2 h. ago Shokz Openmeet review – is this £200 bone conduction office headset worth it?

Shokz’s Openmeet uses bone conduction tech to keep your ears free while you work – but does it justify the £200 price tag?

Economics

2 h. ago Highly anticipated series based on iconic horror movie gets top rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Disney+'s latest drama is based on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time

Events

3 h. ago Vanessa Feltz shares the truth behind Naga Munchetty's 'diva

The highly-paid BBC Breakfast presenter has reportedly been placed ‘under review’ following a string of complaints

Politics

3 h. ago ‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas

Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artistsA new generation of film lovers is helping to drive an increase in cinema attendance across the UK. As the industry slowly recovers from the decline of audiences during the pandemic – there were 126.5m admissions in 2024 compared with 176.1m in 2019, the rise in younger people returning to cinema may be due to a newfound love for film developed during the lockdown years. Although figures are yet to be restored to pre-pandemic levels, admission rates are continuing to increase, and it is younger audiences in particular who are showing significant enthusiasm, with figures from the Cinema Advertising Association suggesting that under-35s make up 50% of cinemagoers across the board.This is a proportion, which includes all cinemas including mainstream multiplexes, has held steady over the last few years but the effect appears particularly marked on the...

Politics

5 h. ago How one Greater Manchester nursery made it out of special measures and regained its good rating

The nursery received a critical review from Ofsted earlier this year

Politics

5 h. ago Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry to stay on after rejecting 'bias' claims

Decision could be subject to judicial review

Politics

5 h. ago 'Brilliant' BBC period drama hailed by fans who say 'World War I came alive'

The BBC period drama has received widespread acclaim by fans online who have been binge-watching the series on repeat

Events

6 h. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

Events

8 h. ago Entitled by Andrew Lownie review: From Prince Charming to the duke of disgrace

Two minor royals with major appetites, brought down by greed and flawed character

Politics

9 h. ago The Real Housewives of London: Who are the cast and when will it air?

Audiences can expect designer labels, exclusive VIP events, and a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of London’s elite

Society

9 h. ago 'Everything here is great' The Times' glowing review of Wales 'world beating' restaurant scene

Times columnist and food writer Giles Coren has once again visited Wales to heap praise on our "world-beating restaurant scene."

Politics

9 h. ago Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show receives record audience spike thanks to Fox News guest

The ‘Gutfeld!’ host steered clear of politics during his appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’

Events

10 h. ago Alien: Earth review: This surreal Disney+ reboot is a true genre

Panto season will never be the same again. Disney have invented a new kind of movie sequel crossover, updating Sigourney Weaver 's horror classic Alien by blending it with Peter Pan.

Politics

10 h. ago Frankly by Nicola Sturgeon: The secret to happiness? It’s not politics

Frankly is Nicola Sturgeon’s bid to “reveal the person behind the politician”. As she puts it, “The seemingly confident, combative woman who dominated Scottish politics for more than a decade, unnerved the Westminster establishment, helped lead Scotland to the verge of independence and steered it through a global pandemic, is painfully shy, an introvert.”

Politics

10 h. ago Materialists review – Dakota Johnson torn between Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in charming romcom

Johnson plays a matchmaker who has to choose between wealthy new suitor Pascal and broke ex Evans, but the outcome feels a little undramaticSay you are a single woman in New York and you are, in the words of the song, torn between two lovers: two handsome, intelligent, nice guys – one very poor and one very rich. All things being equal, who do you go for? The answer in real life is very different, in fact diametrically opposed, to the answer in a film. Few movie heroines have the candour of Jane Austen’s Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, who admitted to falling in love with Mr Darcy on seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley.But this is the choice, which never quite ascends to the state of a dilemma, in this charming and watchable – yet for me somehow anticlimactic – romantic comedy-drama from South Korean-Canadian film-maker Celine Song: a love-triangle confection to follow the much realer, truer love triangle of Song’s much acclaimed debut Past Lives. When the decision is...

Politics

10 h. ago Uniformed cops unable to participate in Stirling Pride events after ruling

The change - prompted by a court ruling in England over police impartiality in trans/gender-critical debates - will mean cops will only attend the Stirling festival in their traditional public safety role.

Politics

10 h. ago Trailblazing Down syndrome model Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw are announced as the latest contestants for Strictly Come Dancing

The three celebrities confirmed their participation in an announcement shared on Wednesday's edition of The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.

Sport

11 h. ago Members of Dumfries service for adults with assisted learning needs face uncertain future

One service user at Cloverglen has already lost three days of her weekly allowance following a review.

Politics

11 h. ago Love Is Blind: UK Season 2 on Netflix review: let the emotional manipulation begin

Can we find love, ‘sight unseen’? Um, no. But we already knew that

Politics

11 h. ago Love Is Blind UK Season 2 review: let the emotional manipulation begin

Can we find love, ‘sight unseen’? Um, no. But we already knew that

Politics