79 m. ago The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in April 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics

1 hour ago Meghan Markle admits she has much to learn in the kitchen after With Love recipes spark mixed reactions

The Duchess of Sussex made headlines last month for her single-skillet spaghetti in ‘With Love, Meghan’

Politics

2 h. ago This new tubing mascara gives dramatic lashes in seconds and doesn't smudge all day

This new mascara has a tubing formula that wraps around each lash hair, making it less likely to smudge or flake; our beauty editor tried it out...

Events

2 h. ago Polish prime minister says his party was targeted in cyberattack ahead of election

The Polish prime minister says his centrist political party was the target of a cyberattack, and suggested that it could have been interference by Russia ahead of Poland's presidential election next month

Politics

2 h. ago Steven Gerrard signs up for Liverpool reunion with stroppy star weeks after astonishing Anfield meltdown

The 43-year-old was furious after being substituted in a recent charity game against Chelsea last month but there are no hard feelings

Politics

3 h. ago I don’t want to die with a freezer full of seeds. It’s time to rethink biodiversity and preservation | Chris Smith

Hurricane Helene proved a hard truth: a freezer of seeds is the literal version of putting all your eggs in one basketAbout a month after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last fall, Roger Wynn and I met in an Asheville, North Carolina, supermarket parking lot. He’d driven two hours from Little Mountain, South Carolina, where the passing storm had also left its destructive mark.“When the power finally came back on,” Wynn said, “two of my freezers didn’t work.” Wynn was worried not about spoiled food inside, but his seed collection. On that autumn day, in an act of forced downsizing and seed philanthropy, Wynn handed over two boxes filled with seeds. He wanted me, as founder of the non-profit Utopian Seed Project, to share the seeds with farmers across the region. The boxes contained a trove of Appalachian varieties: speckled field peas, white mountain half-runner beans, purple-podded bush beans and lots of butterbeans. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Coronation Street star Farell Hegarty sparks Lou demand over 'brilliant' move away from controversial role

The TikTok star made her debut in the ITV soap last month and as fans know, Lou Michaelis and her husband MicK have ruffled feathers

Politics

3 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Oti Mabuse supported as she admits 'frustration' during 'whirlwind' time

The dancer and TV star looked back at a 'whirlwind' month which led to her candidly sharing her 'frustration'

Events

3 h. ago Days left for Hoover vacuum cleaner that's got shoppers 'ditching Dyson' for under £90

The Hoover HF2 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap is now on sale for £89 - a 40% discount - until April 5, with a new discount code

Economics

3 h. ago National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail

Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chatUS politics live – latest updatesMichael Waltz, the embattled national security adviser to Donald Trump, and other members of the national security council have reportedly used personal Gmail accounts to conduct government business.The apparent use of Gmail, a relatively insecure method of communication for high-level government officials, places further scrutiny upon Waltz, who is already under pressure after adding a journalist to a group chat on the commercial Signal app, where top US officials then planned and celebrated a US airstrike in Yemen last month. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Ange Postecoglou admits ‘outstanding candidates’ waiting if Spurs replace him

Iraola and Frank expected to be in the runningPostecoglou on speculation: ‘It doesn’t consume me’Ange Postecoglou has admitted there are some “outstanding candidates” waiting to take over if Tottenham decide to sack him. With Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Brentford’s Thomas Frank expected to be in the running if Spurs move in a different direction, Postecoglou finds himself under growing pressure as a defining point in the season approaches.Although the former Celtic manager’s job is likely to be on the line if his team lose their Europa League quarter-final to Eintracht Frankfurt this month, he said he was relaxed about the speculation over his position. Postecoglou denied having any issue with Mauricio Pochettino’s remarks about wanting to return to Spurs one day and dismissed suggestions that talk over his future was a distraction before Thursday’s trip to Chelsea in the Premier League. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Family's nightmare as toddler fights for life in hospital 40 miles from home

15-month-old Maria was transferred from Edinburgh to Glasgow last week, with the trips taking their toll on her family.

Society

4 h. ago Stress Awareness Month 2025: 5 expert tips for managing workspace anxiety and work related stress causes

Small changes can make a difference in reducing stress and improving your well-being 😰

Economics

4 h. ago How to see meteor shower and 'wonder cluster' this month in double whammy for Scots stargazers

April is set to be an exciting time for astronomy fans

Politics

4 h. ago Assisted dying Bill process ‘thorough’ says MP as colleague brands it ‘a mess’

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returns to the House of Commons this month for further debate.

Economics

4 h. ago David Beckham looks emotional as his son Romeo gives touching speech at his 50th birthday bash in Miami while proud Victoria watches on

The former footballer kicked off his celebrations very early with a black-tie event held a whole month ahead of his actual birthday on May 2.

Politics

4 h. ago Blokes can now fix hair loss and bedroom issues without leaving the sofa

Morrisons now offers men’s health treatments online – no GP, no queues, just quick, discreet delivery.

Politics

5 h. ago My son would scream if I fed him anything other than tinned Peppa Pig pasta

For 12 years, Curtis, 14, would eat five cans of the novelty pasta a day costing mum, Kylie, £100 a month and would 'scream' and 'gag' if she served him anything else.

Politics

5 h. ago Sky Mobile offers Apple MacBook Air M4 for £22 a month in cost

Apple has just unveiled its new MacBook Air and if you're thinking of buying one you might want to check out this deal from Sky Mobile

Economics

5 h. ago Bradley Walsh returns to hit BBC gameshow ahead of Gladiators season 2 finale

Bradley Walsh is set to return for the new series of Blankety Blank, which will land on BBC One and iPlayer later this month

Sport