16 h. ago My cultural awakening: a punk band told me quit drinking. So I did

As a teen, I was surrounded by binge culture. But then a band called Minor Threat taught me it was radical to be sober – and it changed my lifeI started drinking when I was 14. It was how we’d have fun as kids in Aberdeen – I didn’t come across any youth clubs or anything particularly productive. You drank beer or alcopops in some shady lane, and you drank so quickly that you’d get drunk but then be sober enough to get home at 11pm so your parents wouldn’t notice anything. It wasn’t drinking for pleasure: binge drinking was just what everyone – regardless of social groups – seemed to be doing.During my teenage years I worked at a newsagent and I would read Kerrang! every week, which was extremely formative for me in discovering music. It’s incredible how many new bands I was introduced to, and just how my music taste evolved – from nu-metal bands such as Korn to Rage Against the Machine and, most influentially, Fugazi. Continue reading...

Culture

26 h. ago 'Drunk' woman who diverted Prestwick flight restrained after 'headbutting glass door'

"The passenger continued with her aggressive posture and banging her head on the bus window. It was necessary to call the Airport's first aid team."

Politics

49 h. ago U2’s Bono calls to ‘stop war’ as band perform Sunday Bloody Sunday at The Ivors

The performance came after the group became the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an academy fellowship.

Events

53 h. ago Murdered soldier Lee Rigby's mum backs Mirror campaign for monument to UK terror survivors

Lyn Rigby joined the growing band of survivors and families calling for a physical touchstone, saying: 'It is vital so people can keep on showing how much they care for the suffering of their fellow countrymen and women'

Events

53 h. ago Murdered soldier Lee Rigby's mum backs Mirror campaign for monument to UK terror victims

Lyn Rigby joined the growing band of survivors and families calling for a physical touchstone, saying: 'It is vital so people can keep on showing how much they care for the suffering of their fellow countrymen and women'

Events

59 h. ago Welsh Tory calls for rap trio Kneecap to be dropped from festival line

Darren Millar has called for the band to be removed from the Green Man Festival after a band member was charged with a terror offence.

Politics

59 h. ago Eurovision winner JJ urges Israel to be banned from song contest amid 'rigging' claims

The contest this year was overshadowed by protests against Israel's participation for the second-consecutive year, fuelled by the ongoing war in Gaza

Politics

3 d. ago Food bank usage doubles in five years in London as experts warn of 'generational poverty'

London food bank manager calls for benefit system that is ‘fit for purpose’

Events

3 d. ago London food bank usage doubles in five years as experts warn of 'generational poverty'

London food bank manager calls for benefit system that is ‘fit for purpose’

Events

3 d. ago The UK is failing on hunger — Labour must put the right to food into law

Writing for The Mirror, Labour MP Ian Byrne and Just Fair's Alex Firth call on the Government to act to tackle demand on food banks

Society

5 d. ago REVEALED: Deal Or No Deal's infamous banker FINALLY unmasked 20 years on from first ever episode

In the original show, which aired in 2005, the Banker was only present in phone calls to the host, Noel Edmonds.

Economics

6 d. ago Man tried to storm Eurovision 2025 stage during Israel's performance

A British man was arrested during the Eurovision Song Contest final after pro-Palestinian protesters rushed towards Israeli singer Yuval Raphael on stage

Politics

7 d. ago Eurovision Song Contest bosses break silence over Israel favouritism row

Eurovision Song Contest bosses have released a statement after Israel's performance was met by mixed response - but a different reaction was aired on television

Politics

7 d. ago Eurovision under fire after 'bosses cover Israel booing with fake applause'

The Eurovision Song Contest has been plagued by controversy over Israel's participation in the annual event, with many calling for them to exclude them

Politics

7 d. ago Who is Yuval Raphael? The singer representing Israel at Eurovision 2025

Israeli contestant was voted through to the final in Basel, Switzerland

Politics

7 d. ago Hundreds of MPs and peers call for Starmer to ban Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Three Iranian men in London were charged with spying offences after a counter terror probe

Politics

9 d. ago Pictured: Rocker religious studies teacher, 38, who was banned from the classroom after swigging cans of cider and reeking of alcohol at school

Jon Downs, 38, who also is a member of a band called Rivers of Rome, has been barred from the classroom indefinitely. The decision came after he confessed to consuming alcohol at school.

Events

9 d. ago Eurovision 2025 Israel's song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from contest

Israel Eurovision 2025 entry Yuval Raphael will take to the stage in the second semi-final tonight (May 15) as she looks to secure a spot in the grand final next weekend

Politics

9 d. ago Israel's Eurovision song lyrics explained as country faces calls to be banned from 2025 contest

Former Eurovision contestants have called for Israel to be banned from this year's competition

Politics

9 d. ago Israel's Eurovision song entry explained as country faces calls to be banned

24-year-old singer Yuval Raphael is representing Israel at this year's Eurovision Song Contest

Politics