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I'll still confront noisy people on trains - despite the government's crackdown

Lifestyle October 19, 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 22: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets with Josh Turner, founder of Stand4Socks in Central Park before attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026 in New York City. This is Andy Burnham's first visit to the United Nations as UK Prime Minister, and first face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump. (Photo by Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Football and pints are brilliant - Burnham's plan to lift booze bans at games isn't

Football September 24, 2026

Ross: Airline's 9/11 episode is the perfect snapshot of the day the world changed

Airline's 9/11 episode is a perfect snapshot of the day the world changed

TV September 12, 2026

People drinking outside a traditional pub in the heart of London at night.

West End pubs have become insufferable - pavement pinters need to go

News August 7, 2026

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (15330422ch) Ricky Gervais Ricky Gervais to be Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, USA - 30 May 2025

I made The Office my personality - Ricky Gervais has ruined it

TV July 11, 2026

A composite image featuring a number of political leaders reacting and cheering as Keir Starmer stands at the centre.

How party leaders reacted to Starmer quitting

Politics June 22, 2026

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Nigel Farage roasted for using old photo to celebrate England World Cup win

Politics June 18, 2026

Andy Burnham surrounded by Labour Party supporters at the launch of his campaign. (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Andy Burnham's Question Time confession kicked off a summer of chaos

Opinion June 5, 2026

Prince William showed Keir Starmer how a real fan celebrates

Opinion May 21, 2026

Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham

Why Andy Burnham has gambled running for a seat he could lose to Reform

Politics May 16, 2026

A composite image of Wes Streeting, Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer, and Andy Burnham

Wes Streeting quits government - what happens next?

Politics July 1, 2026

A composite image of Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham, and Wes Streeting

Why Keir Starmer is defiant - and what happens next

Politics May 12, 2026

Ross McCafferty standing with his hands in his pockets on the top tier of the Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.

It took me 13 visits to finally understand Liverpool

Travel April 1, 2026

Concept of Christmas or New Year dinner with roasted chicken and various vegetables dishes.

A roast at Christmas is for cowards - curry is the way forward

Food December 29, 2025

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I've overcome jinxes and a fear of flying to go to the World Cup

Football November 20, 2025

Mcdonalds Happy Meal box being held in a car

Never mind the snobs: Why you should eat McDonald's on holidays

Travel November 17, 2025