63 m. ago The Victorian flower making a comeback with British shoppers

The blooms had a hidden meaning in the 19th century

Politics

70 m. ago Trailblazing Down syndrome model Ellie Goldstein, Drag Race star La Voix and rugby player Chris Robshaw are announced as the latest contestants for Strictly Come Dancing

The three celebrities confirmed their participation in an announcement shared on Wednesday's edition of The Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.

Sport

72 m. ago Top gigs in London this weekend: Blackpink, Chase & Status, Khruangbin and more

Maddy Mussen rounds up the hottest music nights in London this week

Politics

75 m. ago Facial recognition technology not about ‘total surveillance society’ – minister

Dame Diana Johnson said it was about ‘giving the tools to our police officers to enable them to keep us safe’.

Politics

81 m. ago Write off Kusini Yengi at your peril as the Aberdeen striker will come good

The summer signing from Portsmouth has struggled in his first two games but he has strengths and will shine

Events

84 m. ago Rebuild of Victorian warehouse in London a model of circular reconstruction

Rebuild of Victorian warehouse in London a model of circular reconstruction  constructconnect.com

Society

89 m. ago Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse

Full list of London River Island stores closing as brand tries to stave off collapse  My London

Politics

94 m. ago Former Apprentice star Tom Skinner has night of 'BBQ and beers' with US vice

The East London businessman met up with the US vice president in the Cotswolds

Politics

94 m. ago Model Ellie Goldstein announced as latest celebrity for Strictly Come Dancing

She will become the first person with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of the BBC dancing show.

Culture

95 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing 2025 Cast Latest: Here are all the celebs set to battle it out for the Glitterball trophy

A total of nine names have been confirmed so far.

Events

96 m. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces model Ellie Goldstein as ninth star in 2025 line

The line-up for the 2025 series of Strictly Come Dancing is being announced, with model Ellie Goldstein now confirmed as the ninth contestant set to take part

Culture

1 hour ago London travel news LIVE: Major rail disruption between London Marylebone and West Ruislip

Live updates on London’s latest travel news across Tube, rail and road services

Politics

1 hour ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Baleba bid; Isak update

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Eze boost; Baleba bid; Isak update  London Evening Standard

Sport

1 hour ago ‘It’s such a calamity, can it really be Tom Kerridge’s pub?’: William Sitwell reviews The Chalk, London

‘It’s such a calamity, can it really be Tom Kerridge’s pub?’: William Sitwell reviews The Chalk, London  The Telegraph

Politics

1 hour ago Royal Navy flexes its military muscles in show of strength to China as HMS Prince of Wales joins fleet of warships from US, Japan and Australia in northern Philippine Sea

The huge display of military might comes as tensions between China and the West continue to flare, as Beijing threatens war against its neighbour Taiwan - which borders the Philippine Sea in the north.

Events

1 hour ago Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Goldstein issues plea to bosses as start date confirmed

Strictly Come Dancing has announced its ninth celebrity for the 2025 series as trailblazing model, actor and influencer, Ellie Goldstein.

Economics

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing announces Ru Paul’s Drag Race star La Voix as seventh contestant for 2025 series

Cast so far includes ‘EastEnders’ actor, a TikTok star and football legend

Culture

2 h. ago Chilling moment missing child's mum makes desperate plea while hiding dark secret

A new Prime Video documentary will revisit the case of Shannon Matthews, who vanished in 2008

Society

2 h. ago Dolly Parton reveals how to cope with loss in heartbreaking message to Kelly Clarkson

Country music icon, Dolly Parton, has reached out to American Idol star, Kelly Clarkson, after the death of the singer's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, 48

Politics

2 h. ago Giant property twice the size of London goes on sale for £59m

The massive property boasts almost one million acres of land that spans four counties

Economics