6 h. ago ‘I've always been inspired by Bond’ – 007 First Light art director on designing a Bond for a new age

In advance of today's State of Play presentation, we picked the brain of 007 First Light's art director to learn more about IO Interactive's approach to reinventing James Bond.

Politics

10 h. ago Tottenham: Spurs' state of the art training ground inspires 'transformative' NFL renovation project

Franchise executives were impressed with Premier League side’s facilities

Politics

10 h. ago Iceland and Las Iguanas team up on meal deal offering restaurant quality food

The new range of Mexican and South American inspired meals are available exclusively at Iceland and customers can pick up three for £8

Society

37 h. ago Pink Scottish castle that 'inspired Walt Disney' named among finest in the world

The 16th century castle in Aberdeenshire was in the list alongside other iconic European landmarks.

Politics

38 h. ago Tories call for suspension of Reform UK councillor over ice cream van inquiry

Former Leicestershire County Council deputy leader Joseph Boam, 22, is facing claims so-called ‘treating’ took place near a polling station.

Politics

40 h. ago Teen's inspiring musical legacy after Manchester Arena horror

Eilidh MacLeod died in the terrorist bombing aged just 14

Sport

55 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy inspires Lanarkshire fundraising namesake ahead of his Tour De 4 cycling event

Sir Chris met with Cumbernauld man Chris Donnelly, who lost his uncle Tam Donnelly to prostate cancer and is supporting his dad James Donnelly who is recovering after surgery at University Hospital Hairmyres for prostate cancer in July.

Politics

61 h. ago Erik ten Hag’s sacking is a brutal end to historic failure at Bayer Leverkusen

Captain Robert Andrich bemoaned his team’s ‘misery’ while those upstairs did little to back Xabi Alonso’s successor“You say it best, when you say nothing at all,” was how Ronan Keating put it in a 1999 cover version. Whether Erik ten Hag will choose to get over his latest breakup with a tub of ice-cream in front of a rewatch of Notting Hill is open to conjecture but if he did, lyrics dotted through the film are sure to have an added poignancy.Ten Hag didn’t need telling that in only his second Bundesliga game in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, they and he had had a bad afternoon. Going to a diminished and depleted Werder Bremen (it is probably too early to say lowly, even though we strongly suspect that is the part of the table where they may end up spending most of their time), Die Werkself appeared to be on top of things, holding a 3-1 lead and a man advantage. Continue reading...

Events

61 h. ago Erik ten Hag’s sacking is a brutal end to historic failure at Bayer Leverkusen | Andy Brassell

Captain Robert Andrich bemoaned his team’s ‘misery’ while those upstairs did little to back Xabi Alonso’s successor“You say it best, when you say nothing at all,” was how Ronan Keating put it in a 1999 cover version. Whether Erik ten Hag will choose to get over his latest breakup with a tub of ice-cream in front of a rewatch of Notting Hill is open to conjecture but if he did, lyrics dotted through the film are sure to have an added poignancy.Ten Hag didn’t need telling that in only his second Bundesliga game in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, they and he had a bad afternoon. Going to a diminished and depleted Werder Bremen (it is probably too early to say lowly, even though we strongly suspect that is the part of the table where they may end up spending most of their time), Die Werkself appeared to be on top of things, holding a 3-1 lead and a man advantage. Continue reading...

Events

66 h. ago Snoring husband, Stevie Nicks and little girls inspire new UK storm names

The Met Office ha given a full list of the storms that could hit the UK this winter

Events

3 d. ago Experts predict Millie Bobby Brown, 21, could inspire Gen Z and millennials to adopt

Experts believe her decision could spark a ripple effect, inspiring younger generations to expand their view of what family can look like and what it truly means to be 'ready' for parenthood.

Science

3 d. ago Brits told one thing they must do now to see rare birds in their garden

It's always exciting when you spot a rarer species of bird in your garden. Fortunately, an expert has revealed one simple way you can encourage more of these feathery friends to visit

Politics

4 d. ago Get Taylor Swift's engagement inspired jewellery style starting from £30

Fans of the singer have been swift to express their excitement over the engagement and shoppers can emulate her ring-style with these dazzling options

Economics

5 d. ago Cardiff author reveals inspiration for debut fantasy book — from St Fagan's to Splott

A Welsh author has revealed some of the places that inspired her to write her new fantasy novel - and there are lots of familiar spots

Culture

5 d. ago Cake shop loses £1k in Just Eat refunds as customers complain of cold ice cream

Andrea Blow says she feels 'betrayed' by the 'theft and fraud' of dishonest customers who she claims are putting small businesses at risk as JustEat vow to investigate

Economics

5 d. ago 'Inspirational' school teacher killed at equestrian event when horse fell on her

Tributes have been paid to the primary school teacher who had a 7-year-old daughter and was said to be a 'committed and passionate event rider'

Events

5 d. ago Pineapple tarte tatin with spiced caramel and thyme is the twist on a French classic you’ll want to try

Sweet pineapple meets fragrant spice in this golden puff pastry dessert, a modern twist on the French classic that’s perfect with cream, custard or ice cream

Politics

6 d. ago North Carolina election official charged with child abuse after allegedly putting MDMA in granddaughters’ ice cream

James Yokeley has denied the allegations that he put drugs into his granddaughters’ ice cream

Politics

6 d. ago Ice cream man 'attacked from behind' before being stabbed to death, court hears

Shazad Khan, 41, was brutally stabbed while working in his ice cream van in Wembley, north-west London, a court heard, and suffered 'catastrophic injuries' during the attack

Events

6 d. ago Brooklyn Beckham takes inspiration from his new pal Meghan Markle by making JAM in his latest cookery video

Brooklyn Beckham has unveiled his latest cookery video - with a seemingly unlikely influence for his most recent creation. 

Politics