79 m. ago Declan Rice header keeps unbeaten England rolling in trudge past Andorra

It was nothing more than a contractual obligation fulfilled. There was little to see here at Villa Park. Or get excited about. England beat Andorra, as they always do. They did not concede against them, as always. And Thomas Tuchel’s record in World Cup qualifying Group K now shows the maximum number of points from four ties – and four clean sheets. The manager had talked about bringing greater aggression; more speed and penetration, helped by a cleaner and simpler approach. But it was not a game that demanded intense analysis. Rather it was one to tick off and move on from.It was better than the away fixture against Andorra, which was played in Barcelona in June, when England grubbed home by the only goal after a flat performance, hearing boos at half-time and full-time. But long before this one was over, the thoughts of most supporters had begun to turn to the tie against Serbia in Belgrade on Tuesday. That promises to be hostile; the acid test of qualification. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Emergency services swarm Greater Manchester restaurant as diners taken ill 'after eating food'

At least eight people are understood to have become unwell

Society

1 hour ago 'Frustrated' Rory McIlroy in Irish Open confession as he reveals message to caddie on 18th green

The World No2 sits four behind leader Adrien Saddier going into the final day of the Amgen Irish Open

Events

2 h. ago 'My England flag has been torn down six times in six days. I am not a racist'

Police investigating after alleged criminal damage and harassment

Politics

2 h. ago Salford's Jam Butty camp needs a break to ensure it's there for the next generation

An estimated 38 percent of Salford children never have a holiday

Politics

2 h. ago Man who feared he was having a heart attack died as ambulance service experienced 'very significant delays'

Paramedics should have reached Ricky O'Connell within 18 minutes

Events

3 h. ago The Lost Bus review – Paul Greengrass wildfire movie is as stressful as you’d expect

Toronto film festival: the director retells the worst wildfire in California’s history with expected technical prowess but he’s hampered by a soapy scriptEven before the wildfire has started to rage in fact-based docudrama The Lost Bus, Paul Greengrass has us on edge. We’re inside a schoolbus for the morning drop-off and we’re reminded of the dangers already faced on the day-to-day, young children without seatbelts being driven around the precarious rolling roads of the California hills, the director cranking up every little sound of a vehicle we’re told is in delayed need of a maintenance check. The world is dangerous enough.That nervy tension soon gets considerably ramped up and then rarely lets up for the next two-plus hours, an exhausting, assaultive experience aiming to both take us back to the horrors of 2018’s historically destructive Camp fire and to show us what Californians have been facing ever since and will bleakly continue to in the future. It’s ruthlessly efficient in...

Events

3 h. ago Jim McMahon MP latest to be axed in government reshuffle after Angela Rayner scandal

The Labour MP said it was time for a 'fresh start'

Politics

3 h. ago BBC confirm Gregg Wallace replacement ahead of MasterChef: The Professionals

The broadcaster has revealed the new chef to front the popular show when it next airs

Politics

3 h. ago Couple killed in Lisbon funicular tragedy 'leave family and friends heartbroken' as tributes paid

"Kayleigh was loved by family and friends for her wit and humour"

Events

4 h. ago Celtic vs Manchester United Legends LIVE! Result, latest updates and reaction after penalty shootout win

Great and good from the past are back in action for charity

Events

4 h. ago Rylan Clark's surprise duet with Michelle Visage after controversial immigration remarks

Despite sparking hundreds of Ofcom complaints over his asylum hotel comments, Rylan Clark stole the show at Radio 2 in the Park with a surprise Grease duet

Politics

4 h. ago MasterChef’s Matt Tebbutt confronts star after wife branded him a ‘proper man’ in snub

Matt Tebbutt, who is set to replace Gregg Wallace as a judge on the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals, shared an awkward story about his wife Lisa's chance meeting with a fellow celebrity

Politics

4 h. ago The shopping centre encounter which led a Bury care leaver to take on the universe

Mary Ainsworth says the pageant has given her a platform to talk about her childhood experiences

Economics

4 h. ago The fight is on to save the 'most important rock 'n' roll pub in Britain'

Stars have launched an 11th-hour bid to secure the future of a watering hole which 'has been a beloved cornerstone of the Manchester community for nearly 200 years'

Politics

4 h. ago Gregg Wallace's Masterchef replacement is revealed after judge was sacked from the BBC following misconduct allegations

TV host and chef Matt Tebbutt will replace Gregg Wallace as a judge on the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals.

Events

5 h. ago Diogo Jota's grandfather learned Liverpool star and his brother had been killed in car crash when he turned on the TV, he reveals in first interview

Premier League star Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 25, were driving through northern Spain when the fatal crash in his acid green Lamborghini Huracan occurred on July 3.

Events

5 h. ago Reform UK holds Wales in 'contempt' says new Green Party leader

The Greens hope to take their first seat in the Senedd at next year's election

Politics

5 h. ago MIKEY SMITH: 7 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he unveils gangster

For John Gotti it was the Ravenite Social Club. Al Capone favoured the Green Mill Cocktail lounge. The Krays had the Carpenters Arms. Now Trump has his paved over Rose Garden to host his cronies

Politics

6 h. ago Celtic vs Manchester United Legends LIVE: Match stream, latest score and goal updates

Great and good from the past are back in action for charity

Sport

6 h. ago Melania Trump is right that the robots are here – but she’s wrong on how to handle it | Arwa Mahdawi

The first lady has taken it upon herself to help children navigate AI. If she really wants to help, then she should ask her husband to stop gutting public education“The robots are here,” proclaimed Melania Trump during an AI event at the White House on Thursday. It can be hard to parse the first lady’s poker face and expressionless voice, but this certainly wasn’t a statement of regret. Rather Trump, reading from a script encased in a very analogue binder, was taking it upon herself to help America’s children navigate AI, which she touted as the “greatest engine of progress in the history of the United States of America”. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Alison Hammond's turbulent love life from two failed engagements to toyboy lover

Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond recently opened up her 'marriage plans' with her 27-year-old toyboy partner David Putman

Events

6 h. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals England’s Mason Greenwood stance as Jamaica pursue switch of allegiance

Greenwood has obtained a Jamaican passport but has yet to complete the requisite change of association form as he is not ready to commit

Politics

6 h. ago Great North Run schedule, times and how to watch half marathon on TV

Everything you need to know as 60,000 runners take to the streets for the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday

Politics

6 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small series 6: who is new to cast? 5 adds new actors

All Creatures Great and Small has had a ‘refresh’ with some new faces joining the cast! 🐑

Culture

7 h. ago Matt Tebbutt to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef: The Professionals

Chef and host of BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen to join 18th series as judge after Wallace dropped from programmeThe television host and chef Matt Tebbutt will replace Gregg Wallace as a judge on the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals after a turbulent period for the show.Tebbutt, best known for hosting BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen, will join chefs Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti for the 18th series of the cooking competition programme, along with a range of guest judges who will appear in the first stage of the competition. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Gregg Wallace to be replaced as judge on MasterChef: The Professionals by Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt

TV star will join existing judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti on the show

Events

7 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy's delight at 'Scotland’s greatest sports person' joining him for Tour de 4 cancer cycle ride

3,000 riders taking part in Glasgow event on Sunday which is expected to raise £2 million

Sport

7 h. ago Corrie’s green coat mystery finally cracked as Tia Wardley's identity exposed

Coronation Street fans are convinced they have worked out the identity of the mystery woman in the green coat who has been watching Lisa Swain from afar in recent scenes

Events

8 h. ago Matt Tebbutt replaces Gregg Wallace as judge on MasterChef: The Professionals

Tebbutt is best known for hosting BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen.

Events

8 h. ago Radiohead excited to play rejected James Bond song at upcoming concerts

Radiohead want to play their rejected James Bond song for Spectre in full on their European tour later this year. The band have whittled the setlist down to 70 songs and have banned brother Colin and Johnny Greenwood from choosing the songs because they are too indecisive.

Culture

8 h. ago Celtic vs Manchester United Legends LIVE! Match stream, lineups and latest updates from charity friendly

Great and good from the past are back in action for charity

Sport

8 h. ago ‘Food is political’: the TikTok star shining a light on South African cuisine’s hidden gems

Nick Hamman wants to help the local economy by enticing people to seek out township barbecues and family-run sandwich shopsSolly’s Corner, a fast food restaurant in downtown Johannesburg, was bustling. Slabs of hake and golden chips sizzled, green chillies were being chopped and homemade sauces distributed liberally into packed sandwiches.Food influencer and radio DJ Nick Hamman stepped behind the counter and was greeted as an old friend by Yoonas and Mohammed Akhalwaya, the father-son duo behind the family business in Fordsburg, a historical south Asian and Middle Eastern area. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago My house was infested with FLEAS and my son covered in bites, reveals ex

The first I realised there was a problem was a text from my son. He'd moved back into our house while we were away in Greece and said the place was 'a nightmare'.

Politics

8 h. ago Kate and William 'take lesson from Meghan' as builders move in to renovate their new £16million 'forever home'

It was revealed last month that William and Kate are relocating their family from Adelaide Cottage to the sprawling eight-bedroom Forest Lodge property in Windsor Great Park.

Economics

8 h. ago Greta goes punk! Swedish activist has ditched trademark anoraks and plaits for trendy bangs, protest tees and hanging out with Bob Vylan and Sam Fender

Ahead of Thunberg's departure from Spain for Gaza, the 22-year-old was seen wearing a Fontaines D.C. football shirt - and was praised by punk rap duo Bob Vylan.

Events

8 h. ago The animal abuse tourist traps you need to be aware of: How holidaymakers are being duped into participating in cruelty... from cock

Recent investigations have begun to shine light on the dark underworld of tourism traps, where animals great and small are abused, beaten and killed

Events

8 h. ago Gregg Wallace's MasterChef replacement announced as he's axed in BBC shake

MasterChef: The Professionals judges have confirmed who will be replacing Gregg Wallace and John Torode, after they were both sacked from the BBC show after an independent investigation

Politics

8 h. ago Stubborn grease 'lifts easily' from extractor fans if you soak them with natural item

Extractor fan filters are an essential part of every kitchen but they're often overlooked when it comes to cleaning schedules and can quickly become clogged with grease and grime

Politics

9 h. ago Met Office's prediction for when long spells of rain will hit Greater Manchester

Forecasters are warning of "unsettled weather" into next week

Events

9 h. ago The astonishing story of the aristocrat who hid her Jewish lover in a sofa bed – and other German rebels who defied the Nazis

From a diplomat who embraced the exiled Albert Einstein to a schoolteacher who helped ‘non-Aryan’ students flee, these remarkable individuals refused to bend the knee to Hitler – only to be dramatically betrayed. What made them risk it all?I grew up in a house where nothing German was allowed. No Siemens dishwasher or Krups coffee machine in the kitchen, no Volkswagen, Audi or Mercedes in the driveway. The edict came from my mother. She was not a Holocaust survivor, though she had felt the breath of the Shoah on her neck. She was just eight years old on 27 March 1945, when her own mother was killed by the last German V-2 rocket of the war to fall on London, a bomb that flattened a corner of the East End, killing 134 people, almost all of them Jews. One way or another, the blast radius of that explosion would encompass the rest of my mother’s life and much of mine.Of course, she knew that the bomb that fell on Hughes Mansions had not picked out that particular building deliberat...

Politics

9 h. ago Gregg Wallace's replacement on MasterChef: The Professionals announced

Gregg Wallace's replacement on MasterChef: The Professionals has been announced after Wallace was sacked from the BBC show earlier this year following an independent review

Politics

9 h. ago Summer sunshine will soon be a distant memory in Greater Manchester

Things are starting to turn

Politics

9 h. ago Overlooked Greek island that's so stunning and 'better than Santorini'

This stunning Greek island which is often overlooked is perfect for those looking for some peace and quiet, while admiring amazing views, and exploring quaint old towns

Politics

10 h. ago Tom Grennan suffers 'greatest onstage fall in history' during live concert

The singer slipped and fell hard off a platform during his live show in Birmingham as he attempted a jump while belting out the words to his hit song Lionheart

Culture

10 h. ago Great North Run 2025: Eilish McColgan hoping to emulate mum in iconic race

Eilish McColgan will be aiming to make it third time lucky when she takes to the streets for the 2025 Great North Run

Politics

10 h. ago Great white shark kills surfer after he loses 'number of limbs' in horror attack

Surfer Mercury Psillakis, 57, was killed by a shark off the coast of Sydney in Australia today after being dragged to the beach by fellow surfers, and a massive search is now underway for the deadly predator

Events

11 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz says Donald Trump’s return to US Open is ‘great for tennis’

The US President will be in attendance for Alcaraz’s final clash against Jannik Sinner

Politics

11 h. ago How I became a Buffalo Bills fan – and learned what home means

I never cared about football. Then my Buffalonian boyfriend’s family brought me into the fold – and I discovered how failure, fandom and community intertwineOn 14 October 2024, having never supported a team before, or, to be honest, especially liked sports at all, I became a Buffalo Bills fan. I’d been going out with my Buffalonian boyfriend for more than a year, which I think in his parents’ eyes meant my introduction to the team that animates their entire hometown was overdue. They drove down to New York City, kitted me out in a Bills baseball cap, hoodie and blanket (and plastic Bills bag to hold it all in) – and took me to a game.I thought I’d seen enough Super Bowls to know I didn’t care about football, but wrapped in that staticky blanket, one of the few spots of Buffalo blue in a snake-green sea of Jets supporters at MetLife Stadium, I realized what I’d been missing: a team. Or more specifically: this team. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Great British seaside resorts 'missed out' on £1.5BILLION despite boost in business over heatwave summer, new report claims

Three-quarters of small and medium-sized tourist businesses - including ice cream sellers, guest houses, cafes and gift shops - say the sunny weather brought a surge in visitors and takings.

Economics

12 h. ago Reform UK mayor breaks into song in sequin outfit and everyone says same thing

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns - who branded herself "a bit of a rebel" - broke into song in a sequinned blue jumpsuit singing about 'insomniacs' at a Reform UK conference

Politics

12 h. ago 'Compact' Dunelm £55 bread maker gives you 'a lovely loaf' from the comfort of your home

If you've been inspired by the Great British Bake Off and want to try some homemade bread, this could be your starting point.

Economics

13 h. ago My cultural awakening: Jackie Chan films inspired me to become a kung fu instructor

Since I saw a VHS of Rush Hour at a sleepover as a kid, the martial art has given me increased body positivity and helped me find a community When I was 12, following my parents’ divorce, I moved with my mum and sister from London to Australia, leaving behind my dad and a large extended family. It was destabilising and demoralising. Throughout high school I was bullied for my accent, clothes and looks. While Australian girls seemed like flowers thriving under the brutal sun, I felt like a sweaty, acne-prone gremlin who craved the dark and cold of home.Shortly after moving, I befriended a girl who had lost her mum. Suffering in our own ways, we found release in watching the 1998 action comedy Rush Hour, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as detectives trying to rescue the kidnapped daughter of a Chinese diplomat. My friend had the film on VHS, and we put it on one night when I was sleeping over. This became a regular activity, and we would fling ourse...

Culture

13 h. ago The Girlfriend: Warning! This sexy oedipal thriller may be too shocking for vanilla viewers

Robin Wright has a steamy relationship with her son as he embarks on a new romance with Olivia Cooke. This drama is the perfect show – and I say this with love – for pervertsThe thriller genre is amazingly malleable. You can start with an escaped monkey, a mystery corpse in frozen tundra, or just two women who can’t bear to be in a room together. You can make your own rules, as long as you do it with style, and take us somewhere surprising. Like using a tricycle to break into the Met Gala.The Girlfriend (Prime Video, from Wednesday 10 September), is a great example. It takes a relatable premise – what if your mother and your partner don’t get on? – and pushes it to extremity. When privileged surgeon Daniel takes new girlfriend Cherry, played by Olivia Cooke, to meet his family, things are tense from the outset. Daniel’s mother, Laura, is extremely protective, and senses Cherry is hiding something. The women strain to remain outwardly polite while their real relationship grows into o...

Events

14 h. ago The 'lovely' Greater Manchester walk that's 'spectacular in autumn'

Take a stroll through beautiful woodland as the leaves start to change colour

Politics

14 h. ago I went to Greater Manchester's newest food discount store and found half price Heinz, Nescafe and other big brands

It opened last month promising 'mega deals without the mark-up'

Economics

14 h. ago 'I was a child carer for my mute parents and lacked confidence

Miira, 26, an only child, grew up caring for her deaf and mute Sri Lankan parents from the age of six. She arrived in London at 11 speaking little English and life in a silent household made her quiet and shy, and she struggled to make friends at school. Still, despite these obstacles — and the weight of being a young carer — Miira got herself into university, where she studied Accounting and Financial Information Systems, and then landed a job as a financial assistant.

Society

14 h. ago Six great reads: Syria’s reckoning, Ice’s Uncle Sam memes and school WhatsApp hell

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the past seven days Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago 'After decades of great sex, I suddenly wasn't interested – here's how I fixed it'

Married to her husband for over 30 years, Louise Able, 60, had always enjoyed a healthy and fulfilling love life - but as soon as menopause hit, she realised the spark had gone

Politics

14 h. ago ‘A great tragedy’: man dies in shark attack near Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches

Beaches from Manly to Narrabeen closed after death of 57-year-old who leaves behind wife and childGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died near Dee Why on Sydney’s northern beaches after being bitten by what is believed to be a large shark, in what police have called “a great tragedy”.Shortly after 10am on Saturday, New South Wales emergency services were called to Long Reef beach following reports a man had suffered critical injuries. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago 'Glorious' UK beach with 'best sunset views' is great for taking pictures

With miles of golden sand, the stunning beach is a popular spot to watch the sun go down

Politics

15 h. ago What to do in Lapland without children including one daunting yet unforgettable must

Lapland is a magical destination that's on many children's wish lists, but it's great for adults too, says our writer – and you can even see the Northern Lights if you're lucky

Politics

16 h. ago 'I cruised around the Med on my most relaxing holiday yet and now I'm a convert'

We sailed around Greece, Malta and Turkey with Celebrity Cruises aboard the magnificent Celebrity Ascent, and found it to be the most relaxing week of our lives

Politics

18 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz calls Donald Trump’s US Open return ‘great for tennis’

Spaniard aiming for third title in New YorkTrump to attend first Open match since 2015Carlos Alcaraz said Donald Trump’s presence at the US Open final will be “great for tennis” as the US president prepares to attend his first match at Flushing Meadows in a decade.The 22-year-old Spaniard reached Sunday’s final by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner or Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime for a sixth grand slam title and a third in New York. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Regatta's £60 waterproof jacket available for £2 this weekend is 'warm but not bulky'

"Brilliant. Love this jacket, lightweight but warm and stylish. Its true to size and great for spring or autumn"

Economics

18 h. ago You can visit these Swansea castles and attractions for free this September

Some great Welsh historic landmarks are opening for free during September 2025

Politics

19 h. ago Why was Angela Rayner's £650,000 constituency home valued higher than her neighbours' properties?

The former Deputy Prime Minister bought the detached house in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, for £375,000 in 2016 along with her then husband, Mark.

Society

21 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to reach final – as it happened

Alcaraz powered to a 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win and a likely final against Jannik Sinner as the 38-year-old Djokovic was once again denied in a slam semiHere’s Novak. He’s asked before stepping on to court how his body is feeling. “It’s feeling alright, let’s see. I’m expecting a very physical battle. I look forward to it, the challenge.”And then it’s Carlos. “To be honest in the grand slams having two days to rest [before this semi-final], to feel fresh, is great. I recharged the battery physically and mentally. I’ve been really consistent this tournament [on serve], which I’m really happy about. But now I’m facing one of the best returners, it’s going to be tricky.” Continue reading...

Sport

21 h. ago Stylists reveal the real reason Kate Middleton's gone BRONDE: It hides the grey, makes you look younger

Catherine, Princess of Wales has always resolutely been a brunette. A dazzling, chestnut-hued brunette - but not any more.

Politics

22 h. ago One of Europe's oldest fairs takes place in Wales in September

The Great Neath Fair will be making an epic return and it's been happening since 1280

Politics

22 h. ago Kerry Katona stops £200k car in the road to take selfie with fan as cops intervene

Reality star Kerry Katona was cruising along in a bright green Lamborghini in Cheshire when the eager fan ran into the road for a selfie, but traffic police weren't pleased

Economics

22 h. ago Trump 'sent Bin Laden kill squad to North Korea' but mission went horribly wrong

According to a bombshell report, Donald Trump green-lit a plan to send the US Navy SEALs to North Korea, but the mission went wrong and ended in the deaths of civilians

Events

23 h. ago Coronation Street's green coat lady 'exposed' as real Tia Wardley's identity 'sealed'

Coronation Street fans think they know who the real Tia Wardley is after a decoy twist on the ITV soap, and she could be linked to the mystery 'green coat lady' at the hospital

Events

23 h. ago Coronation Street fans 'know' what Costello is trying to hide after Tia Wardley twist

Lisa Swain and DC Kit Green's boss has been sparking suspicion over his involvement in Lisa's late wife, Becky's, death

Events

24 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Novak Djokovic v Carlos Alcaraz, men’s semi

Updates from the first of the men’s semi-finals Alcaraz v Djokovic: two contrasting careers | Email KatyHere’s Novak. He’s asked before stepping on to court how his body is feeling. “It’s feeling alright, let’s see. I’m expecting a very physical battle. I look forward to it, the challenge.”And then it’s Carlos. “To be honest in the grand slams having two days to rest [before this semi-final], to feel fresh, is great. I recharged the battery physically and mentally. I’ve been really consistent this tournament [on serve], which I’m really happy about. But now I’m facing one of the best returners, it’s going to be tricky.” Continue reading...

Politics

24 h. ago Emma Raducanu withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup Finals team in blow to Great Britain

Anne Keothavong without British No1 again in Shenzhen as she chooses Korea Open wildcard instead

Economics

24 h. ago Thomas Tuchel insists Mason Greenwood has never been in his England thoughts

Greenwood has obtained a Jamaican passport but has yet to complete the requisite change of association form as he is not ready to commit.

Politics

24 h. ago Woman, 45, arrested on busy south Manchester road with suitcase filled with over 3,500 tablets

She was asked to pull over on Princess Road and was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning

Events

24 h. ago Thug with 'murder kit' who tried to kill wife told 'release me from this marriage

'This was not an attack by a stranger, but by the person I should have been able to trust the most'

Events

24 h. ago Police scrambled to 'body' in River Mersey find something very different

Police say the call for concern was with 'good intent'

Events

25 h. ago 'Not in our thoughts': England not considering Mason Greenwood return, insists Thomas Tuchel

Marseille forward yet to complete proposed switch of international allegiance to Jamaica under Steve McClaren

Politics

25 h. ago Thomas Tuchel shares stance on Mason Greenwood England return after Jamaica snub

Mason Greenwood's only England cap came back in 2020 and it appears the now Marseille striker is leaving the door ajar to a return to the Three Lions fold in the near future

Politics

25 h. ago Greater Manchester Police officer used 'disgusting and abhorrent' language

Dylan Hartley would have been sacked from the force had he not already resigned

Events

25 h. ago Trump confirms UFC cage match on White House lawn as Dana White gets green light

Martial arts and politics don't usually go together, but Trump has confirmed next summer UFC is bringing a cage fight to the White House lawn – and Ivanka Trump is getting involved

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Living the dream’: Hamilton savours first Italian GP in Ferrari colours

The welcome the team’s drivers receive at their home race in Monza is like nothing else in Formula OneWere there any doubt of the import in Lewis Hamilton having joined Ferrari, it was summarily dismissed in the shadow of the Duomo di Milano on the Wednesday before this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. There, on the Piazzetta Reale, fans had gathered in a vast throng since the early morning to greet Hamilton as he prepares for his debut with Ferrari at their home race.The Piazzetta Reale – Royal Square – was an entirely apt locale as in Monza this weekend Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc are as close as any F1 drivers come to being considered royalty. The vociferous vocal acclaim that greeted them had begun 15 minutes before they appeared and all but drowned out attempts at interviews, according to Corriere della Sera. Continue reading...

Politics

26 h. ago Greater Manchester colleagues support Angela Rayner following resignation

"A colleague, a friend and a force for good in our party and country." said one MP

Sport

26 h. ago David Lammy is the new Deputy PM: Tottenham MP and unlikely fishing buddy of JD Vance becomes UK's veep in Starmer's seismic reshuffle

On Tuesday David Lammy greeted Angela Rayner with a kiss in front of the cameras in Downing Street as she arrived for a cabinet meeting. Days later he has taken her job.

Politics

26 h. ago Renee or Greta? Your name could determine whether you get the job or not

Sound symbolism is the idea that the sound of a word can make it a better fit for particular meanings or qualities

Politics

26 h. ago The new neighbourhoods planned in Stockport to bring 4,000 homes

It was discussed by councillors on September 4.

Politics

27 h. ago Romaine Gregoire moves into Tour of Britain lead after stage

Gregoire took the stage victory and moved into the general classification lead to take the green jersey

Politics

27 h. ago British woman who vanished a month ago on Greek holiday found dead, husband says

Michele Ann Bourda, 59, vanished on a beach in northern Greece

Events

27 h. ago Daniel Levy was a loyal custodian of Spurs who knew his job was to protect the club | David Pleat

Many supporters regard winning as the only thing that matters but the fan on the street doesn’t understand the intricacies of running a clubWhen Daniel Levy took over as Tottenham’s chair in 2001 I was introduced to him by Alan Sugar and promised that, as director of football, I would help him get his feet under the table as quickly as possible. The club he leaves behind almost 25 years later is one many players from around the world would love to be part of.Daniel very swiftly understood the difficulties of running a big football organisation with so much emotion attached. He had to parry a great deal of hurtful and at times unfair criticism but he remained a sensible custodian and a workaholic who was astute and principled. Continue reading...

Society

27 h. ago 'When I finally got to sleep, I was constantly woken by what he did to me'

Luke Cartwright has been jailed

Politics

28 h. ago Tributes paid to top jockey Mikey O'Connor after sudden death at work, aged 44

Mikey O’Connor rode more than 400 winners to put him among Ireland’s most successful riders in the sphere and had an early association with the great Denman

Events

28 h. ago Three bestselling Jellycats can be bought for £7 instead of £23 this weekend

"This is an amazing bag charm. It's not as long as I thought it would be, which is great as it's perfect size to go on an ordinary bag"

Economics

28 h. ago Lone women targeted in spate of robberies across Greater Manchester

The man was arrested following a foot chase

Events

29 h. ago Angela Rayner's real offence was being a working class woman in power

'British politics just became a little less northern, a little less working class, and a little less female - and that loss should worry us all', writes Rob Williams.

Politics

29 h. ago Tottenham’s new era, England latest, Russo signs contract as WSL kicks off: football news – live

Football news and World Cup qualifiers buildupGet in touch! Email BarryThursday’s World Cup qualifiers. Great win for Northern Ireland, a rather difficult night for Germany and Newcastle’s new boy, Nick Woltemade.It’s time to go off to the England camp, and hear from Elliott Anderson. Continue reading...

Politics

29 h. ago Moment Dame Andrea Jenkyns makes rock star entrance to Reform UK conference in a blue sparkly jumpsuit singing 'I'm an insomniac' song she co

Wearing a sparkly blue jumpsuit, the Reform UK Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire belted out 'I'm an insomniac' to a sell-out crowd at the party's rally in Birmingham today.

Politics

29 h. ago Cringe moment Reform UK mayor Andrea Jenkyns breaks into song in full sequin outfit

Greater Lincolnshire Mayor Andrea Jenkyns - who branded herself 'a bit of a rebel' - then entered the stage in a fully sequinned blue jumpsuit singing about 'insomniacs'

Politics