71 m. ago Jeremy Clarkson opens up on prostate checks as star reflects on friends 'gone down' with cancer

It comes a year after the broadcaster and farmer, 65, revealed he was days from death before major heart surgery

Politics

2 h. ago Two illegal migrants evade border checks before being discovered on school coach returning from France

Pair were only discovered when luggage compartment was opened at a UK service station

Events

2 h. ago ‘I’m here to open doors’: Bernardine Evaristo on success, controversy and why she plans to donate her £100k award

The Girl, Woman, Other author has this week been awarded a one-off Women’s prize award for her outstanding contribution. She talks about her long road to recognition, and using her profile to support other writersBack in 2013, Bernardine Evaristo gave a reading in a south London bookshop from her novel Mr Loverman. Only six people showed up, a couple of them were dozing and she realised they were homeless people who had come to find somewhere comfortable to sleep. Last month, the hit TV adaptation Mr Loverman, about a 74-year-old gay Caribbean man set in Hackney, east London, won two Baftas, including leading actor for Lennie James, making him the first Black British actor to win the TV award in its 70-year history. “I checked Wikipedia!” Evaristo exclaims of this shocking fact when we meet in London.Evaristo’s long career is one of firsts and creating them for others. In 2019, at the age of 60, she became the first Black woman to win the Booker prize – shared with Margaret Atwood –...

Economics

2 h. ago Everything we know as body found near Gatwick Airport in car 'abandoned for months'

A dead body was found in the back seat of a car parked near Gatwick Airport on Friday - locals claimed the car had been abandoned for months and was covered in dust

Transport

2 h. ago UK will handle US security concerns over new Chinese embassy plan, says Kyle

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle indicated the UK would offer a ‘fulsome response’ to any concerns raised by allies.

Events

3 h. ago Flight attendant reveals why they are legally required to travel with two flashlights at all times

Skye Taylor, who worked for Virgin Atlantic for 16 years, has revealed why crew are legally required to travel with two flashlights at all times - and the other two items bosses wouldn't let her fly without.

Transport

3 h. ago Philippe Clement pinpoints Rangers breaking point as flop boss admits board 'listened to fans too much'

The Belgian boss was given the boot at Ibrox with Russell Martin now officially named his successor.

Politics

4 h. ago Whatriggs Early Childhood Centre receives 'good' report following inspection

Nursery received 'good' grades for learning, teaching and assessment as well as for securing children’s progress.

Politics

4 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson says he’s had ‘too many friends go down with prostate cancer’ as he opens up about checks

‘All it takes to get on top of the situation early is a moment or two of being a bit cross-eyed’ said Clarkson about the examination

Politics

4 h. ago Love Island's first bombshell is revealed and the American beauty is already in the villa causing a stir

ITV's flagship show is already underway ahead of their season 12 launch on Monday as they have already started checking in the islanders.

Events

5 h. ago PGA Tour star was tackled to ground by security guard at Canadian Open

Adam Hadwin was rugby tackled by a security guard at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, moments after Nick Taylor drained a 72-foot eagle putt to win the tournament

Events

6 h. ago New bag rule set to come for anyone flying to Spain, Portugal or Greece

The EU rule, which will apply to UK holidaymakers, will cover companies including easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air and TUI

Politics

6 h. ago White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese 'super embassy' in London amid national security fears

‘The Chinese Communist Party has a clear track record of targeting critical infrastructure’, Trump administration warns

Events

6 h. ago Looted from Syria, sold on Facebook: antiquities smuggling surges after fall of Assad

Collapse of once-feared security apparatus, coupled with widespread poverty, has triggered a gold rushThey come by night. Armed with pickaxes, shovels and jackhammers, looters disturb the dead. Under the cover of darkness, men exhume graves buried more than 2,000 years ago in Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, searching for treasure.By day, the destruction caused by grave robbers is apparent. Three-metre-deep holes mar the landscape of Palmyra, where ancient burial crypts lure people with the promise of funerary gold and ancient artefacts that fetch thousands of dollars. Continue reading...

Culture

7 h. ago Ryanair, easyJet and other airlines may owe travellers '£520' for delays

A travel blogger has recommended two avenues to explore for anyone who has been hit with flight delays - but travellers must check they are eligible first

Economics

7 h. ago Passengers in aeroplane window seats urged to do one thing before boarding

A dermatologist has weighed in on the viral TikTok video that suggested people in the window seat on a flight should be wearing sunscreen - here's what she had to say

Politics

8 h. ago Real reason why cabin crew randomly walk the aisle when everyone's asleep

Flight attendants are seen multiple times walking on the aisle. Other than serving foods and drinks, there's one important task they must complete during the flight.

Politics

9 h. ago Boulder Jewish Festival proceeds with enhanced security and focus on healing after attack

This year's Boulder Jewish Festival is being reimagined to focus on community healing

Events

16 h. ago Daily Star man tours Love Villa island filled with 'pricey treats' and 'designer gear'

Daily Star's Ed Gleave checks out the Love Island's sexy sun soaked villa in Majorca, before the new series kicks off -'it’s been stocked with plenty of pricey treats'

Politics

16 h. ago Daily Star man tours Love Island villa filled with 'pricey treats' and 'designer gear'

Daily Star's Ed Gleave checks out the Love Island's sexy sun soaked villa in Majorca, before the new series kicks off -'it’s been stocked with plenty of pricey treats'

Politics