36 m. ago 'I booked seat on Ryanair's cheapest flight and cost of trip left me floored'

Sofia, also known as sofiasttravels, recently shared how she booked a seat on "Ryanair's cheapest flight" for a day out and was amazed by how much she spent on the adventure

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42 m. ago Zelenskyy says ‘coalition of the willing’ should meet ‘in a few days’, after call with Starmer – Europe live

Ukrainian president says he and UK prime minister also discussed additional funding for drone productionThe commission also addressed the reintroduction of Polish border controls with Germany and Lithuania, confirming at its midday media briefing that it had received a formal notification from Poland on Friday.EU spokesperson Markus Lammert confirmed that “reintroducing temporary internal border controls is possible subject to certain conditions, as set out in EU legislation, and in particular in the Schengen borders code.” Continue reading...

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50 m. ago Nurse almost burns to death after freak gust of wind sets her and house on fire

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A woman was almost killed after a freak gust of wind set both her and her house alight. The nurse has admitted the incident has changed her life and has warned the public over the use of fire pits

Events

89 m. ago Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

A joint funeral was held on Monday for nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella.

Events

3 h. ago Poland begins controls on borders with Germany and Lithuania

Move after far-right protests is latest example of measures within EU that are straining passport-free Schengen zonePoland has reintroduced temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania in response to public concerns over irregular migration.The measures came into force at midnight on Sunday and will last until 5 August, in the latest example of EU governments imposing measures that are straining the fabric of the bloc’s passport-free Schengen zone. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Russia claims to have foothold in new Ukraine region as Zelenskyy pleads for more air defences – Europe live

Russia says it has captured a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine president calls for allies to fulfil commitments on defenceThe commission also addressed the reintroduction of Polish border controls with Germany and Lithuania, confirming at its midday media briefing that it had received a formal notification from Poland on Friday.EU spokesperson Markus Lammert confirmed that “reintroducing temporary internal border controls is possible subject to certain conditions, as set out in EU legislation, and in particular in the Schengen borders code.” Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago Patients want 'deeper connection' with GPs as 'more NHS appointments is not enough'

Patients would rather see a GP than pharmacists and nurses, a new study has found

Science

4 h. ago I keep a chunk of my leg in the freezer after it was amputated

UK-based NHS nurse Milda Ambraževičiūtė admitted that she keeps a chunk of her amputated leg in her freezer - and revealed the grisly question that people always ask her.

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4 h. ago Four players who can save Man United millions as stars of the future reach transfer crossroads

Man United are determined to sell players to generate funds this summer, but they also need to be active in finding temporary homes for some of their most promising future stars.

Sport

7 h. ago Parents battle charity for £100k donations to dead son to be spent on terminally ill daughter

The charity says it cannot pay out, because the donations were made for Kyle when he was a cancer patient

Economics

7 h. ago EastEnders star Shona McGarty shows off 80s inspired look in another career tease

The actress recently spent time in a music studio with one of the world's biggest producers

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7 h. ago I spent 13 years renovating my grade II listed cottage in Hampshire

Claire O'Donnell tells This is Money how she transformed her property, Rose Cottage in Hampshire, and why she's now ready to move on.

Economics

9 h. ago BBC star announces death of dad in emotional tribute and shares final moments

Nina Warhurst, the lead host of the BBC's News at One live from Salford, announced the sad news on social media as she shared the final moments she spent with her father

Events

10 h. ago Almost £2bn spent on temporary nurses and midwives over five years

Scottish Labour said the figures are ‘unsustainable’

Economics

10 h. ago Early years teachers to get £4,500 bonus to work in nurseries in poorer areas

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson unveiled plans to fund tax-free payments for specialist teachers to end patchy provision and ensure every child has the chance to succeed

Economics

16 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production

Married couple die in Russian strike against Kostyantynivka; Ukraine on agenda as Macron makes state visit to UK. What we know on day 1,230Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel into disarray, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian deals with western partners allowing Kyiv to scale up production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Six Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow, said its mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, while another two were reported outside Russia’s second largest city, St Petersburg. Rosaviatsiya, Russia’s civil aviation authority, reported temporary airport closures in the two cities and other regional centres and said dozens of flights had been delayed.In Ukraine on Sunday, Russian drones injured three civilians in Kyiv and at least two in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, located in the north-east, officials said. A Russian attack involving Shahed drones also targeted port infrastructure in Mykolaiv in central...

Events

16 h. ago Nursery teachers in disadvantaged communities to be offered £4,500 incentive

The Best Start In Life Strategy was being announced on Monday.

Economics

16 h. ago Patients would rather see a GP than pharmacists and nurses, study finds

Trust and confidence in care decreased when patients wanted to see a GP but were directed elsewhere.

Science

21 h. ago England call up Gus Atkinson to bolster bowling ranks after India defeat

Stokes ponders changes after bowling 234 overs‘It’s no secret that we have spent some time in the field’England have called up Gus Atkinson for Thursday’s third Test against India as they seek to refresh a bowling group that toiled through 234 overs at Edgbaston in a losing cause.Ben Stokes admitted his side’s travails on the way to a humbling 336-run defeat had left them needing to repair both their bodies and their morale, with barely 72 hours in which to do it. “We’re disappointed, but we’ve got three days to turn around, so we need to get over this one just like we got over the enjoyment and the excitement of winning the first game – we need to flip our heads around,” the England captain said. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Ben Stokes’ waning influence with the bat on display in England’s soggy defeat | Andy Bull

Captain was bamboozled by Jadeja’s bowling before falling to Washington Sundar in crushing second Test loss to IndiaIt was raining hard in Birmingham on Sunday morning. A weight of great black clouds broke over the city while it was feeling its way into the day. On the streets people pressed themselves together under the cover of bus stops and awnings: revellers off to the Queens Heath pride festival, heavy metal lovers making their way home after Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park the previous evening, and cricket supporters bound for the ground, most of them with last-minute tickets, split between anxious Indian and wry English fans, the only people in the city who were happy enough to be getting wet.The bad weather was about the only way England were going to get out of this match with a draw. A team who have spent three years learning how to do the improbable were in no position at all to attempt the unremarkable and bat out the match, even after the rain had washed out ...

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