56 m. ago NHS bosses fear fresh strikes in England as resident doctors seek 29% pay rise

Hundreds of thousands of hospital appointments could be cancelled if BMA members vote for series of stoppagesHospitals are bracing for a fresh round of strikes by resident doctors seeking a 29% pay rise, amid warnings that stoppages could lead to hundreds of thousands of appointments and operations being cancelled.NHS leaders fear that a ballot of resident doctors, formerly junior doctors in England, which closes on Monday will produce a majority backing renewed industrial action. Continue reading...

Economics

61 m. ago A new start after 60: I quit my job, bought a camera – and became a successful wildlife photographer

On retiring at 56, Michelle Jackson needed a big new challenge. So she picked up her first proper camera and was soon spending 20 hours a week in the field, and winning awardsA few weeks ago, Michelle Jackson was in the Peak District, hiding beneath a camouflage net with her camera, waiting for badgers to emerge at sunset. For more than two hours she watched the skylarks and curlews, her hopes intensifying during the 45-minute window in which the light was perfect.At last the heather moved. A badger’s head appeared. “Their eyesight is poor, but they can smell you,” Jackson says. At 66, she has won national and international awards as a wildlife photographer. Although the desire to get the shot “drives” her, for a while she simply watched. “You want to embrace what’s there. It’s so special to see wildlife up close.” Continue reading...

Culture

2 h. ago Macron’s UK state visit underlines effort to move on from Brexit nightmare

Bitter rows had damaged trust and dialogue but UK-French relations have thawed amid new geopolitical landscapeWhen Emmanuel Macron rides in a horse-drawn carriage to Windsor Castle this week, it will be to celebrate the return of close political relations between London and Paris, drawing a line under the damaging spats of the Brexit years.The French president’s office said the “shared interests” of the two countries were what mattered now, hailing France and the UK’s “essential” close relationship on the international stage. This reinvigorated cross-Channel bond was “vital”, a UK official said. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago 'It's as if the bombing happened 30 seconds ago': Heartbreaking words of 7/7 bombings survivor

Four terrorists, each carrying a rucksack packed with explosives, unleashed hell on the capital, blowing up three Tube trains and a double-decker bus.

Events

7 h. ago King and Prime Minister lead nation remembering horror of July 7 bombings

In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, Charles said comfort can be taken from the ‘spirit of unity’ which allowed healing.

Politics

10 h. ago Oasis fans spot Liam Gallagher’s heartwarming hidden tribute during Cardiff gigs

As Oasis took the stage for the first time in 16 years, Liam Gallagher gave a heartwarming tribute to his dog Buttons who he rescued from Thailand two years ago

Sport

12 h. ago England call up Gus Atkinson to bolster bowling ranks after India defeat

Stokes ponders changes after bowling 234 overs‘It’s no secret that we have spent some time in the field’England have called up Gus Atkinson for Thursday’s third Test against India as they seek to refresh a bowling group that toiled through 234 overs at Edgbaston in a losing cause.Ben Stokes admitted his side’s travails on the way to a humbling 336-run defeat had left them needing to repair both their bodies and their morale, with barely 72 hours in which to do it. “We’re disappointed, but we’ve got three days to turn around, so we need to get over this one just like we got over the enjoyment and the excitement of winning the first game – we need to flip our heads around,” the England captain said. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Cameron Norrie v Nicolas Jarry – Wimbledon 2025 live: Brit wins five

Cameron Norrie blew a two-set lead but eventually got it done, making him the last Briton standing after Sonay Kartal was beaten by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Politics

13 h. ago Kneecap at Finsbury Park: 'infamy doesn't weigh heavily on them'

Jake Hawkes on the most controversial group of the moment hitting the big stage in Finsbury Park in typically outspoken form

Politics

13 h. ago Mathieu van der Poel emerges victorious ahead of Tadej Pogacar in Tour de France stage 2

Van der Poel pipped the three-time Tour champion in a sprint finish

Politics

13 h. ago Cameron Norrie v Nicolas Jarry – Wimbledon 2025 live: Brit blows two

Cameron Norrie bids for a quarter-final spot after Sonay Kartal was beaten in straight sets

Politics

14 h. ago Wimbledon diary: Thunderous reception on Centre Court as heavy rain hits SW19

Sonay Kartal’s first arrival on Wimbledon’s main stage coincided perfectly with a loud rumble of thunder.

Events

14 h. ago Tour de France stage 3 preview: Crosswinds may jeopardise sprinters’ hopes

The possibility of echelons forming on the exposed coastal roads will only add to the drama

Politics

14 h. ago Marcus Rashford transfer latest as Manchester United 'enter talks' after fresh blow

The Manchester United forward has had his fabled number 10 taken away as a transfer move from his boyhood club now looks certain

Sport

14 h. ago Who's who in the Wimbledon royal box on day seven? Pundit Chris Kamara and cricket legend Brian Lara lead the sporting heroes in the crowd at SW19

It's middle Sunday at SW19 - and the high-profile guests have kept on coming as the legendary tennis tournament reaches the halfway point. 

Sport

14 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel wins stage two and takes yellow jersey – as it happened

Mathieu van der Poel won a dramatic sprint finish to claim the yellow jersey after a rain-hit ride to BoulogneI should point out that we have a bumper afternoon of sport on Big Website today. Rob Smyth has over-by-over coverage of the fifth day of the second Test between England and India:If tennis is more your thing, Daniel Harris is across everything at Wimbledon. Follow that here: Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 2 result as Mathieu van der Poel pips Tadej Pogacar to victory

Van der Poel times his burst to the line perfectly to edge out Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard on the road to Boulogne-sur-Mer

Society

14 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Van der Poel sprints to stage two victory and into yellow jersey

Dutchman holds off Pogacar in sprint finishStage into Boulogne delayed by weatherMathieu van der Poel won stage two of the 2025 Tour de France into Boulogne-sur-Mer for Alpecin-Deceuninck, claiming the race lead from his teammate Jasper Philipsen after a quick succession of short climbs inside the final kilometres exploded the peloton on the approach to the Channel port. The Dutchman thwarted Tadej Pogacar’s attempt to take the 100th win of his career, outsprinting the defending Tour champion on the steady final climb of the Boulevard Auguste Mariette.“The final was actually harder than I thought,” said Van der Poel. “I was really motivated. It’s four years since I won my first stage on the Tour, so it was about time I won a second one.” Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Japan star knew 'blowing' Welsh players would break and worrying Australia admission made

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Sport

15 h. ago Spice Girl Mel C visits wet and windy Silverstone in first appearance since missing Mel B's wedding as she joins Holly and Gordon Ramsay for the British Grand Prix

Even the the threat of constant rain couldn't keep celebrity fans away as Silverstone hosted the British Grand Prix on Sunday.

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