1 hour ago Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

What makes a great song of the summer

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2 h. ago The US is woefully underprepared for wildfire season, say insiders: ‘The stakes are life and death’

‘Efficiency’ cuts across offices have left teams understaffed, firefighters underpaid and uninsured, and without adequate equipmentSummer temperatures are rising and the US is bracing for another hot, dry and hectic wildfire season. But with the promise of extreme conditions in the months to come, federal fire crews are also growing concerned that a series of changes brought on by the Trump administration have left them underprepared.Severe cuts to budgets and staff have hamstrung the agencies that manage roughly 640m acres of the nation’s public lands, leaving significant gaps in a workforce that supports wildfire mitigation and suppression. The administration’s crackdown on climate science and the dismantling of departments that provided world-class research and weather forecasting, may also undermine early warning systems, slowing response and strategic planning. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

Despite Brexit, Scots are heading to Europe in droves. New research from AllClear Travel Insurance reveals that Spain (33%), Italy (16%) and France (14%) are the top-choice holiday destinations for Scots this summer.

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5 h. ago Beat the heat: The ‘coolest’ European destinations to visit in summer 2025

Here are the temperate alternatives to European hotspots that keep it cool – even in peak season

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17 h. ago Lanarkshire Carers celebrates 30 years of providing advice and support

A 30th anniversary celebration summer dance was held as part of Carers Week 2025 to mark the occasion.

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24 h. ago Astronomer reveals the exact minute of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

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2 d. ago When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, sunrise time, sunset time, cause and traditions

It may feel like summer has just started, but the nights will start to draw in before the end of June. It’s all terribly unfair...

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2 d. ago Everything to know about Summer Solstice 2025 including how to celebrate special event

Thousands of Brits are set to mark the summer solstice which signifies the end of spring

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3 d. ago Skyscanner and Google Flights soar ahead: New research reveals the best UK flight booking websites for summer 2025

With millions of UK travellers gearing up for summer holidays, flight comparison and booking platforms are under pressure to deliver a seamless digital experience, with ease of use and speed key to converting holiday dreams into confirmed bookings.

Technology

3 d. ago When is the Steam Summer Sale 2025? Date revealed and it's closer than you think

Steam's next big sale is tiptoeing closer, and you'll be able to grab a whole host of bargains in just 10 days—here's when it starts, ends, and what to expect for PC gamers

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3 d. ago 10 transfer stories after window reopens as Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal plot mega moves

The second part of the 2025 summer transfer window is open and with two-and-a-half months left to run, there could be plenty of deals left to be done in the Premier League

Sport

3 d. ago Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag 2025: £45 summer set worth over £161

I tried the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag £45 with over £160 worth of beauty products inside.

Economics

3 d. ago I'm a fashion expert and here's my guide to the top raffia accessories just like Kate Middleton's sell

Yes, raffia is having its moment in the sun. I know, I know, it comes out every year, but for summer 2025, it's shed that holiday-only vibe and become incredibly sophisticated.

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3 d. ago All the photos from Parklike 2025 day two as the good vibes continue at Heaton Park

Brat summer crept its way into 2025 as revllers put their rave shades on and took to Heaton Park

Culture

3 d. ago Ruben Amorim urged to give unwanted Man United star second chance as two new transfers predicted

Manchester United are looking to revamp their squad this summer after their disastrous 2024/2025 season.

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4 d. ago Summer in Europe’s lakes and mountains: 15 of the best holidays

With cooler air, fewer crowds and lower prices, the mountains make a great alternative to the coastAll Italians race to la spiaggia in summer, leaving the hinterland marvellously empty. Tuscany gets a lot of love, but travel one region over to Umbria and Monti Sibillini national park bewitches with views of the Apennines and eyrie-like, honey-coloured hill towns such as Castelluccio, soaring above a plateau of brightly coloured poppies, cornflowers and daisies. It’s a gorgeous spot for hiking, biking and tracking down a trattoria to dig into specialities such as wild boar with locally grown lentils. You’ll find some of Italy’s finest salami in butcher shops in Norcia, as well as black truffles on the menus of restaurants such as the Michelin-starred Vespasia, which is in a 16th-century palazzo. Alternatively, you could join a tartufaio and their dog to head into the woods on a truffle-hunting tour.How to do it Organic farm Agriturismo Casale nel Parco dei Monti Sibillini (doubles fr...

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4 d. ago Scared of shorts? Here are 53 perfect pairs for every occasion

Are boxers the new beach dress? Are bermudas really back? And is wearing shorts to the office ever OK? Here’s how to prepare yourself for the great unveilingHappy shorts season. Not happy for everyone, though, is it? It’s probably not a stretch to say that for many of us, wearing shorts is up there with getting into a swimsuit or showing your feet for the first time that year. A watershed moment of dread that, unlike most scary things – eating out alone, caring what other people think – only gets worse as you get older.But it’s also summer, and sometimes only shorts will do. Plus, this year, there really is something for every leg. Culottes are back, except they’re structured and called bermuda shorts – and you can even wear them to work. So are 1970s sports shorts, if your summer reference is more Ridgemont High. It’s not unseemly to wear boxer shorts, especially if you’re on the beach, just try them in seersucker – or if you prefer the freedom of a skirt, how about a skort? Hate a...

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5 d. ago Scotland's 'best wild swimming' spots for summer 2025 dip named

Destinations such as Oban and Fort William were singled out.

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5 d. ago How to watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 for free in the UK this summer

The revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 gets underway on Sunday, with Manchester City and Chelsea among the 32 teams battling it out for the title in the USA

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5 d. ago All the headliners for BST Hyde Park 2025 as Olivia Rodrigo prepares to kick off summer festival

The central London event takes place over several weekends and should be one of next summer’s best festivals

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