42 m. ago British tourist detained by US authorities for 10 days over visa issue

Backpacker Rebecca Burke was handcuffed and taken to a detention facility in WashingtonA British tourist on a four-month backpacking trip around North America has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the US for 10 days after trying to enter the country via the Canadian border.Rebecca Burke, 28, a graphic artist from Monmouthshire, was on a four-month backpacking trip around North America, and had tried to cross into the state of Washington when she was refused entry. Continue reading...

Culture

47 m. ago Loose Women panellist issues warning about Stacey Solomon amid star's break from show

Stacey Solomon is currently on a break from ITV show Loose Women, as she prepares to give fans a personal insight into her home life with Joe Swash and her five children

Events

91 m. ago Best walking sandals for women: Comfortable shoes to stroll, hike and wander in

See ya later blisters – once armed with the best walking sandals, you and your feet can roam to your heart’s content

Politics

1 hour ago Nicole Kidman to take break from acting after filming six projects in one year

Nicole Kidman has starred in six different acting projects in 2024 alone, and the Oscar winner has now revealed that she will be taking a break from acting after the promotion tour of her upcoming film Holland

Politics

1 hour ago Underrated UK town has centuries of history and stunning scenery but hardly any tourists

Hexham in Northumberland has been recommended as a UK staycation destination by travel blog The Crazy Tourist, with the small market town being home to a range of historical sites

Culture

1 hour ago ‘It sounds terrible but I listen to it 30 times a day’: how the Lumineers made Ho Hey

‘We were moving away from bar band covers to doing our own songs. So shouting “Ho hey!” from the stage got people’s attention. We were doing it to be heard. Then suddenly everyone started listening’After growing up in Ramsey, a small town in New Jersey, we moved to New York to try to make it in music but found it a very difficult circuit to break into. Bars would let you play because they wanted your friends to buy drinks, but then they’d kick everybody out to get the next group in. Whenever I would meet people, I’d tell them, “I’m a waiter but I play music,” and they’d go, “Yeah, so does my cousin.” The prospect of playing somewhere like the [iconic New York venue] Mercury Lounge felt about as likely as playing a stadium. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Brit is arrested on remote Indian Ocean paradise island 'for sexually assaulting woman, 30, who had her drink spiked at scuba diving resort'

The UK national has been accused of raping the 30-year-old Indian tourist at the Govind Nagar beach on Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island, on February 26, Indian media reports.

Events

2 h. ago Ed Miliband on net zero in the age of Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are joined by Ed Miliband, the energy security and net zero secretary, to discuss Labour’s plans to tackle the climate crisis, the third runway at Heathrow and how secure the path to a greener future looks in the age of Trump. Plus, are cuts to welfare and foreign aid the best way to balance the budget? Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago These five iPhone apps will make all your household chores easier, from a laundry tag checker to a cupboard inventory with 'best before' reminders

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and endless household chores. And if you're anything like me, the third is the most depressing.

Science

2 h. ago British tourist detained by ICE at border during 'dream' backpacking trip across America

Becky Burke, 28, was handcuffed and taken to a detention cell in Tacoma, Washington, on February 26 and is still in custody, according to her distraught family.

Politics

3 h. ago Sky and Virgin customers must act before certain date as price hike looms

Sky and Virgin Media are jumping into action on their TV and broadband products amid industry-wide price hikes

Economics

3 h. ago Landlords in Spanish holiday hotspot employ trick to get around tourist accommodation ban

Landlords in a Spanish holiday hotspot are employing a trick to get around the ban on tourist accommodation including 'illegal' marketing and avoiding property-listing sites

Politics

4 h. ago Holidaymakers in Balearics will need to budget up to £70 in tourist taxes for fortnight break following hikes

Cruise passengers could pay triple as the current tax to dock in the popular Spanish islands in summer

Economics

4 h. ago Mystery over Pittsburgh student who went missing in Dominican Republic during Spring Break

Local reports claim Sudiksha Konanki, 20, drowned while on holiday but a body has not been found yet

Events

4 h. ago Urgent £200 warning to British Gas, Octopus, Eon and OVO customers 'act now'

Brits across the nation have been issued a stark warning, ahead of Ofgem's incoming energy price cap. The 6.4 per cent hike could see your bills spiral by up to £200 a year, according to experts

Economics

4 h. ago Tower Bridge closed in London as hooded man seen climbing up the railings

Emergency services have closed Tower Bridge after passers-by spotted a man sitting on top of the tourist landmark - it is unclear why the man climbed onto the bridge

Politics

5 h. ago Christian Eriksen admits Man Utd are feeling the pressure ahead of season

Manchester United's season hangs on Thursday's make-or-break Europa League tie against Real Sociedad, with Christian Eriksen admitting there is huge pressure on the players

Events

5 h. ago Man and dog are killed by car 'that flipped onto them after taxi crash'

Emergency services scrambled to the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Greenwood Drive, in Wythenshawe at around 5pm on Sunday.

Events

5 h. ago Spanish islands loved by Brits to spike tourist tax for one type of traveller

In what would be a huge blow for Brits, the insatiably popular Balearic Islands are mulling over a new tourist tax rule that would heavily penalise one specific type of traveller

Politics

6 h. ago Aldi has dropped £9.99 alternatives to Le Labo’s luxury perfumes

These budget fragrances are perfect for Mother’s Day gifting

Economics