There were two huge events – a switching-on lights ceremony two weeks before Diwali Day and Diwali Day. Last year, to save money, the switching-on ceremony was cancelled and all the entertainment was restricted to Diwali Day itself. ”A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are continuing into an unauthorised procession that took place in Green Lane Road on Aug 25. Neither Leicestershire police or the local authority was notified of this procession and it was not authorised to take place. ”TOI understands that a group from Daman and Diu held a large Ganesha procession with saffron flags on Aug 25 which did not have permission.

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David Lammy, left, and Yvette CooperAngela Rayner Quits As UK Deputy PM After £40,000 Tax Scandal, Blow To Starmer GovtBritish prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign minister David Lammy as deputy prime minister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. “I would like to take this opportunity to repeat that it was never my intention to do anything other than pay the right amount. I must also consider the significant toll that the ongoing pressure of the media is taking on my family,” she wrote in her resignation letter.The resignation also follows a complex family arrangement. Rayner had initially classified her new seaside flat in Hove as a primary residence, subject only to the basic stamp duty rate. Because of the additional family home held in trust for her son, she owed an estimated 40,000 pounds more to the tax authorities than initially calculated.

The band’s shows in the UK transformed its city centers with a fervor closer to national heritage than mere rock band fandom. Fans of rock band Oasis arrive for an exhibition of photographer Kevin Cummins’ work on the band at Musichead Gallery in West Hollywood on Sept. 4, 2025. In a political climate where every cultural figure can become instantly polarizing, Oasis’ reunion was the closest thing the U.K. got to a national consensus. Liam Gallagher, left, and Noel Gallagher, right, from the band Oasis perform during their reunion concert on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Cardiff. A fan, Rose, looks at British rock band Oasis’ pictures shot by photographer Kevin Cummins displayed for an exhibition.

That was the promise of Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim after the season finale at Old Trafford in May. However, under the surface of the opening games, Amorim might actually be slow-cooking something appetising for the United faithful. Ruben Amorim says Man Utd deserved stoppage-time winner against BurnleyHowever, their attacking wastefulness comes to the fore with the four times they have hit the woodwork, putting them top on that unfortunate stat too. United ratings v Burnley MANCHESTER United finally got their first win of the season with the 3-2 victory over Burnley. SunSport's Katherine Walsh was at Old Trafford to run the rule over Ruben Amorim's team, so how did she rate them?

SynopsisDavid Lammy has been appointed as the new deputy prime minister of Britain, according to BBC News reports on Friday. This appointment follows the resignation of Angela Rayner earlier in the day. Rayner stepped down from her position due to a tax error, leading to Lammy's swift appointment to the role.

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Juliet in Stroud gets rare 10/10 from Times critic Giles CorenThe Times restaurant critic Giles Coren (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for The)A Cotswolds eatery has earned "tens across the board" from food critic Giles Coren, as the beloved venue secures yet another glowing review. Juliet, located in Stroud, has emerged as a sought-after destination and continues to garner widespread acclaim from both critics and patrons. ‌Taking to X (formerly Twitter) he remarked: "In 25 years as a restaurant critic I have given a 10/10 score only four or five times. But I've given one to Juliet in Stroud." She continued: "Juliet is seriously worth a schlep to Stroud, but you had better book well in advance.

Leading doctors have urged Reform leader, Nigel Farage, not to put lives in danger by handing Malhotra – who claims that mRNA COVID vaccines did more harm than good – a prime conference slot. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage attends a meeting alongside the leader of Kent County Council, Linden Kemkaran, on July 7, 2025. They also promote the false claim that COVID vaccines cause “turbo cancers”. It went on to describe him as a “leading cardiologist” who has “risen to serious prominence”, and quoted him claiming COVID vaccines had “done more harm than good”. In a casual interview last year, Farage backtracked from his previous support for COVID vaccines, saying he started to become suspicious when he was offered a booster.

People are being warned of thousands of sex-crazed spiders set to invade our homes at the end of the month, with the arrival of autumn signalling the start of spider mating season. This is everything you need to know about spider mating season, and some handy tips to keep the eight-legged creepy crawlies at bay when the time comes. When is spider mating season? Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October. Money, cellar and lace web spiders will likely be seen more frequently over the coming weeks, as well as house spiders, which is one of the UK’s biggest spiders.

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Angela Reyner (File - AP)UK deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned on Friday after an independent inquiry concluded that she failed to meet ministerial ethical standards in relation to a property purchase, reported news agency AP.Rayner admitted earlier this week that she had underpaid tax on an apartment she bought in Hove, on England’s south coast. She added, the report found that she acted in good faith, but that, crucially, she should have sought more specific tax advice.In her letter of resignation addressed to British PM Keir Starmer, Reyner said she "deeply regrets" her decision not to seek additional specialist tax advice given her position in the government and her "complex" personal situation. "I take full responsibility for this error," she continues. "I would like to take this opportunity to repeat that it was never my intention to do anything other than pay the right amount. She had often criticised Conservative leaders for failing to ensure tax compliance, a position that added scrutiny to her own case.She also resigned as deputy leader of the Labour Party, meaning party will conduct election to replace her

Rayner's 'judgement day' and 'Dorries quits Tories'16 hours ago Share Save Share SaveThe fallout from Angela Rayner's stamp duty admission continues to dominate Friday's papers. The paper reports the PM is "prepared to sack" Rayner if his ethics adviser's findings go against her in his investigation. The paper says Rayner's stamp duty row has deepened after lawyers denied giving her tax advice and the PM refused to rule out firing her. The Daily Telegraph, which first reported the story about Angela Rayner's stamp duty underpayment, uses its editorial to say she "has to go". The i newspaper calls this "judgement day", while the Daily Star - with a nod to the graffiti outside Angela Rayner's flat - says "the writing's on the wall".