98 m. ago ‘We’re an antidote’: Boss of Legoland owner on the thrill of theme parks in a world of technology

Fiona Eastwood says real-life experiences that bring people together are vital amid a battle for attention in the digital eraArtificial intelligence is in the process of upending the business models of companies all over the world, but when it comes to the $100bn (£73bn) global theme park business the thrill of “big metal” rollercoasters is still the biggest draw.Fiona Eastwood, the boss of the sector’s second biggest operator, Merlin Entertainments, says that in a world dominated by battles over screen time it is real-life experiences that provide families with an “antidote to phones and digital technology”. Continue reading...

Science

2 h. ago Wife of crime boss 'Hotdog' will be 'forced to live in tent' when illegal scrap yard is closed down

Mary Smith, 48, says she will be forced to leave her eight-bedroom house after a judge granted a full closure order at the site

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3 h. ago Billie Eilish fans left 'gobsmacked' after discovering who her parents are as they claim 'I thought she looked familiar'

Billie Eilish fans have been left stunned after discovering she has famous parents as they asked if she was a 'nepo baby'.

Society

4 h. ago Wife of crime boss 'Hotdog' will be 'forced to live in tent' after illegal scrapyard bust

Mary Smith, 48, will be forced to leave her eight-bedroom detached house after a judge granted a full closure order at the site on Meadow Street, Great Harwood, Blackburn

Events

5 h. ago Brendan Rodgers doesn't need Celtic projects or development players and one transfer tactic is now vital

The stage is set for a busy window - but the Parkhead boss needs quality over quantity

Sport

5 h. ago Oasis tickets spotted on sale for £72 despite Liam Gallagher's claim

Oasis ticket prices have dropped to a jaw-dropping £72 for their Cardiff seats as more tickets are issued to allow fans to witness the Gallagher brothers reunite

Economics

6 h. ago Chelsea boss makes transfer statement amid Arsenal interest in Noni Madueke

Chelsea defeated Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final before Enzo Maresca was asked about Noni Madueke's future at the club amid speculation over interest from Arsenal

Sport

6 h. ago Wales captain close to tears as coach refuses to blame Japan defeat on heat

Wales slumped to an 18th Test defeat in a row in the searing heat in Japan

Politics

6 h. ago Inside Lucy Letby's life behind bars from 'eerie room' to mixing with child killer

Lucy Letby is serving 15-whole life orders after being convicted of murdering seven children at the Countess of Chester Hospital and here is an insight into her bizarre prison life

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6 h. ago DWP pays £749 a month in PIP for these 87 muscle and joint conditions

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people who need help with everyday tasks. Here are the 87 muscle and joint conditions that could let you claim it

Economics

7 h. ago Voices: Releasing lynx into the wild would be disastrous for Britain’s farmers

The reintroduction of big cats to Britain would cause many problems for smallholders and tenant farmers, says Richard Benson – not all of them caused directly by the beasts themselves

Events

7 h. ago Liverpool players and boss arrive in Portugal to attend Diogo Jota’s funeral

Reds manager Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk were among the mourners.

Sport

7 h. ago Kate Middleton's telling Wimbledon outing with Meghan Markle hinted at disaster ahead

The Princess of Wales made two high-profile Wimbledon outings with Meghan Markle in years gone by - but despite the friendly display, a body language expert says there were already signs of future conflict

Politics

8 h. ago These £23 gummies are one writer's secret to uninterrupted sleep

Healthy or hype? We try out the wellness products and services that claim to improve your life, to see if they actually work

Economics

8 h. ago 'We've saved more than £6,000 a year by partying at home instead of going out'

Claire Appleton and husband Matthew decided to make a big change in response to the soaring cost of going out, and now they claim to be saving more than £6,000 a year

Society

9 h. ago How Haas are preparing Oliver Bearman for F1 stardom and Lewis Hamilton succession at Ferrari

Exclusive: British prospect and Ferrari academy product Oliver Bearman has the talent to become a Formula 1 superstar and it's up to Haas and boss Ayao Komatsu to polish a diamond

Politics

9 h. ago Arsenal learn Rodrygo price tag and two rival clubs keen to sign Real Madrid star

Brazil international forward Rodrygo faces being cast aside by Real Madrid, where his future is far from certain after being left on the outside looking in so far under new boss Xabi Alonso, with a transfer seen as increasingly likely

Politics

10 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's FIFA Club World Cup mission as he shares messages with England stars

England boss Thomas Tuchel has been keeping a keen eye on things at the Club World Cup in America, taking in matches, surveying training bases and chatting to his Three Lions stars about issues they may face again next summer

Events

10 h. ago ‘Catastrophic’ flood in Texas kills at least 24, including children, with more missing from summer camp

Up to 10in of rain fell overnight, prompting flash flooding in region west of Austin hit by long droughtTorrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said.Among the missing were 23 to 25 people listed as unaccounted for at an all-girls Christian summer camp located on the banks of the rain-engorged Guadalupe, authorities said. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: power to Zaporizhzhia plant cut off as UN watchdog warns nuclear safety ‘extremely precarious’

IAEA chief says electricity restored after 3½ hours as Ukraine blames Russian shelling for outage; Kyiv accuses Putin of ‘humiliating’ Trump with attack on capital. What we know on day 1,228Read all our Ukraine war coverage Continue reading...

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