58 m. ago Strictly's Wynne Evans suffers fresh blow as 'final BBC show axed' after just one series

His final tie to the BBC has reportedly been cut after the Strictly Come Dancing scandal.

Culture

86 m. ago Police called as bears escape from Devon wildlife park enclosure

Police were called to Wildwood Devon at Escot Park near Ottery St Mary after receiving reports that Mish and Lucy, both five years old, had escaped.

Events

1 hour ago My marriage is healthy – except for my wife’s total refusal to touch me

I don’t want sex, I just long to be cuddled. But she continues to reject any such suggestion, and my resentment is growingAfter years of no sexual intimacy with my wife, I am now craving the comfort of somatic connection. Not actual sex, but simply cuddling and being held close while nude. But my wife has refused. I have suggested we try “progressive desensitisation” therapy, which would involve lying down together, with one item of clothing removed, but with no physical contact. We would build from there in the knowledge that this would not lead to sexual contact. My wife, when I suggested it, was not at all interested in this, and in fact, she was actively opposed.She told me the problem was in my head and that she had zero interest in physical intimacy. She also said that this was normal for older women. I told her it was my impression that older people actually craved appropriate physical touch. She then agreed that I could just lie in her bed fully clothed before retiring to my...

Politics

2 h. ago Heaton Park's neighbours left fuming at £25,000 ahead of Oasis gigs

Oasis are set to bring five huge shows to Heaton Park but its neighbours aren't very happy

Economics

2 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners prepare fresh Viktor Gyokeres bid as they suffer another rejection

Arsenal are preparing a fresh bid for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres as Mikel Arteta continues to push for the club's hierarchy to land the Swedish international

Sport

2 h. ago Today's rugby news as Jenkins makes Wales job admission and Welsh talent jets out hoping to 'make mark'

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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3 h. ago TikTok star who shared cancer journey completes Tough Mudder

Erin Lavery battled through the 5km course at Strathclyde Park with the help of her friends in her first big physical challenge since receiving the all-clear.

Politics

3 h. ago Queen Elizabeth memorial: Prince Philip tribute and translucent glass bridge included in chosen Lord Foster design

Lord Foster has been selected to create the memorial on the site next to Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park

Politics

3 h. ago UK issues new advice to citizens in Middle East after Iran attack

Iran launched a retaliatory attack on a US air base in Qatar

Events

3 h. ago Empanadas and stuffed piquillos: José Pizarro’s recipes for green peppers

Few vegetables are as celebrated by the Spanish as the pepper, as evidenced by these light and moreish empanadas filled with green peppers and sardines, and roast peppers stuffed with a rich raguPeppers are more than just staples of the Spanish kitchen, they are one of our culinary foundations. As with tomatoes, when Columbus returned from the Americas in the late 15th century, he presented peppers as a gift to Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and they very quickly became a key part of our cooking traditions. The pepper’s most iconic contribution to Spanish cuisine is surely pimentón de la Vera, or smoked paprika, which is an essential seasoning in a lot of Spanish cooking, adding exquisite depth to stews, rice dishes, seafood and, of course, chorizo. But we also celebrate fresh peppers in all their guises. Padrón peppers are, of course, a classic tapa, while pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers) are filled every which way, from seafood and minced meat to creamy bechamel. From th...

Politics

4 h. ago Translucent bridge to form centrepiece of national memorial to Elizabeth II

Norman Foster wins contest to transform St James’s Park in tribute to late queen’s ‘unifying force’The national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II will include a new bridge in St James’s Park designed by Norman Foster.The peer, who was once among architects to accuse King Charles of using his “privileged position” to “skew the course” of the Chelsea barracks development, described being awarded the project as an honour. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Scots rapist left victim 'crying in park' after carrying out depraved attack

Kieran Cole has been sentenced after being convicted of rape.

Events

5 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump: Blasts hit from Israel to Iraq

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

Events

5 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Fresh Viktor Gyokeres offer prepared as Gunners suffer another rejection

Arsenal are set to return for Viktor Gyokeres despite seeing Sporting Lisbon knock back their opening bid for the Sweden international, though the Gunners have suffered rejection elsewhere

Sport

7 h. ago Explosions ring out across the Middle East as clock ticks down to 'complete ceasefire' announced by Trump

As explosions rock cities across the Middle East, the region is waiting with bated breath for the 'complete ceasefire' that Donald Trump has promised Israel and Iran will announce today

Events

7 h. ago US judge blocks Trump plan to bar international students from Harvard

President’s proclamation had barred foreign students from studying at top university, citing national security concernsA federal judge on Monday blocked Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University.US district judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump’s administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students amid an escalating fight pitting the Republican president against the prestigious Ivy League school. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Xabi Alonso compares Real Madrid star to former Liverpool team

Xabi Alonso is newly through the door at Real Madrid but has been hugely impressed by Federico Valverde - comparing him to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard after just a matter of weeks

Politics

9 h. ago Modernist architect 'once highly critical of King Charles' chosen to design Queen Elizabeth memorial

Lord Foster has been selected to create the memorial on the site next to Buckingham Palace in St James’s Park

Politics

10 h. ago Major US cities ramp up security at religious centers over fears of repercussions after Iran bombings

Law enforcement in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. are all taking precautions — though none were aware of any active threats

Events

10 h. ago Flights resuming in Qatar as airspace reopens amid Middle East conflict

The airspace had been shut to ‘ensure the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors’.

Events