7 h. ago 2026 set to be 'best year in a decade' to book a Northern Lights holiday

Northern Lights holidays are a hit with intrepid explorers over the winter season but 2026 is well worth having on your radar as it's one of the 'best years in a decade' for booking

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8 h. ago Coachella 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G set to headline

Other acts for North America’s largest music festival include the Strokes, Young Thug, Addison Rae, the xx, Nine Inch Noize and FKA twigsJustin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G will headline the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.It will be the first headliner set in the desert for all three artists. Other artists set for North America’s largest music festival include the xx, Disclosure, Teddy Swims, Sexyy Red, Katseye, Central Cee, Ethel Cain, Dijon and Nine Inch Noize on Friday; the Strokes, Giveon, Addison Rae, Labrinth and David Byrne on Saturday; and Young Thug, Bigbang, Major Lazer, Iggy Pop, FKA twigs and Subtronics on Sunday. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Morrisons to trial major trolley change next year to save shoppers money

The high-tech trolleys are set to be trialled in one store in early 2026, before potentially being rolled out across the UK.

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11 h. ago Mogwai announce 2026 UK tour, including Manchester and Birmingham dates

Expect an atmospheric start to your 2026 as the post-rock giants are set to perform 13 shows in February.

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12 h. ago F1: Silverstone set for sprint race return as 2026 lineup confirmed

British track will host a sprint after five-year hiatus

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12 h. ago State Pension: millions of UK pensioners set for £500 increase in 2026, but many risk paying tax

A bumper rise is on the way for millions of retirees 💷

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4 d. ago More people are avoiding retirement in a bid to live longer and avoid loneliness

The state pension age is currently 66, but is set to rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028, and then to 68 between 2044 and 2046

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4 d. ago Wealth and power shape the climate emergency – the most important tool we have to defend ourselves is the facts | Naomi Klein

The corporate-financed backlash to calls for global climate progress has been greatly empowered by the Trump administration. It’s never been more critical to challenge the misinformation that could turn a crisis into a catastropheSupport the Guardian’s independent, fact-based journalism todayA little over a decade ago I published a book, This Changes Everything, which explored the reality of the climate crisis as a confrontation between capitalism and the planet. For a few years after the book came out, it seemed like we might just win a breakthrough. A cascade of large and militant mobilisations pressed the case for keeping warming below 1.5C as global calls for a green new deal grew louder and louder. Countries across the world announced long-term plans to reduce emissions and to hit net-zero targets; so did some of the largest corporations on the planet.And then well, we all know what happened. A corporate-financed backlash on all fronts. In the first 100 days of Trump’s second t...

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4 d. ago Exact date for Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish skies with and best viewing spots

A surge of fast solar winds from a large coronal hole is set to boost Northern Lights visibility across the UK, especially in northern Scotland.

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6 d. ago Man United handed new Adam Wharton transfer timeline after Real Madrid update

Manchester United transfer news as Adam Wharton's future is set to be at Crystal Palace until the end of the 2026 World Cup

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6 d. ago England pub rules explained as nightmare World Cup scenario predicted

England look set to qualify for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer after a triumphant 5-0 victory over Serbia on Tuesday evening.

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6 d. ago Man who faked his own death to start new life with woman says plan was 'crazy dream'

Ryan Borgwardt, 46, text his wife Emily he loved her and he had gone to a lake to watch the Northern Lights, only to overturn his kayak in the water and disappear.

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8 d. ago Anthony Joshua dealt major blow to world title hopes ahead of ring return

Joshua is set to return to the ring in early 2026, but his world-title hopes have taken a hit

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8 d. ago Norwegian nature: Enjoy wild, wonderful adventures on a safari

Norway’s jaw-droppingly beautiful coastline provides a mix of stunning landscapes and wildlife at every turn

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8 d. ago Bucket list guides: Discover the best way to see the Northern Lights

Tick off your 2025 travel goals with a cruise along Norway’s breathtaking coast, where you can take in views of the Northern Lights

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8 d. ago Is home use of gel nail polish safe despite 'banned' ingredient causing concern?

Gel nail polish ingredient is set to be banned from 2026– but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to glossy gels?

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1 week ago Met Office says Northern Lights could be visible in UK tonight

A Met Office video shows where and when the Northern Lights could be visible in the UK tonight.

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1 week ago What to do in Lapland without children including one daunting yet unforgettable must

Lapland is a magical destination that's on many children's wish lists, but it's great for adults too, says our writer – and you can even see the Northern Lights if you're lucky

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1 week ago Laufey announces UK and Europe 2026 tour including night at Manchester Co

The Grammy Award-winning artist is set to visit Manchester in March 2026

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1 week ago ITV I'm A Celebrity 'signs up' Olympic legend for All Stars spin

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! All Stars is set to return to ITV in 2026 and speculation surrounding the line-up has already started

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