51 m. ago Josh Barrie On the Sauce: living history at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes, Shoreditch

On one of Britain’s oldest roads is a simple place for conviviality, says Josh Barrie

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52 m. ago Rachel Reeves unveils £2bn boost for UK defence sector amid 'new era of security'

Chancellor in Scotland to announce move aimed at “strengthening our national defence, kickstarting economic growth and delivering the stability we need to keep us safe”

Economics

1 hour ago National Trust creates living gene bank of endangered native black poplar

Cuttings of tree captured by John Constable being planted on restored Devon floodplainCaptured by John Constable in one of his most celebrated paintings, the black poplar tree was once as common as oak and beech in Britain.Now the rarest and most threatened native species in the country, the National Trust is creating a living gene bank of the black poplar to ensure Constable’s The Hay Wain does not become a tribute to an extinct breed. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Labour’s cautionary tale: how hereditary peers clung on for 26 years

Delay in removing hereditaries from Lords illustrates how hard it will be to push through more significant changesThe only solid measure that Keir Starmer’s government has introduced to change the House of Lords is on its way to becoming law, but not without last-ditch resistance.Labour’s manifesto promise to remove members of the House of Lords who vote in parliament’s second chamber by birthright was the most straightforward change. The limited measure, an overdue completion of the removal of hereditary peers that began 26 years ago, is a further illustration of the constitutional difficulties of reforming parliament’s second chamber. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago UK weather: Snow maps show exact date '5cm per hour' storm will sweep cities including London

Britain could be hit with further snow in March as weather forecasters warn of a new cold spell after the surprise wintry scenes at Cheltenham Festival this week

Events

1 hour ago Mauritania Iron Ore train ride through the desert sparks 'poverty tourism' debate

Ever dreamed of living the Dune experience? TravelTok is obsessed with this 400-mile desert train ride, but influencer behaviour has sparked concern that it may be a form of 'poverty tourism'

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3 h. ago Police arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming on Tokyo street

Police in Japan say they have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street

Events

5 h. ago Kenya great Eliud Kipchoge to seek return to form in Sydney Marathon

Two-time Olympic champion to run in Australia for first timeRace will make its World Marathon Major debut on 31 AugustKenyan Eliud Kipchoge, perhaps the greatest runner in history, has declared he will run the Sydney Marathon in August in a huge boon to the event’s standing.The 40-year-old maestro, back-to-back Olympic marathon champion in 2016 and 2020 and the only runner ever to record an unofficial sub two-hour time in the event, says he’s excited to be competing in the first year that the Sydney race has been designated a World Marathon Major. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 logos take NSFW turn as fans joke about console rebrand

There's still so much we don't know about the Switch 2, but fans are taking aim at Nintendo's new console's logo with some interesting designs – don't pretend you don't recognise that one

Politics

8 h. ago BBC The Apprentice's Lord Alan Sugar halts emotional boardroom as double exit confirmed

On the most recent instalment of The Apprentice, BBC viewers saw the candidates tasked with designing and launching an educational banking app.

Politics

9 h. ago King Charles beams as he greets Paralympian Ellie Simmonds, Joe Wicks and fashion designer Zandra Rhodes at Buckingham Palace reception for Water Aid

The monarch, 76, was snapped greeting retired Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds during a Water and Climate reception in support of the charity in central London .

Culture

10 h. ago Paul Scholes aims subtle dig at Sir Jim Ratcliffe over Man Utd's £2bn stadium plan

Manchester United have unveiled plans for a glittering new stadium to replace Old Trafford and Red Devils icon Paul Scholes has broken his silence on the possible redevelopment

Economics

10 h. ago Sadiq Khan unveils £7m fund in bid to clean up London's rivers

Funding comes as the mayor hosts a roundtable summit with Thames Water and other agencies - but is criticised for failing to include the London Assembly

Economics

10 h. ago Easter bank holiday train disruption to hit major South London routes

Easter bank holiday train disruption to hit major South London routes  News Shopper

Events

11 h. ago He can pull a train by the strength of his teeth. An Egyptian wrestler sets 3 world records

Pulling a train by the strength of your teeth is no easy task

Politics

12 h. ago Katie Price's sister takes sassy swipe at star during frank chat about ageing

Katie Price admitted she is 'scared' as she says her 'inside' is getting old, despite the fact she doesn't feel it - and her sister Sophie couldn't resist taking a swipe at her

Politics

12 h. ago Donatella Versace defied expectations to become a fashion icon of her own

When she took over after her brother Gianni’s murder, few expected her to last 27 years and become a household nameNews: Donatella Versace hails brother as she bows out as creative directorWhen Donatella Versace took over the house of Versace in the aftermath of her brother Gianni’s murder, most observers privately assumed that her reign would be no more than a postscript. The bottle-blond younger sister, with no formal training and a drug addiction that was the fashion industry’s worst kept secret, was seen as a sentimental appointment by a shell-shocked family.She proved everyone wrong. Versace is now defined as much by Donatella as by Gianni. She steps down from designing after 27 years as an icon in her own right, one of the most successful female designers in modern fashion history. Sober for 20 years, she has steered Versace to become a global household name, valued at $2bn (£1.6bn) when it was sold to Capri Holdings six and a half years ago. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Europe's earthquake hotspots as Naples hit by tremors – which holiday destinations are at risk?

Discover Europe's most earthquake-prone holiday destinations, as Naples experiences seismic activity

Events

13 h. ago McDonald's fans 'jealous' after seeing what one country has on its menu

A woman has shared the unique items she managed to get at McDonald's in Tokyo, Japan, in a viral video - and people are seriously divided over the menu offerings

Politics

13 h. ago Trump reveals what he'd 'love' to tell Putin about Ukraine ceasefire deal

President Donald Trump said he's open to talking to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president showed resistance to a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

Politics