27 m. ago Katie Price shares major update on Harvey’s future after council axes college funding

Katie Price, previously also known as Jordan, has this week opened up about her eldest son Harvey - whom she shares with former Manchester United footballer Dwight Yorke

Economics

86 m. ago Now Reeves hints taxes WILL go up: After she vowed there'd be no more hikes, public is warned of £40BILLION bill in Budget

The Chancellor said there would be 'a cost' to this week's U-turn on welfare reform, which she said would be 'reflected in the Budget'.

Economics

2 h. ago Families evacuated from circus during live show after lorry bursts into flames

Big Kid Circus - currently set up at Warout Playing Fields in Glenrothes, Fife - was forced to ask all punters to leave during the show on Thursday July 3 after a vehicle burst into flames

Society

2 h. ago Woman is fined after paying someone in good faith to get rid of her rubbish

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council took action against Tyler Marie Richards and the woman, from Tonypandy, south Wales, was eventually fined more than £400

Politics

3 h. ago Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds, with blazes also raging on mainland Greece and in other parts of EuropeA wildfire fanned by gale-force winds has forced the evacuation of about 5,000 people on the Greek island of Crete, authorities and hotel association officials have said, as large swathes of continental Europe baked in a punishing early summer heatwave linked to at least nine deaths.About 230 firefighters, along with 46 fire service vehicles and helicopters, were battling the blaze on Thursday after it broke out 24 hours earlier near Ierapetra, on the south-east coast of the island – the country’s largest – threatening to engulf houses and hotels. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Newcastle close to signing Forest’s Anthony Elanga with improved £55m offer

An initial £45m bid was rejected by Forest last weekNewcastle look to bolster squad for Champions LeagueNewcastle United are optimistic of striking a deal to sign the Nottingham Forest forward Anthony Elanga after submitting an improved offer worth about £55m. Last week Newcastle had a £45m bid rejected but have returned with an increased offer.Newcastle and Eddie Howe are long-term admirers of Elanga, who featured for Forest in every Premier League match last season, scoring six goals and providing 11 assists as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side qualified for the Europa Conference League, returning to European competition for the first time since 1995-96. Newcastle qualified for the Champions League after finishing fifth. Continue reading...

Economics

3 h. ago Slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

Lobbying effort by independent delegation follows Jamaica’s move to ask King Charles to request legal adviceGlobal campaigning for slavery reparations gathered pace this week with lobbying in Westminster and Brussels, days after the Jamaican government revealed it will ask King Charles to request legal advice on the issue.On Tuesday, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations, a group of UK MPs and peers calling for an apology and reparative justice for the historical and ongoing impact of slavery and colonialism, hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists who are lobbying for reparations. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Promise West Lothian 'tourist tax' cash 'will go back into the industry'

Council officers promised the cash generated by any ‘tourist tax’ has to be ploughed back into the industry, and a trade-led forum will have oversight.

Economics

4 h. ago Homeowners fail in bid to have 62 trees they fear could fall onto their houses chopped down

The proposal was brought before the council's planning committee

Society

4 h. ago More West Lothian school leavers going to 'positive destinations'

Linlithgow councillor Pauline Orr said the council should be proud that the improvements were seen throughout the county’s 12 high schools.

Politics

4 h. ago Michael Madsen's cause of death confirmed as Reservoir Dogs star found dead at home aged 67

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died aged 67 after he was found 'unresponsive' at his Malibu home this week

Events

5 h. ago What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end

The massive tax and spending cut bill that Congress passed Thursday ends federal tax incentives for electric vehicles

Economics

5 h. ago Nissan recalling nearly half a million vehicles over defect that could cause engine failure

Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 vehicles with VC-Turbo engines over a possible risk of engine failure.

Events

5 h. ago Photos of Madrid's high heel race where runners braved the heat for Pride Week

Runners sporting heels of at least 15 centimeters (5.9 inches) competed in Madrid's annual high heel race during Pride Week. Despite the heat, supporters came out to cheer them on, some dressed in drag and fanning themselves to keep cool.

Culture

5 h. ago UK heatwave triggers invasion of thousands of dangerous stinging jellyfish

An early summer heatwave has seen Britain reach temperatures of around 34C over the last week. But it has also sparked the arrival of thousands of stinging jellyfish, lurking in waters around the country

Events

5 h. ago Anais Gallagher reveals the one key piece of advice her famous parents gave her growing up as she poses with fellow Oasis offspring Lennon, Gene and Molly ahead of reunion tour

Liam and Noel Gallagher's children are firmly moving into the spotlight as the Oasis offspring posed for a group shot for W Magazine this week ahead of the band's highly-anticipated reunion tour.

Society

6 h. ago England in Deep trouble on day two after Shubman Gill’s 269 piles on the pain

India 587; England 77-3Akash Deep removes both Duckett and Pope for ducksThe last time a visiting skipper in England notched up a double century was Graeme Smith in 2003 and it prompted Nasser Hussain to fall on his sword mid-series. Smith – or “what’s-his-name” as Hussain called him beforehand – was a captain killer on these shores, his South Africa team accounting for Michael Vaughan five years later.Ben Stokes at least knew Shubman Gill’s name before this series and, in fairness, the England captaincy is unlikely to change hands in the next week. Nevertheless, Gill inflicted one of the toughest days of Stokes’ three years in charge as his chanceless and downright merciless 269 from 387 balls drove India to a position of dominance. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Rachel Reeves insists she’s ‘cracking on with the job’ as she hugs Starmer after Commons tears

The prime minister and chancellor shared a hug as they moved to calm the markets after a tumultuous week which saw tears in the Commons during PMQs

Politics

9 h. ago Liam Donnelly 'not surprised' by St Mirren success under Stephen Robinson

The Northern Irishman signed a two-year deal with the Saints last week and is looking to continue the club's success by rediscovering his Motherwell form.

Politics