49 h. ago Man, 102, becomes oldest in Britain to be given Viagra on the NHS

The spirited centenarian popped up in figures showing a record 250,000 pre­­scriptions for the drug given to over-80s. But they may just be the tip of the iceberg, as other ageing lotharios could have bought the performance-boosting pill privately

Politics

5 d. ago How Debbie Harry keeps her Blondie bombshell looks at 80: Singer has barely aged a day

As Debbie Harry celebrates her 80th birthday, her famous feline looks - including razor-sharp cheekbones - continue to defy the years.

Events

5 d. ago Motorists slapped with nearly 40,000 private parking charges a day as DVLA sold record 14.4m driver details last year

A 13% increase in driver detail requests made by private parking firms in 2024-25 means an average of 27 charges are issued to motorists every minute.

Transport

5 d. ago Migrant whose daughter, two, nearly drowned in aborted Channel crossing reveals he wants to get to UK to join rest of his family who are already here

Labour's failure to stop the boats was laid bare yesterday as a record 20,000 smashed through Britain's border in the first half of this year.

Events

6 d. ago Europe heatwave: Spain set for hottest June on record as 50,000 flee Turkey wildfires

Record temperature recorded in Portugal as heat lowers water level of Germany’s Rhine

Events

8 d. ago Huge boat of 60 migrants launch from French beach towards the UK

This year so far, more than 18,000 migrants have arrived via the Channel, in a record for this point in the year since data collection began in 2018.

Events

1 week ago Renowned chef closes Manchester restaurant with immediate effect in shock announcement

The restaurant opened six years ago thanks to a record-breaking £100,000 Crowdfunder

Events

1 week ago Dame Helen Mirren has one major rule to keep looking youthful ahead of 80th birthday

The acclaimed actress Dame Helen Mirren says a little bit of adventure is ideal as long as its in moderation

Politics

1 week ago 'An absolute honour': Liverpool fans sent emotional message as summer exit confirmed

Reds stalwart pays heartfelt tribute after almost a decade at Anfield

Politics

2 w. ago Stonehenge summer solstice sunrise draws record breaking crowd

A record breaking crowd of around 25,000 people celebrated the summer solstice this morning at Stonehenge, one of the few occasions visitors can walk among the stones.

Politics

2 w. ago Aung San Suu Kyi’s supporters strive to set world record to honor her 80th birthday

Thousands of supporters of Myanmar’s jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi have celebrated her 80th birthday by attempting a world record of birthday greeting videos

Politics

2 w. ago Leaked prison logs offer rare glimpse into Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in Myanmar prison

First details emerge of ousted leader’s life in detention under military rule

Events

2 w. ago Codebreaker Alan Turing’s papers sell for ‘record’ £465K after almost being shredded

Papers belonging to mathematician Alan Turing - who created machines that helped to crack Adolf Hitler's enigma code - have been sold for a record breaking £465,000 at auction

Economics

2 w. ago Leaked footage and prison logs reveal Aung San Suu Kyi’s life in detention

Exclusive: Video and documents give rare glimpse inside daily life of the imprisoned civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthdayRare footage of Aung San Suu Kyi inside a Myanmar courtroom and detailed records of her daily prison routine have been seen by the Guardian, offering a glimpse into the life of the country’s ousted civilian leader as she nears her 80th birthday.Since the military seized power in February 2021, little has been seen or heard of Aung San Suu Kyi, who led Myanmar for six years before her arrest. She is held in solitary confinement with access to the outside world strictly controlled and only rare supervised visits from her legal team. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Codebreaker Alan Turing’s scientific papers sell for ‘record’ £465,000

The archive of papers included a signed copy of Turing’s 1939 PhD dissertation Systems Of Logic Based On Ordinals.

Economics

3 w. ago Super recogniser PCSO dubbed 'Memory Cop' breaks his own record after catching 3,000 suspects

Eagle-eyed West Midlands Police PCSO Andy Pope, 47, has been hailed for his face recognition skills - and has now passed yet another milestone.

Politics

3 w. ago Gary Neville sends touching message to 'emotional' David Beckham after knighthood honour

Best pal Gary Neville has paid tribute to David Beckham after the football legend was awarded a knighthood early this week following years of speculation

Politics

3 w. ago UN envoy to Myanmar warns that violence puts country on 'path to self

The U.N. envoy to Myanmar is warning that the Southeast Asian country is on “a path to self-destruction” if the violence doesn’t end

Events

4 w. ago Aung San Suu Kyi’s son aims for world record 80,000 messages to honour her 80th birthday

The pro-democracy Nobel Peace Prize winner has been in prison since a military coup in 2021

Politics