26 h. ago Emmerdale star quits soap and has already filmed final scenes

An Emmerdale actor has revealed their time on the long-running ITV soap is over after an explosive entry onto the show saw them landed with a number of OFCOM complaints

Culture

3 d. ago Outcry over shock withdrawal of Irish presidential candidate

Billy Kelleher, who ran against Jim Gavin for the Fianna Fail nomination, called his selection a ‘serious miscalculation’

Politics

3 d. ago Jim Gavin drops out of Irish presidential race after ‘mistake’

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said Mr Gavin made the correct decision.

Politics

9 d. ago Heathrow reveals how it plans to build a new stretch of the M25 to cope with the third runway

It aims to deliver a brand-new tunnel and bridges for the M25 while keeping motorists on the move during construction of a third runway.

Politics

1 week ago Conor McGregor outlines staggering pay demands for UFC White House fight

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

Sport

1 week ago Conor McGregor outlines pay demands for UFC White House fight card

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

Sport

1 week ago The Guardian view on Ireland’s presidential election: a contest with consequences | Editorial

Since 1990, the heads of state of Britain’s closest neighbour have played important soft power roles. This needs to continueThe idea that the next head of state might be an elected one is as remote from British experience as a visit to the far side of the moon. But it is hardly an unthinkable proposition, and you do not have to travel as far as the moon to see such a process taking place in a smooth and dignified manner. In fact, you only have to travel to Ireland.Next month, Ireland will elect a successor to President Michael D Higgins, who has served two seven-year terms as the occupant of Áras an Uachtaráin (in bygone days the Viceregal Lodge) in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. Mr Higgins has done the largely ceremonial job with charm, toughness and imagination. He has been good for Ireland, and good for British-Irish relations at a difficult time. In 2014, he made the first state visit to Britain by an Irish president. He is not a large man, but he leaves big shoes to fill. Con...

Politics

2 w. ago Ex MAFS UK star reveals she was on Love Island ‘dry run’ year before TV wedding – and why she’d have turned down role

FORMER MAFS bride Erica Roberts has revealed she was in the Love Island villa - a year before getting married. The Married At First Sight star shot to fame on the E4 show in 2023 - but was also in demand to appear on Love Island. Influencer Erica told followers on TikTok: “I was actually meant...

Politics

2 w. ago Revealed: Brits' biggest obsessions... from Prince Harry and William's feud to a pint at the pub

More than half of Brits (53 per cent) admit to being fascinated by the royals and their long-running soap opera, a study by Jason's Sourdough has revealed.

Politics

2 w. ago Edinburgh Airport reveals when its runway will close for £30m resurfacing

Long-planned first major upgrade since 2008 follows series of unscheduled shutdowns for emergency repairs

Economics

2 w. ago Gatwick's £2.2bn second runway plan gets green light as noise sweetener is revealed

Gatwick will move its emergency runway 12 metres north, enabling it to be used for routine departures

Economics

2 w. ago Gatwick's £2.2bn second runway plan gets green light as stamp duty noise sweetener is revealed

Gatwick will move its emergency runway 12 metres north, enabling it to be used for routine departures

Economics

2 w. ago Sinn Fein backs independent Catherine Connolly for the Irish presidency

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement following a meeting of the party’s leadership in Dublin on Saturday.

Politics

2 w. ago Sinn Fein back independent Catherine Connolly for the Irish presidency

Sinn Fein president Mary-Lou McDonald made the announcement following a meeting of the party’s leadership in Dublin on Saturday.

Politics

2 w. ago Laura Whitmore puts on a VERY racy display as she flashes her underwear in a revealing caftan alongside Jodie Kidd on the runway amid LFW

Laura Whitmore and Jodie Kidd proved themselves to be the ultimate fashionistas as they took to the runway at London Fashion Week.

Events

2 w. ago MOVIE REVIEW: We see if Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' is a killer adaptation

Twee mystery runs on star power with worthy final reveals - although probably one too many.

Events

2 w. ago Bob Geldof hits back at Bono’s ‘white saviour complex’ concerns

‘I’m not interested in political correctness,’ singer said

Events

2 w. ago Kamala Harris tells of dismay as Tim Walz ‘fumbled’ debate answer in book

Democratic 2024 presidential nominee’s memoir reveals Minnesota governor was not first choice as running mateHarris calls Biden decision to seek re-election ‘recklessness’ in new memoirKamala Harris watched mortified as her running mate, Tim Walz, fell into JD Vance’s trap in last year’s vice-presidential debate and “fumbled” a crucial answer, she writes in a campaign memoir.The former Democratic presidential nominee also admits that Walz had not been her first choice for vice-president in her book 107 Days, obtained by the Guardian ahead of its publication next week. Harris writes that her “first choice” would have been the then transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, a close friend of hers who is gay. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Bob Geldof reveals why he won’t be running for Irish president

Geldof has held recent discussions with Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Politics

3 w. ago Bob Geldof says he was never really serious about an Irish presidential bid

The singer and campaigner has revealed details of a conversation with Irish premier Micheal Martin about the prospect of an election run.

Politics