32 m. ago EastEnders confirm Sharon Watts' return in rare teaser and it's not what fans expected

The BBC has released a rare EastEnders trailer which has confirmed the return of two legendary characters - and fans are over the moon

Politics

41 m. ago Robin van Persie's reply speaks volumes as he shows where Man Utd and Arsenal loyalties lie

Robin van Persie played for both Arsenal and Manchester United, but the Dutch striker wasn't willing to offend either set of fans when asked where his loyaties lie earlier this year

Politics

55 m. ago ‘Now it's about personal happiness’: popular Granny Wang dating show belies China’s plummeting marriage rate

Zhou Mei’s matchmaking show draws crowds in person and online, but young Chinese increasingly choose singledomThe crowd is sweltering under a red and gold awning, but Granny Wang has them rapt. Packed into the space in front of the 62-year-old’s small stage, and spilling out on to the wooden bleachers above, hundreds of people have gathered to hear Granny Wang – real name Zhao Mei – play matchmaker to young men and women at a daily show in a theme park in Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province.One man who volunteers to be set up comes on stage and tells Zhao that a previous relationship broke down due to a lack of time. “Well, now that you’ve met your ideal partner here, you’ll have the time,” she assures him, and the crowd cheers. Continue reading...

Culture

56 m. ago Renters should check landlords are making these fixes to avoid price hikes

Renting a property comes with many considerations - but renters should always be realistic about what to expect from their landlords when it comes to repairs and maintenance of a property

Politics

56 m. ago How James McCarthy fell off Celtic radar as teammate offers rare insight into Parkhead woes

The midfielder quietly left Celtic Park without any public acknowledgement from the club last summer

Politics

1 hour ago Why do stinging nettles sting and how big are shooting stars? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes Submit a questionMolly Oldfield hosts Everything Under the Sun, a podcast answering children’s questions. Do check out her books, Everything Under the Sun and the new Everything Under the Sun: Quiz Book. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago South London hospital staff set to strike over 'Mickey Mouse' contracts

Ballot result showed 98% support for the strike

Events

2 h. ago Woman gobsmacked after finding what previous owners left in her new house

A woman got the literal fright of her life when she moved into her new home and opened the door to find the shocking item the previous owners had left in the kitchen

Politics

2 h. ago Travellers at UK airport warned as scanners mistake food item for 'dangerous device'

Travellers flying from this UK airport may want to rethink packing one common food item after a recent incident revealed airport security scanners may flag it as potentially dangerous

Events

2 h. ago Check your attic for these items to sell at your local car boot and make £100s

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the best-selling items for car boot sales ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend

Economics

3 h. ago Manchester United make Carlos Baleba 'decision' as new club joins transfer battle

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and United striker Rasmus Hojlund

Sport

3 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson set for first race 376 days since Olympic gold after year of injury horror

Olympic 800m champion will toe the start line for the first time since Paris in Poland this afternoon following frustrating year with hamstring injuries

Events

4 h. ago Extremely rare £1 coin sells for £2,500 but you must find little

Check your change now as you could be sitting on a little fortune if you own this £1 coin. The UK piece features a rare dual-dated error but it can be hard to miss

Economics

4 h. ago Rare luxury watches made out of rubbish shoppers 'couldn't be happier with'

The luxury watches are made from recycled materials and are limited edition. Shoppers have hailed them 'stylish' with one saying they were 'blown away'

Politics

9 h. ago Liverpool: Arne Slot pays fresh tribute to Diogo Jota after Reds win Premier League opener

A minute’s silence was observed in the striker’s memory ahead of kick-off

Politics

10 h. ago Lip reader reveals the tarmac whispers between Trump and Putin that hint at historic Ukraine deal: 'I'll help you'

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin appeared to agree to 'help' each other strike a deal as they met in person for the first time in six years.

Politics

10 h. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Canary Islands issue rare 'black alert' for British tourists at popular holiday beach

The European Union holiday hotspot has issued the rare warning for British holidaymakers at one of the most popular beaches on the popular La Graciosa which is just off Lanzarote

Society

11 h. ago Shoppers race to grab Apple smart watch for £39 in 60% online discount

Undercutting the cheapest brand new Apple Watch SE model by over £120, this renewed Apple Watch Series 5 strikes the perfect balance between features and price

Economics

11 h. ago Rose gold heated hair brush that 'cuts styling time in half' now under £27 on Amazon

"My hair is so much less frizzy and feels so soft. Highly recommend."

Society