75 m. ago 'Insane' thunderstorms hit UK with 30,000 lightning strikes as London set for heatwave

More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded up to 6am on Saturday as storms push northwards

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83 m. ago ‘Where are the foreigners’: does a facile explanation lie behind Ballymena’s outbreak of hate?

Northern Ireland faces stark questions over the racism, xenophobia and intolerance that has forced families from abroad to fleeFirst came the shouts as the crowd worked its way through narrow terraced streets, proclaiming its mission to rid the town of “scum”. Then came the shattered glass as rocks exploded through windows. Then the flames, licking up curtains and spreading to sofas, carpets, books and framed pictures until smoke billowed into the summer night.They might have been scenes from another century, another country, but they played out in Northern Ireland this week in the glare of rolling news and social media, which recorded a soundtrack of glee and hate. “Where are the foreigners?” the mob shouted. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago Boden shoppers save 45% on 'stunning' summer midi dress that is 'perfect' for any event

'It's extremely comfortable, the print is bright and it fits perfectly. This may be the best dress I have ever had.'

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1 hour ago Gardeners warned about 'toxic' pest that's 'active' in June and can cause breathing problems

UK gardeners have been warned to keep an eye out for a pest that becomes active in June and can cause serious damage to gardens over the summer months.

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1 hour ago MGD1 Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Teams Championship in London

MGD1 Wins 2025 FIDE World Rapid Teams Championship in London  Chess News | ChessBase

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2 h. ago Marks & Spencer's stylish hooded parka is perfect for the UK's unpredictable summer weather

The canvas hooded parka from Marks & Spencer is the perfect lightweight layer for when the weather can't make up its mind, and it's proving to be a hit with shoppers

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2 h. ago Arsenal star makes feelings very clear on Mikel Arteta's latest transfer target

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Real Madrid star Rodrygo this summer and Gabriel has given his possible arrival and ringing endorsement as the Gunners weigh up their options

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2 h. ago ‘On a peak under a blue sky’: the joy of summer in Europe’s mountains

Our writer recalls his favourite mountain experiences, from hard-won views to splendid isolation and the comforts of simple refugesAfter a tough scramble to the summit of Rhinog Fach, we look down into the deep valley holding the chilly waters of Llyn Hywel, then west across several miles of heather, bilberry and bare rock to the Welsh coast. Turning my gaze north, there is the entire Llyn peninsula leading east to the peak of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), no doubt weighed down by thousands of visitors. Up here there are just two of us in an utterly peaceful landscape. No clouds on the horizon. No surprises.I lie down for a few minutes and feel myself drift off. There are no human voices to be heard, only birds. Summer has come early to these mountains and I wouldn’t be anywhere else, drinking in that particular kind of tranquillity to be found on a peak under a blue sky. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago BRIAN READE: 'Cruel disaster of Grenfell is warning over powerful dodging responsibility'

Grenfell is not just a burning scar on Britain’s conscience it’s another example of a country that lets the marginalised rot while the powerful shrug, says Brian Reade

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2 h. ago See if Red Arrows will fly past your house in 2025 on interactive schedule map

The Red Arrows will bring dazzling displays to the British Isles and the European mainland this summer - see if they will fly past you on our interactive map below

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2 h. ago 'I'm protecting my children by starving to death this summer'

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Bray, 42, has been given just months to live after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease two years ago. She has now made the heartbreaking decision to end her life this summer

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2 h. ago Roman shoppers praise £25 linen trousers in three colours that go with virtually any summer top

"These trousers fit extremely well and I am very pleased with them. I am considering buying a second pair"

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3 h. ago Air India plane crash latest: British investigators reach India as second black box found in decade’s worst aviation disaster

Air India's Boeing 787 fleet could be grounded temporarily

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3 h. ago Royal Academy Summer Exhibition review: 'where is British art going?'

The Royal Academy’s annual summer show is more packed than ever, but hard to get a handle on

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4 h. ago Tiny UK airport named among Europe's best but it's nowhere near London

This small airport in Scotland has been listed as one of the best in Europe by the Airport Service Quality Awards - one of only two UK airports recognised across all categories this year

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4 h. ago Scotland's 'best wild swimming' spots for summer 2025 dip named

Destinations such as Oban and Fort William were singled out.

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5 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Real Madrid ditch Martin Zubimendi hijack amid fresh Viktor Gyokeres bid

Arsenal's summer transfer window is gathering pace once again, with Martin Zubimendi closing in on a move to the Gunners and fresh hope a deal can be agreed for Viktor Gyokeres

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7 h. ago Is your child ready to go out without you during the summer holiday? How to tell

Your child may want to go to the park or into town with friends during the holidays, but how can you know if they're ready?

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7 h. ago Moment Tube driver is caught KNITTING and watching videos on his phone while driving commuters

Striking footage shows the London Underground operative hard at work on a lion-themed garment as he pulls slowly out of Hendon Central Station in February 2025.

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7 h. ago Why did only one passenger survive doomed Air India crash? Expert explains theory of Brit's miraculous survival

Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, from Leicester, managed to stagger away from the disaster that killed more than 200 people on the London Gatwick-bound plane.

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