76 m. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban and wildfire breaks out

Temperature hits 32C in London at 4pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

Events

81 m. ago Manchester United braced for Bryan Mbeumo transfer battle as fresh bid made

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Bryan Mbeumo's future may be affected by two deals happening elsewhere

Sport

2 h. ago Crime in Ayrshire decreases according to new Scottish Government figures

Figures released by the Scottish Government revealed that crime in Ayrshire fell last year.

Politics

2 h. ago Help smaller birds and keep jackdaws and rooks out of your garden with simple trick

Jackdaws and rooks are known for being pretty disruptive, swooping in and taking over the bird feeders in your garden - but a wildlife expert has revealed a simple solution

Politics

2 h. ago Premier League holds talks with Ifab over plans to introduce Ref Cams next season

Footage used at Club World Cup for instant replaysCould be trialled during pre-season pending approvalThe Premier League wants to introduce Ref Cams to offer extra in-game footage to broadcasters. The tiny cameras, mounted on a referee’s ear to provide TV viewers with a unique view of the action, have been trialled by Fifa during the Club World Cup over the past month.The Premier League has held talks with the International Football Association Board (Ifab), which determines the laws of the game, about whether the trial can be extended to domestic competitions. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter

History is full of examples of artworks being used to express things diplomats would be forbidden to sayThis week’s masterclass in the renewal of the entente cordiale was based on a genuine desire by two countries to reconnect. But in addition it served as a reminder that diplomacy is not only an art, but art itself has always been an essential tool of diplomacy. So the extended loan of the Bayeux tapestry, exchanged with treasures from Sutton Hoo, is not just a gesture of trust but marks a return to the roots of diplomacy, and its cultural lure.Doubtless security experts will remember the summit’s declarations of new nuclear co-operation while pollsters will eye “the one in, one out” migrant deal to see if it actually turns the political tide in the Channel. But the popular legacy will be the queues forming at the British Museum from September 2026 when the tapestry goes on display, and in Rouen and Caen when the treasures from Sutton Hoo are viewed by the French in what is already...

Culture

2 h. ago Stagecoach announces partnership with South Ayrshire Council for the International Ayr Show

Open-top buses with live flight commentary and a frequent park and ride shuttle service will help visitors travel easily while reducing town centre congestion.

Politics

3 h. ago International beach volleyball tournament comes to South Ayrshire

The tournament is set to take place from Friday, July 18 until Sunday, July 20.

Society

3 h. ago 'Legendary' Ayrshire gran bags more than £450 of shopping in store dash

Babs Henry was nominated to take part in the Snappy Shopper 60-second store dash by her community.

Economics

3 h. ago What happened during the 1976 heatwave? London set to swelter again this weekend

As London braces for another heatwave, that brings back memories of the 1976 weekend when temperatures skyrocketed.

Politics

4 h. ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban

Temperature hits 31C in London at 1pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

Events

4 h. ago Ladybirds being seen in ‘very high numbers’ because of warm weather, expert says

A swarm of the insects disrupted England’s cricket match against India on Thursday.

Events

4 h. ago ‘Am I minging?’ It’s Big Brother’s greatest moments – 25 years on

It’s been a quarter of a century since the UK fell in love with Big Brother. To celebrate, we remembers its best bits – from hot tub pregnancies to Andrew Tate getting his just dessertsBig Brother house, this is the Guardian. You are live to the nation. Please do not swear. Yes, it’s the show that changed the face of British TV. On 18 July, it’s exactly 25 years since the OG reality franchise took our screens by storm – which will be marked this autumn by an extended 25th anniversary series. So we are celebrating by fast-forwarding through a quarter-century of romances, rows and all-round ridiculousness to pick the greatest hits of Big Brother – not the celebrity spin-off, otherwise George Galloway being a cat and “David’s dead!” would definitely feature. Instead we’re talking about the original and best civilian edition, whose pioneering 00s pomp came on Channel 4, before the less loved Channel 5 era – which was axed in 2018 until ITV rebooted it two years ago. These are the Endemo...

Politics

5 h. ago Rachel Reeves says May’s fall in GDP is ‘disappointing’; Trump tariffs knock markets – business live

Latest economic report shows UK GDP fell by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.Full story: UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel ReevesUS will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterChancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest GDP figures as “disappointing”.Following this morning’s news that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, Reeves points to the government’s efforts to support households financially:“Getting more money in people’s pockets is my number one mission. While today’s figures are disappointing, I am determined to kickstart economic growth and deliver on that promise.“The choices we have made in our first year in government have seen us extend the £3 bus fare cap, fund Free School Meals for over half a million more children, press ahead with plans to deliver free breakfast clubs for every child in the country and increase the National Minimum and National Living Wage, giving a pay rise to 3 million workers.“Flatli...

Economics

5 h. ago Hundreds of Citroens with potentially lethal defects are still for sale

Motorists who purchase these cars are not only at risk of driving away in a dangerous motor but could also invalidate their insurance due to there being an active recall notice in place.

Politics

6 h. ago Thousands of motorists hit with ‘do not drive’ order as popular car recalled

Hundreds of thousands of motorists have been left stranded as a major backlog grows

Transport

6 h. ago Seating nooks and memory shelves: the welcoming family home embracing dementia

How one couple have future-proofed their 18th-century cottage by the River Earn in PerthshireGlaswegian retirees Jim McConnachie and Frances McChlery had always dreamed of building their own home with a waterside view, and had even toyed with buying a plot on Scotland’s west coast. However, when McChlery’s sister was diagnosed with young-onset dementia, they had to rethink their plans.“The prospect and implications of supporting my sister-in-law became a key consideration,” says McConnachie, “and we decided to build a home closer to the facilities of the city so she could live with us and be closer to extended family.” Continue reading...

Society

7 h. ago Glasgow airport strike to go ahead in July while bosses aim to ‘minimise disruption’

Unite union claims management is ‘spoiling for a fight’, while walkout by ground handlers is threatened

Events

7 h. ago Drivers warned they face six points for breaking law that's flouted every day

Motorists are being warned they face six points on their licence if caught using their phone in traffic - and it's a law that 90 per cent of us break on a regular basis

Events

7 h. ago Tower fan dubbed a 'lifesaver during the heatwave' drops to under £100 in Prime Day deal

'Super easy to set up and use, noise doesn’t disrupt at all and airflow reaches the whole room.'

Economics