54 m. ago I’m in my 20s with lots of online friends, but can’t seem to connect IRL

There’s this idea that friendships should just happen, but they need input and confidence• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerA couple of years ago, I moved to a new city. The pandemic put my university plans permanently on hold, and I’ve recently started working full time. I built up a sizeable network of online friends during and after the pandemic, but I’ve found myself craving real-life friends to interact with more often.I don’t drink and I’m struggling to find activities for people my age that I’m interested in. Apart from a few at my job, I haven’t been able to make any new friends, and my contact with old school friends has become less and less frequent. Continue reading...

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54 m. ago UK households urged to dissolve 54p tablet in water and feed to certain plants

Gardening can be a massive headache when your plants are struggling - fortunately this easy hack involving one popular tablet will have them growing bigger and healthier

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2 h. ago Celtic Park Snoop Dogg burger bar plan revealed by rap superstar

The US legend – who has been a fan of Celtic for over two decades –wants to personally serve up cheese and bacon beef burgers to fans at Parkhead.

Politics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer’s defence expansion plan 'will bring tens of billions of investment into Scotland'

Military intelligence experts say thousands of jobs will be created as billions are ploughed into key Scots locations.

Economics

2 h. ago Households told to put one £1.20 kitchen item in plant pots before adding soil

This common household kitchen item is the perfect item for your plant pots, by also helping you take care of your plants in a more environmentally-friendly way.

Economics

4 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant 12 flowers now to banish insects from your home

To avoid dealing with the annoying mosquitoes this summer, gardening experts have named the 12 plants that will help you keep any insects away from your outdoor spaces - and it works.

Politics

4 h. ago Tomato plants grow 'best ever fruit' with homemade fertiliser 'like liquid gold'

Tomato plants need a lot of nutrients to grow healthily and produce fruit compared to other crops - and it turns out that the main ingredient to make the best fertiliser is hiding in your garden

Politics

4 h. ago Tiny suitcase label which 'guarantees' your luggage is first off the plane

After hours of travelling, waiting in the baggage hall to be reunited with your suitcase can be a long, drawn out process - but not for everyone

Politics

5 h. ago Nicole Scherzinger major wedding update as she thanks Thom Evans for 'patience'

The entertainer and ex rugby ace will say their vows in her home state of Hawaii “soon”. Nicole praised Thom for being so understanding amid her efforts to make her musical theatre breakout role a success first

Politics

5 h. ago Jessie J 'hinted at secret health battle weeks before announcing her breast cancer diagnosis'

The singer, 37, announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer in a social media post on Wednesday and said the condition had been caught 'early'.

Science

6 h. ago Good Night, and Good Luck viewers make surprise discovery while tuning in to see George Clooney live on CNN

Telecast marks the first time in history a Broadway show has been broadcast live on national television

Politics

6 h. ago Jessie J emotional gig words hinted at star's cancer weeks before announcement

On Wednesday, Jessie said she made her diagnosis public to help her process the news, and to show solidarity with others who are going through a similar experience

Politics

6 h. ago Labour at war over spending plans as Number 10 tries to stem threat from Farage

Keir Starmer is fighting to quell tensions over how to deal with the threat from Nigel Farage , as bitter Whitehall negotiations over the Government's Spending Review go down to the wire.

Events

6 h. ago ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: An unexpected audience with my late, great father

Briefly, I wanted to stop it. I wasn't braced to hear him and feared it would make me miserable. But the urge to listen was stronger.

Events

9 h. ago Greg Taylor 'set' Celtic contract decision timeline as Kosugi transfer succesion plan tackled head on

The left-back is set to become a free agent this month amid interest from Greek side PAOK

Politics

9 h. ago When they chose to die together, my grandparents wrote the final chapter of a love story spanning 70 years

My Nan held my hand, convincing me this was what they wanted. I felt like a little girl, crying and being comforted by my grandmother one last timeIn their final moments, Ron and Irene lay together in a single bed, soft smiles on their faces. They wore special shirts picked out for the occasion; his a cranky cockatoo print, and hers the same white and floral print blouse she wore to their 70th wedding anniversary a few months previously.The only sign of what was to come were the twin cannulas, one in each of their intertwined hands, with long thin tubes winding back behind the beds and out of sight.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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9 h. ago 'I'm going on Love Island and here's my warning to the boys who try to steal my girl'

Love Island is known for cracking on and recouplings and 2025 contestant Dejon Noel-Williams has shared some words to any of the boys who plan to step on his toes

Events

10 h. ago Release of prime site for housing could be way of restoring a town's 'lost' gardens

It may also speed up 30 year planning debacle on land nearby

Politics

11 h. ago Inside Holly Willoughby's future TV plans after she was left without a show for the first time in years

Holly Willoughby has had to rethink her future TV plans after being left without a show to present for the first time in years, but the star is still highly in demand. 

Culture

11 h. ago Murder suspect 'marries teen model girlfriend in secret wedding' while on run from police

Jonny Smyth, who is being held in a Spanish prison as a suspect in the murder of John George, married 19-year-old Madison Allen while on the run from police, his new wife claims

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