1 hour ago The Simpsons leaves fans horrified after revealing major character's 'death'

The beloved cartoon has run across 36 seasons since 1989, with the family-of-five and all the characters never having aged.

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2 h. ago Trial of High Court claims against Andrew Tate brought forward to next summer

Tate’s barristers told an earlier court hearing that there was ‘total denial of wrongdoing’.

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3 h. ago Murder accused insists he was 'watching Finding Nemo' when ex's boyfriend died

John Belfield, 31, denies being one of three men who ambushed Thomas Campbell at his home and told a court that he was at home with his daughter and nieces watching Finding Nemo

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4 h. ago Pretty, profane or pulled up? How socks became cool – and controversial

Twenty years ago, it looked as if it was all but over for the humble accessory. Then, during the pandemic, everything changedOn a bright summer’s day recently I found myself facing a quandary. Choosing a top and trousers to wear wasn’t a problem, but my whole outfit was in danger of being derailed by a mis-step: the wrong socks.Should it be a pair that matched the rest of my outfit, or with a pattern that stood out? Did a frill look fussy, or bring just the right amount of detail? Was the fact they didn’t have a four-letter word on them going to expose me as woefully out of touch? The only thing I was certain of is that they should be on show. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Scotland's best 'whimsical fairy walks' for family day out this summer named

The country's top fairy trails have been crowned.

Society

23 h. ago Watchdog acted ‘irrationally’ in registering private gender clinic, court told

Two women are challenging the Care Quality Commission’s decision to register the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic in Birmingham.

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24 h. ago Top civil servant told to ‘get on it’ after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Michelle Thomson MSP challenged permanent secretary Joe Griffin on the issue at Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee.

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24 h. ago DJ Steve Wright's will is revealed with BBC Radio 2 legend leaving behind surprisingly small sum after his tragic death aged 69

The BBC Radio 2 legend died aged 69 from a ruptured ulcer in his stomach at his £2million home in London on February 12 2024.

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25 h. ago The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this weekA rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday.On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions.Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Prisoner stabbed killer Roy Whiting saying 'that is for Sarah Payne', court told

Wakefield prison officer Alex Dyson was the first at the scene when Andrew Light attacked Sarah Payne killer Roy Whiting, hearing a faint cry for help coming from D wing

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26 h. ago Crufts gundog trainer allowed three dogs to bake to death after leaving them in Land Rover for seven hours on hot summer day, court told

Andrew Claridge-Fleming, 57, abandoned the dogs in crates in his Land Rover Discovery at a farm in Hampshire - and has now admitted causing unnecessary suffering.

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27 h. ago Enormous fire at Jaguar Land Rover's £500million Castle Bromwich car plant as firefighters rush to scene

Eight fire engines, three 4×4 brigade response vehicles and a hydraulic aerial platform were sent to Jaguar Land Rover's Castle Bromwich base in the Castle Vale area of Birmingham this morning.

Economics

27 h. ago Jaguar Land Rover UK plant in flames as fire service races to the scene

A huge blaze tore through the luxury car firm's giant manufacturing plant in Birmingham, causing thick black smoke to billow high into the sky as crews from nine fire stations extinguished the flames

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30 h. ago Dad thought he was stood up by his son – but the truth would change him forever

Luke McAuliffe, 19, was due to get a train some time afterwards and meet his father Alan at Dundalk railway station in County Louth, the coroner's court was told

Politics

42 h. ago Girlfriend of murder victim sent naked video to the man 'who tortured and killed her boyfriend just days later', court told

John Belfield, 31, said he responded by sending a screenshot of Demi-Lee Driver's clip to Thomas Campbell - but insisted he 'did not want any trouble'.

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43 h. ago Girlfriend of victim sent naked video of herself to ex and asked him to sleep with her days before he allegedly masterminded the torture and murder of 'love rival', court told

John Belfield, 31, said he responded by sending a screenshot of Demi-Lee Driver's clip to Thomas Campbell - but insisted he 'did not want any trouble'.

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45 h. ago Alton Towers fans race to buy 66p per day ticket in summer sale

Day passes to Alton Towers typically cost £68

Sport

45 h. ago Shoe left behind in scuffle foils ‘Cinderella’ phone snatcher

A phone snatcher was tackled off his e-bike by members of the public, with a left-behind shoe allowing investigators to match his DNA to the trainer which led to his arrest.

Politics

50 h. ago ‘I’m scared to death to leave my house’: immigrants are disappearing from the streets – can US cities survive?

Heavily immigrant towns and cities in California resemble ghost towns as fear of Ice raids grip local residentsAt Hector’s Mariscos restaurant in the heavily Latino and immigrant city of Santa Ana, California, sales of Mexican seafood have slid. Seven tables would normally be full, but diners sit at only two this Tuesday afternoon.“I haven’t seen it like this since Covid,” manager Lorena Marin said in Spanish as cumbia music played on loudspeakers. A US citizen, Marin even texted customers she was friendly with, encouraging them to come in. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Dad wins court battle after ditching TV Licence for Netflix – how to legally pay £0

A dad has won a court battle over his TV Licence after he told the officer who visited him that he didn't watch live television, or have an aerial installed

Economics