59 m. ago Rod Stewart, 80, and his wife Penny Lancaster, 54, celebrate 18 years of marriage with a luxurious trip down memory lane

The legendary singer, 80, and the model, 54, began dating in 1999 before becoming engaged in Paris in 2005 and marrying in the medieval monastery La Cervara in Portofino in 2007.

Events

72 m. ago Man attacked police officer and attempted to fire taser at him

The police officer needed hospital treatment after Mark Workman, 44, used the weapon to repeatedly attack

Events

80 m. ago Tesco says sorry for England football team promotion in Welsh stores

Tesco confirmed that the stands will be removed from two branches

Politics

97 m. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats the heat in epic comeback against Munar at Queen’s Club

Top seed into quarter-finals with 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 winAlcaraz victory longest match at Queen’s in 34 yearsOn a day of hot heads and high emotion, Carlos Alcaraz proved once again to be a master of escapology in the longest match at Queen’s Club for 34 years. With temperatures hovering over 30C on Andy Murray Arena, the Spaniard was 4-2 down in the final set, having lost four games in a row. To add to his sense of peril and woe, his serve was also misfiring and he had just hit his 50th unforced error. Yet he found a way – just as he had during the French Open final earlier this month.A few minutes – and a series of inspired winners – later Alcaraz was shaking hands with his compatriot Jaume Munar having won 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 in an epic that lasted a little under three hours and 30 minutes. It was the longest match at Queen’s Club since MaliVai Washington faced Mark Keil in 1991, with the second set alone taking an hour and 42 minutes. As Alcaraz pithily wrote on the BBC TV courtside...

Politics

2 h. ago Row breaks out in Peak District town as Pride flag is removed by council after complaints from Christians worried about 'the gay rights situation'

Matlock Town Council put up a number rainbow flags along its highstreet for the first time to mark the start of national Pride month, which takes place in June.

Politics

2 h. ago Duhan van der Merwe hits back at ‘SpringJock’ jibes: ‘I know how hard I’ve worked to get here’

Flying winger brushes off allegiance jibes and cannot wait for Australia after a testing Lions tour in 2021Duhan van der Merwe does not want to shake hands. It is not that the hulking Scotland winger is being rude – he is polite to a fault – but after a gruelling gym session the British & Irish Lion has blisters as big as golf balls. A fist bump – a touch daunting given the size of his biceps – must suffice.Van der Merwe’s war wounds are the first indication that public perception about him can be misleading and there are many to follow in the ensuing half-hour. From an impassioned response to accusations he is a “SpringJock”, to discussing why he runs roughshod over England once a year, Van der Merwe is illuminating company. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Looking to cool off during summer heatwave? Heatmap reveals London’s hottest and coolest boroughs as temperatures hit 32C

It comes after the capital recorded the hottest day of the year so far and an amber heat health alert was issued for England

Events

2 h. ago Hugh Bonneville to reprise role as Ian Fletcher in BBC football comedy

The six-part TV show, Twenty Twenty Six, is a follow-up to Twenty Twelve and W1A which satirised the management of the BBC.

Politics

2 h. ago Pupils in England face lost learning from flooding and extreme heat, study finds

School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisisChildren in England face prolonged “lost learning” caused by extreme heat and flooding at school, according to research on the potential impact of the climate crisis on education.School leaders and teachers said the scenarios published by the Department for Education made for grim reading and urged ministers to move quickly to improve school resilience. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Wales' big new rugby hope being mentored by England and Lions star

Sam Scott has been taken under the wing of an England international

Politics

3 h. ago UK set for 'uncomfortable heat' as 34C scorcher leads to 'intense thunderstorms'

The Met Office has warned that despite the cooler temperatures compared to southern areas, intense thunderstorms could be developing across portions of north Wales, northern England and southern Scotland

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3 h. ago UK ‘behind curve’ on assisted dying among progressive nations, says Kim Leadbeater

Exclusive: On eve of Commons vote, MP says legislators may not get another chance to ‘do the right thing’ for 10 yearsThe UK is “behind the curve” on assisted dying among progressive nations, the bill’s sponsor Kim Leadbeater has said on the eve of one of the most consequential votes for social change in England and Wales.The Labour MP told the Guardian that the circumstances may never be right again to pass such a bill, which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for those terminally ill with less than six months to live, subject to approval by two doctors and a panel of experts. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Keir Starmer must refuse to follow Donald Trump into war on Iran

Editorial: Should the US decide to join the Israeli attacks on Iran, there are strong moral and practical reasons why Britain should refuse to help its closest ally and stand aside

Politics

4 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury launches extension of '10 years younger' stick called ‘amazing for mature skin’

The sticks are packed full of effective skincare ingredients, with 90% of testers agreeing that it minimises the look of fine lines, and 95% saying that skin looked plumper

Events

4 h. ago Martin Foyle mind made up on Carlisle United move as recruitment chief leaves St Mirren

The Port Vale goal machine opted to explore a new challenge south of the border where he will team up with Manchester United and Wales legend Mark Hughes.

Politics

4 h. ago Steve Borthwick wants as many England players as possible involved with Lions

There are five uncapped names in an experimental England squad.

Sport

4 h. ago Jofra Archer ‘absolutely desperate’ for England Test return, says Ben Stokes

The fast bowler played the last of his 13 Tests in February 2021.

Politics

4 h. ago Transfer news live: Wirtz arrives for Liverpool medical, Arsenal agree to pay above Zubimendi release fee, Mbeumo to Man United

Follow all the latest transfer news as the rumour mill whirs with the summer’s second transfer window open for business

Economics

4 h. ago Florian Wirtz arrives in England for Liverpool medical ahead of £116m move

Wirtz’s medical is penned in for Friday with a move to Liverpool imminent

Economics

4 h. ago Roman £24 summer dress that 'looks great with trainers' has 42% off in sale

It's been handpicked by ITV This Morning fashion expert Mark Heyes

Economics