15 h. ago Cancer Research UK to close nearly 200 shops in major blow to high street

The charity has announced it will close 90 stores by May 2026 and up to 100 more by April 2027

Science

15 h. ago Mike Tindall suffers major blow as leaked statement threatens to derail everything

Tindall's plan to change the rugby landscape has hit a major problem

Events

16 h. ago Fresh blow for Keir Starmer as major firm rules out helping Labour introduce digital ID cards because 'they don't have public support'

Louis Mosley, the UK boss of Palantir Technologies, noted how Labour 's manifesto prior to last year's general election made no mention of such a scheme.

Politics

19 h. ago BBC Strictly pro predicts major blow for Karen Carney after spotting 'issue'

EXCLUSIVE: Former footballer Karen Carney and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Carlos Gu topped the leader board in week one, but a former professional isn't convinced she can keep it up

Politics

33 h. ago Michelle Keegan faces major blow as BBC drama scrapped after two seasons

The historical drama will not be returning for a third series, it has been confirmed.

Events

39 h. ago Ryanair to cancel 600 flights in blow to 100,000 passengers on major holiday routes

The budget airline has warned passengers of impending strikes in France that could disrupt the plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers heading to destinations including Greece, Italy and Spain

Politics

61 h. ago BBC loses rights to sporting event in huge blow as Channel 4 signs multi

The iconic Boat Race has been largely shown on the BBC since it was first broadcast on TV in 1938, but it has now found a new home on Channel 4

Politics

62 h. ago BBC lose rights to iconic sporting event broadcast since 1938 in major blow

The annual Boat Race between Oxford University and Cambridge University on the River Thames is one of Britain's most historic sporting events, first taking place in 1829

Politics

3 d. ago West Lothian locals enjoy free taster session of Paralympic sport Boccia

The ‘come and try’ event at the Xcite Broxburn sports hall featured a range of fun Boccia themed activities, including a throwing challenge, Battleships Boccia and full games.

Politics

5 d. ago Stephen Bunting hails new spiky shoes as darts star wins second European title of the year

STEPHEN BUNTING thanked his SPIKY SHOES for winning a second European title of the year. The World No4 beat Luke Woodhouse 8-3 to take victory in the Swiss Darts Trophy in Basel last on Sunday. Bunting, 40, changed his footwear during the event and was sporting bizarre shoes with spikes on the top and took...

Politics

6 d. ago Arsenal get dramatic title race twist as Mikel Arteta favourite hands Liverpool major blow

Liverpool and Arsenal look set to go head-to-head in the Premier League title race this season and it is the Gunners who have the chance to close the gap on the Reds in weekend action

Sport

6 d. ago British high street giant is shutting ANOTHER store just days after axing 13 locations

A POPULAR high street retailer has announced a closure of yet another store. The British fashion giant has previously axed 13 of its locations. In a major blow to high street, New Look has shared it will shut doors of one of its Leicestershire stores. Hinckley branch, in The Britannia Centre, in Stockwell Head will...

Politics

7 d. ago Cody Gakpo delivers heartfelt message after major Liverpool injury blow

Liverpool star Cody Gakpo sent Giovanni Leoni a touching message as he faces up to a year on the sidelines following an ACL injury in this week's Carabao Cup win over Southampton

Events

7 d. ago Eight players could miss Crystal Palace vs Liverpool after major injury blow

Liverpool will be without two players for the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, with one player suspended and another injured

Sport

7 d. ago UK politics live: Fresh blow for Starmer as major poll finds Reform on brink of majority at next election

More than 500,000 people have signed a petition against the ID cards

Politics

7 d. ago Major blow to UK high street as 27 key stores announce closures in October

Key chains including Natwest, Poundland, Sports Direct and Trespass have announced closures

Politics

8 d. ago Strictly favourite dealt major blow before first live show as Dani Dyer's departure sparks 'chaos'

The TV star - paired with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin for the latest run of the BBC One dance contest - was forced to quit

Economics

8 d. ago BBC announces date of first new boxing event as British heavyweights headline

Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV will vie for the British heavyweight title in the main event in Derby

Politics

8 d. ago From NYC to Hong Kong: AFL grand final goes global with watch parties around the world | Jack Snape

While the growth of football outside Australia remains a work in progress, that won’t stop international fans getting together for one day in SeptemberAll your questions answered in our ultimate guide to the AFL grand finalSaturday’s AFL grand final at the MCG will attract a crowd more than 30,000 fans larger than that of the next Super Bowl. It will be preceded by a public holiday for the prematch parade – one of the few days off around the world dedicated to sport. And it will be headlined by Snoop Dogg, one of earth’s pre-eminent musical performers.By these measures, the grand final can stand alongside any event in world sport. But while there may be more than 50 watch parties for this weekend’s match scheduled across the globe, including five in China and six in Germany, the sport’s international growth remains a work in progress. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Jimmy Kimmel's comeback dealt blow as major ABC affiliate refuses to air show

ABC said it has had "thoughtful conversations" with Jimmy Kimmel about the return of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, which has presented since 2003, following the suspension

Economics