62 m. ago Welsh city has beautiful secret beach only accessed by three scenic trails

Pwll Du Bay is a stunning secret beach located on Wales's Gower peninsula, and is only accessible on foot - but it's well worth the walk

Society

81 m. ago Channel 4's Virgin Island renewed for a second series after show branded 'disturbing'

Virgin Island received backlash from viewers for the show's 'exploitative' premise, which involved encouraging adult virgins to embrace their sexuality for the first time on TV

Culture

89 m. ago Emmerdale Bear star's transformation and weight loss ahead of break from soap

Emmerdale star Joshua Richards, who plays Bear Wolf in the ITV soap, has opened up about his weight loss transformation after 'tipping the scale' at 17 stone

Politics

98 m. ago Does my dog know I'm going on holiday? Expert tips on miminising your dog's stress when they have to stay at home this summer

Looking forward to your well-earned summer break but worried about leaving the dog behind. We have some advice for you.

Politics

1 hour ago Man United risk repeating Alejandro Garnacho error as transfer theory hints at what must be done

Manchester United are facing a potential overhaul this summer with Alejandro Garnacho heavily tipped to leave Old Trafford, but concerns have been shared that the club are in danger of isolating several other stars

Events

2 h. ago The grand tour: one playwright’s quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

Worried that he didn’t understand the continent of his heritage, Femi Elufowoju Jr challenged himself to visit all 54 of its nations. His trip took him from bustling Ghana to the tranquility of Tanzania – and sparked the idea for a playAt 53, I made myself a promise. Having built a reputation as the go-to authority on African culture in UK theatre, I realised with uncomfortable clarity that my knowledge barely scratched the surface of the continent’s vast complexity. What followed was an extraordinary seven-year quest to visit all 54 African nations before my 60th birthday – a journey that would ultimately transform into my ambitious new theatrical project, 54.60 Africa.The catalyst came during a 2015 world tour with theatre company Complicité that took me to Cape Town. Standing in the shadow of Table Mountain, I confronted a paradox that had long troubled me: despite my Nigerian ancestry and theatrical expertise, my understanding of Africa remained frustratingly...

Politics

2 h. ago Channel 4 confirms fate of Virgin Island after controversial show breaks streaming records

The groundbreaking Channel 4 show hit screens in May and saw 12 adults embark on a journey of self discovery and openness to intimacy.

Politics

2 h. ago Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit saysIn the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start her maternity leave.Her job as a funeral agent – at times handling the bodies of people who had died from the virus – was on the long list of “essential services” that could not be suspended during lockdown, according to a decree issued by Brazil’s then-president, Jair Bolsonaro. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago ‘The best way to discover hidden gems’: why you should try out a bookshop crawl

Like bar-hopping, but for browsing books: this trend, popularised on TikTok, makes for a great day out – and can help you discover unique literary spotsWe’ve all heard of bar crawls, but what about a bookshop crawl? The premise is essentially the same – you hop from venue to venue – but instead of drinking beers you browse books. Having begun as a trend among TikTok users, mainly in the US, the idea has begun to be adopted across the globe.There are a few “official” ways to try it out for your yourself: Bookshop Crawl UK organises the London Bookshop Crawl, as well as crawls across the country, Bristol Walkfest has organised a walking tour of the city’s numerous indies, and in April, the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl ran an event for Independent Bookstore Day which rewarded participants who visited 10 shops on the day with 10% discount on books for the rest of the year. And the Global Book Crawl runs an annual event with 17 participating countries, from Ireland to Fiji. Continue readi...

Politics

3 h. ago Doctors and psychiatrists warn over loopholes in assisted dying legislation as MPs brace for latest wave of votes

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is undergoing a second day of report stage in the House of Commons, with various amendments likely to be voted on.

Events

3 h. ago 'Seriously ill' rocker in intensive care as band asks fans to 'share our love'

Deacon Blue's co-founder James Prime has been rushed to hospital and is currently undergoing care as he's "seriously ill", the band has announced in a statement

Politics

4 h. ago Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ‘fairytale’ can be Leicester’s inspiration – Danny Care

The Tigers take on favourites Bath in Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final.

Politics

4 h. ago Heading to Eden Festival this weekend? Here's 10 top tips to arrive safe and sound

As the 2025 festival season continues, The Motor Ombudsman is encouraging Eden Festival-goers to plan ahead and take simple steps to avoid motoring mishaps on the road to Scotland’s most eclectic and colourful festival.

Politics

4 h. ago People providing care for family or friends urged to check for £333 monthly payment

Carer Support Payment is only available to people living in Scotland.

Economics

5 h. ago Rio Ferdinand tells Man United to snub Viktor Gyokeres in favour of 'obvious' signing

Manchester United have been urged to snub Viktor Gyokeres and sign Victor Osimhen instead, with the Napoli striker tipped to be the man to solve the Red Devils' goalscoring woes

Politics

5 h. ago The top 'Dadisms' that Brits secretly love, from dad dancing to DIY disasters

A survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed the most popular 'Dadisms' - the phrases, habits and characteristics that make fathers unique, from napping on the sofa to the way they dance

Events

6 h. ago ‘Framed by jagged peaks, it felt like stepping into a dream’: readers’ favourite mountain trips in Europe

From the Alpujarras to the Dolomites, our tipsters hike, camp and devour hearty mountain food in some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery• Send us a tip on European wilderness – the best wins a £200 holiday voucherAfter a gruelling journey from the UK, arriving at Alpe di Siusi during golden hour felt like stepping into a dream. Farmers turned hay in some of Europe’s highest alpine meadows, framed by jagged Dolomite peaks glowing in soft evening light. We can recommend staying at the Hotel Schmung, a family-run gem with delicious northern Italian food and direct access to scenic hikes. Rifugios provide great lunch stops along the trails. The peaceful setting, breathtaking views and freedom to explore on foot without needing a car make this a perfect base for the Dolomites.Louise Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Blood cancer patients in England first in world to be offered ‘Trojan horse’ drug

Pioneering drug can halt advance of multiple myeloma for three times as long as standard treatmentsThousands of patients in England with blood cancer will become the first in the world to be offered a pioneering “Trojan horse” drug that sneaks inside cancer cells and wipes them out.In guidance published on Friday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) gave the green light to belantamab mafodotin, which can halt the advance of multiple myeloma for three times as long as standard treatments. Continue reading...

Events

6 h. ago TikTok skin care routines ‘harmful’ and ‘problematic’ scientists discover in new study

A team of scientists found that viral skin care routines popularised by young girls on TikTok could be harmful to teens - and many of the products may actually lead to allergies

Politics

7 h. ago Gardening expert shares 'genius' tip to tell if your plants need watering in heatwave

As the UK braces for a heatwave, a gardening expert has shared a simple 'old-school' tip to tell if your plants need watering - and it doesn't involve sticking your finger in the soil

Economics