48 m. ago Voices: I was a Disney performer. Here’s why theme park risks turning the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ into a hard pass for vacationers

Disney’s latest price hikes have hit a nerve, leading some people to say they’ll cancel trips and others to vow not to renew their annual passes. Former Disney Cruise Line cast member – and seasoned parks enthusiast – Caitlin Hornik (who’s made more than a dozen trips to Disney parks) says she’s been priced out of the place that has long brought her comfort and joy

Events

54 m. ago Skorpion submachine gun used in shooting found after 'Boss Man' had wall plastered

A Merseyside gang's weapons, which had been used to kill innocent people, were discovered after the police bugged the leader's Mercedes – and now all 12 have gone from holidaying in Turkey to behind bars

Events

1 hour ago Saunton Sands police search LIVE as cops 'dig through sand' near beach sauna

Police cars and officers were spotted at Saunton Sands in North Devon at around 1.30pm on Sunday

Society

2 h. ago Francis Ford Coppola pays tribute to the ‘extraordinary’ Diane Keaton

He joins a string of actors and directors, including Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler who have remembered the actress following her death aged 79.

Politics

2 h. ago SNP leader John Swinney refuses to apologise for raising recognition of Palestinian state at Jewish vigil for Hamas victims

John Swinney was booed by a furious crowd as he spoke at an event at Holyrood to mark the second anniversary of the October 7 atrocities.

Politics

2 h. ago Warning of 'longer waits' as new border checks for Brits visiting the EU come into force

If's feared the European Union's new system will lead to longer queues

Events

2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Lewis Cope hits back over 'fix' accusations as an 'insult' to the show

The former Emmerdale star broke his silence over claims that the show was fixed

Events

2 h. ago Strictly star Lewis Cope hits back at trained dancer accusations as he brands claims 'bizarre' and says it is an 'insult' to the real professionals

The Emmerdale actor, 30, who joined Strictly at the last minute after Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdrew due to injury, soared to the top of the leaderboard during Saturday night's show.

Events

3 h. ago Week 6 NFL highlights: Broncos close out first quarter with TD to take lead

Week 6 NFL highlights: Broncos close out first quarter with TD to take lead  ESPN

Politics

3 h. ago Tories and Reform battle to be heirs to Thatcher’s legacy on her centenary

Gala dinner to remember Conservatives’ most successful leader puts spotlight on who will carry forward her ideasIt is a glittering annual dinner in honour of the Conservative party’s most successful leader and, on the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth, one that is bigger than ever.Yet as Tory grandees, celebrity backers and wealthy donors prepare to sit down at a gala dinner at London’s Guildhall on Monday evening, a battle for her legacy is under way between the party she once led and the insurgent threat to its survival, Reform UK. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago ‘Death to Spotify’: the DIY movement to get artists and fans to quit the music app

Musicians have long criticized the streaming service’s paltry payouts, but a new wave of boycotts is emergingThis month, indie musicians in San Francisco gathered for a series of talks called Death to Spotify, where attenders explored “what it means to decentralize music discovery, production and listening from capitalist economies”.The events, held at Bathers library, featured speakers from indie station KEXP, labels Cherub Dream Records and Dandy Boy Records, and DJ collectives No Bias and Amor Digital. What began as a small run of talks quickly sold out and drew international interest. People as far away as Barcelona and Bengaluru emailed the organizers asking how to host similar events. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Major global study reveals the world is getting sicker and fatter

Obesity rates have soared in the last decade and is now a leading cause of disease according to a landmark new study as experts call for tougher measures to tackle the crisis.

Politics

3 h. ago Strictly's Lewis Cope blasts 'bizarre' fix claims as past dance experience revealed

Strictly Come Dancing's iconic Movie Week took place last night and saw Emmerdale star Lewis Cope land the first 10 of the series, but he's already attracted controversy

Politics

3 h. ago West Lothian Labour leader slams SNP after failed no confidence vote

Lawrence Fitzpatrick branded Tuesday’s special meeting calling for the vote as a move designed to wreck a “stable minority Labour administration”.

Politics

4 h. ago From Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give: Diane Keaton was the quintessential comedy queen

The late actor won an Oscar for leading a romantic comedy in the 1970s and set the blueprint for many of the women who followed her in the genreAn ethereally self-aware comedy genius: the loss of Diane Keaton is devastatingDiane Keaton’s style: she dodged the stamp of the machinePlenty of great female actors have starred in romantic comedies. Usually if they want to win an Oscar, however, they have to reach for more serious roles. The late Diane Keaton, who died unexpectedly this week, followed a reverse trajectory and made it look disarmingly natural. Her first major film role was in The Godfather, about as serious an American masterpiece as has ever been made. But that same year, she reprised the part of Linda, the object of a nerdy hero’s affection, in a film adaptation of Broadway’s Play It Again, Sam. (Keaton originated the role opposite playwright Woody Allen on the stage.) She continued to alternate serious dramas with romantic comedies throughout the ’70s, and it was the lat...

Politics

4 h. ago Actor Eve Myles looks back: ‘Early on, I was told I wasn’t the typical leading lady. Now I realise my idiosyncrasies are what make me authentic’

The Doctor Who and Torchwood star on growing up in a mining village, how Russell T Davies changed her life, and sausage rollsBorn in 1978 in Ystradgynlais, Wales, actor Eve Myles trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama before landing her first major role as Ceri Lewis in the BBC Wales drama Belonging, which ran from 2000 to 2009. She became a mainstream name playing Gwen Cooper in Torchwood, the BBC’s Doctor Who spin-off, from 2006 to 2011, and later won acclaim for her lead performance as Faith Howells in the thriller Keeping Faith/Un Bore Mercher. She lives in Cardiff with her husband, the actor Bradley Freegard, and their three daughters. She stars in ITV’s drama series The Hack this autumn.This photo, taken at my third birthday party, reveals that I was brought up on pork-based foods. For this special occasion, it was sausage rolls and chipolatas on sticks – very posh, and the marker of any good celebration. My mother had obviously gone to town ...

Politics

4 h. ago Man, 58, is charged with stalking Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey and possession of a flick knife

Inigo Rowland, 58, of Surbiton, near to where Sir Ed leader lives with his wife and children, was arrested on Monday after an alleged campaign of harassment against the Liberal Democrats leader.

Politics

5 h. ago Man charged with stalking after allegedly targeting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

The Metropolitan Police said 58-year-old Inigo Rowland in Surbiton was arrested on Monday for the offences alleged to have taken place between June and October

Politics

5 h. ago 'I bought two rare items in a charity shop for £2 that people dream of finding'

A woman’s charity shop outing took a surprising turn when she uncovered two highly sought-after items she’d been hunting for, known to fetch good prices on the resale market

Economics

5 h. ago Jets vs. Broncos live updates: Denver retakes lead with field goal

Jets vs. Broncos live updates: Denver retakes lead with field goal  New York Post

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