48 m. ago Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport's awareness and Paralympic inclusion

Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court

Sport

49 m. ago Was the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye

It is easy to look back at 2020 and feel aggrieved, even fooled. But in the British city where slaver Edward Colston’s statue was pulled down, I found cause for optimismIt has been five years since George Floyd, a Black man who lived in Minneapolis, was murdered by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer. The killing, captured in a distressing 10-minute video that quickly flooded social media timelines, sparked something that felt like an international revolution: protests took place across the world, forcing countries and cities to reckon with their present and historical treatment of Black people.In Britain, protests reached fever pitch when activists in Bristol toppled a statue of Edward Colston, the slave trader and deputy governor of the Royal African Company, and hurled it into the harbour. Bristol, once a major slave-trading port, had maintained a veneration of Colston that was increasingly divisive. The statue in particular had been a key focus of tensions: attempts to add a s...

Politics

50 m. ago Jack MacKenzie's Aberdeen trauma is a line in the sand for skipper as he blasts 'reckless stupidity'

Graeme Shinnie has revealed how he's been lifting MacKenzie's spirits after Dons fan hit him with a seat

Events

50 m. ago Skins cast 17 years on from Hollywood fame and Only Fans career change to near fatal crash

Skins was an iconic E4 series which explored the raw and messy lives of teenagers growing up in the UK - but where are the cast now?

Events

80 m. ago Tom Cruise's Oscar nominated Mission Impossible film airs tonight on TV

Tom Cruise has starred as the lead in the Mission Impossible series for eight films and with the final instalment now in cinemas, fans can refresh their memories on TV tonight

Events

1 hour ago Anita Dobson addresses huge Doctor Who twist as she takes on iconic role

Doctor Who's upcoming finale is set to confirm fan suspicion as Anita Dobson has lifted the lid on Mrs Flood's true identity and embodies an iconic villain in the Whoniverse.

Politics

1 hour ago Anita Dobson teases explosive Doctor Who twist as iconic villain returns to BBC show

Secrets are on the bring of exposure in the two-part Doctor Who finale and Anita Dobson has confirmed suspicions that her character, Mrs Flood, isn't as innocent as she seems.

Events

2 h. ago Football fans to be given powers to stop clubs deserting local areas under new law plan

EXCLUSIVE: Labour by-election candidate David Russell says he will introduced a member's bill if he wins.

Society

2 h. ago The UK Government is working relentlessly to bring down energy bills for Scots households

Writing for the Record, the Energy Secretary says the UK Government is already standing up for Scottish consumers.

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle secures new Netflix deal as CEO gives her sweet nickname and is 'massive' fan

Insiders believe the new deal will be a much-reduced offer compared with their current agreement, will be focused entirely on Meghan and this time will be without a generous upfront payment

Economics

2 h. ago McVities Hobnobs and real reason behind biscuit's name leaving fans baffled

McVities' brand has become a household name worldwide, but do you know the story behind the name of their biscuits Hobnobs? It's so British - but it has caused some confusion.

Politics

4 h. ago We used to catch hundreds of cod a day. Last year it was just ONE: One fishing family reveal truth about EU monster trawlers that've decimated our waters as Starmer surrenders to foreign fleets

In Britain's fishing heyday, a sturdy red wooden boat called Royal Charlotte ploughed the English Channel to bring home enormous catches of cod for her owners, the Coker family.

Politics

4 h. ago BBC adding 'masterpiece' Western movie that's perfect for Yellowstone fans

The movie wowed audiences and critics alike upon release

Politics

4 h. ago Donald Trump is branded an 'a***hole' by his own niece in scathing put

Donald Trump's enemies are hungry to open the eyes of all who support him, but his fans say the US President is the antidote to the "established way" which they say failed

Politics

5 h. ago Jessica Alba is spotted 'kissing' and cosying up to mystery man months after filing for divorce from ex

The Fantastic Four actress, 43, officially filed for divorce from her husband Cash Warren in February after nearly 17 years of marriage - one month after news of their shock split came to light.

Politics

5 h. ago Chrissy Teigen, 39, sparks concern in shocking bandaged face photo

Chrissy Teigen shared a very alarming photo to her Insta Stories. Teigen has been candid about the work she has had done. In 2021 she alerted fans she had fat sucked out of her face.

Culture

6 h. ago NHS plan to open 'calm and welcoming' mental health A&Es across England to ease pressure on 'chaotic' major hospitals

Around 250,000 people went to A&E last year due to a mental health crisis - with around a quarter facing a wait of 12 hours or longer.

Events

6 h. ago Chelsea Flower Show fans accused the BBC of turning it 'woke' after axing a veteran presenter and replacing him with two women

Joe Swift has been a part of the Royal Horticultural Society's event coverage for 24 years, co-anchoring with Monty Don.

Sport

6 h. ago NHS App major update to help everyone get prescriptions quicker ‘like Amazon’

NHS England to roll out a new 'game changer' feature to track if medicines are ready to collect or have been despatched for delivery

Politics

7 h. ago Mental health A&E units to open across England where patients can be seen in 10 minutes

Anybody who walks in will be seen by a mental health specialist within ten minutes, reports say

Science