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Spice Girls major announcement as tour rumours finally answered

The group posted a cryptic video on Instagram as fans suspected a new tour announcement

Solihull children's home approved as residents pack gallery for crunch decision

Widely opposed children's home in Solihull hamlet approved after close vote

Spice Girls reveal surprise 'for first time ever' but fans not happy

The group posted a cryptic video on Instagram as fans suspected a new tour announcement

The best office chairs in the UK for all-day comfort and support, tested

After months of testing and countless hours seated, our endurance sitter picked the best office chairs for every budget • The best gaming chairs – tested What’s the most important thing when you’re spending hours in fro…

Iconic siren removed as new jeweller takes over popular Sheffield city centre business

An iconic piece of history has been removed in Sheffield City Centre

Section of A27 in Chichester closed following car fire

A section of the A27 in Chichester has closed following a vehicle fire, West Sussex Fire and Rescue have confirmed.

New music festival to bring star names to Somerset

Somerset Sounds aims to put Taunton on the map

Energy price cap to rise within weeks as households told to prepare for bigger bills

Household bills will increase from October across the UK

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment

Teo Davidov doesn’t hit backhands. He serves from both sides. The 16-year-old from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s more than a parlor trick Teo Davidov always has the…

TUI flight forced to make sudden landing after bird strike causes 'fire'

Passengers said they could 'smell burning' inside the cabin

A dark cloud lurks over Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn

Both have returned adverse drug-test results in the last four years, yet they find themselves in one of the biggest – and controversial – fights of the year, writes combat sports editor Alex Pattle

Premier League festive fixtures in full: Christmas and New Year schedule revealed

Arsenal set for London derbies over festive period

Coronation Street's Jonathan Howard in reunion with EastEnders star after 21 years after working together

Corrie's Carl Webster actor has revealed his reunion with an EastEnders star he worked with 21 years ago

'Extremely proud' revamped Huddersfield restaurant wins two top awards

Popular town centre restaurant clinches awards just months after big makeover

Sheffield campaigners claim victory after 15-year battle for council home repairs

Family say they have lived with damp and black mould for 15 years

‘Don’t wear RNLI branding’, says charity to deter anti-migrant protests

The rescue organisation has issued security advice in the wake of protests in Dover and Portsmouth.

Campaign to save last Hastings wooden fishing boat extended

The fight to preserve the last wooden Hastings fishing boat ‘Felicity’ is gathering momentum

My plea to MPs: this is the final chance to save the assisted dying bill. Make your mark on history | Polly Toynbee

Any MP not voting for it on Friday will condemn thousands of us to die in agony. The public is hugely in favour too, so do the right thing Once in a while, footsoldiers of the House of Commons, you are able to make hist…

Man charged over 'murder plot' after fatal stabbing in Birmingham

Mohammed Rakeeb Shafi, 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with conspiracy to murder after Zeshaan Shaukat was fatally stabbed in Hodge Hill

HMRC to send thousands of Brits £70 refund letter - who is eligible

The letter is expected to be sent out towards the end of the year or early in 2027

Ryanair boss ‘disputes’ claim passenger was partially sucked out of window

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, suffered neck and shoulder injuries after the window broke during a Ryanair flight

Mauricio Pochettino makes major new Tottenham revelation and drops return hint

Beloved ex-Spurs boss has been consistently linked with a comeback to north London

Man arrested over fatal shooting in Dún Laoghaire

Spice Girls announcement 'for first time ever' as fans blast 'biggest let down of 2026'

The group posted a cryptic video on Instagram as fans suspected a new tour announcement