92 minutes ago Incredible unseen Dubai neighbourhood completely overlooked by Brit tourists

Forget Dubai's glittering towers, pristine reputation and rich persona - the city's anchor is far more humbling and brimming with charm and culture.

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15 hours ago Wayne Lineker's famous Ibiza beach club is coming to a surprise UK location

Wayne Lineker, 62, founded his famous O Beach over a decade ago in 2012 and is now promising to bring 'a dose of Ibiza' to British shores.

Society

19 hours ago Incredible UK castle on sale for 1st time in 700 years – but it'll cost you £21m

Ripley Castle near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is on the market for the first time in the family's 700-year history, but interested buyers will have to fork out £21million and potentially compete with the likes of Donald Trump

Economics

56 minutes ago Coastguard launch operation to rescue dog 'being swept away by current' at beach in Porthcawl

The golden retriever was 300 metres from the shore and being swept further out to sea by the current

Events

2 hours ago 'I parked up at my mate's house, I was only there a minute and got a fine'

The town is split in half and only one main road connects the two

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22 hours ago Dim the lights, add a flat sheet and turn down the heat : Hoteliers reveal how to get the best night’s sleep at home

Hospitality experts, sleep consultants and interior designers share their tips for creating dream conditions in your bedroomHave you ever slept better in a hotel than at home, but are not sure why? Perhaps it’s the sheer fact of not being at home, surrounded by to-do lists – but according to these sleep, design and health experts, there’s a science behind a good night’s sleep.From the size of your bed to the cotton of your sheets, to the clutter in your bedroom to the lighting in your bathroom, they share their tips and best buys for a great sleep, wherever you are. Continue reading...

Society

20 hours ago 'A girl in Pilates stopped to ask for my perfume– it's these £5 laundry scent boosters'

Our head of shopping was stopped in her Pilates class by a woman wanting to know the name of her perfume, but the scent was from a cheap box of 'incredible' in-wash scent boosters

Economics

6 hours ago Inside the 'Maldives of Europe' with white sandy beaches and clear waters

This European village gives travellers to option to fly and flop, or explore the beautiful surroundings for a fraction of the price.

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3 hours ago Darts star Josh Rock slams new European Tour rules – but admits it might give him drive

EXCLUSIVE Darts' Northern Irish star Josh Rock has slammed the PDC's new rules surrounding the European Tour, but he admits they might give him some more drive

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24 hours ago ‘Dark and dingy’ or ‘a real loss’? Shoppers react to possible loss of WH Smith

Stevenage is one of 500 UK towns where threatened closures will affect local retailers and the publishing tradeWH Smith sale could turn high street into ‘book desert’, authors sayJust two shop floor staff are on duty and shoppers are mostly serving themselves at shouty automated tills in WH Smith’s Stevenage branch, where there are boxes of goods on the floor, some empty shelves and missing signage.Set in a faded shopping centre that was cutting-edge when it heralded Great Britain’s first new town in 1965 but is now gap-toothed with empty stores, WH Smith in Stevenage is a clear example of what is at stake for 500 communities across Britain whose local store is now at risk. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Peter Kay hit with court summons over bitter land dispute with neighbour that could see comedian lose access to part of his Irish holiday bolthole

Kay faces not being able to access his own driveway if he loses his battle with veteran farmer Michael Quigley over his second home in the countryside in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Events

4 hours ago ‘A living, breathing work of art’: Leigh Bowery by those who knew him best

The performance artist shocked 1980s London with his surreal outfits, outlandish lifestyle and collaborations with Lucian Freud, dancer Michael Clark and others. As a major exhibition opens at Tate Modern, family and friends talk about Bowery’s larger-than-life legacyIn October 1980, 19 year-old Leigh Bowery arrived in London from the small Australian town of Sunshine in suburban Melbourne. He brought with him a single suitcase and a portable sewing machine. A few months later, he spent his first Christmas away from home in a rented bedsit feeling depressed and lonely. On 31 December, he attempted to raise his spirits by writing down his new year resolutions:1. Get weight down to 12 stone. 2. Learn as much as possible. 3. Become established in the world of art, fashion or literature. 4. Wear makeup every day. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Inside Mel B's stunning new home as Spice Girl ditches Hollywood hills for £2m farm in the Yorkshire Dales

The singer spent £2.2m to secure the charming farmhouse set in verdant countryside outside the city where she grew up to provide a wholesome family home for her children.

Economics

13 hours ago Inside the mysterious 'Nevada Triangle' where planes disappear never to be seen again

Mystery has long surrounded the Nevada Triangle, but still, many people can't quite explain why nearly 2,000 planes and countless people have vanished in the area for decades.

Events

27 hours ago Devon beach chalet with two beds and balcony could be yours... but you'll need £295,000

The chalet is just one of five located on Branscombe's east beach, nestled in the Jurassic Coast which is a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Economics

17 hours ago Dragon's Den's Sara Davies reveals doctors' health warning before incredible weight loss

Dragons' Den star Sara Davis has opened up on the stark warning doctors gave her before she went on to change her lifestyle and lose three stone

Events

6 hours ago The incredible challenge two lifelong friends are taking on thousands of miles away

They've braved everything from marathons to Ironmans, but mums Laura and Elise are taking on their biggest challenge yet

Politics

31 hours ago Clean fridges with one £3.62 item that stops fingerprints once and for all

Your fridge door will be streak-free and gleaming with this one incredibly cheap and common item that dissolves stains and doesn't damage surfaces

Economics

18 hours ago UK town hall engulfed in flames with smoke seen for miles as crews tackle blaze

A huge fire has broken out at Maghull Town Hall in Merseyside where witnesses have reported seeing flames rippling from its roof as smoke billows into the sky.

Events

6 hours ago The colourful town in Wales residents and visitors love that's got two big problems

Llandeilo boasts independent businesses, a buzzing community and amazing views - but there is some local concern

Politics

20 hours ago ‘It’s incredible, the place just swarms with birdlife’: inside England’s biggest bird sanctuary

The reserve in Geltsdale in the north Pennines has been expanded by a third after RSPB buys land for £4mIt covers more than 50 square kilometres of blanket bog, heath, meadows and woodland and rises from a valley floor to the 640m summit of Cold Fell in the north Pennines. This is RSPB Geltsdale, and it will now be the organisation’s largest English bird sanctuary when the society announces this week that it has bought land that expands the existing reserve by a third.“This is going to be a reserve on a different scale from many of our other sites in England,” said Beccy Speight, the RSPB’s chief executive. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Aussie bloke puts his kebab on hold to confront trio of thieves looting a bottleshop in Brisbane

Brad sidelined his kebab while out on the town to heroically confront a trio of would-be thieves allegedly stealing from a bottleshop.

Politics

20 hours ago Rafah crossing reopens for Gaza’s sick and injured children after months of closure

Thirty-seven minors leave for treatment as three Israeli hostages return home and 183 Palestinians are releasedThirty-seven sick and injured children left Gaza for treatment on Saturday through the newly reopened Rafah crossing, as three male Israeli hostages returned home and 183 Palestinian detainees and prisoners were released, mostly to Gaza and the West Bank.The Rafah border crossing closed when Israeli forces moved into the surrounding area nine months ago. It was unsealed under the Gaza ceasefire deal after all Israeli women held alive in the strip were released. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Sepp Straka holds off charging Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy at Pebble Beach

The Austrian rallied with four late birdies for a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

Politics

20 hours ago Netflix fans go wild over return of 'incredible' drama and say 'I want a third series now!'

Netflix fans are 'losing their minds' over the long-awaited return of the hit espionage show, as viewers demand a third season following 'incredible' second installment. 

Events

8 hours ago Keir Starmer is an 'HR manager not a leader' while Angela Rayner simply 'manipulates people' and is surrounded by union bosses, PM's current chief of staff said

Morgan McSweeney became the Prime Minister's chief of staff in October last year after Sue Gray quit the role.

Politics

21 hours ago Maghull town hall fire: Major blaze as building up in flames with smoke seen for miles

A major fire has broken out at Maghull Town Hall in Merseyside where witnesses have reported seeing flames coming from its roof as smoke billows into the sky

Events

9 hours ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Harry's old haunt set to reopen (but guess who's not invited?)

The nightclub where Prince Harry and Prince William spent some of their wildest nights is opening a new venue at the gates of Kensington Palace.

Politics

21 hours ago Plastic Lego piece turns up on beach 28 years after it was washed overboard when freak wave hit container ship

The small blue Lego flipper was lost overboard when container ship Tokio Express was tipped by a huge wave during a storm in February 1997 off Land's End.

Events

11 hours ago Lightning Luke Littler races to incredible destruction of James Wade as teen darts sensation gets an early night

Reigning Premier League Darts and PDC World Champion Littler won all eight legs of the match with an average of 105

Politics

23 hours ago Outrage as mystery vandal targets Hackney street trees in fresh wave of attacks

Locals have lobbied the Town Hall over “aggressive, brainless snapping”, ring-barking and other “sophisticated” techniques used to vandalise and destroy trees throughout Cazenove ward

Events

15 hours ago The moment I knew: I told him I missed other people’s company so he put on a silly accent to make me laugh

On a months-long overseas trip, Melanie Kinsman craved someone to talk to other than Sam, her partner. He stepped up to the challenge with a comical impersonationFind more stories from The moment I knew series hereIn 2004 I was a young writer at the University of Adelaide. I was working as an editor on an anthology of short stories when a piece by Sam came across my desk. We emailed back and forth for a while, working on the story, but I never met him in person.A few months later, I was out in town with some friends and noticed he was there. While we’d never crossed paths in real life, I knew what he looked like. In my fairly inebriated state I decided a great way to introduce myself would be to walk up to him and start reciting excerpts of his story. I don’t know what I was trying to achieve, but I made an impression and he was obviously flattered. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Where The Hills cast are now – Joey Essex ex, makeup mogul and divorce disaster

The Hills soared in popularity in the noughties after the success of Laguna Beach, but what are the cast up to now? As lead star Lauren Conrad celebrates her birthday, we take a closer look

Events

15 hours ago More and more tourists are being attacked by dingoes on Queensland’s K’gari. Can it be stopped?

Four people, including a toddler, have been attacked on the island in recent weeks and there’s still no plan to tackle the issueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour people were reportedly attacked by dingoes in separate encounters on the same Australian island in recent weeks – including a toddler who was flown to hospital after being bitten on the leg.And this is just the latest spate of violent dingo-human interactions on the popular tourist island of K’gari, which last year saw a pack of three rush and bite a woman who was jogging along a beach, saw a dingo shot and killed with a spear gun and several others put down after attacking people. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Scotsman Obituaries: George Massie, chartered architect, town planner and booster of Scottish businesses

George Massie FRIA RIBA MRTPI, chartered architect and town planner. Born: March 1947. Died: 20 November 2024, aged 77

Events

16 hours ago Miranda Hart sheds tears 'pretty much every day' as she issues 'sensitive' update

Miranda Hart, 52, says she cries "pretty much every day" and her husband, Richard Fairs, has become accustomed to finding her having a "weep" at the kitchen table

Politics

34 hours ago Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales

Wales were thrashed 43-0 by France in their Six Nations opener as they suffered a 13th successive Test defeat.

Events

16 hours ago Miranda Hart's worried husband finds her 'weeping' at the kitchen table 'pretty much everday'

The Call The Midwife star says she is 'highly sensitive' and experiences life more intensely than others

Politics

34 hours ago Foreign Office issues new travel alert for popular Mediterranean country loved by Brits

Travellers have been advised to "stay aware of your surroundings at all times".

Events

17 hours ago Linda Nolan's incredible bond with children as sister Denise reveals 'regret'

Linda Nolan, whose funeral took place on Saturday, enjoyed an incredible life surrounded by loved ones. But one painful regret continued to haunt her as she entered her later years

Politics

17 hours ago Jamie Carragher promises to 'have a word' with Micah Richards over Arsenal disagreement

Jamie Carragher has taken issue with Micah Richards' response to the controversy surrounding Michael Oliver and the red card he showed to Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly

Politics

18 hours ago Born of prosperity, sunlight and optimism, California’s dream homes now lie in ashes | Rowan Moore

Magnificent, irreplaceable 20th-century architecture made with craft and imagination was destroyed in the Palisades wildfiresPacific Palisades and its surrounding neighbourhoods, which have burned so ferociously over the past three weeks, happen to be the location of some beautiful and magnificent 20th-century architecture. Or were, as the fire has taken a terrible toll.Houses by the émigré Austrian modernist Richard Neutra have gone, as have most of the Park Planned Homes of 1948, an idealistic experiment in affordable modern living by the architect Gregory Ain. Stone chimney stacks are all that remain of the scaled-up cabin that was Will Rogers’ ranch house. His 30-horse stables, in their centre a rotonda like an equine chapter house, are ashes. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Town hall 'well alight' and leisure centre evacuated in major blaze in Sefton

A 'fire break' between the two buildings is being created

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