12 h. ago Post Office compensation chief steps down after Sir Alan Bates raised 'serious concerns' about schemes

Simon Recaldin, who led the Pot Office's Remediation Unit is believed to taken voluntary redundancy and left his post amid 'concerns' for Horizon IT scandal compensation schemes.

Politics

29 h. ago Liverpool star aims Scott McTominay dig at Manchester United after Napoli transfer

Scott McTominay left Man United in last summer's transfer window and scored 13 goals in his debut season at Napoli.

Sport

40 h. ago Second attempt by Japanese company to land on moon likely ends in failure

Resilience would have made history as the first non-US commercial lander to make a successful touchdownAn attempt to land a commercially built spacecraft on the surface of the moon looked to have ended in failure on Thursday, two years after its predecessor, launched by the same Japanese company, crashed following an uncontrolled descent.Resilience, an un-crewed vehicle from the Tokyo company ispace, would have made history as the first non-US commercial lander to make a successful touchdown, scheduled for 3.17pm ET Thursday (4.17am JST Friday) at Mare Frigoris (the Sea of Cold) in the far north of the moon. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Row over Princes in the Tower 'murder' mystery: Historian claims officials at London landmark have refused to let her present evidence that the royals were NOT killed by Richard III

The 12-year-old King Edward V and younger brother vanished in 1483. Philippa Langley, who helped find the remains of Richard III in 2012, has evidence suggesting they survived into adulthood.

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3 d. ago Britain's oldest road spans 87 miles of history with stunning landscapes

The Ridgeway National Trail is an ancient path that has been walked by everyone from drovers to traders, and even invaders, and today it's a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts

Politics

3 d. ago Liam Gallagher says 'don’t be ridiculous' as he joins Oasis rehearsals

The band will be performing in Cardiff on July 4 and 5 in what will be a landmark moment in music history

Politics

3 d. ago AD FEATURE: Napoli 6/4 favourites to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho among this summer's transfer odds

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Sport

4 d. ago Stunning Scottish park home to historic landmark that once stood in Glasgow

A historic bandstand that once stood in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park has been restored to glory in a scenic South Lanarkshire park

Politics

5 d. ago Scott McTominay's first coach reveals where Man Utd went wrong with Napoli star

Scott McTominay won Serie A with Napoli and established himself as a club hero in Italy under Antonio Conte after completing a move from Manchester United less than 12 months ago

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6 d. ago Norway’s Lofoten islands: an Arctic wonderland that will blow your holiday expectations out of the water

When Nick Howells visited historic village resort Nusfjord, he discovered a wild landscape that inspired Frozen and drama as breathtaking as any Disney movie

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Empathy is a kind of strength’: Jacinda Ardern on kind leadership, public rage and life in Trump’s America

Young, progressive and relatable, the former prime minister of New Zealand tried to do politics differently. But six years into power, she dramatically resigned. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian’s editor-in-chief, she explains why• Read an exclusive extract from Ardern’s memoirIn 2022, a few months before she quit as prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern was standing at the sink in the toilets in Auckland airport, washing her hands, when a woman came up to her and leaned in. She was so close that Ardern could feel the heat from her skin. “I just wanted to say thank you,” the woman said. “Thanks for ruining the country.” She turned and left, leaving Ardern “standing there as if I were a high-schooler who’d just been razed”.The incident was deeply shocking. Ardern had been re-elected in a historic landslide two years before. She enjoyed conversation and debate; she liked being the kind of leader who wasn’t sealed off from the rest of the population. But this, says A...

Politics

1 week ago Scott McTominay's 'incredible' meeting with Pope Leo XIV as Napoli star awed by 'iconic' moment

Fresh from his title triumph with Napoli, Scotland talisman Scott McTominay found himself shaking hands with Pope Leo XIV.

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1 week ago 5 footballers who smoke after Scott McTominay 'puffs on cigarette like teen round camp fire'

Napoli star Scott McTominay isn't the only player to get caught having a sneaky cigarette – here are five other high-profile professionals who have also indulged in a smoke over the years

Events

1 week ago Historic Kilmaurs landmark reopens as community exhibition space

The Jougs served as a meeting place for local worthies and the magistrate, as a collection point for customs dues, and as a place of imprisonment and punishment for miscreants.

Politics

1 week ago Europe's hidden country next to Greece with nowhere near as many tourists

Bordered by Greece and Albania, this small country is rich in natural beauty and its long and layered history is reflected in its most prominent landmarks and its traditional cuisine

Politics

1 week ago Scott McTominay lauds 'this is a dream' as Napoli star named Serie A's best after United snub

Scott McTominay has embarrassed Manchester United as the Scot scored Napoli's Scudetto-winning goal before being named Serie A's Player of the Season

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump and the tortured history of South Africa’s land

Land ownership remains country’s toughest policy problem as it grapples with the legacy of apartheid

Politics

2 w. ago Miley Cyrus got ‘brutal infection’ after rolling around on Walk of Fame for film

The trailer to her new film Something Beautiful includes a clip of her lying on the historic Hollywood landmark.

Politics

2 w. ago Landmark Edinburgh office project sees restoration of historic Robert Adam townhouse

“The Auction Rooms is a bold addition to Edinburgh’s office market at a time when demand for premium, central workspace is stronger than ever”

Society

2 w. ago Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes says Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall has 'no conscience' after go

Lord Julian Fellowes is urging the royal estate to spare the 'sacred land' which is next to the Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy's historic home.

Politics