2 h. ago You can get helicopter rides around Cardiff and the Welsh coast this summer for less than £50

Why do a helicopter trip abroad, when you can see the Welsh capital city from the skies for a fraction of the price.

Economics

12 h. ago Alan Shearer slams 'pathetic' PSG vs Arsenal moment that led to apology

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 in Paris on Wednesday evening to see their hopes of reaching a first Champions League final since 2006 dashed - yet one call in the game left former England striker Alan Shearer livid

Politics

64 h. ago Huge Ukrainian drone strike shuts down all four major Moscow airports with fireball in path

Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said the four airports were closed 'to ensure safety' - after a massive Ukrainian drone strike left an area covered in flames

Events

3 d. ago Peg o’ My Heart review – Hong Kong’s disordered dream life is focus of Lynchian thriller

Set in the aftermath of the 2008 crash, Nick Cheung’s film follows a loose-cannon psychiatrist through a city deranged by stock-market stormsAn immolated teenager flailing in a run down tenement. A doubledecker bus suspended above a calm sea bay. A dishevelled middle-aged couple frolicking down a high street, caught in their own private musical. There’s an irrepressible fountain of dream imagery erupting out of Nick Cheung’s fourth feature, which imagines Hong Kong after the 2008 financial crash as a nightmarish inland empire awash in outrage, anguish and guilt. “Other people’s money!” crows one investor – but the real business here is other people’s dreams.Loose-cannon psychiatrist Dr Man (Terrance Lau) is under censure from his bosses for investigating his patients’ private lives. Maybe it’s his own uneasy dreams that motivate him to trespass, though a new bizarre case gives him added cause to go the extra mile. A narcoleptic taxi driver admitted to hospital after nodding off and ...

Science

4 d. ago Champions Liverpool travel to Chelsea, West Ham v Spurs and WSL Manchester derby – live

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday liveEvanilson crowns Bournemouth’s comeback win at ArsenalTielemans keeps Villa racing for Europe as Fulham falterHirst and Ipswich spoil Everton’s farewell partyVardy lifts Leicester and keeps Saints on 11 pointsFarke proud of Leeds but more pain for Luton after relegationHello and welcome to live coverage of a Sunday packed with Big Timetm football, follow along for the latest news and previews ahead of today’s action. We get underway with the live action at midday, as Emillia Hawkins brings you a WSL clockwatch for the Manchster derby, which has serious implications for European qualification, with a side serving of Merseyside derby, which is more about civic pride, and runs through until the conclusion of Premier League champions Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea.Liverpool v Everton (midday)Manchester United v Manchester City (midday)Crystal Palace v Leicester City (2pm)To...

Sport

5 d. ago Furious Tony Docherty slams officials over VAR as boss brands Dundee disallowed goal a 'disgrace'

The Dens Park boss was left furious as Motherwell ran out winners after hitting last-gasp strike

Politics

5 d. ago Kris Boyd left gobsmacked live on air as Rangers hero can’t believe unbelievable miss

The former Light Blues striker was left shocked at the huge miss in the English Championship finale

Society

6 d. ago Portugal's 'most walkable city' is beautiful trip with delicious food and drink

Porto, a city in Portugal, has been named as one of the most walkable cities in Europe with the city's top attractions all close to each other - millions of Brits love it

Politics

8 d. ago Birmingham bin strikes laid bare as refuse collectors to lose up to £8,000 each year

Unite says Birmingham City Council has "been playing games" after the union found the authority - declared bankrupt in 2023 - has decided to now cut bin lorry drivers' pay

Economics

9 d. ago Hopes fading for end to bitter Birmingham bin strike after council revealed plans to cut drivers' pay by £8,000 prompting outrage from unions

Unite said the move by the city council to downgrade wagon drivers' pay amounted to an 'escalation' in the dispute.

Economics

1 week ago Travellers pitch up caravans in Birmingham parks near playground and school as council battle against illegal encampments continues

Around 17 caravans and other vehicles are at Parkdale Park, in West Heath while another group have set up a camp five miles away at Kings Heath Park.

Events

1 week ago Inside the Man City dilemma that's forcing fans to make an impossible decision

The Manchester Evening News spoke to Manchester City fans who made the trip to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final as thousands stayed at home due to the rising cost of following the Blues.

Politics

1 week ago Scott McTominay bathes in the adoration as Napoli leap clear in title race | Nicky Bandini

Midfielder keeps collecting nicknames – and goals – as he drives his side towards a title that would be his ownScott McTominay could have said anything and a whole city still would have loved him: the man who fired Napoli clear at the top of Serie A with four rounds of games left to go. His first-half strikes delivered a 2-0 win over Torino on Sunday. He had scored the only goal as Napoli won away to Monza in their previous fixture, and two out of three in a rout of Empoli before that.Carrying his team towards the finish line, in other words, though McTominay has been decisive from the start. He scored within 28 seconds of coming off the bench for his home debut in September and his goals have broken seven 0-0 deadlocks since then. No player in Serie A has done this more. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Fire plea after Birmingham resident burns recycling inside home amid bin strike

Rubbish has been piling up in the streets since hundreds of bin workers walked out on March 11 in a dispute with Birmingham City Council.

Events

2 w. ago West ‘cannot be agnostic or naive’ about where goods are made, Reeves tells IMF

The Chancellor was speaking ahead of a meeting with US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

Politics

2 w. ago Fresh talks over Birmingham bin strike to be held on May Day

Conciliation service Acas will be involved in the meeting for the first time since the row flared earlier this year.

Events

2 w. ago Grim reality of Birmingham bin strikes health crisis is laid bare in secret council dossier

The bin strike in Birmingham is now in its seventh full week, with talks between the council and the Unite trade union resuming on Wednesday - and full rubbish bags line streets

Events

2 w. ago Councils lose over half a million jobs in ten years as new research lays funding crisis bare

As its funding crisis has deepened, Birmingham council has lost tens of thousands of workers

Economics

2 w. ago UK city with 'bad reputation' now named as top place to visit in 2025

If you're wondering where to go on your next trip, don't skip this exciting UK city, that has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub

Politics

2 w. ago Easter BINNIES! As rubbish bags continue to pile high in Birmingham SEVEN council workers are seen emptying one car full of litter as strikes continue

Staff were based at several mobile refuse collection vans at Birmingham Central Mosque Car Park on Sunday to help clear the overflowing streets of waste.

Events