58 m. ago Pretty little UK village on the edge of a huge city with three highly rated pubs

Stock in Essex is the kind of village you dream about. With its historic charm, countryside calm and three pubs, it's worth a detour as it is just minutes from busy Chelmsford

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77 m. ago New Jersey wildfire: Residents evacuated as huge blaze tears through community 'like a war zone'

Shocking photographs capture flames roar from buildings in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, where wildfires have burned throughout Tuesday - and authorities are concerned

Events

2 h. ago Ancient remains of more than 300 skeletons and medieval church found under a British university

Cotswold Archaeology has uncovered a huge dig of ancient remains underneath the University of Glocestershire's new city campus, including more than 300 skeletons and a medieval church

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2 h. ago Girl, 13, dies after falling 25ft through attic in freak accident on Easter weekend

Police cfficers responded to reports of a juvenile who "had fallen through the ceiling of the gym at RMSER during a youth 'kickback' event featuring various activities"

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3 h. ago Elon Musk steps back from DOGE role to focus on failing business after Tesla stock decline

Elon Musk has said his time as a senior advisor to President Donald Trump and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be reduced from next month

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4 h. ago Inside Justin Bieber's shrinking inner circle amid his former best man's fears over his 'cult

Justin Bieber and his longtime business partner, Ryan Good, have reportedly been estranged for over a year.

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4 h. ago Heat pumps to be sold with ‘smart’ function under plans to save households money

The plan would necessitate heat pumps to be sold ‘smart-ready’ in line with regulations that already apply to electric vehicle chargers.

Society

5 h. ago Texas Lottery executive resigns after investigation into recent winning tickets

Ryan Mindell notified the lottery’s commission board of his decision as the agency faces scrutiny from state officials

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5 h. ago Man rushed to hospital after being shot in 'targeted attack' on Liverpool street

The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment on his injuries - police have yet to make any arrests and their investigation continues

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5 h. ago Elon Musk to pull back in Doge role starting May amid 71% dip in Tesla profits

CEO to pare back White House work to one to two days weekly as analysts say role has caused branding crisisThe Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said he will start pulling back from his role at the so-called “department of government efficiency” starting in May. Musk’s remarks came as the company reported a massive dip in both profits and revenues in the first quarter of 2025 amid backlash against Musk’s role in the White House.On an investor call, Musk said the work necessary to get the government’s “financial house in order is mostly done”. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Nottingham attack inqury: Mothers of victims say ‘truth must be told’ as judge named

The mothers of two victims of the 2023 Nottingham attack have said the truth must be told, after retired judge Her Honour Deborah Taylor was appointed the chair of the inquiry investigating their children's deaths on Tuesday.

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6 h. ago ‘Leather and bondage’: Supreme Court spars over details of LGBT+ children’s books at center of religious freedom dispute

Justices spent some time discussing the content of the children’s books featuring LGBT+ storylines and characters

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6 h. ago Welsh Tory to quit at next Senedd poll to fight general election betting charges

Russell George, who is among 15 people under investigation, says he wants to focus on clearing his nameA Welsh politician who is among 15 people charged after bets were placed on the timing of the 2024 general election is to quit at the next Senedd election. Russell George, the Conservative member for Montgomeryshire, said he was withdrawing his candidacy to stand in next year’s election to focus on clearing his name. The Senedd member was one of a number of people linked to the Conservative party reported to have made bets on the election date, which was called by then-prime minister Rishi Sunak. Senedd Conservative leader Darren Millar withdrew the whip from George last week after the Gambling Commission announced the charges, meaning he now sits as an independent within the Welsh parliament.George, 50, said in a statement on Tuesday: “I was shocked and surprised to have been informed by the Gambling Commission that I am facing charges for cheating. “To be clear, I have never chea...

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6 h. ago Mikel Arteta faces tricky balancing act as Arsenal boss makes Premier League vow

Arsenal are gearing up for a huge Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain knowing that their domestic campaign is winding down but Mikel Arteta does not want to rest his stars for fear of their rhythm being upset

Politics

6 h. ago UK Jewish body launches probe into letter criticising Israeli offensive in Gaza

Board of Deputies of British Jews suspends vice-chair and investigates signatories to criticism of Netanyahu policy

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6 h. ago Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington

Rachel Reeves will meet American counterpart Scott Bessant for talks on an economic deal between the US and UK.

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7 h. ago Man found dead on Kilmarnock street as police investigate 'unexplained' death

Police say the man was found unresponsive this evening.

Events

7 h. ago Tesla sales plunge as carmaker warns ‘political sentiment’ could impact future demand

Profits slide 71% to $409m as analysts conclude Elon Musk’s role in White House has caused branding crisisTesla saw a 9% drop in revenue year over year in the first quarter of 2025. The company brought in $19.3bn in revenue, well below Wall Street expectations of $21.45bn. The company reported an earnings per share of 27 cents, also well under investor expectations of 43 cents in earnings per share.Tesla profits also slid 71% to $409m compared with $1.39bn in net income the previous year. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Lewis Hamilton suffers major blow after Manchester United takeover hope

Lewis Hamilton’s hopes of investing in Manchester United may be dented after his vegan burger chain shut down across the UK

Politics

7 h. ago Netflix's Heartstopper to end after three series but with huge twist

Netflix has announced that popular series Heartstopper will come to an end leaving fans heartbroken

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