86 m. ago Bank holiday dates 2026 confirmed for UK but branded 'ludicrous'

Dates for people living in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have all been published with between eight and 10 days off depending where you live

Economics

2 h. ago Police officer loses his job over violent attack on partner a decade ago

Dean Nocivelli's ex partner said she came round with blood running into the bath and her face felt ‘like it was broken’.

Events

5 h. ago World Darts Championship final date and start time for Luke Littler vs Gian van Veen

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen will go head-to-head in the World Darts Championship final at Alexandra Palace

Sport

9 h. ago Ellie Goulding drops massive hint she's dated women adding 'it works every time'

Ellie Goulding has shared a rare insight into her life, saying that after breaking up with men, she's dated women and said it 'works every time'

Politics

10 h. ago 'Afghan men stole my phone after we arranged to meet on gay hookup app'

Rahmat Khan Mohammadi and Bilal Hotak were jailed after duping unsuspecting men into thinking they were wanting to get hot and steamy — when they were looking to burgle homes

Politics

12 h. ago Celtic vs Rangers combined XI: The highest ranked Old Firm stars in 25/26

Who makes the combined Celtic and Rangers starting XI, if it was based on player ratings?

Politics

13 h. ago Pregnant Ellie Goulding reveals she dates women in between 'toxic and passionate' relationships with men

The pregnant singer, 39, who is expecting her and boyfriend Beau Minniear's first child, made the comments during an appearance on Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader's reality show.

Events

14 h. ago Beast Games Season 2 release date, how to watch and Survivor crossover explained

The second season of Beast Games premieres this week with a £3.7 million prize pot

Events

14 h. ago The 14 F1 stars with contracts expiring in 2026 as George Russell leads shortlist

The 2026 F1 silly season promises to be unpredictable and dramatic, with George Russell among the 14 drivers with deals expiring at the end of the upcoming campaign

Politics

15 h. ago Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement, although change is not permitted in LondonUber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exchequer under Rachel Reeves’s new “taxi tax” after the ride-hailing app rewrote contracts with its drivers.The move came as rules announced in November’s budget took effect, which adjusted how VAT is payable on minicab fares and would have resulted in the whole Uber fare becoming subject to the 20% sales tax. Continue reading...

Economics

15 h. ago Prime Video's Beast Games Season 2 release date and what to expect

The brand new season promises to be bigger and more intense than ever

Politics

15 h. ago ‘Playing in a war zone isn’t for most people’: the British band braving drone strikes and pneumonia to tour Ukraine

How did an Aussie, a Texan, an Irishman and three Cumbrians find themselves on the road on the Ukrainian frontline? For classic rock collective Hardwicke Circus, it was a no-brainer: ‘We thought they’d like to hear some rock’n’roll’ It is late October and, 10 kilometres from the frontline in Donetsk, east Ukraine, the inhabitants of a reconditioned ambulance are completely lost. While opening your phone and logging on to a maps app might appear the obvious solution, this would be extremely unwise here: Russian drones are overhead and hunting for any signals.Inside the van are a motley crew: an 81-year-old Irish music industry veteran; a 72-year-old Texas rocker; an Australian keyboardist; a Ukrainian saxophonist; and three twenty-something musicians from Carlisle, Cumbria. Their destination is a military base where they are to perform for Ukrainian troops. Continue reading...

Events

16 h. ago Holly Ramsay: Wedding dress was inspired by Princess of Wales and Grace Kelly

The model, whose father is Michelin-starred chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay, married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty on Saturday in Bath Abbey.

Politics

16 h. ago Holly Ramsay sends very public cryptic message reigniting bitter feud with Adam Peaty’s family

HOLLY Ramsay appears to have taken yet another very public swipe at her new husband Adam Peaty's estranged family. The daughter of Gordon Ramsay has excluded her in-laws once again following her wedding in a new article for Vogue magazine. The fashion publication has shared a slew of snaps from the big day at Bath...

Politics

16 h. ago What is changing for British travellers to Europe this year?

These are the key dates you need to know for the entry-exit system and Etias

Politics

16 h. ago Heather Watson lays out return plans after Australian Open news confirmed

The 33-year-old has dropped to British No 9 after suffering an injury in late August

Politics

17 h. ago Inside Holly Ramsay’s three wedding dresses and her touching tribute to Tana

Holly Ramsay's three wedding dresses have been pictured for the first time, including the touching moment she wore mum Tana's 1996 gown to marry Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty at Bath Abbey

Politics

17 h. ago Date confirmed for contactless payment change plans for Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi, Asda

Banks and card providers will be given the power to set unlimited amounts for people at the tills

Economics

18 h. ago BTS announces March comeback date with first album in four years

Septet to release first album since 2022 anthology ‘Proof’

Politics

19 h. ago Holly Ramsay's 3 wedding dresses are finally pictured and one was mum Tana's

Holly covered her wedding dress with a long white cape when she arrived at Bath Abbey for her wedding to Adam Peaty

Politics