2 hours ago 'Remarkable' British soldier who trained Ukrainian forces to fight against Russia is killed during military exercise

Special operations expert Corporal Chris Gill, 35, died on a night-time exercise with his Ranger Regiment on the Brecon Beacons mountains.

Events

3 hours ago Kielty’s ‘Sinn Fein Traitors’ remark was miles away from satire, says party TD

Sinn Fein has called on Ireland’s national broadcaster to apologise for the comedian’s comment in the opening monologue of Friday’s Late, Late Show.

Politics

4 hours ago Paul Hollywood's £4 cake hack is 'easiest thing to make to impress guests'

Great British Bake Off star and celebrity chef Paul Hollywood says his easy hack on to make a French classic, the Fraisier cake, only costs around £4, instead of £40

Economics

5 hours ago Woman tried to sue firm over leaving card as people say 'of course she's called Karen'

Karen Conaghan claimed that the 'failure to acknowledge her existence' at IAG, the parent company of British Airways, was a breach of equality law after she was made redundant

Politics

5 hours ago Strictly's male pros on their love lives, babies and the pressure of the show

Strictly pros Johannes Radebe, Carlos Gu, Kai Widdrington, Neil Jones and Vito Coppola opened up on their pre-show rituals and balancing home life with their hectic TV schedules

Events

6 hours ago Rivals actress Bella Maclean's life including major Netflix show and real age

British-American actress Bella Maclean is one of the breakout stars of new Disney+ drama Rivals - but the rising star has already appeared in a Netflix hit

Politics

6 hours ago Minister quits Grenfell role after attending events sponsored by cladding firm

The Franco-British Colloque was co-sponsored by Saint Gobain, ultimate owner of a company that was heavily criticised by the Grenfell Inquiry.

Politics

7 hours ago Lewis Hamilton theory emerges over Ferrari partnership with Charles Leclerc before Brit retires

Lewis Hamilton will join Ferrari from the 2025 season, and the British driver has been tipped to help Charles Leclerc reach his full potential before retiring from Formula 1

Politics

7 hours ago Princess Kate's favourite evening tipple that Prince William always makes for her

The Prince and Princess of Wales have always been open about the fact they share household responsibilities, and the future King has a sweet nightly ritual he performs for his wife.

Politics

8 hours ago ‘It was to make bank managers less uptight’: the toy that put Newton’s law on executive desks

The eccentric British design firm behind Ballrace, the bestselling shiny 1970s Newton’s cradle, is celebrated in a new bookSir Isaac Newton was a genius of science, but for many Britons of a certain age he is also fondly remembered for lending his name to a classic executive toy. In the 1970s, the steel five-ball Newton’s cradle became a must-have accessory in offices and homes, ushering in a fad for kinetic games and magnetic puzzles.Now a new book, Loncraine Broxton: Innovations & Executive Toys 1969-1997, published this month, tells the story of the eccentric British company that created these toys as the side hustle of an award-winning film director and an archaeologist. Continue reading...

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