27 m. ago Final batch of £1 coins released and they're 'rarest in circulation'

The Royal Mint says the release of these coins represents a 'pivotal moment in history'

Economics

36 m. ago Stunning road trip near Greater Manchester named one of the best in the UK

It's takes you through beautiful villages and and gorgeous countryside

Politics

52 m. ago I went on the 'world's most beautiful train journey' in Scotland — locals are sick of one thing

This iconic railway journey is considered among the world's most beautiful and it's not hard to see why

Politics

55 m. ago Sabrina Ghayour’s recipes for lamb koftas with smoky aubergine salad

Popular across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, koftas are easy crowdpleasers, especially with a spicy, smoky salad on the sideGreat food doesn’t need to be complicated. These recipes are wonderful on their own, but even better with some flatbread on the side. Charred aubergine is such a classic way to cook this vegetable, and popular in so many countries across the eastern Mediterranean, Middle East and south-east Asia. The cooked flesh cooks beautifully and holds a wonderful smokiness that really imparts itself into the dip, adding extra depth. Koftas, meanwhile, are always crowd-pleasing for kids and adults alike, and the harissa yoghurt and burnt orange really complement the spice. Both are perfect as a main meal or as part of a bigger feast for sharing. Continue reading...

Politics

56 m. ago Greece tourist hotspot so overcrowded there are sunbeds in the sea

Local authorities on the popular tourist island pledged to curb illegal beach operations two years ago but rogue operators are still reportedly there

Politics

1 hour ago ‘Don’t call this racist’: row grows over motives behind England flag campaign

Organisers say they are just being patriotic but some suspect far right is behind ‘dangerous’ lamp-post movement“This is NOT racist never has been never will be,” reads the fundraising page of a group calling itself the Wythall Flaggers, which by Tuesday afternoon had raised more than £2,000, mostly in small donations of £5 and £10. “We have members of the community of all ethnicities and religions stopping by and praising what we are doing so please don’t call this racist.”The money, according to the page’s organiser, will be used for “coating the local community in England flags as this is home and we should be patriotic and proud We need help to cover every street in Wythall with our beautiful St George’s cross.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Manuel Akanji sale could complete perfect Man City transfer story

Manchester City signed Manuel Akanji three years ago and he has been a reliable servant for Pep Guardiola after arriving for a bargain fee.

Politics

2 h. ago Shoppers rave about Medik8's daily facial cream hailed 'best moisturiser ever'

The Medik8 Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream is a best-selling skincare product and a favourite among beauty lovers

Politics

2 h. ago Road trips to Europe's most beautiful cities planned using free travel tool

Travellers can find charming towns, picturesque villages and tranquil coastlines within easy reach of Europe's most popular city destinations with a new digital guide

Transport

3 h. ago Surprising item the Royal Family labels before travelling and why you should too

The items used by everyone that often are left unlabelled when travelling on holiday to save space, is medication, which even the Royal Family must abide by when travelling to save the airport stress

Politics

5 h. ago Fresh royal family row as King's cousin launches astonishing attack on his 87

Lord Ivar Mountbatten seems to have taken a leaf out of Prince Harry's book. For the television personality has chosen to attack his family in public.

Events

5 h. ago BBC branded 'childish' as over half of Gregg Wallace's 'recipes are removed from broadcaster's food website' amid star's MasterChef axe

The BBC have been branded 'childish' by frustrated food lovers after over half of Gregg Wallace's were reportedly removed fro the broadcaster's food website.

Society

5 h. ago Maya Jama shows off her incredible figure in plunging swimsuit as she soaks up the sun in Ibiza

The Love Island host, who has been celebrating her 31st birthday, wore a plunging swimsuit in the update.

Politics

5 h. ago Newcastle hit back after Alexander Isak breaks silence with bombshell post claiming club 'broke promises' as on

CRAIG HOPE: The club have pursued alternatives all summer and, had they signed one of their top targets, they would have explored Isak's sale to Liverpool, recognising his desire to move on.

Events

7 h. ago OpenAI eyes world’s largest valuation for private company in stock sale talks

Maker of ChatGPT reported to be considering $6bn share sale that would boost valuation to $500bn – above SpaceXThe maker of ChatGPT is on the cusp of becoming the world’s most valuable private company. OpenAI is in talks to sell $6bn in shares, which would boost its valuation to $500bn, according to multiple reports. The artificial intelligence startup’s stock would be sold to investors by current and former employees.OpenAI has seen exponential growth over the past year. Investors, including Microsoft and SoftBank, have poured at least $40bn into the startup, giving it a valuation of $300bn as of March. Last October, it was valued at $157bn. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago Queen Elizabeth ‘snubbed airport terminal opening after relative stopped from taking guns on plane’, royal cousin claims

Queen Elizabeth II allegedly refused to open an airport terminal after her cousin was stopped from bringing his guns onto a plane.

Politics

10 h. ago Peruvian woman accused of trying to smuggle cocaine into Bali using sex toy

Officers say they found 1.4kg of drug inside toy in woman’s underwear and also accused her of hiding ecstasy pillsA Peruvian woman has been arrested in Bali after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into the Indonesian resort island using a sex toy and hiding drugs in her underwear, police said.The 42-year-old, identified only by her initials NS, arrived at Bali’s international airport from Qatar on 12 August when authorities became suspicious. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Tommy Fury is supported by his family at the screening for his new documentary

Tommy Fury was all smiles as he attended the screening of his new documentary, Tommy: The Good. The Bad. The Fury, in Manchester on Tuesday - but girlfriend Molly-Mae Hague is a no show.

Politics

11 h. ago Don't call married couple 'husband and wife' in case it offends non

Civil servants at the Royal Borough of Greenwich council in southeast London, have been told to use 'spouse' or 'partner' rather than 'husband and wife' in case it offends non-binary people.

Politics

11 h. ago Women's science award backed by Royal Society criticised for allowing trans entrants despite landmark Supreme Court gender ruling

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK awards gives £25,000 grants to five 'outstanding early-career women scientists' to further their research and boost female representation.

Events