BIZARRE: Josh halliday - What They Never Told You

Thursday briefing: Andy Burnham wants to remake Britain from the regions up. Can it work?

In today’s newsletter: The newish prime minister wants to shift power out of Westminster, but fragile councils, patchy financial scrutiny and dwindling local journalism could put his plans at risk

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

Friday briefing: How Britain’s high streets became a barometer of national decline

In today’s newsletter: As boarded‑up units spread from coastal towns to former industrial centres, a new ​Guardian investigation reveals how ​o​ur high streets have become a litmus test for public frustration and ​p​olitical choices

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Friday briefing: Manchester mourns one of the worst acts of antisemitic terrorism in modern UK history

In today’s newsletter: Yom Kippur was marred by violence after a man armed with explosives sought to enter Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. Here’s what we know so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2025

Friday briefing: Labour suffers a huge loss as Galloway takes Rochdale

In today’s newsletter: what victory for a veteran political disruptor means after a toxic byelection in Rochdale

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024

Tuesday briefing: Life term for UK’s worst child killer

In today’s newsletter: serious questions have been raised after the trial and conviction of a serial baby murderer • Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023

Inquest opens into death of 'bubbly' little girl who died two days after her first birthday

Coroner Zak Golombek said a case review into Maddison's care highlighted a 'number of failures'

Manchester Evening News · Jun 27, 2023

I’m still standing! Elton John fans bake in Glastonbury sun for ‘swan song’

Fans wait for hours at front of Pyramid stage armed with sun cream, sequins – and even tablets to suppress any toilet urges

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Maddison smiled without a care in the world. Days later the unthinkable happened

A report has revealed 'delays' in Maddison's hospital care

Manchester Evening News · Jun 18, 2023

In the company of men – and Zen: a male-only wellness retreat in Wiltshire

A wellness retreat deep in an ancient Wiltshire forest offers jiu-jitsu, wild swimming and an emotional detox among like-minded strangers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2023

'Bubbly' little baby girl died two days after her first birthday after feeling drowsy

Maddison Halliday died two days after her first birthday after being rushed to hospital, with kind-hearted people raising more than £5,000 for her funeral this month

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022