3 h. ago Tom Grennan discusses unlikely friendship with Mel C after showstopping Big Weekend duet

Tom Grennan was one of the performers at the 2025 BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend festival where he took to the Main Stage - and drove fans wild when he brought out Mel C to join him

Politics

10 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Inside Dani Dyer's boozy Ibiza hen party trip from night out to cocktails by pool

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer is making the most of her final weeks as a single woman as she parties in Ibiza for her hen do prior to her marriage to West Ham star Jarrod Bowen

Politics

11 h. ago JoJo Siwa gushes over Chris Hughes in sweet post after CBB couple confirm romance

JoJo Siwa cannot hide her affections for Chris Hughes after sharing two loved up posts on Instagram showing her hugging and playfully laughing with the Love Island star

Politics

11 h. ago Oasis fans say key member is 'missing' as band spotted at reunion tour rehearsals

Oasis are set to reunite this summer for a series of sold-out shows and rehearsals appear to be underway, but fans are worried after one key member appeared not to be in attendance

Events

13 h. ago Wheel of Time fans 'devastated' as Amazon Prime Video makes major announcement after 'best season ever'

Fans of the beloved fantasy drama are 'devastated' the show has been cancelled after just three seasons

Politics

26 h. ago Love Island icon Maya Jama slips famous curves into slinky cut

Love Island host Maya Jama recently posed for a series of pictures wearing a white and black dress with cut-out sections as she sipped on cocktails with friends and fans

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27 h. ago Gogglebox star make major announcement before show and it's bad news for fans

Gogglebox siblings Simon and Jane Minty took to social media on Friday night to deliver a special message to fans of the Channel 4 show

Sport

30 h. ago Your Guardian Sport weekend: Premier League, WCL final, Monaco GP and French Open

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

Sport

32 h. ago Tottenham fans amass for parade; Williams gets suspended jail sentence: football news – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final dayFixtures | Tables | Sign up for Football Daily | Email TahaThe latest omission of Jack Grealish isn’t a surprise. Grealish is a bit-part player at Manchester City these days and wasn’t used in last weekend’s FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace. The match winner in that game, Eberechi Eze, is included. The Palace duo of Marc Guéhi and Adam Wharton miss out, presumably due to injury (although it should be said Tuchel hasn’t seemed entirely convinced by Guéhi).Tuchel has not been able to name Marcus Rashford because of injury; West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen misses out after failing to take his opportunity last time. Newcastle’s Dan Burn gets another go. Continue reading...

Politics

33 h. ago Morrison's announces major overhaul of its UK supermarkets with plans to scrap 2,500 items in favour of 'premium' food

The revamp - which is already underway in some UK stores - is being dubbed 'Morrisons Magic' and will be led by Director Andrew Staniland.

Politics

33 h. ago Drumsheds announces 'major' changes addressing queuing and adding a 'decompression area'

A “new era” of the north London superclub is announced, as the venue makes changes based on feedback from clubgoers

Politics

34 h. ago Major energy provider announces money saving tariff that could save you £200

The new Octopus Energy tariff is available to tenants in social, affordable, and shared ownership housing where properties are equipped with solar panels and Octopus-optimised batteries

Economics

35 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Elements’ earth – recipe | The good mixer

A zippy take on a gin sour, with extra tropical notes from yuzu and a whack of basil on the noseThe inspiration behind this drink was a basil sour I had when I was working in Trondheim, Norway. I loved the flavour combinations, and was keen to incorporate similar herbaceous notes into a drink that would represent one of the four elements, as well as our new restaurant. I’ve used citrus in the form of yuzu to introduce another flavour dimension that blends in harmoniously. At the restaurant, we make big batches of the citrus syrup from spent lemons and limes, to save on wastage.Connor Wren, bar manager, Elements, Glasgow Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Man City make major new season ticket announcement after fan protests

Manchester City fans have protested the club's season ticket policy in recent weeks, with the club now confirming more of the controversial Flexi-Gold tickets will be made available for the 2025/26 season.

Sport

36 h. ago TRNSMT announce new main stage act amid calls for Kneecap to be axed from festival

TRNSMT bosses have announced a new major act that will take to the stage in Glasgow Green on Friday, July 11 which is the same day controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap are currently set to perform.

Politics

36 h. ago NHS announces major prescription change affecting 1,500 pharmacies

The NHS has announced it is rolling out a feature that will affect millions of patients in England

Politics

37 h. ago Ivan Toney recalled to England squad, Spurs head for trophy parade: football news – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final dayFixtures | Tables | Sign up for Football Daily | Email LukeThe latest omission of Jack Grealish isn’t a surprise. Grealish is a bit-part player at Manchester City these days and wasn’t used in last weekend’s FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace. The match winner in that game, Eberechi Eze, is included. The Palace duo of Marc Guéhi and Adam Wharton miss out, presumably due to injury (although it should be said Tuchel hasn’t seemed entirely convinced by Guéhi).Tuchel has not been able to name Marcus Rashford because of injury; West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen misses out after failing to take his opportunity last time. Newcastle’s Dan Burn gets another go. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Love Island's Claudia Fogarty pregnant with first child with footballer boyfriend

Claudia Fogarty has announced she is pregnant with her first child. The Love Island star is expecting a baby with her footballer boyfriend, Olly Crankshaw

Politics

38 h. ago BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Liverpool 2025: Line up, drinks prices and weather

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend is back and is this year taking place in Liverpool's Sefton Park and will see some of the biggest names in music performing – here's what you need to know

Society