44 m. ago I built £8m Grand Designs castle that fuming locals are calling ‘brutalist’ fortress it was never meant to be pretty

A GRAND Designs homeowner has defended his £8million fortress after angry villagers compared it to a “car park”. When Piers Daniell set out to build his dream home, a six-storey concrete and glass "castle", he knew it wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea. What he didn’t expect was to become public enemy number one in...

Economics

2 h. ago 'Best place to retire' in the UK named as beautiful Welsh seaside town

A new study has named the best place in the UK to retire - and a Welsh seaside town came out on top thanks to its quiet and picturesque setting

Politics

2 h. ago Building evacuated by police after man's dead body found inside flat in Glasgow

The man’s body was found inside a flat in Glasgow

Events

2 h. ago Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia

Nighttime Ukrainian strikes have disrupted power and heating supplies to two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border

Events

3 h. ago Liverpool travel to Manchester City, Premier League buildup and more – matchday live

News, discussion and previews before the day’s actionJonathan Wilson’s preview | Email matchday liveWill Unwin got to sit down with Liverpool’s hottest striker.What other guidance has Slot offered Ekitiké? “Obviously keep my shirt on,” he says with a smile. “I would say he’s on my back, but not for a bad thing. He just wants to help me, so I don’t take that badly. He wants me to give more and more. Maybe sometimes you feel like it’s a little bit too much and you want to complain. It’s a good thing because I think if a coach doesn’t like you, he will not speak to you or not try to get the best of you.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago America’s men’s grand slam drought is not Taylor Fritz’s burden to carry

Back at the ATP finals one year after reaching the last hurdle, Fritz remains a top-five talent. It’s a reminder that a certain major-title drought is not his burden to bearI would like to have some words with ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler about what he said after Novak Djokovic beat Taylor Fritz, for the 11th straight time, in the US Open quarter-finals. Look – Fritz is American, Fowler is American – and sports often lend themselves to nationalism. A little bit of disappointment was appropriate. Instead, Fowler invoked the continued drought of American men at the majors: none of them had lifted a trophy since Andy Roddick in 2003, and Fritz had been the last one standing in the tournament.We all love a narrative, myself included. But come on. Even if Fritz had beaten Djokovic for the first time, force of nature Carlos Alcaraz was waiting in the next round, who Fritz has yet to beat in an official match. And if he’d somehow survived that, it would have been defending champion Jannik...

Politics

3 h. ago Robin Hood's Jack Patten's sweet tribute to star as he shares first impressions

EXCLUSIVE: Jack Patten opened up on his first time meeting his co-star in his major TV role.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Never lose hope’: how a new Afghanistan women’s team helps refugees cope with trauma

Afghan Women United is comprised of players forced to flee their homeland and is another step in overcoming major barriers“When I step on to the pitch everything else is automatically erased from my mind,” says the captain of Afghan Women United, Fatima Haidari, when asked how football helps her cope with the traumas she has suffered.“I train, I play, and a fire inside me is lit, not just because of the power that I feel at that moment as a player, but because I feel I have many other girls with me. It’s like I’m taking their hands. Like I’m playing with them. It’s not just for me, and I feel powerful.” Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago Ryanair passengers urged to do one thing ahead of major change

European airline Ryanair has announced a major change to how passengers are able to board their flights from next week and Brits have been told to make sure they are prepared

Politics

5 h. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Ryanair passengers to see major change to boarding passes on November 12

The airline has announced it will make the change next week and passengers will need to be prepared

Politics

6 h. ago Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions“It broke my heart.” Surangel Whipps, president of the tiny Pacific nation of Palau, was sitting in the front row of the UN’s general assembly in New York when Donald Trump made a long and rambling speech, his first to the UN since his re-election, on 23 September.Whipps was prepared for fury and bombast from the US president, but what followed was shocking. Trump’s rant on the climate crisis – a “green scam”, “the greatest con job ever perpetrated”, “predictions made by stupid people” – was an unprecedented attack on science and global action from a major world leader. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Lloyds quietly builds £2bn rental portfolio to become major UK landlord

UK bank has acquired 7,500 homes for rent since 2021 as it seeks to diversify income

Economics

7 h. ago SNP government accused of 'passing buck' over LPS tower block safety fears

Hundreds of Scots are thought to live in Large Panel System (LPS) high-rise buildings which could be vulnerable to gas explosions and collapse.

Politics

8 h. ago The perfect Sunday autumn walk with a meandering river, cosy pub and castle where you can stay for the night

It’s not the most dramatic walk in Wales, but that’s precisely its charm: understated, quietly beautiful, and best enjoyed when you least expect it

Politics

8 h. ago The quiet coastal community rocked by a criminal plot that was like something out of James Bond

It was the last place anyone expected to find the centre of an international smuggling ring

Events

10 h. ago Lloyds Bank explains 'rewards' rules over £100 and £50 payments

The bank previously announced it would pay £200 to select customers

Economics

10 h. ago Extra £27,783 available for people with these five health conditions

It is for those who need extra help due to a condition that can build up extra costs

Economics

12 h. ago Prince William hits out at big business for ‘falling short’ in tackling climate change

William blasted major companies for ‘not doing nearly enough’ after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit

Politics

13 h. ago Prince Willliam hits out at big business for ‘falling short’ in tackling climate change

William blasted major companies for ‘not doing nearly enough’ after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit

Politics