59 m. ago Historian believes Dumfries and Galloway is home of world's oldest known football pitch

Ged O’Brien has uncovered evidence that suggests the beautiful game was played on farmland near Gatehouse more than 400 years ago.

Politics

94 m. ago Bonkers Liverpool decision sees football authorities disrespecting the FA Cup

FA Cup and Premier League fixture scheduling has fans up in arms - when will football rulers realise the 'beautiful game' is being abused to such an extent, that people are growing tired of it?

Culture

1 hour ago 12 of the best bluebell woods in Scotland to visit this spring

Mid-spring means the start of bluebell season in Scotland, and there are plenty of lovely walks in which to enjoy these seasonal beauties.

Politics

1 hour ago London Marathon: Runners with heart or lung issues warned pollution will be higher than normal

Dry and sunny conditions are expected for the thousands taking part in the race

Events

1 hour ago Celebrity Big Brother winner 'revealed' just hours before final set to air

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity Big Brother's finale episode is set to air tonight [25 April] and Danny Beard, Chesney Hawkes, JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes, Jack P. Shepherd and Donna Preston are all hoping to win

Politics

2 h. ago Common kitchen spice could interfere with arthritis and diabetes medications

You almost definitely have this spice in your cupboard, but scientists have found that it may be impacting the effectiveness of certain prescription medicines

Science

2 h. ago 'It's tiring being so hot – I wear fake wedding ring to stop men flirting with me'

Influencer Ju Isen said she was tired of being approached by men in places like the gym and supermarket, so now wears a fake wedding ring to ward off unwanted attention

Politics

3 h. ago Air passengers told to go home if flight cancelled following global IT outage

More than 160 UK flights have been axed and many more were delayed following the technical glitch.

Society

3 h. ago Tiny UK island dubbed 'Britain's secret paradise' with Caribbean

A stunningly beautiful island off the coast of Cornwall has been described as 'Britain's secret paradise'.

Politics

3 h. ago B&M's 'stunning' and 'perfect' £10 wall art has shoppers 'obsessed'

B&M shoppers are keen to get their hands on the "beautiful" framed artwork

Economics

3 h. ago Debenhams reduce £720 watch to £86 so 'beautiful' it gets shoppers 'several compliments'

Debenhams have slashed a huge 88% off the crystal watch and it's so popular that some colours are already selling out

Economics

3 h. ago Get rid of spiders from your home for good with 'great natural deterrent'

As temperatures rise and the days get longer, spiders are expected to come out of their winter hibernation and start hunting for prey. But a pest expert has shared a natural way to keep them at bay

Society

4 h. ago B&M's 'most perfect' £10 wall art shoppers are desperate to buy

B&M shoppers are keen to get their hands on the "beautiful" framed artwork

Economics

4 h. ago Boden's £40 clogs are 'beautiful' and 'excellent quality' say shoppers

The Iris Snaffle Heeled Clogs have been reduced to just over £40 in Boden's spring sale and shoppers are raving about how 'beautiful' they are

Economics

5 h. ago Live TV studio hit by Turkey earthquake and newsreader's reaction shocks everyone

People have rushed to praise a newsreader after an earthquake shook a TV studio while she was live on air – with a clip of the terrifying moment going viral

Events

5 h. ago The Brightening Air at the Old Vic review: this slice of 1980s Irish life is hilarious and achingly moving

Conor McPherson is a singular writer and a phenomenal director

Politics

6 h. ago UK air defences 'overwhelmed by Russian missiles' in grim war game run after Putin's full

A simulation run in the wake of Vladimir Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine showed Britain could not prevent all strikes getting through.

Events

7 h. ago Thailand plane crash: Harrowing moment doomed aircraft plummets into sea killing all those on board

The plane crashed yards from a luxury hotel in the Trang Province while on a routine mission - as footage showed it caught mid-air in a steep, uncontrolled dive, moments before hurtling into the water

Events

7 h. ago BBC Antiques Roadshow guest politely nods as 'beautiful' inherited bird cage worth fortune

aN Antiques Roadshow expert was thrilled when a guest showed him a stunning bird cage that she had inherited from her husband's family - and, unbeknown to her, it was worth thousands.

Culture

7 h. ago Inside depot where Border Force officers thwart international drug smugglers

Speaking inside the depot, where a constant stench of cannabis fills the air, Director General for Border Force, Phil Douglas, revealed: 'In the last three months of last year, we seized 15 tonnes of cannabis'

Events