2 h. ago Festival director urges public to 'vote with their feet' amid last minute trend putting arts events at risk

Hazel Johnson warned arts events in Scotland are facing ‘unprecedented challenges’

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3 h. ago Harrowing moment hiker saw friend 'freefall 65ft to death' on dangerous mountain walk

Maria Eftimova, 28, was out hiking in the Welsh mountains with pals when she suffered the fatal fall on the 3,000ft high Tryfan mountain in Wales' Snowdonia National Park

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3 h. ago The night I fell off the wagon with a crash... and why NOT drinking made me so anxious: ANTONIA HOYLE

Wearing a sequined hat I'd swiped from the singer's microphone stand, I spun around the dance floor to Bryan Adams' Summer of 69. People were flocking to join me. I felt like a trendsetter, a rock star.

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3 h. ago Trump team ends $18m terrorism prevention program designed to ID lone wolves before they attack

Administration is axing an $18 million program designed to identify and prevent attacks committed by individual perpetrators, an increasingly growing trend in domestic terrorism

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4 h. ago Popular fitness trend might actually SLOW muscle growth, experts warn

New research suggests ice baths could be doing more harm than good

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4 h. ago Walt Disney World closing some of its original attractions for good in just a few weeks

Attractions will permanently close in just a few weeks to make way for two new lands at the Florida theme park

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4 h. ago ‘It’s very easy to make yourself appear like Bono’: Warren Ellis on opening an animal sanctuary in Sumatra

In 2021 the Dirty Three musician co-founded Ellis Park, a refuge in the Indonesian jungle. The decision was a no-brainer – but an ensuing documentary proved a bigger challengeWhen the pandemic forced musicians all over the world to cancel tours, Warren Ellis decided to take his career in a new direction. From the bounds of his home he co-founded an animal sanctuary in Sumatra, Indonesia.In 2021 the Dirty Three virtuoso and Nick Cave collaborator was introduced to the veteran animal rights activist Femke den Haas. Together they established the centre for old, disabled and displaced animals who couldn’t be released into the wild. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago All celebs rocking 'only underwear trend' on stage as fans cry 'get them clothes'

Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Tate McRae and Charli XCX are just a few of the latest popstars to ditch their clothes to perform. We take a look at the growing underwear trend for concerts

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4 h. ago UK Government’s £50m pledge for Casement Park an enormous step forward – O’Neill

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly responded by stating that sport across Northern Ireland is ‘crying out for financial support’.

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4 h. ago Stacey Solomon releases new 'Ibizia in a bottle' shimmer mist just in time for festival season

Stacey Solomon's new 'Sunshine Spritz' shimmer mist is perfect for summer and it's sure to be a staple for getting the golden-hour-glow at your next beach party or festival

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5 h. ago Stacey Solomon's new ‘Sunshine Sprtiz’ shimmer mist drops in time for festival season

Stacey Solomon's beauty brand Rehab has just released their new 'Summer Spritz' line, which includes a body and hair shimmer spray that will be perfect for festival season

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5 h. ago Next's £34 linen summer dress is 'so easy to wear' and available in eight different prints

High street brand Next is selling the perfect summer dress that will keep you cool and comfortable during the warmer months, and is a great addition to your holiday wardrobe

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5 h. ago UK village with just 150 residents is hidden gem with 'stunning views' and waterfall

The Lake District National Park is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and charming villages, drawing visitors from across the globe — but this spot is a hidden gem

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5 h. ago Cruise passengers issued stern warning over 'disrespectful' balcony trend: 'Just don't do it'

Carnival Cruise Line has issued a warning to passengers taking part in an unsafe balcony trend on its cruise ships.

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5 h. ago Casement park rebuild given boost after Government pledges £50m in spending review

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill said it is now time to get the GAA stadium built.

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5 h. ago Tourist gored by bison in Yellowstone after group ‘approached it too closely’

It is the second bison attack in Yellowstone this spring

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5 h. ago Inquest opens into deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed in 11

Motorcyclists Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the collision, which saw 11 riders fall at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on May 5.

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6 h. ago Protesters have a right to wear masks – despite Trump’s double standard | Jan

Standing by one’s identity makes sense in certain contexts. But there is a host of valid reasons for lawful demonstrators to remain anonymousDo protesters have a right to hide their faces? Donald Trump, who likes to show and see his own face as often as possible, clearly does not think so. One demand to universities has been that they outlaw masking at demonstrations; in response to protests in California, the US president demanded on social media that anyone wearing a mask be arrested immediately.Never mind the apparent double standard, as Ice agents refuse to take off face coverings and hide their name tags, defying any accountability; there is a widespread sense that standing by one’s identity is a crucial part of standing up to unjust power. In fact, that intuition is at the core of civil disobedience. But it is not plausible in our present moment; what’s more, there is a long countervailing tradition of validating citizens’ right to anonymity. As recently as the mid-1990s, it w...

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7 h. ago Major blow dealt to plans for controversial Flamingo Land resort in Scotland

Plans for a controversial holiday park in Loch Lomond have been stalled by the Scottish Government.

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7 h. ago 'Dirty trainers will turn white again' using two natural ingredients

When your trainers are looking a bit worse for wear, there's no need to throw them in the washing machine or resort to harsh chemical cleaners - you can get them looking as good as new with two common household ingredients

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