1 hour ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick suspended by BBC for disabled slur in latest Strictly scandal

The actor said there was ‘no excuse’ for the comment and that he ‘did not fully understand the derogatory term’

Politics

2 h. ago EastEnders' Jamie Borthwick 'suspended' after using offensive term in video

The TV star has reportedly been suspended from the BBC soap after he used a derogatory term to describe disabled people in a video.

Politics

2 h. ago Jamie Borthwick 'suspended from EastEnders after using shocking disabled slur backstage at Strictly'

A video obtained by The Sun showed the EastEnders actor using the term 'm********s' to describe residents of Blackpool where the show was being filmed at the time.

Events

3 h. ago Andrea Berta working on SIX new Arsenal contracts after striking Gabriel agreement

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes signed a new long-term contract earlier this week but Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta does not intend to stop there

Events

5 h. ago Grinning shopkeeper filmed illegally selling disposable vapes just days after government ban

In a bid to safeguard kids and the environment, selling disposable yapes was outlawed but a Mirror reporter posing as customer was illegally sold nine at a London shop

Politics

5 h. ago Andorra vs England live: Live scores and updates as Harry Kane breaks deadlock in World Cup qualifier

All eyes will be on Thomas Tuchel as he continues to build towards England’s World Cup bid next summer

Events

6 h. ago James Martin announces ITV Saturday Morning break as he makes exciting summer plans

James Martin bid his Saturday Morning viewers a fond farewell as the show is being taken off the air for the summer - and he did not explain exactly when the show will be back

Politics

7 h. ago Labour council flies Romani flag to celebrate 'Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month'

Cambridge City Council had put the flag, which was adopted in the 1970s, up outside the Guildhall in the city centre for the month of June.

Culture

7 h. ago Andorra vs England live: Live scores and updates as Thomas Tuchel seeks more qualifying success

All eyes will be on Thomas Tuchel as he continues to build towards England’s World Cup bid next summer

Politics

8 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal to sign Kepa, Sesko update; Liverpool make new Wirtz bid; Mbeumo to Man Utd latest

The first of two summer transfer deadlines is now drawing near

Sport

8 h. ago Rivalry intensifies as Alcaraz and Sinner contest first grand slam final

French Open final between top two in the world is further proof of their dominanceTowards the final stretch of the big three’s unprecedented period of dominance, as it became clear Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic would vacate their thrones, the future of men’s tennis was clouded in uncertainty. Although there was a talented, competitive generation of players born in the 1990s waiting to take their place, the gulf in quality was significant. For a short time, there were opportunities for someone brave enough to take them.The past fortnight in Paris has again underlined how Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have emphatically shut the door on this prospect. As they prepare to face each other in a grand slam final for the first time, at Roland Garros on Sunday, it will mark the sixth consecutive grand slam that has been won by either Sinner, the world No 1, or the world No 2, Alcaraz. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago East Kilbride YM join West of Scotland Fourth Division to set up derby with EK Thistle next term

The club now has opportunity to reach the professional ranks after being voted in at the WOSFL AGM

Politics

9 h. ago A US territory's colonial history emerges in state disputes over voting and citizenship

A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright citizenship and voting by people who are not U.S. citizens, issues that have been prominent in the early months of President Donald Trump’s second term

Politics

10 h. ago River Island's 230 stores at risk as high street chain sees huge drop in sales

River Island has called in advisers from PricewaterhouseCoopers in a bid to turn around the fortunes of its 230 High Street branches which employ around 5,500 people

Events

10 h. ago Nursery wins fight against 'ridiculous' council order to tear down 6ft privacy fence around playground due to 'single issue'

A nursery that was at war with a 'ridiculous' council that had ordered to tear down a 6ft fence built to safeguard children has won its fight.

Politics

10 h. ago Coronation Street star declares ‘that’s a wrap’ as final scenes air after 25 years

Sue Cleaver bid farewell to her character Eileen after 25 years on the cobbles

Politics

11 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Sesko to Arsenal close, Sane boost; Liverpool make new Wirtz bid; Mbeumo to Man Utd

The first of two summer transfer deadlines is now drawing near

Sport

11 h. ago ITV's James Martin interrupts Saturday Morning to make announcement as show cut short

James Martin was on hand to present another instalment of his cooking show on ITV on Saturday morning, but the chef was forced to address a schedule change

Culture

11 h. ago Scotland's top six fishing spots and what you can catch at each named

From the River Dee to Loch Lomond, Scotland is certainly not short of stunning fishing spots

Politics

11 h. ago Council workers stick notice on car 'abandoned' near Gatwick airport saying it must be moved

The white BMW was covered in dust and appeared to be abandoned when police were called to reports of a body found in it.

Transport