61 m. ago Men knocking doors, canal stabbings and serial killers: The fake Facebook news plaguing a Greater Manchester town

One debunked post shown to residents in Trafford and Manchester warned a man claiming to be homeless was knocking on people’s doors and had attacked a mother with a knife

Events

2 h. ago Spudos unseasoned crisps review: Worth the Dragons' Den hype?

Abha Shah explores the Dragons’ Den-backed Spudos unseasoned crisps – do they live up to the buzz?

Politics

3 h. ago “One of a kind” Scottish whisky distillery named in TIME’s world’s greatest places

A newly reopened Scottish distillery has been named as one of the world’s greatest places by TIME magazine.

Politics

4 h. ago England’s potential bus trip for Six Nations trophy is not only fork in road | Gerard Meagher

England will drive back to an empty stadium if France slip up, but their performance in Cardiff will define campaignIf all goes well for England, somewhere around half past nine on Saturday they will be preparing to clamber on to the team bus and head back to the stadium. They will have decamped to their hotel a couple of miles away in Cardiff Bay but if they have held up their end of the bargain against Wales and it appears that Scotland could do them a favour, England are due back at the Principality Stadium just after 10pm for a possible trophy presentation.It will be a replica trophy in Cardiff – the real thing is in Paris given France remain hot favourites – but broadcasters and sponsors want their champagne moment, come what may, and as a result England must oblige, even in an empty stadium. It means that England could be left a touch red-faced if France leave it late to put Scotland to the sword. All dressed up at the Principality with nowhere to go. Continue reading...

Transport

4 h. ago East Kilbride Hiking Club's annual mystery walk led them to the Solway

Walkers enjoyed the pretty coastal town of Kippford.

Politics

4 h. ago Drunk, high driver was on bail when he killed a much loved father

Tim Burgess was killed in July last year by a man who had been released on bail for drink driving days before

Events

4 h. ago Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest prediction, odds and betting offer

Kieran McKenna’s side Ipswich Town remain the only team in the Premier League in 2025 yet to secure a victory - something they will hope to overcome this weekend

Politics

5 h. ago Small Greek town becomes Hollywood hotspot as blockbuster movie starts filming

Methoni has become a hive of activity as filming for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey gets underway

Culture

5 h. ago I went to Wales' most famous seaside town for the first time and I have to say I'm smitten

It's a town known for its incredible looks, but for me it's the mix of both beauty and history that make it special and quite magical if I'm honest

Politics

5 h. ago Former Man Utd star Brandon Williams admits dangerous driving after 99mph crash

Brandon Williams, who was loaned to Ipswich Town during the 2023-24 season and is currently a free agent, was spotted by witnesses driving at high speeds and in an erratic manner before crashing in Cheshire

Events

6 h. ago Cheryl Tweedy's jailed stalker's creepy obsession with other famous women revealed

Daniel Bannister has been jailed for stalking Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy after breaching his restraining order and entering the town she calls home despite police warnings

Events

6 h. ago Isle of Harris Distillery unveils The Hearach of Château Biac

The Isle of Harris Distillery has announced the launch of The Hearach of Château Biac, a single malt Scotch whisky born from a unique partnership with the winemakers of Château Biac in Bordeaux.

Politics

6 h. ago Huge queues as hit bakery with £20 cake slices finally opens doors in Manchester

The viral bakery has become known for its 24-layer chocolate cake, huge pies and extravagant bakes

Economics

7 h. ago Fact check: Part of a new town in Kent was impacted by a spider’s habitat

A section of the Ebbsfleet Garden City project has been affected by Natural England’s decision to designate a new protection area.

Politics

7 h. ago I've stayed in Wales' best foodie hotel and it completely changed my expectations

This is one of the best foodie stays in Wales and having experienced their exceptional menus and quality wine list, I want more...

Society

7 h. ago Chappell Roan: The Giver review – saddle up, there’s a new sheriff in town

The midwest princess embraces her roots with a queer country banger about pleasure that toys with the genre’s gender and class cosplayIt’s easy to forget that in the year that Chappell Roan became one of the world’s biggest pop stars, she only released one single. Good Luck, Babe! came out in April 2024, precipitating the explosion of the US pop star as a live phenomenon who made pop hyper fun and queer again, while also remaining strikingly principled about how far she was willing to go for her art.When streaming demands that pop stars pebbledash releases in order to stay buoyant on playlists, her disinclination to capitalise on Good Luck, Babe!’s success with more material is reflective of Roan’s confidence in her way of doing things, whether persisting with a vision that her previous label rejected – and being totally vindicated for it – or using her recent Grammys win to call for labels to provide musicians with proper healthcare. The tactic has paid off: in the absence of new s...

Politics

7 h. ago Gordon Ramsay's former head chef has created the perfect Mother's Day brunch menu

Gordon Ramsay's former head chef, Steve Allen, has created the ideal Mother's Day meal menu - and it's available to eat at Côte Brasserie nationwide or at home

Politics

7 h. ago Cheltenham Festival: How police are winning the battle against drunken disorder on race week

As more than 200,000 people descend on the Regency town of Cheltenham for race week, Alex Ross joins police officers dealing with a rise in drunken incidents in the town centre

Events

8 h. ago Mary Berry's chocolate cake recipe has a surprising ingredient that makes it extra delicious

Mary Berry shared her recipe for a chocolate cake and it's the perfect treat to make for those who can't have dairy - and even for those who can

Events

8 h. ago Wetherspoon set to see sales and profit climb as it braces for Budget tax hit

The pub group is expected to post rising food and drink sales, as experts said it could grab an even bigger chunk of the British high street.

Economics