28 m. ago Island where Stormzy wrote album and Olly Murs got married could be yours for £25m

Osea Island is up for sale after two decades under ownership of Sugababes music producer Nigel Frieda

Economics

28 m. ago Great Britain swimmers get vital backing ahead of Manchester marathon fundraiser

It's all part of an important fundraising drive taking place.

Sport

38 m. ago Secret party island which inspired Stormzy, Rihanna, The Woman in Black film and Olly Murs' wedding could be yours (if you have a spare £25million!)

Osea Island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, which is owned by music producer Nigel Frieda, has 90 bedrooms and 61 bathrooms across a total of 38 residential properties.

Society

50 m. ago Britain's Got Talent opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte now after parting ways

Opera duo Jonathan and Charlotte shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent in 2012 but the pair have gone on to have very different careers

Politics

54 m. ago 'The pendulum is swinging back towards common sense': New Zealand must follow Britain and define women by their biological sex, its deputy PM says as he blasts 'the deluded left' and 'woke minority'

Winston Peters said events in New Zealand and internationally showed that 'the pendulum is swinging back towards common sense and proving us right'.

Events

59 m. ago Rare Victorian engine hidden for decades found in city attic during renovations

The engine is now on display in Edinburgh.

Politics

91 m. ago A collector bought the 'holy grail' of infamous glasses... and they could hold a clue to a horrific murder

A Long Island man who is the curator of murderabilia from some of America's most notorious serial killers just snatched up what he calls 'the holy grail of serial killer collecting.'

Events

96 m. ago Boat trip to Welsh island is like being on a Greek holiday with an amazing surprise at the end

A shingle cove is where you wait for a boat to whisk you on a picturesque journey to a remote island with a wildlife surprise

Politics

1 hour ago Woman finds phone in unexpected place after it is stolen on holiday

A woman was left speechless after she went to extreme lengths to find her stolen phone on a holiday to Thailand – and people can't believe where it was hidden

Politics

2 h. ago Crowds cheer Royal Navy's £3.5bn flagship HMS Prince of Wales as it begins eight

Crowds cheered as HMS Prince of Wales departed her home of Portsmouth to lead an international strike group which aims to send a 'powerful message' that Britain 'means business'.

Politics

2 h. ago Britain's growth outlook is slashed 0.5% by IMF in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves as she jets off to Washington for crunch talks as Trump's tariff war tests 'resilience of global economy'

Britain's growth outlook has been downgraded by the International Monetary Fund in a fresh blow for Labour - as Donald Trump's tariff wars deliver a severe hit to the global economy.

Politics

2 h. ago UK economic growth forecast slashed as Trump’s tariffs hit Britain harder than Europe

The downgrade to Britain’s growth forecasts heightens the importance of Rachel Reeves securing a trade deal for the UK

Economics

3 h. ago The ‘lush’ Greater Manchester park with a ‘serene lake’ hidden in a housing estate

One visitor said it's the 'perfect setting for a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle'

Politics

3 h. ago Susan Boyle pays touching tribute to Pope Francis in emotional video address

Pope Francis, 88, sadly passed away on Easter Monday and the Britain's Got Talent star has shared an emotional video address following the news.

Culture

3 h. ago ‘Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash

The announcement that members must watch all films nominated in a category in order to vote for the winner, is met with disbelief that it wasn’t already the caseA new rule introduced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to ensure voters have seen all the films in a category before they cast their ballots has provoked disquiet online, with many expressing surprise it wasn’t already a requirement.A raft of measures were announced by the Oscars governing body on Monday, including the stipulation that “Academy members must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round for the Oscars”. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Community councils need education on rules they are operating under, says councillor

Councillor Andy Doig believes recent events suggest certain aspects of the regulations are not widely understood.

Politics

4 h. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William's island getaway to celebrate wedding anniversary revealed

It has been revealed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will be heading off on a two-day trip next week, which will coincide with their 14th wedding anniversary

Politics

4 h. ago Colourful Scottish island that will host Prince William and Kate on 14th wedding anniversary

During their visit, the royal couple will meet with local craftspeople, farmers, and residents.

Politics

4 h. ago Kanye West claims he had an incestuous relationship with his cousin when he was a minor

Kanye West is back on one of his X rants, and this time things got a little... incestuous?

Politics

4 h. ago Man City 'set for October trial' vs Premier League over latest rule change challenge

Manchester City are reportedly set to take the Premier League to trial over Associated Party Transaction rules.

Politics