44 h. ago All the Brockwell Park music festivals and events still going ahead this month

Despite a recent High Court ruling throwing a wrench in Brockwell Live's planning permissions, the company's Summer Festival Series is set to continue as scheduled, starting from May 23

Culture

3 d. ago Bring back that Bazball feeling: McCullum wants England to reconnect with fans

Head coach asks for ‘humility’ as huge Test year beginsEssex seamer Sam Cook to make debut against ZimbabweBrendon McCullum has called on England’s cricketers to reconnect with their fans after a period when some of their public comments, as well as their performances, may have given the impression that they are “out of touch with the general population”.This week’s four-day Test against Zimbabwe marks the start of a defining few months in which England play a five-game series at home to India before travelling to Australia in search of an elusive away Ashes win. McCullum said he had spent the “idle time” before the start of the international summer “looking at where we’ve come from, what we’ve achieved, opportunities we’ve let slip, and also looking at what we’ve done for the people that this team represents”. Continue reading...

Sport

7 d. ago When does Love Island 2025 start? Everything we know about summer series including villa location

Season 12 is definitely our type on paper

Politics

8 d. ago Football news: Viktor Gyokeres offer submitted as Man Utd in 'advanced talks' for star

Premier League clubs are starting to get to work on their summer transfer plans with just two games remaining and the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United are making moves

Politics

9 d. ago Liam Gallagher blasts Oasis manager's claim about 'future' of the band

The Britpop band will go on a massive reunion tour later this summer, starting in the UK before heading global with shows in the US, Japan, and Brazil

Politics

9 d. ago Is it summer yet? Here's when summer officially begins in 2025

You’d have thought it would be pretty simple to say when summer starts - but it’s a bit more complicated than that.

Politics

9 d. ago Man City set to agree £25m deal as first summer transfers lined up

Manchester City are starting to agree deals ahead of the summer transfer window and there are two that will help their budget

Economics

1 week ago Jeremie Frimpong says yes to Liverpool transfer with Reds contract details drawn up

Liverpool are now showing firm interest in Bayer Leverkusen starlet Jeremie Frimpong as the Premier League champions look to make an explosive start to their summer transfer business

Politics

1 week ago I made one change to my daily routine and it helped me start losing weight

Journalist Jess Flaherty wasn't happy with the weight she started gaining ever since the lockdown in 2020 and, last summer, implemented one easy daily habit which has helped shift some pounds

Politics

1 week ago Best garden sofas for summer: High street and supermarkets are bursting with bargains

What's the one thing better than curling up on your living room sofa with a cup of tea and a great book? Doing it outside in the sun, that's what.

Economics

2 w. ago British & Irish Lions starting XVs to face Australia: Our experts' picks

The Lions selection battle has only just begun. After Andy Farrell named a squad of 38 (or should that be 40?) to tour Australia this summer on Thursday, the next step is picking a starting team.

Politics

2 w. ago Three UK water companies begin drought plans after England's driest spring in 70 years

The Environment Agency warned that the changing climate means we will see more summer droughts in the coming decades - drier conditions at the start of this year also mean a drought is a possibility

Politics

2 w. ago England facing summer drought after driest start to spring in generations brings low reservoirs, struggling crops and wildfires

A summer drought could be looming in England after the driest start to spring in generations. Lack of rainfall has left reservoir levels dwindling, crops struggling and vegetation parched.

Events

2 w. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

Events

2 w. ago Summer drought fears grow as England sees driest start to spring in 69 years

Environment Agency warns water companies may need to put in restrictions in the summer

Politics

2 w. ago Met Office shares predictions for potential return of heatwave and summer scorcher

Summer is fast approaching and Scots are starting to wonder how the weather will fare over the next few months

Society

2 w. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

Events

3 w. ago Bank Holiday airport delay warning marks start of chaotic summer for travel

‘We strongly advise you to avoid travelling if you can’ – LNER to passengers hoping to travel between York and Doncaster on Friday

Events

3 w. ago Edinburgh 'fire festival' in pictures as Scots celebrate start of summer

The Beltane Fire Festival is an annual event that takes place on Calton Hill and takes the form of a procession that starts at Edinburgh's National Monument.

Events

3 w. ago The history of Scotland's fire festival Beltane as Scots celebrate start of summer

May 1 marks an ancient Gaelic festival that celebrates the start of summer with rituals and bonfires.

Culture