4 h. ago Inside chilling 'Devil Island' near Greek holiday hotspot left with one creepy building

From exiling people in 10AD to punishing political dissidents in the last century, the Greek island of Gyaros has a complicated past, with controversial plans for its future

Politics

7 h. ago Public consultations on Stirling's proposed 'tourist tax' to get underway

The draft scheme, which was informed by feedback in an extensive public engagement process earlier this year, outlines ambitious plans to enhance, support and future-proof the region's visitor economy.

Politics

24 h. ago Julio Enciso: Strasbourg confirm deal for Brighton midfielder as Chelsea future planned

The player will audition for a move to Stamford Bridge while playing in Ligue 1

Economics

28 h. ago West Lothian Council leader and MP meet Linburn residents after veterans’ site sale announcement

Residents of the Linburn housing development in Wilkieston, originally built to provide homes and specialist support for veterans, are facing an uncertain future after Sight Scotland Veterans announced plans to sell the site.

Politics

28 h. ago Marc Guehi to Liverpool: Crystal Palace 'agree' shock defender deal on deadline day

Crystal Palace have struck a deal to sign a defender from rivals Brighton on transfer deadline day in a move which could pave the way for Marc Guehi to join Liverpool

Events

56 h. ago BBC legend Angela Rippon shares health update after 'ambition to die young' comment

EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasting legend and ex Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon shared the secrets to her good health at 80, and revealed her future plans after ruling out retirement

Events

3 d. ago Stacey Solomon on future baby plans as she scolds husband for not 'putting work in'

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have opened up their home to the cameras once again for the second series of their BBC documentary, but the couple are at odds in the first episode

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I want to earn my stripes’: Cooper Hoffman on ambition, anxiety, and following in his dad’s footsteps

He was never meant to be an actor – wary of comparisons with his late father Philip Seymour Hoffman. Now a rising star, he talks about growing up, embracing discomfort and forging his own pathWhen Cooper Hoffman was in his teens, he didn’t have any grand plans for the future, though there was one thing he knew for sure: he did not want to be an actor. Why? “I didn’t want to do it because my dad did it so well, and it felt like I’d be going up against him. It would feel like I was inherently stepping into something competitive.”Given Hoffman’s father is Philip Seymour Hoffman, Oscar-winning star of Boogie Nights, Almost Famous, The Master and Capote, you can see why he would feel that way. But then Paul Thomas Anderson, the Boogie Nights director who is a friend of the family, and whose children Cooper played with when he was growing up, asked him if he would read for a part. It was the lead in the 2021 film Licorice Pizza, about a teenage boy smitten with a woman in her mid-20s. It ...

Politics

4 d. ago Chelsea poised to close £36.2m Nkunku deal with Milan as Spurs step up Simons pursuit

Leipzig midfielder Simons is also a Chelsea target Nicolas Jackson could go on loan with buy obligationMilan are poised to sign the Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku for a package worth €42m (£36.2m). The deal contains a sell-on clause for the France international, who has agreed personal terms with the Serie A club.Chelsea have revamped their attack and decided Nkunku is not part of their plans. They are expected to add to Enzo Maresca’s options by signing the Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho for between £35m and £40m. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Thames Water agrees new £122m fine payment plan amid concerns over its future

Campaign group River Action slammed it as a ‘sweetheart deal’

Economics

7 d. ago Fermin Lopez: Chelsea make contact for Barcelona midfielder ahead of transfer deadline

Blues recruitment team have been tracking the Barcelona midfielder for a number of months

Sport

7 d. ago West Ham close in on €20m deal for Monaco midfielder Magassa

Nottingham Forest have also shown interest in MagassaPotter wants him to be the first of two midfield signingsWest Ham are in advanced talks over a deal to sign the Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa for €17m (£14.7m) plus €3m in add-ons.Graham Potter, who is under growing pressure after opening the campaign with heavy defeats by Sunderland and Chelsea, is desperate for midfield reinforcements and has been pushing for the 21-year-old to join. West Ham have had an agreement on a fee with Monaco since the weekend but have been working on personal terms. Continue reading...

Economics

7 d. ago Can osmosis power the future? Japan launches Asia’s first plant

Osmotic power, sometimes called salinity-gradient power, makes use of the difference in salt concentration between seawater and freshwater

Politics

8 d. ago Parents of teenagers must act 'within days' to claim £104 a month from HMRC

HMRC is reminding parents that they must inform the government department of their child's future study plans by August 31 to continue receiving Child Benefit payments

Economics

8 d. ago Jack Grealish makes Man City admission as revealing comment hints at future plan

Jack Grealish has joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City and after making his first start he made an honest admission.

Events

1 week ago Manchester United 'ask' about Chelsea midfielder during Alejandro Garnacho transfer talks

The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Alejandro Garnacho looks to seal a move to Chelsea

Sport

1 week ago The truth about the Julio Enciso deal: Who is he REALLY signing for? And who is paying? KIERAN GILL answers the big questions after controversial agreement struck by Chelsea's owners

KIERAN GILL: In a remarkable development on Wednesday, Chelsea's owners reached an agreement to sign Enciso from the south coast club in a deal worth £13.8million.

Economics

1 week ago George Earthy: West Ham receive midfield injury boost ahead of Chelsea visit to London Stadium

Young star is set for more first team action this season

Events

1 week ago Arsenal transfer news: Injury forces change to Gunners plan as Rodrygo future addressed

Arsenal are ready to attack the market as they seek more firepower following an injury to Kai Havertz as Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso addresses Rodrygo's future

Sport

1 week ago Learning good energy habits from a young age vital, research reveals

Adopting energy efficient habits during childhood could lead to savings of more than £16,500 across a person’s lifetime, proving it’s never too early to start planning for your future.

Science