3 h. ago BRYONY GORDON: Ozempic has turned toxic for so many women...but it's not why you think

It's hard to be a woman. Just ask Selena Gomez. The actress and businesswoman, responsible for a $2 billion beauty empire, turned up at the weekend to the SAG awards.

Events

7 h. ago Small Town, Big Story review – Christina Hendricks is terrifying in Chris O’Dowd’s wacky Irish comedy

Hendricks plays a Hollywood producer who returns to her home town to shoot a show in this whimsical comedy drama – and she is not someone you want to crossHow much you enjoy Small Town, Big Story will depend on how you feel first about whimsy and second about genre mashups. If your appetite for both is large, then Chris O’Dowd’s creation (he wrote and directed) has plenty to make you happy. If not, you might find the whole thing a little too underpowered to keep you going.Christina Hendricks, of Mad Men fame, plays hard-bitten TV producer Wendy Patterson. She is in charge of her first big Hollywood production and returns to her tiny home town of Drumbán in Northern Ireland (after 25 years in Los Angeles surrounded by fat-cat bosses and patronising colleagues) to shoot it there. This follows shenanigans by Drumbán’s more colourful and eccentric characters to keep the location scouts from choosing a more tax-advantageous site across the border; these shenanigans include a pig’s head o...

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7 h. ago ITV announces new show with Britain's Got Talent twist and fans can apply now

Fans of Britain's Got Talent will no doubt enjoy a new show in the pipeline from ITV and applications are already open

Culture

8 h. ago Surprising UK city that ranks cheapest for Easter with the kids

With Easter weekend being the next set of bank holidays on the horizon parents are already slapping on their thinking caps for ways to amuse all ages while not breaking the bank

Politics

9 h. ago Reading and Leeds Festival 2025 announce 30 new names joining Travis Scott and Chappell Roan on star

Taking place across the August bank holiday weekend from the 21-24, the festival will once again be held at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Bramham Park in Leeds.

Politics

11 h. ago Injured darts star gets Erling Haaland treatment as Man City medic works magic after bizarre scooter accident

Former world champion Michael Smith will compete in the Ladbrokes UK Open this weekend

Economics

11 h. ago Best wine deals for March 2025: Enjoy discounts on red, white, rosé and port

From rioja to rosé, these offers are absolutely ‘di-vine’

Economics

12 h. ago Manchester United aiming to maintain title hopes as Man City stars enjoy international success

Both Man United and Manchester City Women will be keen to resume their campaigns with victories this weekend.

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump's real view of UK emerges and what he thinks of Keir Starmer

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer have a genuinely decent relationship, partly because the US President doesn't think the Prime Minister ever tries to trick or deceive him

Politics

12 h. ago People need ‘time to enjoy’ saints’ days, says Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader

‘We should be celebrating our regional saints and our national saints with vigour and enthusiasm,’ Liz Saville Roberts said.

Politics

12 h. ago Man United and Man City's FA Cup fixtures selected for historic new rule change

The new semi-automated offside technology will be introduced in the FA Cup this weekend

Politics

12 h. ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Leigh Bowery to The Monkey

Explore top events in London this weekend, February 22-23

Politics

12 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury breaks silence as he's pictured for first time following three nights in prison

He successfully appealed his sentence for common assault and walked free following a hearing at Chester Crown Court

Events

13 h. ago MP Mike Amesbury refuses to answer questions as he walks free from court

The former Labour politician had a 10-week prison sentence for assault suspended on Thursday.

Events

13 h. ago Teddy Swims finally tries therapy: 'I would put myself in harm’s way to get fuel for the record'

The Georgia-born singer on how tackling his demons turned him into a megastar ready to take this weekend’s Brits by storm

Politics

13 h. ago The best gigs and club nights in London this weekend, from Biig Piig to Toro y Moi

Maddy Mussen returns with her pick of the shows to catch this weekend

Politics

14 h. ago Newcastle fan Chris Dobey hoping for a weekend of FA Cup success

Dobey is heading to Minehead for the UK Open, a tournament widely known as the ‘FA Cup of darts’.

Politics

15 h. ago ‘People spontaneously strip off and join us’: nude cyclists send message you don’t need to be buff

Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride will celebrate its 20th anniversary as it winds through the city’s streets spreading a message of body positivity and environmentalismGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis weekend in Melbourne, expect to see hundreds of cyclists with a striking difference. Instead of the usual Lycra-clad peloton, these riders will be getting their kit off in a day of nude protest to draw attention to rider safety and visibility, diversity of body image and a celebration of low-carbon transport.Dearne Weaver, a 61-year-old community worker from Canberra, says when she first attended Melbourne’s World Naked Bike Ride in 2019 she was worried it might be too male-dominated – but she was pleasantly surprised.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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15 h. ago More than 100,000 African seeds put in Svalbard vault for safekeeping

Seeds of 177 species from across Africa to be stored in Norway to preserve crop diversity in case of disasterMore than 100,000 seeds from across Africa have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world’s repository for specimens intended to preserve crop diversity in the event of disaster.Among the latest additions are seeds critical to building climate resilience, such as the tree Faidherbia albida, which turns nitrogen into ammonia and nitrates, and Cordia africana, the Sudan teak, a tree renowned for its strength and durability. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago The Northern Lights may be visible over Scotland this weekend, according to the Met Office

Scots may be in with a chance to see the Aurora Borealis as we leave February and enter March

Politics