4 h. ago Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney turns up at school to play football

'We never thought he'd play - it was a pinch me moment'

Sport

19 h. ago Bristol Airport issues major change to its Drop and Go car park

The Drop and Go car park is next to the terminal building and has five exit barriers at the moment - and the change could have a big impact on passengers

Transport

19 h. ago Greater Manchester school issues major new ban as pupils told to surrender their mobile phones at the start of the day

The school said it aims to 'create an environment free from distractions', with kids to be forced to go without their devices for six hours until the end of the day

Politics

25 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Paris' Orsay Museum opens up the wonders of art restoration to the public gaze

As they painstakingly scrape grime off a monumental painting by French artist Gustave Courbet, the restorers do a remarkable job of ignoring their unusual surroundings: They're watched by crowds of people, many recording on mobile phones.

Culture

29 h. ago Drugs, sabotage, stealing and racism exposed in shocking report into Wales' biggest hospital

A damning report has revealed major issues at Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales

Events

29 h. ago Morning Headlines newsletter: Get the biggest stories and expert analysis to start your day

Packed with the day’s biggest stories, key talking points and in-depth analysis from our award-winning journalists, Morning Headlines gives you everything you need to stay informed each weekday morning

Politics

29 h. ago Minerals, mobile phones and militias: how war unfolded in DRC

How the global wrangle for natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is fuelling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crisesHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, after three months of fighting, a peace agreement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the works. I spoke to our east Africa correspondent, Carlos Mureithi, about the conflict, how quickly it escalated and the prospects for peace. Continue reading...

Events

31 h. ago The Spin | Phones, sweets and sandpaper: a pocket history of cricketers’ unusual items

The mobile that fell out of Tom Bailey’s trousers when he was batting isn’t the strangest thing players have secreted in their whitesWhen Tom Bailey’s mobile phone fell out of his pocket on Saturday as he was turning for a quick second during Lancashire’s Championship match with Gloucestershire, it brought some cheap laughs, as well as a sharp letter of warning from the ECB’s anti-corruption officer. It was also another chapter in cricket’s pocket history: from sandpaper to sandwiches. What, as Gollum pondered, has it got in its pocketses?For Derbyshire left-arm spinner Fred Swarbrook, the answer was a lucky pebble. After developing the yips, a psychologist had advised him to take a stone on to the pitch and rub it before he was about to bowl. Sadly, it didn’t work and the luckless Swarbrook was forced to retire. Continue reading...

Politics

32 h. ago Martin Lewis reveals mobile phone banking trick to beat scammers

Customers can be put in touch with their bank by dialling 159

Politics

33 h. ago Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash issue major joint announcement after baby number seven hint

They confirmed their next move after ending their first-ever reality show with a hint over a possible baby number seven

Politics

34 h. ago New special needs school could be built on industrial estate in Greater Manchester town

If approved, the school would be based at the new site for 15 years

Politics

35 h. ago GCSE pupils will get their exam results through their mobile phones this summer

Tens of thousands of pupils are due to start their exams over the next few weeks

Politics

37 h. ago Wedding guest trashed Scots hotel room reading messages on partner's phone

Kevin Taylor had been a guest at a wedding earlier in the day before smashing furniture and a mobile phone at a hotel in St Andrews.

Society

37 h. ago Wedding guest trashed Scots hotel room after reading messages on partner's phone

Kevin Taylor had been a guest at a wedding earlier in the day before smashing furniture and a mobile phone at a hotel in St Andrews.

Society

41 h. ago The blanket ban on mobile phones introduced by two Scottish city schools

Edinburgh City Council hopes the move to ban mobile phones during class time will increase the focus on learning.

Politics

47 h. ago Sainsbury's issues update as it makes major change to self checkouts

The move hopes to act as a "deterrent to shoplifters"

Politics

48 h. ago The school run could be about to drastically change across Greater Manchester

According to TfGM, around a third of traffic at peak times in the morning or afternoon is from children being taken to and from school

Politics

53 h. ago School pupil collapsed and stopped breathing after vaping before class

The headteacher revealed how they feared the young person might die

Politics

3 d. ago Mobile phone rule at airport that could ruin your holiday before you even board

One little-known airport rule could see your holiday ruined before you even reach the departure gate - and it's all down to your phone

Politics

3 d. ago British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London

British royal family watches military parade marking start of VE Day events in London  CNN

Events