagging a huge cash prize. Now, though, the Scotsman has signed to rival network ITV and has already started his new role on This Morning alongside main presenters, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.
Is Phil Collins dying? Music legend unveils battle with kidney failure and 'converging' illness
by Jaja Agpalo
the internet has an ugly habit of turning illness into a parlour game. A rumour ricochets, a headline sharpens, and suddenly a living person is being spoken about as if they're already gone.
Phil Collins is not dead, and there is no credible reporting that he is 'dying' in the way that word is being thrown around online. What is true—because Collins has said it himself, in recent interviews—is that he has been dealing with serious, compounding health problems, and that he now has a 24-hour live-in nurse to help manage his medication. That's not a 'final curtain' line for dramatic effect; it's the reality of a 75-year-old who has lived hard, worked harder, and is now paying the bill in slow instalments.
Asda fined £500,000 for selling out-of-date food in UK store
Story by Tom Place
Asda has been hit with a £500,000 fine for repeatedly selling out-of-date food in one of its UK supermarkets.
The retailer pleaded guilty to five offences under the Food Safety Act at Barnsley Magistrates Court and was ordered to pay £507,767 in fines and costs on January 29.
Some of the food being displayed at its Old Mill Lane store in Barnsley was more than two weeks past its expiry date, according to a 2024 probe.
Meet Barry Manilow's music manager husband as singer, 82, is forced to cancel Las Vegas residency
Lauren Clark
Barry Manilow has announced he has had to put his Las Vegas residency on hold in order to have surgery to remove cancer spotted on his lung. The singer, 82, reassured fans that he is "recovering well" from the operation. Posting on X on Wednesday, Barry wrote: "I want to share an update with you all. I'm doing great and recovering very well after my surgery. I've been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic."
Disgust As Kindergarten Teacher Is Caught 'Deporting' a Six-Year-Old Student in Cruel Fake Immigration Call.
Story by Christelle May Napiza
A kindergarten teacher's call to what she believed was an official immigration hotline, urging the deportation of a pupil's parents despite acknowledging the child was born in the US, has triggered widespread condemnation and questions about professional ethics in schools.
The audio recording, captured by a satirical hotline set up by comedian Ben Palmer, has been viewed millions of times and ignited fierce debate about prejudice, privacy, and educators' responsibilities.
BBC legend tears into Sarah Ferguson - 'Insatiable greed is cause of all her problems'
Story by Jasmine Carey
Sarah Ferguson has been criticised by a royal expert for her "greed", it has been reported. The former Duchess of York, 66, has frequently made headlines for her financial problems in the past, and it seems that this is the case again. This is because recent documents in the Epstein files show that Sarah had accepted money from the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. It is also believed that he spent significant money on her, such as paying for her flights to Miami.
Prince and Princess of Wales ‘deeply concerned’ about Epstein revelations
Story by Hannah Furness
The Prince and Princess of Wales are “deeply concerned” by the “continuing revelations” of the Epstein files, their spokesman has said.
It is the first public comment from the Prince and Princess of Wales about the files, which include numerous documents to, from and about the Prince of Wales’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Trump aides warn president to skip Super Bowl as White House scrambles to defend his 'soaring popularity'
Story by Christelle May Napiza
President Trump will not attend Super Bowl LX after senior aides warned he risks being loudly booed before millions of viewers.
President Donald Trump's absence from one of the biggest cultural events in the US has set off a political storm, revealing profound concerns amongst his closest advisers about how the American public perceives him at a moment of sharply declining popularity and heightened cultural tensions
Chaos in Spain as hotels panic with British tourists forced to queue for 3 hours
Story by Emily Wright
The European Union has been slammed by airlines and travel associations in Spain over its new digital Entry/Exit System (EES), leaving thousands of Brits facing travel chaos. Since the system's rollout in October, ahead of the full enforcement of the scheme from April 10, holidaymakers have been stuck in queues of up to three hours, a system Spanish hoteliers have warned could damage the country's reputation.
Dick Van Dyke, 99, names the two things to avoid to live a long life
Story by Jacob Stolworthy
Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang actor Dick Van Dyke has shared what he claims is his secret to a long life, weeks before turning 100.
The American star, who is due to reach the milestone age on 13 December, said in a new interview he has successfully avoided anger and hate throughout his life, which is “one of the chief things that kept me going”.
According to Van Dyke, he has “never really able to work up a feeling of hate” and attributes reaching 99 to his "brighter outlook”.
Liberace was history’s most scandalous showman
Story by David O'Shea
A Global Superstar With A Secret
Liberace came from humble beginnings but went on to redefine the very character of showmanship and performance. Behind his lavish lifestyle and flamboyant persona, however, he could never truly reveal the person he really was. Władziu Valentino Liberace was born on May 16, 1919, in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His father, Salvatore “Sam” Liberace, was born in Italy and his mother, a Wisconsinite, had Polish ancestry. Tragedy would define the beginning of the young Liberace’s life.
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They went out to dance and feel safe. They ended the night shivering outside a police station, humiliated, terrified, and alone. More than 100 people were detained on 27 December for hours, after police raided a queer-friendly nightclub in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Police held people overnight in freezing weather without jackets, water, toilets, or phone calls to loved ones. Phones were searched. Private photos were taken. Some were beaten. Others were mocked while begging for basic needs.
This was not about public safety. It was abuse of power and a violation of the most basic human rights – dignity, safety, and equal protection under the law. When police are allowed to treat people this way, the rule of law breaks down for everyone.
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