47 m. ago Man charged with murdering baby, serious sex offences and child cruelty

Preston Davey died in July 2023 at 13 months old

Events

55 m. ago New research reveals surprising link between one’s childhood and endometriosis

Around one in ten women worldwide has endometriosis, but researchers still aren’t entirely sure what triggers it

Technology

79 m. ago Zoe Ball lands surprising new TV project with dad and son after BBC Radio 2 Breakfast exit

The broadcaster, 54, left the BBC radio programme last December

Politics

90 m. ago We Love Green: What London can learn from the Parisian version of All Points East

From location to lineup (and a fabulously French food offering), here’s why you should sack off one of your London day festival for Paris next summer

Politics

1 hour ago Two men charged with child cruelty and sexual offences after death of baby boy

Jamie Varley, 36, will appear at Lancaster Magistrates’ Court today charged with the murder of 13-month-old Preston Davey. John McGowan-Fazakerley, 31, will also appear charged with allowing the death of a child

Events

1 hour ago Dumfries and Galloway church faces closure due to falling attendance

Church goers will soon be asked to back a recommendation that Kells Parish Church in New Galloway is shut.

Politics

3 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Garnacho off to Villa? Spurs in for Mbeumo?

Today’s rumours are eyeing the weekendAlejandro Garnacho will be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer if the price is right. One surprising potential suitor is Aston Villa, who could make a move for the winger. They took Marcus Rashford on loan from Old Trafford last season, revitalising his career somewhat in the progress, so Garnacho may feel it is a move in the right direction away from the current dead end.It will be a busy summer at United as Ruben Amorim attempts to assemble a squad that has the vague chance of fitting into his 3-4-3 constraints. One key area where improvement is required is centre-forward. A potential plan to source an actual goalscorer could see United offer up Joshua Zirkzee to Napoli as part of a deal for Victor Osimhen. There could, however, be some very serious competition for the Nigerian as Liverpool may also fancy a nibble. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup

Already controversial because of extra fixtures and Fifa involvement, the new tournament in the US is likely to be played in temperatures above 30CAcross this weekend, the US National Weather Service is predicting “moderate” heat risk for Miami and Los Angeles. With temperatures likely to exceed 30C, the agency warns “most individuals sensitive to heat” will be affected, a group which contains those “exercising or doing strenuous activity outdoors during the heat of the day”. This weekend is also when the Club World Cup begins.When Lionel Messi and Inter Miami kick off the tournament on Saturday night against Al Ahly of Egypt it will be 8pm in Miami and although the humidity is predicted to be high, the day’s peak temperatures will have passed. Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, however, will play under the full height of the California sun on Sunday, with their Group B fixture a midday kick-off at the famously uncovered Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Inside Princess Anne's surprisingly close relationship with her ex

Princess Anne, the mother of Peter Phillips, was recently spotted smiling and chatting with her son's ex-wife, Autumn Phillips, and continues to let her live on her estate four years on from the divorce.

Politics

5 h. ago Glastonbury headliner that doesn't exist has fans guessing at surprise artist appearance

A mystery act called Patchwork will play the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, but who are they? Fans take a guess at who the unknown artist could be, with theories including Lorde, Haim and Oasis

Politics

7 h. ago Scientists rush to stop mirror microbes that could threaten life on earth

Paris conference urges international action against synthetic organisms that could disrupt critical ecosystems

Events

7 h. ago Woman CEO Turned Away From London Tech Event For Bringing Baby Daughter Sparks Outrage

Woman CEO Turned Away From London Tech Event For Bringing Baby Daughter Sparks Outrage  NDTV

Politics

10 h. ago Rivals author Jilly Cooper's surprising verdict on intimacy coordinators as Danny Dyer says very raunchy new series has so many sex scenes it 'hired every coach in the UK'

The actor said there is so much bonking in Rivals 2 - which is currently filming - that they have hired every intimacy coach in the UK.

Culture

10 h. ago After 50 years I have finally given up smoking... and it's transformed my life in the most surprising way: ALEXANDRA SHULMAN

It's only in the past few months that I have regained an acute sense of smell. And the world is suddenly a very different and at times a rather overwhelming place.

Politics

10 h. ago William, Hope and Emily were born with heroin in their tiny bodies... but we still longed to adopt them

Clare and Jeremy Wilson felt so many emotions: pity for this helpless newborn, and anger at the heroin-addicted birth mother who had inflicted such torture on an innocent baby.

Events

10 h. ago Zoe Ball is set to 'share a rare insight into her life in surprise new TV gig featuring three generations of her family'

The Radio 2 DJ's famous presenter father Johnny Ball, 87, is said to have created a new educational series - and he wants his daughter to front it.

Politics

13 h. ago Hollywood nepo baby makes rare public appearance with her famous mother

A Hollywood nepo-baby stunned as she enjoyed a day out in London at an exhibition with her very famous mother.

Politics

13 h. ago ITV Love Island stars face villa exit in brutal recoupling twist

There was a surprise recoupling at the end of Thursday's episode

Politics

14 h. ago ABBA legend reveals new offering from Swedish supergroup after £1bn 'gift' to UK

AS Bjorn Ulvaues turns 80 and celebrates the third anniversary of smash hit ABBA Voyage, he reveals new surprise

Economics

14 h. ago Newly hired cop from New York encounters baby alligator in Florida and leaves internet roaring in laughter

The cop’s frightened reaction during his first-ever gator call has amassed more than 1.4 million views on Facebook.

Politics