22 h. ago Her gran says he's not good enough for her, but here are the clues that British tennis star Emma Raducanu and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz are a perfect pairing

During one heady summer in New York, two teenage tennis stars - both supremely talented and beautiful - burst on to the world stage on the hard courts of the US Open.

Sport

27 h. ago Cameron Norrie boards special Wimbledon train after being handed tough draw

The British tennis star hopped on on a train ahead of Wimbledon starting on Monday, when he will take on Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round

Politics

28 h. ago BBC fans have days to stream 'one of the best British films' starring Hugh Grant

The romantic comedy is leaving BBC iPlayer in just a few days

Sport

30 h. ago Cameron Norrie takes 'The Ace' to Wimbledon training as Brit tennis star learns opponent

British tennis star Cameron Norrie hopped on a train ahead of the start of Wimbledon on Monday and mid-journey learned who he will face in his first match of the tournament

Politics

35 h. ago Return of the Mack: Hansen ‘living the dream’ on Lions trip back to Australia

Lions winger born in Canberra and with a tattoo of Andy Farrell has ‘no regrets’ about his decision to play for IrelandMack Hansen says he feels like is living in “an alternate universe” on the eve of his first start for the British & Irish Lions in his native Australia. The winger, qualified for Ireland through his Cork-born mother, was a youngster in the crowd when the Lions last toured Australia 12 years ago and cannot wait to line up against one of his old housemates this weekend.The 27-year-old represented his homeland at under-20 level but says relocating to Europe was “the best decision I ever made”. Nevertheless he has been pinching himself ever since flying in as a member of the 2025 Lions squad. “It feels like I’m properly living the dream,” admitted Hansen before Saturday morning’s fixture against Western Force, for whom his former Brumbies colleague and good friend Bayley Kuenzle now plays. Continue reading...

Politics

54 h. ago Celebrities at the Fringe: 36 famous faces with shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe

From sitcom stars to British icons, here are just some of the famous faces with shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe.

Politics

58 h. ago Reynolds: Port Talbot plant does not meet US rules to get steel tariff exemption

Negotiations are ongoing to secure the outstanding tariff agreements.

Economics

60 h. ago Starmer admits employer national insurance tax hikes piled pressure on British business

Keir Starmer said the government recognised it has ‘asked a lot’ of British firms since the general election

Economics

63 h. ago British and Irish Lions team: Henry Pollock starts with Dan Sheehan captain against Western Force

Andy Farrell makes 13 changes from Argentina defeat for opening match of Australia tour in Perth

Politics

63 h. ago Debutant Dan Sheehan will lead Lions in first tour fixture against Western Force

Irish hooker joins eight other first-timers in matchday 23Jamison Gibson-Park and James Ryan left out with injuriesEight Ireland players have been selected in the British & Irish Lions starting XV to face Western Force in the first fixture of the squad’s Australia tour on Saturday. The Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan will lead out the team on his Lions debut with eight more first-time Lions featuring in the matchday 23 and 20-year-old Henry Pollock handed a start at number eight.Sheehan will be among those making his Lions debut alongside his club-mates Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier. The bench contains another four newcomers in the shape of England’s Ollie Chessum and Will Stuart, Scotland’s Huw Jones and Ireland’s Andrew Porter. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Sheehan will lead Lions with Pollock handed start at No8 against Western Force

Irish hooker joins eight other debutants in matchday 23Northampton’s Pollock to add back-row dynamismEight Ireland players have been selected in the British & Irish Lions starting XV to face Western Force in the first fixture of the squad’s Australia tour on Saturday. The Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan will lead out the team on his Lions debut with eight more first-time Lions featuring in the matchday 23 and 20-year-old Henry Pollock handed a start at number eight.Sheehan will be among those making his Lions debut alongside his club-mates Garry Ringrose, James Lowe, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier. The bench contains another four newcomers in the shape of England’s Ollie Chessum and Will Stuart, Scotland’s Huw Jones and Ireland’s Andrew Porter. Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago Henry Pollock to make first British and Irish Lions start against Western Force

The 20-year-old rising star won made his debut off the bench in Friday’s 28-24 defeat by Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.

Politics

64 h. ago British Lions team: New captain picked with wonderkid to start first match in Australia

The British and Irish Lions will be led by captain Dan Sheehan for their first match in Australia with Henry Pollock and Finn Russell starting against the Western Force

Politics

3 d. ago British tennis star Jodie Burrage is left BAFFLED after bizarre and unique incident occurs during clash at Eastbourne

British tennis star Jodie Burrage was left in disbelief after losing a point in incredibly unlucky circumstances at Eastbourne on Wednesday.

Events

3 d. ago Jack Draper Wimbledon warning as British tennis star sent 'unbelievable' message

BBC commentator Andrew Castle has backed Jack Draper to be a Wimbledon champion one day as the World No. 4 enjoys a successful 2025 season

Events

3 d. ago Rugby star George North says 'Australia's epic' as he returns Down Under

George North has returned to Australia just in time for the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour which starts this Friday.

Politics

3 d. ago Lions rugby star returns to Australia in time for 2025 tournament

British & Irish Lions sports star has returned Down Under to kick off the upcoming 2025 tournament.

Politics

3 d. ago Keir Starmer gives dire verdict on threats UK faces as Brits urged to 'prepare for war'

Keir Starmer said it is a 'mistake' to think threats to the British mainland are far off, and warned Britain faces dangers 'on a daily basis'

Events

3 d. ago Scotland star defends his British and Irish Lions selection as overseas contingent cause a stir

Eight Lions born and raised in southern hemisphere

Politics

3 d. ago Slovakian paedophile who kidnapped and gang raped schoolgirl, 12, starred in rap video funded by British taxpayers

Ernest Gunar Jr, 27, lured his victim into a car with the promise of a cigarette at a car park in Dover last August, alongside fellow Slovakians Kevin Horvath, 26, and Ivan Turtak, 38.

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