34 m. ago Thomas Frank leaves 'a big piece of my heart at Brentford' after Spurs move confirmed

Frank led the West London outfit to one of the most successful periods in club history

Politics

42 m. ago UK tourist missing in Brazil after leaving his passport at his Airbnb

Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday

Society

48 m. ago The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

Awakened by Laura Elliott; Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab; Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang; Esperance by Adam Oyebanji; The Quiet by Barnaby MartinAwakened by Laura Elliott (Angry Robot, £9.99)A debut novel set in an apocalyptic 2055, following the development of a neural chip dispensing with the need for sleep. At first it seemed a blessing: it ramped up people’s metabolisms, made them stronger and more productive workers, but when they ignored the advice to turn it off and sleep for at least a few hours a week, they turned into ravenous monsters. Thea is one of a group of scientists who developed the chip and are now barricaded in the Tower of London, struggling to reverse the damage they have caused, when two survivors turn up seeking shelter: a silent, traumatised woman and her protector, a nameless man who shows signs of having once been Sleepless himself. Thea comes to question her own values and past actions in a dark and gripping gothic tale with e...

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49 m. ago The sea of blood: Water turns red as Faroe Islands carry out annual dolphin slaughter while children watch

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: The 'grindadrap', or 'grind' for short, is a 1,000-year-old Faroese tradition which sees hunters encircle pilot whales and dolphins before slaughtering them.

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49 m. ago Grange Hill star diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing 'frightening delusions'

George Christopher was a famous face in the 80s and 90s when he appeared in Grange Hill as Ziggy Greaves - but has had his fair share of struggles since leaving the show

Science

61 m. ago Does my dog know I'm going on holiday? Expert tips on miminising your dog's stress when they have to stay at home this summer

Looking forward to your well-earned summer break but worried about leaving the dog behind. We have some advice for you.

Politics

76 m. ago Man United risk repeating Alejandro Garnacho error as transfer theory hints at what must be done

Manchester United are facing a potential overhaul this summer with Alejandro Garnacho heavily tipped to leave Old Trafford, but concerns have been shared that the club are in danger of isolating several other stars

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88 m. ago Police 'won't prioritise phone thefts and shoplifting' with fewer bobbies on the beat as a result of Rachel Reeves' spending review, sources claim

The Chancellor's plans for a 2.3 per cent rise in police spending between 2023-24 and 2028-29 has dismayed police leaders, who insist the funding will leave a £1.2 billion shortfall.

Economics

1 hour ago Welsh international announced at region as former Wales coach leaves

The Scarlets have also confirmed the departure of a former Wales coach

Politics

1 hour ago Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state

Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit saysIn the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start her maternity leave.Her job as a funeral agent – at times handling the bodies of people who had died from the virus – was on the long list of “essential services” that could not be suspended during lockdown, according to a decree issued by Brazil’s then-president, Jair Bolsonaro. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Why Thomas Frank's arrival could leave four Tottenham players as big winners

Frank tried to sign two players now at Tottenham while he was in charge at Brentford

Sport

2 h. ago Love Island fans are just realising Helena's age as she heads to Hideaway with Harry

Air hostess Helena Ford has left fans gobsmacked as she snuck off to the hideaway with Love Island hunk Harry Cooksley leaving their partners in the main bedroom

Politics

2 h. ago Schoolchildren burst into brilliant Welsh national anthem at Japanese train station

It's the first time Wales will play Japan since November 2016.

Politics

2 h. ago Boden's 'gorgeous' £112 maxi skirt with pockets now reduced to £67 in sale

The vibrant Boden skirt comes in petite, regular and long and has concealed side pockets

Economics

2 h. ago Heidi Klum, 52, leaves little to the imagination in a tiny nude bikini as she tends to her garden in racy video

Heidi Klum left little to the imagination as she watered her plants in a racy Instagram video on Friday. 

Politics

2 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'biggest hint' at royal return leaves critics 'bewildered'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly submitted passport applications for their two children, in which they have kept their HRH titles as well as the surname Sussex

Politics

2 h. ago Aaron Ramsey's Pumas move takes new turn as FIFA take action

Aaron Ramsey is leaving Cardiff City this summer with a move to Mexico in the pipeline

Politics

2 h. ago Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat

Energy drinks company will take on £39m debtsTakeover plan involves club staying at Kingston ParkRed Bull has agreed a deal to buy Newcastle Falcons which includes a commitment to keep the club in the city and will ensure the Premiership remains a 10-team competition next season.Newcastle have been for sale for over a year, with owner Semore Kurdi no longer willing to fund multimillion-pound annual losses, leading to fears they could become the fourth Premiership club to go bust in the last two years after Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago Cool off! You don't have to leave London to go paddleboarding: here are the best places

Jumped on the stand-up paddle boarding trend? You don’t have to go far to launch an SUP

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3 h. ago Death in Paradise's Sally Bretton 'wasn't ready' to leave as she opens up on show exit

Death in Paradise star Sally Bretton has opened up about her exit from the show

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