57 m. ago Coronation Street star shares hospital snap as she reveals desperate dash to A&E

Former Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson has shared an honest post with followers, explaining a difficult health condition she had been battling

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63 m. ago Peter Kay reveals 'most personal' move months after heckler drama at show

The Bolton-born star recently made another return to the spotlight and has been performing in arenas up and down the country

Events

1 hour ago Premier League trio in Jadon Sancho transfer battle as Man Utd make decision

Jadon Sancho remains likely to leave Manchester United this summer after failing to secure a transfer to Chelsea and Premier League clubs are monitoring his situation at Old Trafford

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1 hour ago Tourist orders two drinks in Las Vegas and cost leaves them floored

A tourist ventured to Las Vegas to take advantage of Sin City's vibrant nightclubs and casinos – but sadly, the cost of two drinks at one venue raised some eyebrows

Society

3 h. ago Katherine Ryan's guide to London: margs at La Bodega Negra and breakfast in bed at Claridge's

The comedian and podcast host on why she loves hip Crouch End, hates men in lycra — and the Mexican spot she can’t get enough of

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3 h. ago Rachel Reeves seized her moment – whatever the future brings, Labour’s economic course is now set | Martin Kettle

The chancellor is no mere technocrat: her spending review revealed a visceral commitment to social and economic mobilityThe consensus has long been that the 2025 spending review would be a defining moment for Keir Starmer’s government. For once, the consensus proved spot-on. The government’s main priorities were set out on Wednesday in a blizzard of Commons announcements from Rachel Reeves, some economically substantive, others more for show. The upshot is that the shape of the British state, as Labour intends it, is now decided until the eve of the next election.There are further crossroads still to come, some of them major, as the years covered by the review unroll. Taxes are likely to rise, probably as soon as the autumn budget, to pay for Reeves’s big ticket boosts on Wednesday for defence, health and housing. Council tax could rise too, with possibly dramatic results. The review’s emphasis on capital spending means current spending could be squeezed again, perhaps heralding pay...

Economics

3 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s salad of hazelnuts, gorgonzola and honey dressing | A kitchen in Rome

Some dishes make a lasting impression, and this week two memorable creations from Rome and London meet to inspire a nutty salad of creamy gorgonzola and mixed leavesRecently, I listened to the Italian chefs Niko Romito and Salvatore Tassa in conversation about Italian food culture, and in particular the role of the trattoria. During the warm conversation, Romito, who is one of Italy’s most visionary chefs and whose Ristorante Reale in Abruzzo has three Michelin stars, spoke about the first time he ate at Tassa’s Nu’ Trattoria Italiana dal 1960 in Acuto, which is in the province of Frosinone about an hour south of Rome. Romito recalled the homely atmosphere and Tassa as an old-school host: welcoming, communicative and the conduit (which didn’t sound pretentious when he said it) between local traditions, producers and those who came to eat. But Romito also described a dish of onions, simply braised, but of such goodness that he couldn’t stop thinking about and imagining them. In fact,...

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3 h. ago The roadside shrine to Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner

It is in the exact spot the 24-year-old was gravely injured

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3 h. ago Dad of Ibrahima Seck tells how he watched paramedics desperately trying to save his son's life

A murder investigation has been launched into Ibrahima Seck's killing

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4 h. ago UN to vote on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, hostage release and aid access

The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and the opening of all Israeli border crossings for deliveries of desperately needed food and other aid

Events

4 h. ago 'Most hated city in Europe' where Brits love to go on holiday

Benidorm is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations, welcoming some 800,000 British tourists a year - but that doesn't mean it's not also one of the most controversial

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4 h. ago Weather maps show UK could face hottest day of year so far with temperatures above Ibiza

The UK Health Security Agency has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year, running from 9pm Thursday to 8am Sunday, as Brits brace for the hottest day of the year so far

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4 h. ago Mum of tragic Cole Cooper "refused" request to ID dead teen's body

Five days after a body was found near where the teen vanished, police say the death is being treated as ‘unexplained’ — leaving his loved ones heartbroken and desperate for answers.

Events

7 h. ago Prince William's desperate mission as 'things need to change' at Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park faces greater heat stress for crops and livestock in summer and increased and more extreme rainfall in winter, according to the Met Office's research

Politics

7 h. ago 'Most underrated city in Europe' with 'rich history' is just one hour from the UK

The social media user claimed to have found the most underrated city in Europe, sharing a short video of the destination, which is known for its incredible architecture

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7 h. ago Tourists urged to 'prepare for worst' and pack two items in hand luggage

No one wants to be delayed, or for their flight to be suddenly cancelled, but in such 'worst case' events travel experts urge passengers to store two items in their hand luggage

Politics

7 h. ago UK issues unusual 'rising tensions' warning as US orders diplomatic evacuations

The Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime security agency, has taken measures following Donald Trump's move to issue evacuation orders for non-essential personnel

Events

9 h. ago Stormzy to star in first project from new Merky Films venture

Brit Award-winning rapper and entrepreneur says film ‘Big Man’, directed by Oscar winner Aneil Karia, is about ‘the joy, spirit and fearless energy of youth’

Events

9 h. ago Average house prices ‘have doubled in some UK locations over past 20 years’

Zoopla has revealed the hot and cold spots for house price growth over the past two decades.

Society

9 h. ago ‘Apocalyptic’ video shows hundreds of Palestinians rushing to secure aid

Footage posted to social media shows hundreds of Palestinians rush to enter an aid site in west Rafah to secure food and supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), in scenes described as "apocalyptic".

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