8 m. ago Overtourism is threatening wildlife – here’s how to have a responsible holiday

Cities and their residents can protest overtourism, but wildlife cannot – but there are ways we can help, says Eloise Barker

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16 m. ago Archbishop warns ‘good’ that came after VE Day is now ‘under threat again’

Stephen Cottrell led a service of thanksgiving in Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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20 m. ago Tracker mortgage holders could save nearly £350 a year following rate cut

Thursday’s base rate reduction by the Bank of England would help boost housing market activity, property experts said.

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35 m. ago A Place In The Sun fans fume over Laura Hamilton's property choice for guest

The instalment saw the property expert, 43, try and help Jan find her perfect holiday home in La Duquesa, Spain.

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45 m. ago 'I answered Ronnie O'Sullivan's call for help at the Crucible – he was a gentleman'

Seven-time Crucible champion Ronnie O'Sullivan surprisingly made big changes to his cue between sessions during his semi-final defeat to Zhao Xintong at the World Championship

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66 m. ago Wenger wants to fix VAR offsides but broken handball rule is the real problem | Max Rushden

While Fifa’s chief of global development focuses on offside toes and noses, VAR needs a helping hand somewhere elseFive years ago, Fifa’s chief of global development, Arsène Wenger, outlined his bold plans to change the offside law.“The most difficult [issue] that people have [with VAR] is the offside rule,” he said. “You have had offsides by a fraction of a centimetre, literally by a nose. It is the time to do this quickly. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago Royal Family lead VE Day tributes to wartime heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom at Westminster Abbey service

King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the royals including Prince William and Kate in London today as they commemorated the sacrifices of Second World War veterans and their generation.

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70 m. ago Parents could be due up to £212 each month to help cover costs over school year

The cost of sending children to school in the UK has ‘significantly increased’ since 2022, according to a new report.

Economics

75 m. ago ‘Stephen Graham recognised me from Nando’s’: how James Nelson

His role in This City Is Ours has had the Liverpool FC squad perform line dances with him, he’s wowed in Black Mirror and he’s bringing Bez’s life to screen. It’s all down to meeting his hero in a chicken restaurantJames Nelson-Joyce is still buzzing. Two days ago, he not only watched his beloved Liverpool FC clinch the Premier League title but led a celebratory dance with his heroes. “I ended up in the Anfield boardroom after the match, then partied with the team,” he grins. “The DJ clocked that I was there, played Andy Williams’ House of Bamboo and it all went right off.”The 36-year-old Merseysider is now starring in BBC gangland thriller This City Is Ours, in which a local crime family perform a choreographed line-dance to the loungecore classic. “Harvey Elliott and a few other players dragged me on to the dancefloor and made me do it with them,” he chuckles in disbelief. “They all love the show, which is a huge compliment.” Continue reading...

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77 m. ago Naga Munchetty reveals two superfoods that help fight ageing

The BBC presenter explains how she was ‘instilled’ to eat two vegetables by her mother

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78 m. ago Spain power outage LIVE: Tens of thousands hit by fresh Canary Islands blackout

Thousands of people have been affected by a fresh power outage in Spain after a major incident at the end of last month led to an unprecedented state of emergency

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85 m. ago Can your cheating partner ever change? Married at First Sight's Paul Brunson reveals the truth...

Paul C Brunson helps the people delve into the emotional turmoil caused by cheating in an attempt to assuage the pain, confront the truth and rebuild trust in his new Netflix show.

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86 m. ago Mercedes promise 'sexy' car upgrades to build on dominant start to F1 season

George Russell's run of podiums and a strong start to life in Formula 1 for Kimi Antonelli have helped Mercedes to a strong start to the 2025 season, though they have been cut adrift of leaders McLaren

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1 hour ago Man, 31, who bombarded late Queen Elizabeth's cousin, the Duke of Gloucester, with calls after becoming convinced he could help him with a legal issue is handed restraining order

Jack Oliver Lyons, 31, was convicted of harassing the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra and the Royal Household at Kensington Palace so he could get closer to Prince Richard, 80.

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2 h. ago How a tiny Scottish harbour village helped launch the biggest WW2 invasion in history

The village, part of 'the Scottish Riviera', was a key site ahead of one of the most infamous World War II moments.

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2 h. ago Alan Shearer slams 'pathetic' PSG vs Arsenal moment that led to apology

Arsenal were beaten 2-1 in Paris on Wednesday evening to see their hopes of reaching a first Champions League final since 2006 dashed - yet one call in the game left former England striker Alan Shearer livid

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3 h. ago New UK airline slashes transatlantic flight prices in half ahead of inaugural trip

The Glasgow-New York flight is scheduled for 15 May

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3 h. ago Forget stretching – an expert recommends this exercise to fight tight hips instead

This quick protocol can help you build a case for your body to banish tight hips long-term

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3 h. ago New system will help support armed forces veterans across Lanarkshire

It coincides with the 80 year anniversary of VE Day this week

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3 h. ago The Spitfire was the iconic plane that helped Britain win WWII. Now as the nation remembers the defeat of Hitler 80 years ago, HARRY HOWARD finds out first

If you ask people what typified British defiance the most in the Second World War , many of them will tell you it was the Spitfire. So I felt very privileged at being allowed to fly in one, writes HARRY HOWARD.

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