25 m. ago BBC EastEnders Ben Mitchell tipped for soap return following axe

EastEnders Max Bowden, who played Ben Mitchell, is set to make an iconic return to Albert Square later this year after two years away from the BBC soap with bosses keen to give his character a second chance.

Politics

50 m. ago Why was Morgan Rogers’ goal disallowed and did it cost Aston Villa Champions League football?

Rogers sent 10-man Villa into the lead at Old Trafford only for his goal to be ruled out

Sport

91 m. ago West Ham finish with a flourish with victory at relegated Ipswich

Jarrod Bowen caught the eye at Portman Road.

Politics

2 h. ago Gardeners told to put washing up bowls in gardens immediately

With the sun finally making an appearance, gardeners have been urged to leave washing up bowls outside - but not to help with the gardening

Politics

3 h. ago Warning to Brits in Benidorm as holidaymakers urged to 'stay away from no go zone'

EXCLUSIVE: Brits who are planning to go to popular tourist destination Benidorm, Spain, have been urged to keep well way from one particular area dubbed 'Mugger's Alley'

Events

6 h. ago Revealed: The true cost of climate crisis for world’s poorest countries

Exclusive: Small-island states and conflict-vulnerable countries in Africa are suffering intensely as floods, droughts and hurricanes wreak havoc on communities and livelihoods

Events

7 h. ago Original Sin: how Team Biden wished away his decline until it was too late

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson issue a stinging verdict on a cover-up that may have cost Democrats the 2024 electionJoe Biden mistook his victory in 2020 for a sweeping, FDR-like mandate. Officially, that was before age and decay caught up. Horrifically, for Democrats, in June 2024 a debacle of a debate against Donald Trump confirmed what Washington insiders had only dared whisper but what most voters had known: Biden should not have sought re-election.Less than a month later, he was out, replaced as Democratic nominee by his vice-president, Kamala Harris. Now, Trump runs wild and Biden’s legacy is buried beneath a heap of unkind reporting – and bouquets of sympathy, after news of his cancer.Original Sin is published in the US by Penguin Random House Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Truth about Benidorm's 83p beer from bloke who was 'warned against it'

Following in the footsteps of the Daily Star, our sister publication the Manchester Evening News has now reported live from the Costa Blanca, where its journalist got to the bottom of the 83p 'pint'

Events

13 h. ago An Idris Elba box office bomb from legendary director is airing on TV tonight

The film made $40 million less than it cost to produce

Society

16 h. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Barbie star Margot Robbie spotted traveling in style on the Orient Express

My spies spotted the Barbie star on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where suites cost up to £13,500 and include an on-call butler.

Events

21 h. ago EastEnders Ben Mitchell star Max Bowden to return to soap two years after shock axe

EastEnders fans will reportedly be seeing yet another familiar face in Albert Square later this year - with one axed star making a comeback after two years away

Events

21 h. ago Winter fuel payment 'could be restored to all but richest pensioners'

Keir Starmer promised to ensure 'more pensioners are eligible for the winter fuel payment after bowing to intense pressure to abandon the decision to strip it from millions of OAPs

Economics

25 h. ago Beloved historical cinema in UK staycation hotspot announces epic comeback after previously closing due to 'lack of footfall'

The Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District shut its doors last August from a lack of footfall.

Culture

25 h. ago Ex WWE CEO Linda McMahon brutally ridiculed for past and 'beyond stupid' Trump decision

Ex WWE chief Linda McMahon took up a new role within United States President Donald Trump's cabinet, having previously served under him in a small business leadership role

Politics

25 h. ago Novak Djokovic becomes third man to reach ridiculous career milestone ahead of French Open

Novak Djokovic celebrated turning 38 on Thursday and had not won a title since claiming Olympic gold last summer, but claimed his 100th ATP Tour-level singles title in Geneva

Politics

27 h. ago We built a wheelchair ramp without planning permission and the council wants us to tear it down

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has ordered the couple to reverse the modifications, claiming they were carried out without permissions and harm the appearance of the village's area.

Events

29 h. ago Americans are flocking to 'Hamptons of England' as cost of buying property plunges by 40 percent

Punctuated by quirky local businesses and honey-colored limestone cottages, its stunning green pastures have long been an attractive escape.

Economics

29 h. ago Voices: What Rayner’s crackdown on child benefit will really mean for middle

A leaked government memo reveals that Angela Rayner wants to stop child benefit handouts to middle-class mums. The trouble is, says Charlotte Cripps, many on her hit list might have middle-class backgrounds but can no longer match them economically

Politics

30 h. ago Inside Dani Dyer's boozy Ibiza hen party trip from night out to cocktails by pool

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer is making the most of her final weeks as a single woman as she parties in Ibiza for her hen do prior to her marriage to West Ham star Jarrod Bowen

Politics

31 h. ago Remembering Tina Turner: 43 photos from the illustrious moments of her career and celebrity collaborations

Remembering the iconic Tina Turner - from her on stage charisma to her behind the scenes charm

Culture