40 m. ago RAF jets scrambled to plane flying over London as 'sonic boom' heard

Locals heard the deafening noise overhead and felt their houses shake.

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46 m. ago Sonic boom UK: Exact moment RAF Typhoon jets track down plane flying over London

People across Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire reported hearing the sound and said they felt their 'houses shake' at around 11.30am this morning

Politics

56 m. ago Emmanuel Macron decries ‘antisemitic hatred’ after memorial tree cut down

French president responds to felling of olive planted in memory of young Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 The felling of an olive tree planted in memory of a young French Jewish man tortured to death in 2006 caused outrage in France on Friday, with Emmanuel Macron promising to punish an act of “antisemitic hatred”.Politicians across the political spectrum condemned the act as an attack against the memory of Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped by a gang of around 20 youths in January 2006 and tortured on a low-income housing estate in the southern Paris suburb of Bagneux. Continue reading...

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59 m. ago Boden ballet flats that are 'comfortable and look good' are now under £45

Boden shoppers are snapping up a pair of 'beautiful' ballet flats that are designed to go with virtually any outfit while they are on sale with a huge £67 off

Economics

61 m. ago Patients warned not to turn to fake weight loss jabs after UK Mounjaro price hike

Pharmacists fear rise in sale of dangerous counterfeit medicines as drugmaker triples price of prescription

Events

65 m. ago What is the new Sky Sports Premier League intro music? Iconic artist behind latest song

As the new Premier League season gets underway on Friday, Sky Sports has announced a change to the usual programming after tweaking the intro music to its coverage

Culture

66 m. ago Inside the remote Alaska base where Trump and Putin will negotiate over peace in Ukraine

Leaders will meet in Anchorage facility home to some 32,000 people

Politics

70 m. ago Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin is ‘a smart guy’ as he heads to Alaska for meeting over Ukraine – Europe live

US president tells reporters ‘something is going to come up’ as he travels to Anchorage, Alaska, for meeting US hopes will be pivotal momentAsked if his conversation with Trump will cover territorial issues, Trump says:“They’ll be discussed, but I’ve got to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they’ll make a proper decision, but I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine. I’m here to get them at a table. “I noticed he’s bringing a lot of business people from Russia, and that’s good.I like that because they want to do business, but they’re not doing business until we get the war stopped.” Continue reading...

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75 m. ago Former Motherwell & District Women's Aid Centre put up for sale by North Lanarkshire Council

Building advertised as available on a long lease basis for offers over £220,000.

Politics

82 m. ago Another 10,000 drivers face Citroen recall over faulty airbags

More than 66,000 vehicles have had their new replacement airbags fitted

Politics

85 m. ago Boden's 'beautiful' ballet flats are a 'total power shoe' and now have £67 off

Boden shoppers are raving about the chic and timeless ballet flats which are currently on sale with a 60% discount, taking them from £112 to under £45

Economics

89 m. ago Dolce & Gabbana’s ‘fresh and feminine’ cherry perfume is now half price and selling fast

Cherry fragrances have surged in popularity this year, and LookFantastic has just slashed Dolce & Gabbana's 'feminine' cherry perfume by 50%

Politics

90 m. ago Five houseplants that can make your home feel cooler in UK heatwave

They could be more beneficial than using a fan

Society

1 hour ago Holidaymaker 'curls up in fear' in hotel room as birthday turns into nightmare

Vivi Shi, 30, from Toronto, Canada, flew nearly 4,000 miles across the pond to Venice in Italy with her best friend Jackie to celebrate her birthday - but the trip soon turned into a nightmare

Politics

1 hour ago DVLA could fine you hundreds over simple driving licence issue

Driving experts are urging Brits to check their driving licence as they could be hit with a fine of up to £1,000 for breaking a little-known rule

Politics

1 hour ago UK drivers warned over 'forgotten' parking rule that could land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers could be hit with a £1,000 fine

Events

1 hour ago Voices: You can’t demand seats in the Lords and still be an establishment rebel, Mr Farage

The Reform leader’s only problem with a ‘crony-filled House of Lords’ seems to be that they are not his cronies, says John Rentoul

Politics

2 h. ago Check for Council Tax discount of up to £850 to help boost your bank balance

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a Council Tax Reduction on their annual bill.

Economics

2 h. ago Ben Doak nears Bournemouth transfer switch as Scotland star faces up to Liverpool reality

The Cherries are set to pay the Reds £25million to land the winger just three years after his £600,000 move from Celtic

Politics

2 h. ago Drivers with petrol or diesel cars urged not to fill up today and tomorrow

The cost of filling up with petrol or diesel has been increasing in recent years, leaving many households with squeezed budgets, and the advice on when to fill up remains crucial to drivers

Events