3 h. ago World's oldest KFC worker who first started frying chicken in 1978 dies after more than four decades serving MILLIONS of drumsticks

Pauline Richards (pictured) has sadly passed away from cancer aged 74 after 47 years of dedicated service at the branch of the fast food chain in Taunton, Somerset.

Events

4 h. ago BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson admits 'we won't make money' as he shares farm struggles

Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has given an insight into the struggles he's faced on his farm this year as he admitted "we won't make money" from the farming side of the business

Politics

5 h. ago 'I started my own makeup brand at 65 designed with mature skin in mind'

"As we get older, our makeup needs change - from finding a foundation which gives enough coverage without looking heavy to eye makeup which stays put and doesn't end up looking messy"

Politics

6 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Tim Wellens goes solo to win stage 15 amid Alaphilippe confusion – as it happened

The 34-year-old Belgian rider won his first-ever stage before Julian Alaphilippe, in third, crossed the line thinking he had won143km to go. The peloton is about one minute behind Pogacar’s group. A slightly chaotic start to stage 15 which has limited any breakaway threats.146km to go. The peloton is back together at the front, but there are some gaps further back. UAE Team radio has just been played on the broadcast requesting that Pogacar slow the front of the race as a Vingegaard was caught in the crash incident. It’s not clear whether or not the Dane was involved in the crash itself. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Second safe haven built by The Independent for women fleeing domestic abuse now complete

After a hugely successful campaign - supported by readers, royalty and the PM - both safe houses can now offer a fresh start to families in need

Events

6 h. ago Essex migrant hotel charge: Man, 33, charged with violent disorder and criminal damage following clashes outside the Bell Hotel

Eight police officers were injured during what started as a peaceful protest at the Bell Hotel in Epping on Thursday evening.

Events

6 h. ago Tour de France 2025: Tim Wellens goes solo to win stage 15 amid Alaphilippe confusion – live

Rolling updates from 169km ride in south-east FranceStage-by-stage guide | And you can drop Tom a mail143km to go. The peloton is about one minute behind Pogacar’s group. A slightly chaotic start to stage 15 which has limited any breakaway threats.146km to go. The peloton is back together at the front, but there are some gaps further back. UAE Team radio has just been played on the broadcast requesting that Pogacar slow the front of the race as a Vingegaard was caught in the crash incident. It’s not clear whether or not the Dane was involved in the crash itself. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Countryfile's Adam Henson says 'they're not interested' as he gives update on farm's future after family's health battle

Adam Henson has been the face of BBC's Countryfile for over 20 years and has admitted his two children have no interest in taking over the family business

Society

7 h. ago Football disorder on the rise as police struggle to find resources to crush trouble

"Clubs need to start playing their fair share towards policing matches."

Events

7 h. ago Tourists ignore warnings to marvel at bubbling lava as Icelandic volcano erupts

Officials reported the Sundhnúkur volcano near the town of Grindavík in Iceland had starting spitting lava earlier this week - and people have flocked to have a look

Events

7 h. ago Update on mystery 'second woman' caught on infamous Coldplay kisscam near CEO

Astronomer has given an update on the mystery woman seen next to CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot amid the viral jumbotron moment that's captured the internet

Events

7 h. ago How Labour is 'taxing the high street into bankruptcy': Family

Startling figures recorded by one council reveal an independent pub was stung by a 226 per cent hike in fees, costing them almost £17,000 for one year

Economics

7 h. ago Open leader Scottie Scheffler starts with birdie to dampen hopes of chasing pack

The world number one struck a brilliant approach to inside a foot at the first.

Politics

8 h. ago England star Jess Carter targeted by racist abuse during Euros

Carter, who plays for NWSL side Gotham FC, has started every game in Switzerland so far. She was withdrawn for Esme Morgan in the 70th minute of the quarter-final clash against Sweden.

Events

8 h. ago Man charged with violent disorder over clashes outside Epping hotel

Eight police officers were injured following what started as a peaceful protest outside the Bell Hotel in Epping.

Politics

8 h. ago Manchester United facing Bryan Mbeumo problem after Brentford accept £71m third bid

Man Utd have agreed a deal to sign the Cameroon international from Brentford

Economics

8 h. ago Woman with 'world's biggest lips' was natural beauty before extreme filler

Andrea Ivanova is famed for her plump pout, voluptuous curves and bleach blonde locks – but she used to look a lot different before she started getting filler done

Politics

8 h. ago A Route 66 ghost town was ‘frozen in time’. Is it on the brink of a comeback?

Newberry Springs was almost lost to the desert. But as America’s ‘mother road’ turns 100, locals see hope that the boom times could returnThe tiny desert cafe, caught in a desolate middle between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, had only been open for five minutes when the first customers of the day ambled in from the already blistering heat.It was a Friday morning in June, sand swirling outside across the cracked street and towards the Bagdad Cafe’s front door. In the same parking lot, a 1950s-era sign advertised a motel that no longer exists. In the distance, only a few surviving businesses remained: a small community center, a veterans organization and a long-standing roadhouse bar popular with locals. A few miles to the north, an entire neighborhood was abandoned in the 1990s after mounds of blowing sand swallowed it whole; today, only rooftops and chimneys peek out from the towering sand dunes. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago 'I piled on weight as a delivery driver so I started working out in my van and lost 10st'

EXCLUSIVE: Dmitry Azovsky lived and worked out of the back of a van which caused him to pile on weight - until one day, he decided to take back control and do something about it

Politics

8 h. ago Revealed: The flight figures that prove Portofino really is busier than ever

Tourists have been posting photos of huge summer crowds in the Italian village of Portofino - population 400 - on social media, and strict new rules have been put in place by the town's mayor to curb bad habits.

Transport