29 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans make huge demand after Neighbours legend confirmed for 2025 series

The Australian soap was recently cancelled for the second time in just two years

Culture

30 m. ago Thierry Henry explains why Viktor Gyokeres and Arsenal are the ‘perfect match’

The Swedish striker has already shown promising signs with a goal in pre-season against Athletic Bilbao and Gunners legend Henry believes he will thrive under Mikel Arteta this term

Politics

36 m. ago Wildfires claim third life in Spain as intense heat continues across Europe

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says threat remains extreme as overwhelmed governments call in support from neighboursEurope live – latest updatesWildfires raging across Spain have killed a third person as intense heat continues across vast swathes of Europe, forcing overwhelmed governments to call in support from their neighbours.A volunteer firefighter died after battling a blaze in Castile and León, authorities said on Thursday, after the death of a fellow volunteer in the same region on Tuesday. A man died on the outskirts of Madrid on Monday as he tried to save horses from a burning stable. Continue reading...

Events

43 m. ago ‘There was more at stake today’: Brewers’ victory wins burgers for entire city of Milwaukee

Local chain offered free meals if team win 12 in a rowBrewers easily beat Pirates to claim prizeBrandon Woodruff has pitched some of the most important games in Milwaukee Brewers history but even he felt added pressure as he took the mound Wednesday afternoon against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Not only would a victory Wednesday maintain his perfect record on the season and extend Milwaukee’s winning streak to 12 games, free hamburgers for the entire city of Milwaukee were on the line. Continue reading...

Politics

46 m. ago Trump told cops to do ‘whatever the hell they want’ to fix DC. Here’s why that’s ‘extremely dangerous’

White House mandate ‘runs roughshod over constitutional rights and due process protections,’ civil rights groups and legal experts tell Alex Woodward

Politics

56 m. ago JD Vance plays golf at Trump Turnberry on Scotland leg of UK holiday

US vice president plays round at Donald Trump’s South Ayrshire resort

Politics

65 m. ago Britain’s next UFC champion? Lerone Murphy takes crucial step in Josh Emmett clash

Interview: The Manchester featherweight eyes a dream title fight on home soil, but first up is Emmett in Vegas, after UFC London proved elusive

Sport

68 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing reveals Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis as 12th star for 2025 series

The 12th celebrity to be taking part in the 2023 series of Strictly Come Dancing has been confirmed as Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis, who is best known for playing Paul Robinson

Culture

75 m. ago Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis is confirmed as the 12th celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing's star

The soap opera legend, 66, will be taking to the dance floor for the BBC competition alongside a whole host of celebrities after filming his final episode of Neighbours last month.

Culture

80 m. ago 'It's a wee legacy': The one school blazer worn by 18 Scottish family members and friends for three decades

The blazer has been worn by 18 children across five different schools in Midlothian

Politics

83 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing reveals Neighbours legend as 12th contestant for 2025 series

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the latest star to join the 2025 series

Culture

84 m. ago ‘I have been fighting with Ukrainian soldiers for two years. Trump and Putin can’t bring peace overnight’

Drew Scott, a former British soldier, joined Ukraine’s International Legion in 2023 and has fought in some of the war’s most vicious battles. As the US and Russian leaders prepare to meet in Alaska, he tells Askold Krushelnycky the mood on the frontline is one of weary resignation to more conflict

Politics

89 m. ago Chaos at Canary Wharf migrant hotel as protesters claim migrant entered woman's home

The man is said to have entered the house near Canary Wharf after being followed by a group of men on the street and told to 'go back to the hotel'.

Events

1 hour ago Scottish schoolgirl, 12, says appearance on TIME’s Girls of the Year list was 'cool and very unexpected'

Rebecca ended up winning an engineering award in a UK-wide competition with 70,000 entrants.

Politics

1 hour ago Scot, 12, named on Time’s first Girls of the Year list after homelessness design

Rebecca Young, from Glasgow, designed a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside to help homeless people.

Politics

1 hour ago Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay looks unrecognisable in unearthed photo before iconic hair cut

Known for his 'Lego style' bowl cut, gleaming white teeth and huge sunglasses, Ibiza Final Boss Jack Kay looks completely different in new snaps from his younger years

Culture

1 hour ago Roy Keane rips into Alexander Isak as his ‘shocking’ Newcastle behaviour is called out

Since Liverpool's bid for Alexander Isak was rejected by Newcastle, the Swedish star has made it clear he wants to move to Anfield and his behaviour has now been slammed by two Premier League legends

Events

1 hour ago JD Vance 'circus' moves to Ayrshire:  Luxury estate swarms with secret service agents as US Vice President kicks off Scottish leg of holiday with golf on Donald Trump's course

US Vice President JD Vance is believed to be staying on a luxury estate in Ayrshire, the area he says his ancestors left in the 17th century to help found the USA.

Politics

1 hour ago George Clarke breaks down in tears as he helps couple transform their 'poky' kitchen into dream living space in memory of wife's late father

The architect's new series, George Clarke's Kitchen vs Garden starts with a tear-jerking first episode as he is brought to tears while transforming a home in Essex.

Politics

2 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £441 each month

Older people with muscle or joint pain could receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics