21 m. ago Gardens will be 'thriving in no time' if you plant these 5 fast

Gardens are often at their best in summer, but that doesn't mean it's too late to add a few new additions to your flowerbed

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22 m. ago Arne Slot warned Alexander Isak isn't easy as Newcastle coaches 'hold private talks'

Liverpool have been linked with another record-breaking transfer for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with Arne Slot being told the formula for getting the best out of the Sweden international

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25 m. ago EastEnders Shane Richie addresses Alfie 'exit' and teases huge Zoe Slater twist

EastEnders' Alfie Moon actor Shane Richie recently spoke to The Mirror about a story 'bigger than the 40th' coming up that seems to be about Zoe Slater, linked to his break from the BBC soap

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26 m. ago PFA Players' Player of the Year: Mohamed Salah eyes history as Arsenal and Man United stars make shortlist

Salah has already picked up the Premier League Player of the Season and Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards

Sport

28 m. ago Pensioner, 69, is charged with the murder of film director Jennifer Abbott in her Camden house

A 69-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of award-winning film director Jennifer Abbot in her Camden flat.

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29 m. ago TUI flight from Cardiff Airport escorted by fighter jets after 'bomb threat note' found in toilet

Fighter jets were scrambled to escort the plane travelling from Cardiff to the Canary Islands after the bomb threat, before it made an emergency landing

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32 m. ago Jarell Quansah and Marc Guehi latest as Liverpool eye £35m transfer and 'cut

Liverpool are set to receive around £35million for Jarell Quansah, who has agreed a move to Bayer Leverkusen, and the Reds already have a plan in place to replace him

Economics

36 m. ago A Place in the Sun star Scarlette Douglas was meant to be on plane which crashed and killed her friend

Former I'm A Celebrity star Scarlette opened up about her fear of flying after she was supposed to be on the doomed Air France flight.

Events

42 m. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta sees target 'agree deal' and Benjamin Sesko latest

Arsenal are continuing their search for a new striker and have been linked with a host of names - as one door closes another opens for Mikel Arteta

Economics

50 m. ago New DWP proposed welfare reforms due for debate in Parliament at start of next month

The UK Government needs to have the planned legislation approved by November to implement it next year.

Politics

59 m. ago Three colours you should never paint your front door — can affect house price

The colour of your front door can send a strong message about your home

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90 m. ago UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7% in May – the biggest drop since the end of 2023.

Economics

1 hour ago Arson, sex shops, livestreamed funerals: Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman on the wild stories in her southern gothic rock

Wednesday’s picaresque yarns have resulted in the alt-rock album of the year. At home in North Carolina, their leader explains why she likes things ‘a little bit scary’ – and what’s next after her split from bandmate MJ LendermanTo step into Karly Hartzman’s home is to see the contents of her brain shaken out. There is a fireplace mantel covered in dolls and figurines; a wooden rack filled with cassette tapes; an old doll’s house filled to the brim with fabric scraps; a few overflowing bookshelves. As the 28-year-old leader of the indie-rock band Wednesday greets me at the door, she realises a few new additions have just landed through the letterbox, some books about the history of hardcore and punk: she has been listening to both a lot and is eager to educate herself.Hartzman is a collector by nature, a habit that is also at the heart of her songwriting. Equally inspired by the southern rockers Drive-By Truckers and the shoegaze greats Swirlies, Wednesday’s sound combines heartfelt...

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1 hour ago ‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10

Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World CupCole Palmer sees himself as a normal kid. Strangers watch him with something close to fascination, though. What’s going on beneath the chilled exterior? The shrugging demeanour adds to the mystique. Kids copy the Chelsea attacker’s “cold” celebration. Interviewers walk away amused but bemused after spending time with him. What’s the story with those answers? Why are they all so short and sweet?The Philadelphia sun is beating down when Palmer mooches over for a quick chat at Subaru Park, where Chelsea are training before facing Flamengo in their second game at the Club World Cup on Friday. So, Cole, can you tell us why you walked out wearing a mask when the team plane landed in the US last week? Are you ill? Enzo Maresca, your manager, thinks you were playing a trick on everyone. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Arsenal: Carlos Cuesta departure hands new problem for Mikel Arteta to solve ahead of important season

Arsenal must appoint the right replacement quickly as Cuesta leaves his post to become the second-youngest head coach in Serie A history

Politics

1 hour ago Add one ingredient to water to stop plants wilting during heatwave

A hosepipe ban could be on the way - so gardeners are being urged to be strategic with the way they water plants, especially those in pots or containers on the patio

Events

1 hour ago Woman goes on holiday to party in Spain but is startled when she gets there

A holidaymaker who often shares videos of her travels with her followers online has shared her experience of one Spanish hotspot. She admitted she went there to party, but it didn't exactly go to plan

Politics

1 hour ago RAF Brize Norton military planes damaged after activists on scooters break into base ahead of flights

Pro-Palestine activists have broken into the RAF Brize Norton air base and damaged two military aircrafts.

Events

1 hour ago 'Loving father' shot dead in suspected case of mistaken identity as Met police launch appeal

Mahad Abdi Mohamed was a ‘loving father’ who was planning to get married in the summer

Events

1 hour ago Dog walking business owner applies to North Lanarkshire Council for planning approval for garden shed

In their application documents, the Forrest Street resident explains that they have already established a dog walking business but they also hold a diploma in dog grooming.

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