62 m. ago Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature“A seal just swam right by me,” squeals Odin Rawlinson, 14, as he awkwardly clambers back on to the dive boat in his flippers. He had hoped to see a megalodon or a kraken (a mythical sea creature) on his first ever snorkelling trip. But to his surprise, he finds the marine life that actually frequents the waters off Lundy in the Bristol Channel just as enchanting.Odin Rawlinson on the trip to Lundy – the 14-year-old looks after his mother who has kidney failure and has to have regular dialysis sessions in hospital. Continue reading...

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92 m. ago Recommendations must be implemented after three Scots died in train derailment

"Rail crashes may be rare in 21st - century Scotland, but that is no excuse to allow vigilance to drop."

Events

6 h. ago Elderly woman's 6am nightmare as major change to online support announced

People across Britain will be supported to get online to stop them missing out on basics like receiving emails or getting cheaper train tickets or house insurance

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6 h. ago 35 Union Pacific train cars derail near Texas town, no injuries reported

Authorities say 35 cars of a Union Pacific train derailed near a small Texas town but there were no injuries reported and no evacuations ordered

Events

6 h. ago Train derailment horror as 35 cars carrying 'hazardous material' crash together sparking fire

Terrifying images show carts carrying hazardous materials piled on top of each other after a train came off the tracks causing mass disruption

Events

6 h. ago Christine McGuinness says 'it's my fault' and shares surprising details about Paddy split

Christine McGuinness has opened up about her split from ex-husband Paddy McGuinness in a candid chat on Celebs Go Dating, admitting she still feels like it was 'her fault'

Politics

8 h. ago Strictly star taken to hospital after 'nasty' fall in London rehearsals

The Ukrainian dancer, 35, was training in north London on Tuesday lunchtime when she injured herself

Politics

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova 'rushed to hospital after horror fall during rehearsals'

The star was training in north London when she was left in agony after injuring her back, with crew forced to phone an ambulance.

Events

8 h. ago Christine McGuinness says 'it's my fault' and reveals surprising truth behind Paddy split

Christine McGuinness emotionally opened up about her split from ex-husband Paddy in tonight's episode of Celebs Go Dating and she revealed 'the trust was broken'

Politics

8 h. ago Huawei smart watch with 'brilliant' battery life drops under £15 in Argos deal

Argos shoppers can save more than half on a branded Huawei smart watch at Argos

Economics

9 h. ago 'What are you chatting?' – Rio Ferdinand can't believe surprise Man Utd transfer link

Looking ahead at Manchester United's potential next acquisitions, Rio Ferdinand was left aghast by one recent transfer the Red Devils have been linked with

Politics

10 h. ago CCTV released in hunt for missing mother, 49, who was last seen at train station

Claire Bennett, 49, was last heard from at around 1.30pm on Monday before vanishing in Cornwall.

Events

10 h. ago 'Ghost' village abandoned in 1943 as residents forced to flee

Tyneham village in Dorset was abandoned in 1943 when the British military requisitioned the village for training purposes during World War Two.

Politics

11 h. ago Alexander Isak’s rental home on market amid push for move to Liverpool from Newcastle

Removal vans seen at player’s Ponteland residenceStriker made to train alone as he seeks exitThe house Alexander Isak has been living in just outside Newcastle is back on the rental market. The striker is trying to secure a move to Liverpool and it emerged on Tuesday that new tenants are being sought.Removal vans have been sighted at Isak’s Ponteland home, which is understood to have been put on the market some weeks ago. The Sweden international started renting the property after he joined Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022. Continue reading...

Society

11 h. ago Legendary horse trainer Bill Turner 'fighting for his life' after horrific accident

Bill Turner, who was 78 on Sunday, suffered a serious head injury in the incident at his yard in Dorset yesterday.

Politics

12 h. ago Boden trousers that 'look smart and don't crease' has shoppers buying them in different colours

"Lovely comfortable trousers for warm days, can be dressed up or casual, would buy again"

Economics

12 h. ago Inside Love Is Blind star Ashleigh's glam life as air hostess from travel adventures to surprising nickname

A whole host of singles are looking to find love as a brand new season of Love Is Blind UK returns to screens.

Politics

12 h. ago Best home security system 2025: Top alarms tried and tested by an expert

These are the best smart, connected systems for keeping your home secure

Events

13 h. ago Football Daily | La Liga, where every team plays each other home and away. Unless they’re in Miami

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Spanish football is famed for nothing if not its integrity. Whether it’s Franco using his influence to elevate Real Madrid, in general, but with particular regard to the Di Stéfano affair; the way the government facilitated the sale of Madrid’s training ground for a gazillion euros; Barcelona conjuring then pulling their beloved levers; the way it treats the women’s game, in general but with particular regard to the Luis Rubiales affair; racism more suited to a dissertation or police report than a tea-timely email; to say nothing of the Fuentes blood bags.To Manchester United I decided and said yes. I wanted to join Manchester United, to see Alex Ferguson [but Dortmund] could not sell me, because they knew if I stayed they could earn more money, and that I could wait maybe one or two more years” – Robert Lewandowski on how he almost became a Red Devil in 2012, two years after a volcanic ash cloud scuppered a planned move to Blackbur...

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13 h. ago Stay cool in heatwave with £28 smart fan which Wowcher just made cheaper

Wowcher is offering a smashing deal on a sleek, adjustable oscillating fan, boasting 360-degree rotation, five airflow modes, and smart temperature control — all for £28.99.

Economics