1 hour ago 'We need artists that speak up': Rap duo Bob Vylan climb the charts after Glastonbury controversy

Punk group Bob Vylan has surged to the top of the UK charts despite pushback from governments, as fans and other musicians express support for their anti-genocide message

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5 h. ago Argyle Street Ash and Wilfred Owen Sycamore in the running for Tree of the Year 2025

Other specimens include cedar associated with The Beatles and oak that may have inspired Virginia Woolf

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5 h. ago The Beatles to Virginia Woolf: UK tree of the year shortlist is rooted in culture

Woodland Trust’s 10 nominees from across the country highlight how trees inspire creative minds A cedar tree climbed by the Beatles, an oak that may have inspired Virginia Woolf and a lime representing peace in Northern Ireland are among those shortlisted for tree of the year 2025.Voting opens on Friday for the Woodland Trust’s annual competition, which aims to celebrate and raise awareness of rare, ancient or at-risk trees across the UK. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Cedar climbed by Beatles and oak in Woolf poem among Tree of the Year nominees

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.

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13 h. ago Joseph Quinn says Beatles role is beyond his ‘wildest dreams’

The 31-year old Londoner, best known for playing Eddie Munson in the sci-fi Netflix series, will be portraying the Beatles’ guitarist.

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14 h. ago Curious boy climbs into claw machine and has to be rescued by fire department

This is the moment a child crawls into a claw machine to grab a prize and becomes stuck.

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16 h. ago Public can now go and hug the Sycamore Gap tree as small piece of felled trunk goes on display

Artist Charlie Whinney has been commissioned to create an artwork in tribute to the much-loved tree which stood beside Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.

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17 h. ago Boy, 10, killed by delivery van as horrified witnesses 'try to pull him out'

Wiltshire Police have confirmed that a 10-year-old boy has died after being hit by a van in a collision on Oak Close, Tidworth, at around 7.05pm on Wednesday evening

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18 h. ago ‘Beautiful’ magnolia tree that ‘grew two feet in just two months’ is axed to under £25

Add some vibrant colour to your garden this summer with a twice-blooming magnolia tree that's ready to be planted as soon as it arrives - and it's under £25

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19 h. ago I stayed at Newcastle's most luxurious hotel Dakota and climbed St James Park landmark to see Scotland

North east English city has similarities with both Glasgow and Edinburgh

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19 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Ben Healy wins stage six with dramatic breakaway – live

Updates from Thursday’s stage with four late climbsEmail Amy with your thoughts | Stage-by-stage guide182km to go: Before we head into the intermediate sprint, here’s a reminder of the standings for the points classification now:Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), 97ptsJonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek), 92 ptsBiniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty), 87 ptsMathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck), 80ptsTim Merlier (Soudal-Quick-Step), 72pts Continue reading...

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20 h. ago How to get tickets as Paul McCartney, 83, announces North America tour

New dates are an extension of former Beatles frontman’s Got Back tour

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20 h. ago Stay rugged, stay rejuvenated: experience a double escape in Edinburgh

Nestled within ancient hills and cradled by windswept coastline, Edinburgh is a rare city where the outdoors is always a (cobble)stone’s throw away. Whether you’re up for the challenge of climbing all seven hills in a day or prefer to nourish your body with beach yoga or forest bathing, a trip to the capital offers a ‘choose your own adventure’ with every sunrise over the Forth. One thing will become clear with each day of discoveries: it's not a city to rush through. It pulls at you to slow down, stay a week or more and settle into a true escape.

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20 h. ago Ticketless Oasis fans warned not to try breaking into Manchester shows

Heaton Park gigs will have double fence and security patrols but TikTokers are offering advice on gaining entryOasis fans have been warned that the band’s homecoming gigs at Heaton Park in Manchester will be protected by a double fence with security patrolling in between after TikTok users offered advice on how to break into the concerts.Suggestions in videos on the social networking site included climbing trees to scale the fence, and swimming across a boating lake at the park. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago A82 Glencoe crash: Teenager, 18, dies in crash on major Scottish road after climbing Ben Nevis

The teenager recently celebrated his 18th birthday

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23 h. ago Tour de France 2025: stage six from Bayeux to Vire Normandie – live

Updates from Thursday’s stage with four late climbsEmail Amy with your thoughts | Stage-by-stage guide182km to go: Before we head into the intermediate sprint, here’s a reminder of the standings for the points classification at the moment:Pogacar, 97ptsMilan, 92 ptsGirmay, 87 ptsVan der Poel, 80ptsMerlier, 72pts Continue reading...

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24 h. ago MHRA warns Brits to remove item from car to avoid 'heat damage'

As the UK enters its third heatwave of the year, people are being warned to remove medicine and medical devices from their cars as temperatures begin to climb

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24 h. ago Yellow heat health alert extended to all of England as temperatures soar

Temperatures are expected to climb into the 30s from Thursday and into the weekend across parts of the UK.

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24 h. ago Give the gift of Oak and Luna for personalized jewelry that will dazzle and delight

Whether it’s for a loved one or yourself, Oak and Luna’s jewelry is the perfect personalized gift

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28 h. ago Why are some of Britain’s ancient woodlands failing to regenerate?

With forests under pressure from drought, heat, disease and deer, a study has found fewer trees across a range of species surviving to maturity. But scientists say there is still hopeTo the untrained eye, Monks Wood looks healthy and lush in the summer sun. Hundreds of butterflies dance on the edge of footpaths in the ancient Cambridgeshire woodland, which is rich with ash, maple and oak trees. Birds flit through the hedgerows as they feed. A fox ambles through a forest clearing, before disappearing into long grass.But for a number of years, it has been clear to Bruno Ladvocat and Rachel Mailes that something is missing. In 2022, Ladvocat, Mailes and their research team from Birmingham University were out sampling when they noticed that the small trees that typically cover the woodland floor were increasingly hard to find. Continue reading...

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