93 m. ago Nigel Farage under pressure over Reform candidate's vile Hitler post

Labour has said that unless Reform condones 'extreme views', voters will think that it shares them after campaign group Hope Not Hate claim to have unearthed a number of alarming cases

Events

2 h. ago Woman 'gang raped by playboy twins and their cousin' made terrifying claim about their family

A woman who accused twin brothers of violent sexual assault has shared her deepest fear in text messages.

Events

2 h. ago Brendan Rodgers responds to Rangers takeover with an answer all about what really motivates Celtic

The Hoops can secure a fourth successive title tomorrow with a draw away to Dundee United

Politics

2 h. ago Will Jacob Kiplimo be the first to run a marathon in less than two hours?

Hugh Brasher, the London Marathon race director, certainly thinks so but the Ugandan faces stiff competition from Eliud Kipchoge and Tamirat TolaEarlier this year Jacob Kiplimo produced a performance so staggering that it sent the jaws of even seasoned track and field watchers crashing to the floor. It came on the streets of Barcelona, where the 24-year-old Ugandan covered 13.1 miles in 56min 42sec – a half marathon time 48 seconds quicker than anyone else in history.Little more than two months later, Kiplimo is in London for his full marathon debut and the noise has only grown louder. Could he break the world record on Sunday? Could he even become the first man to break two hours in an official race? It is speculation that the event director, Hugh Brasher, is more than happy to stoke. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Family of track stabbing victim Austin Metcalf is constantly being ‘swatted’ forcing police to respond

Both of Metcalf’s parents have been swatted since the young man’s death on April 2

Events

3 h. ago Copa del Rey final referee breaks down in wake of Real Madrid TV criticism

RMTV released video of De Burgos’s decisions in careerOfficial says: ‘It is not right what we are going through’Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee for Saturday’s Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona, was brought to tears on Friday, responding to a critical video published by Real’s in-house TV channel (RMTV).The video, released on Thursday, shows what RMTV claims is a series of errors made by De Burgos throughout his career. The release is the latest in a string of edits by RMTV, criticising Spanish officials. Continue reading...

Culture

4 h. ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou responds to Cristian Romero transfer hint with Europa League vow

Key Spurs defender made headlines this week by stating his desire to play in LaLiga amid Atletico Madrid interest

Sport

4 h. ago Marks & Spencer suspends online shopping after cyber attack that crippled contactless payments

The high street giant admitted on Tuesday that it was responding to an 'incident' after customers began reporting problems over the busy Easter bank holiday weekend.

Economics

4 h. ago Penny Lancaster shares that without Loose Women her 'trauma' would've been a 'secret'

The star opened up about how important the ITV show is to her with Coleen Nolan

Events

5 h. ago ITV Britain's Got Talent's Simon Cowell hits back as he insists Matt Fox's audition 'wasn't a set up'

Simon Cowell responded to rumours that Max Fox's Britain's Got Talent audition was a set up during an appearance on ITV's This Morning

Events

5 h. ago Fact check: Reform UK’s council election claim, Pope Francis and St George’s Day

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Politics

5 h. ago More than £360,000 in funding approved for Engage Renfrewshire despite 'cut' claim

Allocation for the designated third sector interface is the same for 2025/26 as the figure rubber-stamped last year.

Economics

5 h. ago Formula E's next big challenge as McLaren quit series after three seasons

McLaren have announced that they are leaving Formula E at the end of the current season - just three years after taking over the team from Mercedes - after a 'strategic review of their racing portfolio'

Politics

6 h. ago Trial dates set for former mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and co

Anderson appeared at Preston Crown Court with other defendants, including former politician Derek Hatton.

Politics

6 h. ago Eilish McColgan eyes mum's record in London Marathon debut and admits 'I'm bricking it'

Olympic great Eilish McColgan has set sights on Scottish marathon record and beating her mum Liz's fastest time but admits latter stages of Sunday's race is a "complete unknown"

Politics

7 h. ago Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster shares 'icing on the cake' moment with blended family

Sir Rod Stewart's wife Penny Lancaster has opened up about her and the Maggie May singer's huge blended family, including the 'icing on the cake' for her and his ex-wife, Rachel Hunter

Events

7 h. ago 1 killed and 2 injured as driver loses control during a parade in an Italian town

A man has been killed and two people injured when a driver lost control of his car in Italy’s central town of Lanciano during celebrations for Italy’s 80th Liberation Day

Events

7 h. ago I sold my house in the UK to travel around Europe with my children after years spent juggling two jobs, I now live in paradise for a fraction of the price

Josh and Steph, and their two children Isaac and Amaia, sold their house in Lancashire in November 2024 - and packed up their entire lives into two suitcases.

Society

7 h. ago Longest ever conclave lasted 1,003 days – but how long will the next one last

The conclave of 1268 broke a record for the longest ever, with local officials going to drastic measures to make sure warring Cardinals finally made their minds up

Politics

7 h. ago Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to be affected as McLaren set to end £150m F1 deal early

McLaren will reportedly end their partnership with British sportswear manufacturer Castore at the end of the 2025 Formula 1 season, signing a multi-year contract with Puma

Economics