73 m. ago Luther Ford: The Crown's breakthrough star on acting opposite James Norton

Before answering an open casting call to play the Prince Harry, Luther Ford wanted to be a filmmaker. Now he’s starring in an epic TV show about the Battle of Hastings

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93 m. ago Pharmacist shares hidden' dangers of pill taken by millions in UK

Millions of people take the drug for common conditions

Politics

1 hour ago Anyone with wardrobe in their bedroom told to 'make a decision fast'

Brits have been warned that the issue can be hard to detect, but there are common warning signs

Events

1 hour ago Arctic glaciers face ‘terminal’ decline as microbes accelerate ice melt

Scientists in Svalbard in race to study polar microbes as global warming threatens fragile glacial ecosystems“It felt really scary like being in the middle of a burning city during a night raid.” Dr Arwyn Edwards is not describing urban warfare, but a recent hot and foggy day on a Svalbard glacier, where record-breaking summer heat turned his workplace into a cascade of meltwater and falling rocks.Edwards is a leading researcher in glacier ecology – the study of life forms that live on, within and around glaciers and ice sheets. Over two decades of polar research, he has always felt “relaxed and at home” on ice. But accelerating climate change is beginning to erode that sense of security. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Speed camera myths that could 'get you off' fines exposed by police

A police force has published a list of common misconceptions around the use of speed cameras - many of which could help drivers get off a fine

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2 h. ago New calls to exempt people from paying National Insurance Contributions after 35 years

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to change the current policy on National Insurance deductions.

Politics

3 h. ago Chris Hemsworth's life from nearly missing out on Thor to brother to Alzheimer's risk

Disney+ is offering fans the chance to see a different side of Thor star Chris Hemsworth in the second season of Limitless.

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4 h. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

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4 h. ago Chris Hemsworth's life from nearly losing Thor role to brother to discovering Alzheimer's risk

Chris Hemsworth is returning for a second season of Limitless on Disney+ which sees him focus on ways to live better.

Events

4 h. ago 'Migrant from Canary Wharf hotel' is arrested on suspicion of common assault after allegedly entering a blind woman's flat

The migrant, aged in his 20s, was held in Hackney, east London, in the early hours of this morning.

Events

7 h. ago Common summer driving mistakes that could cost UK drivers £14,000 in fines

The 7 common mistakes that UK drivers could be making this summer that could cost them £14,000 in fines, here's some of the advice to avoid these costly mistakes

Economics

7 h. ago I ignored my itchy legs and common sleep complaint. Then doctors found something horrifying on a scan. I'd left it far too late

Mike, then 27, thought what he was suffering was harmless. But the CT scan revealed a horrifying illness. He had left it far too late.

Society

8 h. ago Common sweet can help blast body fat and cholesterol if eaten every day

A specific sweet treat has been shown to help reduce body fat and aid weight loss, according to multiple studies and health experts

Politics

8 h. ago Scientist says common superfood can reduce cholesterol 'in just 10 days'

A Zoe expert has shared simple tips that can help to reduce cholesterol in just 10 days, with one item potentially seeing a 10 per cent cut in cholesterol levels, if replacing 'bad' fats

Politics

12 h. ago Boy, 12, with rare genetic skin disorder can now play football after breakthrough medical trial

Gabrielius Misurenkovas can finally play football with his friends after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition as a baby

Science

19 h. ago How the capture of a serial killer father led to a breakthrough in his own daughter’s separate murder case

Melissa Wolfenbarger, a 21-year-old married mother-of-two, had been missing for four years before her remains were finally identified. But decades passed and the identity of her killer remained a mystery – until now. Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl ‘Mac’ McCollum tells Andrea Cavallier how her podcast, with help from experts, the media and the victim’s serial killer dad helped crack the case wide open

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19 h. ago Readers’ letters: Scottish Government's reaction to Gers figures stretches credulity

A reader criticises the SNP for blaming the UK Government for Scotland’s soaring public spending deficit

Politics

20 h. ago Gaucho restaurants CEO issues stark warning to Reeves over tax hikes

More than 80,000 jobs in the sector have disappeared since April’s National Insurance Contributions rise

Events

21 h. ago Hidden sign of deadly chikungunya virus sweeping UK that Brits often overlook

The UKHSA has warned of record chikungunya cases in Brits returning home from abroad, with symptoms often being mistaken for the flu or other common viruses

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21 h. ago Private equity funds trading in London hint at hidden 401(k) risks, says study co

Private equity funds trading in London hint at hidden 401(k) risks, says study co-authored by Richard Ennis  Pensions & Investments

Economics