14 h. ago Aggie MacKenzie says Kim Woodburn 'haunted her dreams' after their two

The pair had once starred in the Channel 4 series How Clean Is Your House? but after a shock fall-out, would barely exchange a word in the final two series of the show.

Events

15 h. ago French authorities finally promise to intercept small boats in the Channel as shocking figures reveal one migrant reaches Britain every four

A new 'maritime doctrine' set to come into operation next month allows French police officers to block dinghy departures within 300 yards of the shoreline.

Events

52 h. ago Man who VOMITED after being told he had to let partner sleep with another man issues defiant statement after shocking footage airs on Channel 4

Couple Tom and Lauren, from Devon, have appeared on the latest series of the racy Channel 4 show - which sees couples try and open up their relationship.

Events

2 d. ago FTSE 100 closes near record high, and oil price falls, on reports Iran seeks talks with Israel – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsMiddle East crisis live: Iran and Israel trade attacks amid reports Tehran could be seeking talksIran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?Over at the Paris Air Show, a row has broken out after four Israeli company stands at the trade fair were shut down.According to Reuters, French authorities ordered that the four stands should be closed for “displaying offensive weapons”, after not complying with an order from a French security agency to remove offensive or kinetic weapons from the stands.“This outrageous and unprecedented decision reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.“The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Cost of rural crime in Scotland falls by a third as countryside unites to tackle organised and serious crime, NFU Mutual reveals

The cost of rural crime in Scotland fell by 33% to an estimated £1.2m in 2024, highlighting the positive effects of co-ordinated action against organised and serious crime in the countryside, new figures from NFU Mutual reveal.

Events

3 d. ago Markets stabilise as investors fear ‘adverse shock’ from higher oil prices – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsOver at the Paris Air Show, a row has broken out after four Israeli company stands at the trade fair were shut down.According to Reuters, French authorities ordered that the four stands should be closed for “displaying offensive weapons”, after not complying with an order from a French security agency to remove offensive or kinetic weapons from the stands.“This outrageous and unprecedented decision reeks of policy-driven and commercial considerations.“The French are hiding behind supposedly political considerations to exclude Israeli offensive weapons from an international exhibition - weapons that compete with French industries.” Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has condemned the erection of black partition walls around its defense industry pavilions at the Paris Air Show and demanded an immediate reversal by French authorities and event organizers

Politics

3 d. ago 'It's been promised for years', but now it's finally happening for one Greater Manchester town

The Metrolink extension has been confirmed for Heywood and Stockport

Sport

7 d. ago How much house prices have risen over 20 years revealed – as one area jumps 124%

The average house in the UK is over £150,000 more expensive than it was 20 years ago, new figures reveal

Politics

8 d. ago Greta Thunberg 'freedom flotilla' crewmate describes 'mistreatment' he claims she and her colleagues suffered while held by Israel

Baptiste Andre told French media that 'there were acts of mistreatment' when Israeli authorities brought the group to the port of Ashdod to be processed.

Politics

8 d. ago Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sportsBetween this summer’s Club World Cup, next year’s World Cup, the enduring stature of the US women’s national team, and MLS’s steadily growing stable of teams and star attractions, soccer finally appears to be realizing its vast promise on US soil. Is there a limit to how much soccer America can handle? Several organizations are betting that the answer to that question is “no”. In late April, the National Women’s Soccer League – the oldest and biggest first division professional women’s league operating in the US today – announced plans to launch a second division, despite concerns over the first division’s financial sustainability and the NWSL’s slipping status in a women’s club game increasingly dominated by Europe.That announcement came on the heels of news that the Women’s Premier Soccer League, the longest-running active women’s soccer league i...

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Events

1 week ago Israeli military intercept 'Freedom Flotilla' Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

‘Freedom Flotilla’ organisers accuse Israel of ‘forcibly intercepting’ the Madleen and acting with ‘total impunity’

Events

1 week ago Gwyneth Paltrow debuts 'IDGAF' figure on yacht vacation with surprising 90s legends... as insiders reveal huge lifestyle shift

After years of 'obsessing' over her looks, Gwyneth Paltrow, 52, is finally 'letting go of chasing perfection,' insiders have revealed.

Politics

2 w. ago Hearts set up clash with EPL giants as club reveal 'series of events' to celebrate iconic Tynecastle figure

Hearts have announced the date for Craig Gordon’s testimonial.

Culture

2 w. ago Controversial Channel 4 show that left viewers 'shocked and uncomfortable' is set to 'return for second series'

A controversial Channel 4 show that left viewers 'shocked and uncomfortable' is reportedly set to return for second series, and casting has already begun.

Events

2 w. ago The public sector sicknote epidemic: They're 60% more likely to be off than staff who work for private firms

The extent of Britain's sick note epidemic is exposed in Office for National Statistics figures that reveal 148.9 million working days were lost last year, equivalent to 4.4 days for each worker.

Economics

2 w. ago Hollyoaks' Charlie Clapham supported by fans as he confirms exit as Freddie Roscoe

Hollyoaks icon Charlie Clapham made a shock return to the Channel 4 soap last year as Freddie Roscoe after seven years away and the actor has bid farewell to the show once again

Events

2 w. ago France finally agrees to intercept migrant boats at sea – months after deal to stop crossings agreed

A furious row erupted at the weekend after French authorities were accused of standing by as people smugglers acted like a ‘taxi’ service

Economics

2 w. ago Surge in Brits paying for private surgeries as NHS cuts back on 'limited value' operations

Private surgeries have seen a surge in operations that are considered 'low value' by the NHS as new figures reveal that funding has been cut for common procedures

Economics