3 h. ago 'I found myself in Downing Street on 7/7, a day none of us would forget'

For those reporting on the unimaginable horrors of July 5 2005 - multiple attacks on packed rush-hour transport - it was several hours before a true picture began to emerge

Politics

34 h. ago Elite royal protection cops called in to work Notting Hill Carnival amid growing concerns over event safety

The personal protection officers are being brought in over fears of violence or crowd-crushing at the three-day street party.

Politics

68 h. ago EastEnders, Emmerdale and Corrie fans fume over 'stupid' change as shows cut from schedules

Soap fans have been left furious after finding out 'the only happy part of their day' has vanished as Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders are all off air on Thursday and Friday

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5 d. ago 'I tried KFC for the first time and was left completely traumatised'

KFC is a high street favourite for thousands of hungry Brits every single day but one YouTuber who had never actually been to one decided to give it a try – before having instant regrets

Events

5 d. ago How No 10 went from bullish to badly damaged as rebels forced further welfare bill concessions

Tumultuous 24 hours capped by last-minute climbdown on cuts to Pips could define rest of Starmer’s time as PMHow did your MP vote on the welfare reforms?Hours before MPs were due to vote on the government’s welfare bill, Angela Rayner conveyed an urgent message to Downing Street.She had spent the day in intense talks with Labour rebels including Sarah Owen and Florence Eshalomi, and come to the conclusion the concessions offered just days earlier had failed. Dozens of them were still planning to vote against the government, and one of Keir Starmer’s major economic policies hung in the balance. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago The Rebel Bear's cool street art on show for a day at West Lothian industrial estate

The anonymous artist creates powerful murals that explore themes of love, politics, surveillance, and humanity

Politics

1 week ago A street in Gaza, a map of dreams, and the people desperate to live

Gaza City’s main high street has been destroyed but Palestinian memories of life before the ongoing Israeli assault survive. As those in Gaza face bombing, starvation and miserable living conditions, here’s how they try to hold both the past and the present in their mindsBefore it was bombed into a long grey line of rubble and dust cutting across Gaza City, Omar al-Mukhtar street was full of life – shoppers in the day, friends and families on evening outings after dark.Running from east to west through the city, this artery road is home to some of Gaza’s most significant landmarks. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bet they wished they'd reined it in! Royal Ascot revellers spotted making their way home after a big day on their feet... in the 32.2C heat

Revellers at Royal Ascot spilled out onto the street as they were spotted heading home on the hottest day of the year so far.

Society

3 w. ago Bus driver dad finds son, 9, dying in street and makes devastating Father's Day plea

This Father's Day will be Jamie's first without his son Deacon, nine, who tragically passed away on the way to school after suffering from a cardiac arrest - 'I never thought that day would happen'

Events

4 w. ago Coronation Street legend hasn't aged a day as she poses with former co

Coronation Street legend Angela Lonsdale looked like she hasn't aged as she posed in a new photo the weekend.

Politics

4 w. ago Coronation Street icon looks ageless as she poses with former co

Coronation Street legend Angela Lonsdale hasn't aged a day in over two decades in latest snap with co-star, after first stepping onto the Corrie cobbles in 2000

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