10 h. ago Farewell Joe Bugner, the boxer who had to fight to win British hearts, writes JEFF POWELL

JEFF POWELL: Joe Bugner gallantly fought many of the giants in heavyweight boxing's golden age but is still best remembered here for breaking the hearts of the old brotherhood.

Sport

17 h. ago Omaze boss claims British 'Nimbyism' is behind reason why raffle prize firm can't find enough posh houses

Californian businessman Matthew Pohlson says houses of the quality and size that people have come to expect from Omaze draws are in short supply.

Economics

41 h. ago Turkish trans drag queen is among 'global talent' being handed special British visas

Kübra Uzun has received the coveted visa and is a transgender drag artist and 'LGBTQIA+ rights activist' from Istanbul, who goes by the stage name of Q-BRA.

Politics

65 h. ago All the signs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want to come back to the UK as the Duchess reveals the surprising ways she channels British life

Now based in Montecito, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex lead a different life compared to what they used to enjoy in Harry's native England after they fled in 2020.

Politics

65 h. ago Racist couple demand to know if British NHS nurse 'came here on a rubber boat' in furious attack as they walk dog in park

The couple demanded to know if the nurse, who has worked for the NHS for 12 years, 'came here on a rubber boat' and hurled water at her her during the assault at a park in Halifax on Thursday.

Events

4 d. ago Second member of ISIS Beatles terror gang may apply to move to British jail, executed hostage's daughter fears

Alexanda Kotey, known as Jihadi George, received a life sentence after he admitted eight charges relating to the abduction, torture and beheadings of IS hostages in Syria.

Events

4 d. ago Outrage as migrants facing deportation from UK to be taught balloon craft, flower arranging and cake decorating

A hairdressing tutor, hospitality and floristry tutor, painting and decorating tutor and gym manager are among the 32 jobs currently available at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre.

Events

4 d. ago Attack on British Council is a 'clear message of hostility from Putin'

Vladimir Putin's attack on the British Council building in Kyiv is a 'clear message of hostility', foreign affairs experts have warned. 

Politics

4 d. ago When could Jack Draper return from injury after US Open withdrawal?

An arm injury ended Draper’s US Open campaign early with the British No 1 unable to build on a run to the semi-finals in New York last year

Events

5 d. ago British no1 Jack Draper withdraws from US Open with arm injury

British No1 was due to play in the second round on Thursday

Events

5 d. ago Jack Draper pulls out of US Open and releases heartbreaking statement

Jack Draper struggled during his first-round match on Monday but had insisted the problem would not affect his chances in New York, where he reached the semi-finals last year

Events

5 d. ago US Open 2025 live: Jack Draper forced to withdraw but Emma Raducanu sweeps aside Janice Tjen

Updates from across day four at Flushing Meadows with Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz also in action

Events

5 d. ago Jack Draper makes heartbreaking announcement on eve of US Open match

British No. 1 Jack Draper has withdrawn from the US Open ahead of his second-round clash with Zizou Bergs, with the world No. 5 revealing his arm injury was still 'too much' to compete

Events

5 d. ago US Open: Jack Draper withdraws from year's final Grand Slam with arm injury

British No1 was due to play in the second round on Thursday

Events

5 d. ago US Open: Jack Draper insists arm injury is 'not a question mark' as he prepares for second round

British No1 overcame on-court sickness to reach round two

Events

5 d. ago The Great British Bake Off's secret shame: How show was rejected for FIVE YEARS by TV bosses and compared to 'watching paint dry'

Co-creator Richard McKerrow has revealed that he spent years trying to convince television executives to commission the format before the BBC finally took a chance in 2010.

Culture

5 d. ago Jack Draper insists arm injury is ‘not a question mark’ at US Open

The British number one faces Zizou Bergs in the second round on Thursday.

Events

6 d. ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engaged – live: Selena Gomez message resurfaces after engagement news

Pop superstar was proposed to by the guy on the Chiefs with a ring he designed himself, with photos showing them celebrating in a lavish floral setting

Politics

6 d. ago California mom 'violated' by male British Airways flight attendant who 'exposed her breasts while she was feeding baby'

Shayanne Wright said she was trying to feed her seventh-month-old baby on the overnight flight when the host intruded, leaving her feeling 'violated'.

Politics

6 d. ago Jack Draper flexes his muscles at US Open as he deals with spotlight and paparazzi

British No 1 says he is ‘growing out instead of up now’Draper working with Andy Murray’s former coachesDuring the typically chaotic media day before Wimbledon in June, Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper were working through their commitments when they briefly crossed paths in the broadcast media mixed zone. As they warmly greeted each other, Sinner looked his good friend up and down, and a smile spread across his face: “Always stronger,” he said, jokingly flexing both arms.Draper, who responded with a sheepish, embarrassed laugh, has heard such observations many times in recent months. At the same time that he has risen up the rankings over the past 15 months, transforming himself into one of the best in the world, he has become one of the most physically strong players on the ATP Tour. Continue reading...

Economics