25 h. ago I had wigs thrown at me while I was playing rugby because of my hair loss

Former England flanker Heather Fisher, 41, told BBC Sport people don't understand women with 'muscles and no hair', saying there needs to be greater acceptance.

Politics

39 h. ago Love Is Blind’s Megan reveals ‘spicy’ cover story she came up with to hide Kieran marriage

EXCLUSIVE: Love Is Blind UK stars Megan and Kieran have opened up about the ‘spicy’ story they told people in order to hide their secret marriage.

Politics

43 h. ago Expedited UK visa scheme being set up for Gaza students and other young people fleeing war

The Government will use ‘legal and controlled support’ to help people fleeing persecution, the Home Secretary told MPs

Events

47 h. ago 'My friend will ruin her baby's life with awful name but she won't listen'

A mum-to-be has been urged to rethink the 'awful' baby name she plans on giving her daughter, as people have told her it will 'ruin her child's life' - but she won't listen

Politics

4 d. ago Snowy peaks, orcas and an antique shop – the abandoned Norwegian fishing village that’s enjoying a revival

A handful of returning locals and adventurous tourists are breathing new life into Nyksund, a remote coastal outpost in Norway’s wild northwestWe land on a white sand beach under jagged black mountains. A sea eagle, surprised to see humans, flaps away over the only house with a roof on it – the rest are in ruins. “Hundreds of people used to live here,” says Vidar. “In the days when you had to sail or row, it was important to be near the fishing grounds. Now there’s just one summer cabin.”Jumping out of the boat, we walk along the beach. My daughter, Maddy, points out some animal tracks. “The fresh marks are wild reindeer,” says Vidar. “The older ones could be moose – they come along here too.” Continue reading...

Culture

4 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked

US diplomat John Kelley tells UN security council Washington could impose sanctions on Moscow if war continues. What we know on day 1,283Ukraine’s central Dnipropetrovsk region came under a “massive attack” early on Saturday, the region’s governor said, reporting strikes in Dnipro and Pavlograd. “The region is under a massive attack. Explosions are being heard,” Sergiy Lysak wrote on Telegram, warning residents to take cover. He said overnight Russian strikes killed two people in Dnipropetrovsk, which had been largely spared from intense fighting since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Kyiv acknowledged on Tuesday that Russian troops had entered the region.The United States has warned Russia to move toward peace and meet with Ukraine or face possible sanctions at an emergency meeting of the UN security council called on Friday after missile strikes on Kyiv killed at least 23 people overnight on Thursday. US diplomat John Kelley told the meeting the strikes “cast doubt on the seriousness of Ru...

Events

7 d. ago Abandoned seaside village started crumbling into sea when they removed beach

Once a prosperous fishing village on the South Devon coast, this abandoned seaside destination has become a testament to the dangers of disrupting natural beauty

Politics

9 d. ago Natwest, Santander, Sainsbury's, Evri, Royal Mail users given £750 warning

High street banks and organisations like Royal Mail and Evri targeted and people told 'watch for small amounts first'

Events

9 d. ago Anyone using Nationwide, Santander, Natwest, Evri, Royal Mail given £757 warning

High street banks and organisations like Royal Mail and Evri targeted and people told 'watch for small amounts first'

Events

1 week ago Time for a reality check: Britain cannot be a big player on the world stage unless we speak more languages | Sophia Smith Galer

For all the talk of addressing the problem, things have got worse. Which is criminal when there is so much we could doLots of people told me to not study languages – including my own (monolingual) dad. “You’re never going to be as fluent as a native speaker,” I remember him saying when I was deciding on my university degree. “Why bother?”A little more than a decade later, I’ve collected a wealth of experiences. I’ve staffed Sotheby’s Madrid reception desk, I’ve taught theatre and English to Syrian children excluded from mainstream schools in Beirut. I’ve given a speech on sustainable development goals for Arab audiences at the UN, and I’ve trained journalists in Ecuador’s most dangerous city. I’ve dated men I’ve wanted to, swatted off men who I didn’t, sung songs, cooked recipes, all in languages that are not my native tongue. And most important of all? I’ve changed my dad’s mind.Sophia Smith Galer is a journalist and content creator. Her second book, How To Kill a Language, will be...

Sport

1 week ago People told to stay away from river after dead fish discovered

Distressed and dead fish were spotted

Events

1 week ago What a study of people who believe conspiracy theories told us about why they spread

Why do people believe conspiracy theories and how do they spread? Robin Canniford, Stephen Murphy and Tim Hill look at the facts

Politics

1 week ago GB News presenter says 'miss you all' as they announce 'last show'

GB News presenter Emily Carver told people it was her last day on the broadcaster this week for a while.

Politics

1 week ago University of Tennessee 'gunman on loose' as people told 'run, hide, fight'

A university in Tennessee has been placed on lockdown after reports of gunfire on campus, with fears an armed suspect is on the loose – students are sheltering in classrooms

Politics

1 week ago Brits waiting for parcels warned about 'phantom' scam sweeping the nation

People are being told of what they need to do to avoid being caught out by a now common postal scam where fraudsters can end up with your money and bank details

Events

2 w. ago Woman told to flee 'cursed' Airbnb after people notice creepy detail

A woman has been told to 'get out' of an Airbnb she rented after showing it off online, as people claim the house might be haunted thanks to one 'cursed' detail

Politics

2 w. ago Man said he wanted to be 'serial killer' and dug graves as part of plan to torture and kill pub occupants

He created a 'kill list' and had told his GP he was having thoughts about torturing and killing people

Events

2 w. ago Woman told to 'run' from 'cursed' Airbnb after people notice spooky detail

A woman who filmed the inside of the Airbnb she was staying in has been told to 'run' from the property, as people say it could be 'cursed' thanks to one spooky detail

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Avoid sharing towels and razors’ amid rise in people contracting MRSA, Britons told

UK officials are closely monitoring a rise in superbug cases caught outside of hospitals, after the US warned over spread in gyms and health clubs

Politics

2 w. ago Disabled people fear being "pushed out" of support service amidst £1,000 bills

People attending the Disability Resource Centre have just been told how much they will pay each week as part of a means-tested review

Economics