3 h. ago Amanda Holden takes major step in Britain’s Got Talent role amid Simon Cowell health woes

Amanda Holden has stepped up on Britain’s Got Talent after Simon Cowell’s illness forced him to miss the Birmingham auditions, with Stacey Solomon drafted in as a temporary replacement on the panel

Politics

6 h. ago Welsh football club placed up for sale in bid to 'take the next step'

The club has set its sights on ultimately winning the Cymru Premier

Politics

40 h. ago Dublin airport’s ambitious connection to city centre takes a step closer

Various Metro projects for the capital have been proposed in recent decades

Politics

45 h. ago Controversial cycle lane along busy Greater Manchester route takes step forward

The last phase of works saw heavy delays - sparking uproar locally

Sport

64 h. ago Energy Price Cap: new October 2025 Ofgem increase brings higher UK gas and electricity bills – take this step

Bills are climbing as the cold sets in, but one quick check could stop you paying more than necessary ❄️

Science

3 d. ago Inside Lola Young's health struggles as she cancels tour after collapsing on stage

Singer Lola Young has taken a step back from performing after collapsing on stage during a recent performance in New York, with the 24-year-old sharing an emotional statement

Society

3 d. ago Manchester United make final decision on winger after transfer talks

Man Utd youngster Sam Mather wanted to leave this summer to take the next step in his professional career.

Sport

4 d. ago Huge M60 junction scheme at Simister Island takes step forward

The scheme is estimated to cost up to £340million

Events

4 d. ago The one change that worked: I gave away my last dress – and embraced the real me

Growing up, I could never be the ‘girly’ girl others expected. Even after coming out as gay, I struggled to know what to wear. But I think I’ve finally found my lookAbout a year ago, when I was packing to move to a new flat, I got rid of the only dress I owned. Before that, I hadn’t realised I was down to just the one. I knew I rarely reached for dresses and skirts any more, either in shops or in my wardrobe. And I had already taken the step of binning the unloved tangle of tights in my sock drawer. But the move to wearing only trousers had been gradual. A few months ago, I even surprised myself when my automatic response to someone’s question about my outfit was a calm and confident: “I’m not really a dress person.”But it’s true, I’ve realised. I’m just not. That last dress – a simple black midi that represented the little black dress that 00s magazines taught me all women should have – had only been worn a handful of times. So on to the charity shop pile it went. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Woman who slept with 101 men in one day now I wants kids despite 'sad reality'

EXCLUSIVE: British adult content star Lily Phillips also spoke about her relationship with her parents after she cried on TV when they asked her to take a step back from her career

Politics

6 d. ago Rosebank plans take step forward amid fears Labour to weaken oil and gas licence ban

Labour is reportedly considering weaking its pledge to end all new oil and gas licensing.

Events

6 d. ago Robins will visit gardeners daily in autumn if you have 1 food 7 experts recommend

Robins are a common sight in British gardens, but if you want to attract them to your yard, there is one step you can take to make sure they keep coming back.

Science

8 d. ago Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez make huge announcement as they take major step together

Soap star Gemma Atkinson and her Strictly Come Dancing fiance Gorka Marquez have taken a major step in their relationship as they are set to work together again

Politics

8 d. ago Ayrshire power plant plans take 'significant' step forward with Ofgem acceptance

Plans by Highview Power to create a 3.2GWh power plant at Hunterston have been accepted by Ofgem as eligible to receive government support.

Events

9 d. ago China's Xi takes a step back, putting a lieutenant in the limelight at UN meeting

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is skipping this week's U.N. General Assembly, with Premier Li Qiang speaking instead

Politics

1 week ago Major riverside housing development takes a step forward in this city

A railway once terminated there and now there are plans for a major transformation

Events

1 week ago Major Ashton town centre redevelopment plans take another step forward

The town will see a huge overhaul as part of a multi-million pound regeration masterplan

Events

1 week ago Graeme Shinnie roars Aberdeen will turn season around as he takes inspiration from Premiership rival

The Dons skipper says the men on the park need to step up and take the heat off their manager

Politics

1 week ago There's one urgent step Labour needs to take to stop energy bills soaring again but Ed Miliband stands in the way, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE

With every day that passes, the suspicion grows that Ed Miliband's blind pursuit of a green revolution is doing exactly the opposite of what was intended.

Economics

1 week ago There's one urgent step Labour needs to take to stop energy bills soaring again but Ed Miliband is standing in the way, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE

With every day that passes, the suspicion grows that Ed Miliband's blind pursuit of a green revolution is doing exactly the opposite of what was intended.

Economics