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Pepsi withdraws as main sponsor of Wireless Festival amid Kanye West backlash

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act.

Travel disruption continues as warnings lifted early after Storm Dave

Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away.

Trump says missing US service member has been rescued in Iran

A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said.

April state pension changes why it is crucial for workers to plan ahead

Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire.

Derek Chisora pondering future after split decision loss to Deontay Wilder

Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena.

Rail delays and yellow wind warnings as Storm Dave due to ease on Easter Sunday

Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day.

University panel to recommend removal of Scott Mills honorary doctorate

Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC.

Masculinity crisis brewing in schools teaching union warns

There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row.

Two US aircraft shot down by Iran with one crew member missing

One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago.

Three due in court over alleged arson attack on Jewish community ambulances

Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London.

Nasa spacecraft enroute to Moon for flyby more than 100000 miles from Earth

Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials.

Millions take to roads ahead of windy Easter weekend

Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph.

Lamb costs soared over last three years due to climate change report

Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report.

Home emergency callouts set to spike on Easter Monday analysis indicates

Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.

Manned mission to Moon fires engines to leave Earths orbit

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit.

Marks Spencer boss warns crime is getting more brazen

Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks and Spencer’s retail director has said.

Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.

Lift off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off.

Shopkeepers prepare for further trouble after high street swarmed by teenagers

Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays.

Household energy bill drop short lived respite amid fears of July hike

Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July.