86 m. ago Driver high on cocaine who mowed down and killed Brit lawyer, 35, while she jogged on French holiday is jailed as husband who tried to save her life says 'I am broken' in heartbreaking tribute

Siân Watson, 35, was on a jog with her husband David in Burgundy when she was fatally hit by a car along the Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle in July.

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96 m. ago Army veteran wins an £880,000 dream home after buying a prize draw ticket for just 99p

An ex-soldier turned lorry driver has scooped an £880,000 house in Suffolk after entering BOTB’s 99p prize draw — but he’s opting for the cash

Economics

1 hour ago Rayner on the brink: Sleaze report into Deputy PM could come TODAY after lawyers denied advising her not to pay full stamp duty

Laurie Magnus could deliver his report on the deputy PM after furious lawyers accused her of trying to make them 'scapegoats' for her underpaying stamp duty.

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2 h. ago Dianne Buswell teases Strictly Come Dancing partner with 'best year yet' admission after winning

The professional dancer quipped that it could be her 'best year yet' as she spoke to Chris McCausland about the upcoming series

Events

2 h. ago GP surgery closure edges closer after approval from health and social care chiefs

Councillor James MacLaren has been campaigning to prevent the shutdown of Langbank Branch Surgery.

Politics

2 h. ago Chess: Gukesh wins impressively on Silk Road as Grand Swiss starts in Samarkand

The contest in Uzbekistan will qualify two of the eight 2026 world title Candidates, but Nakamura, the world No 2, has controversially preferred a low-rated qualification routeThe 11-round $625,000 Fide Grand Swiss, which began on Thursday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the capital of the Silk Road, will decide two of the eight qualifiers for next year’s world title Candidates.India has a strong hand, as the world champion, Gukesh Dommaraju (ineligible to qualify), is joined by the world No 4, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, the world No 5, Arjun Erigaisi, and the world No 27, Vidit Gujrathi, who won the 2023 Grand Swiss in Douglas, Isle of Man. Praggnanandhaa is already well placed to qualify via the 2025 Fide congress circuit, from which the world No 3, Fabiano Caruana, qualified in 2024. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago A passenger bus skids off a cliff in Sri Lanka, killing 15 and injuring 16 others

A police spokesman says a passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into a precipice in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing 15 people and injuring 16 others

Events

3 h. ago Driving instructor shares 'one thing' you should always do on narrow roads

After spotting her student making the common blunder during a lesson, a driving instructor has shared a simple yet necessary habit she urges every motorist to do whenever they're travelling along a narrow road

Transport

3 h. ago Travel chaos as major road by popular airport closed due to van fire

National Highways also confirmed that there was around one hour of delays expected for drivers caught in the traffic, as a van fire caused the major road to close

Events

4 h. ago Deadliest time to be on UK roads named and it's not when you'd expect

The three-hour window sees more fatalities and serious incidents than any other time of the day, posing the greatest risk to drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike

Events

5 h. ago National Highways issue urgent warning to drivers ahead of emergency text alert

The National Highways has issued a warning to drivers ahead of the UK Emergency Alerts system being tested this weekend

Events

6 h. ago Contaminated car fuel wrecks vehicles in Scotland as outraged owners left out of pocket

Drivers say premium diesel from a Morrisons garage in Kirkcaldy wrecked engines and forced vehicles off the road, sparking calls for compensation and possible legal action.

Politics

6 h. ago Social media car upgrade trend could leave drivers uninsured, expert warns

Although the promise of modern connectivity for a fraction of the price seems appealing, industry insiders warn DIY alterations may reduce the value of your car and invalidate your insurance

Events

7 h. ago Wuthering Heights remake sparks woke backlash over 'old white cast'

Emerald Fennell's upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights is continuing to cause controversy following the release of the first trailer this week.

Events

7 h. ago Trump again addresses death rumors ahead of dinner with top tech CEOs minus Musk: ‘I’m still here’

Trump joked about people believing he was dead before taking questions from reporters about the upcoming jobs report, RFK Jr.’s job as health secretary and the NYC mayoral race

Politics

8 h. ago Starmer is 'prepared to sack Angela Rayner' if she broke rules after lawyers accused her of making them 'a scapegoat'

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is skating on thin ice as the ministerial ethics adviser prepares to deliver his verdict as soon as today.

Politics

8 h. ago TOM UTLEY: If the Budget wrecks our retirement dream, perhaps Mrs U and I should use Angela's tax adviser

These are words I never thought I'd write, but I have a grain of sympathy for Angela Rayner in her current plight.

Economics

8 h. ago Budget airline cuts 200,000 seats from its upcoming holidays as airline forecasts turbulence

Jet2 has said it will cut the number of seats available on its flights by around 200,000 in the coming months after the budget travel giant warned shareholders about earnings forecasts

Politics

10 h. ago Tennis legend Bjorn Borg reveals he has been living with prostate cancer

The 11-time grand slam champion said he ‘fights every day’ like a Wimbledon final in an upcoming biography

Politics

10 h. ago Billie Eilish gave Tom Odell howling good time on tour with her dogs

Billie Eilish helped Tom Odell deal with the pressure of touring by introducing a dog petting area to enjoy a pooch cuddle before their concerts. Tom felt at the "centre of the world" supporting Billie on the road but was glad she was doing the hard work of selling tickets. His new album is an invitation for others to feel.

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