54 m. ago The restaurants, shops and takeaways with a zero food hygiene rating in Swansea

The rating means 'urgent improvement' is needed

Society

2 h. ago Amy Dowden reveals she put a lot of 'pressure' on herself to return to Strictly after her cancer battle

The dancer, 34, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 and underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy before announcing she was cancer-free in February 2024.

Events

3 h. ago Jenny Hall: Search for missing Durham runner, 23, enters fifth day as police urge locals not to look for her

Specialist drones and ten sniffer dogs have been used in the 100-mile search for a young runner who has been missing for five days.

Events

3 h. ago Kemi Badenoch urges Prime Minister to cut foreign aid and pour money into defence

The Tory leader wrote in a letter that 'this is no time for dither', arguing: 'History has been unforgiving to politicians who, faced with growing threats, chose procrastination over action.'

Politics

4 h. ago Phil Collins gives troubling health update as he makes sad admission

Phil Collins, the star drummer and vocalist of legendary band Genesis, revealed that he's been 'very sick' - to the point that he no longer feels the urge to play music at all

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5 h. ago Keir Starmer: Do not vote for 'dangerous' politics of Nigel Farage

The Prime Minister will urge voters to back a Labour government in Holyrood when he comes to Glasgow.

Politics

7 h. ago Winning Lotto numbers tonight: full National Lottery results with Thunderball for Saturday, February 22, 2025

It's a £4m rollover jackpot and there is £500,000 on Thunderball

Politics

8 h. ago Warning issued as popular beach turns PURPLE: Public told to avoid the area

The public have been told to avoid a popular beach in Lancashire that turned purple following a suspected oil spill.

Events

10 h. ago What channel is St Johnstone vs Hearts? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news as relegation battle heats up

A string of strong showings have seen Hearts claw themselves away from danger - but Saints need more wins quickly to avoid being cut adrift

Society

10 h. ago Warning issued as popular beach turns PURPLE after 'oil spill': Public told to avoid the area

The public have been told to avoid a popular beach in Lancashire that turned purple following a suspected oil spill.

Events

10 h. ago Manchester police launch urgent manhunt for van driver after girl, 3, dies in horror tram crash

Greater Manchester Police is looking for the driver of a van that collided with a tram this morning. A three-year-old sadly died from her injuries after the crash

Events

10 h. ago Newsboy's horse racing selections for Sunday's meetings at Fontwell Park, Hereford and Naas

Newsboy's nap selection for Sunday,February 23, is the Anthony Honeyball-trained Dear Ralphy (4.30) at Fontwell Park. His next best is another runner at the West Sussex track, Salver (3.00)

Politics

11 h. ago Manchester United’s illogical comeback can’t hide an alarming trend

Everton 2-2 Manchester United: The visitors were outclassed by Everton but, inspired by Bruno Fernandes and perhaps fortunate to avoid a late penalty, they overcame another slow start

Events

13 h. ago Scottish and UK governments both urged to ‘stand by’ Grangemouth workers

Roz Foyer, of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, made the plea as she addressed the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow on Saturday.

Politics

13 h. ago Body language expert reveals the key difference between Meghan Markle's smooches with Prince Harry and her popular stage kisses on Suits

Meghan Markle is not afraid of public displays of affection. In mid-February, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, packed on the PDA with Prince Harry, 40, during the Invictus Games in Vancouver.

Politics

13 h. ago The ONLINE doctor will see you now: New list of health conditions that allow you to skip the lengthy GP queue

Millions of Brits can avoid the lengthy wait to see their GP if they have one of 16 health conditions that can now be treated using a new Online Doctor service.

Science

16 h. ago Liam Gallagher recalls hilarious moment Sir Paul McCartney invited him for a margarita

To mark National Margarita Day (February 22), we look back on the hilarious misunderstanding between Oasis star Liam Gallagher and The Beatles' Sir Paul McCartney

Politics

17 h. ago ‘The essential ingredient is openess’: Curtis Sittenfeld on the deep joy of midlife friendship

Friendships become closer as you get older argues the novelist, because by middle age everyone has faced dramatic challenges, disappointments and sorrows – and being honest about them is a powerful point of bondingMy ninth book is published this week, and in recent years I’ve described my writing like this: I take care with my sentences, but exquisite prose isn’t my goal. My goal is to give the reader the feeling that you – and by you, I mean me – have when you’re going for a long walk with a close friend, and the friend says: “The craziest thing just happened to me.” What?! You think and possibly say. Tell me immediately! And then what happened, and then what happened? As a writer, this is the urgency I’m chasing, this is the investment, the richness of emotion, the confiding and closeness and caring.A line in Miranda July’s 2024 novel All Fours, a book I’ve discussed with many friends, perfectly captures for me this sense of participating in a bottomless conversation: “I was often...

Events

17 h. ago ‘The essential ingredient is openness’: Curtis Sittenfeld on the deep joy of midlife friendship

Friendships become closer as you get older argues the novelist, because by middle age everyone has faced dramatic challenges, disappointments and sorrows – and being honest about them is a powerful point of bondingMy ninth book is published this week, and in recent years I’ve described my writing like this: I take care with my sentences, but exquisite prose isn’t my goal. My goal is to give the reader the feeling that you – and by you, I mean me – have when you’re going for a long walk with a close friend, and the friend says: “The craziest thing just happened to me.” What?! You think and possibly say. Tell me immediately! And then what happened, and then what happened? As a writer, this is the urgency I’m chasing, this is the investment, the richness of emotion, the confiding and closeness and caring.A line in Miranda July’s 2024 novel All Fours, a book I’ve discussed with many friends, perfectly captures for me this sense of participating in a bottomless conversation: “I was often...

Events

17 h. ago Rangers fans urged to take part in minute's applause after tragic death of dad

The minute's applause will take place on the 39th minute of today's match at Ibrox.

Events