87 m. ago 'I spotted a dent in my breast when someone admired my swimsuit – then things got scary'

EXCLUSIVE: Laina Nielsen was only 29 when an innocent compliment about her swimming costume led to a discovery that turned her whole world upside down

Politics

1 hour ago Fontaines D.C. stray into the political in epic Wythenshawe Park gig that shows band is a force to be reckoned with

Fontaines are the future festival headliners we've all been searching for as they perform to 26,000 adoring fans in Manchester

Politics

2 h. ago Wayne Rooney names the biggest problem he has with Manchester United in new role

Wayne Rooney will be a regular pundit on BBC Match of the Day this season and the Manchester United legend has outlined what he will bring to the iconic highlights show

Politics

2 h. ago Brazen Steaua Bucharest chief dismisses Aberdeen as madcap owner already counting Europa League jackpot

The Dons take on the Romanian outfit in the first leg of their crunch play-off tie in the Granite City next week

Politics

2 h. ago Trans woman caught smuggling 26 kilos of cannabis into the UK to try and fund a sex change operation is jailed for 18 months in a men's prison

Keira Borrett, 46, from Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, was discovered with two suitcases full of the Class B drug when stopped by Border Force officials at London Heathrow Airport on May 23.

Events

2 h. ago Kairat clear Celtic red tape but suffer a different Champions League blow ahead of Parkhead showdown

The Kazakh side travel to Glasgow next week for thr first leg of their playoff round clash with Brendan Rodgers' men

Society

3 h. ago BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt issues apology to viewers after he abruptly ends interview

BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt was forced to cut off an interview with Sir Tony Brenton due to a technical blunder on the show

Politics

3 h. ago Oasis mania hits Ireland as Gallagher brothers return to their ancestral home

Noel and Liam Gallagher are heading to Ireland for the next leg of their huge sold-out comeback tour after performing in Edinburgh, Scotland last week

Events

3 h. ago Supporting kids with Send is expensive. But the cost of not doing so is far greater | Carrie Grant

Education, health and care plans have been invaluable for my children. Hints they could be scrapped fill me with fearCarrie Grant is a TV presenter and voice coach and a parent of four children with special educational needsThree of my four children have had full EHCPs. These are education, health and care plans, which means each child’s needs have been assessed and documented. They guarantee that appropriate provision to meet those needs has been agreed and must now be delivered by law. Well-written EHCPs are invaluable, particularly the legal part. Without it there would be no rigour, no meaningful challenge and, ultimately, no power to ensure that the right educational support is provided.Naturally, then, I was worried when earlier this year the government began discussing reforms, with the possibility of scrapping EHCPs. Ministers said they had inherited a system on its knees, with local authorities struggling to cope with the rising demand for support for children with special ...

Politics

3 h. ago Gemma Collins admits wedding plans are on hold again as she makes blunt admission

EXCLUSIVE: The Only Way Is Essex legend Gemma Collins has spilled on her wedding plans to fiancé Rami Hawash but confessed things aren't on a strict schedule as she revealed Jedward's special role

Events

4 h. ago Moment Putin's legs 'twitch suspiciously' in Trump farewell as Russian dictator dons platforms to overcome 'Napoleon complex'

Kremlin footage captured the Russian leader's knee jolting repeatedly as he stood alongside his US counterpart at the end of their brief exchange following a joint press conference.

Politics

5 h. ago EastEnders confirm Sharon Watts' return in rare teaser and it's not what fans expected

The BBC has released a rare EastEnders trailer which has confirmed the return of two legendary characters - and fans are over the moon

Politics

5 h. ago Trump updating Nato leaders on Putin summit after ‘lengthy’ call with Zelenskyy, White House says – live

US president earlier said it was up to Ukrainian leader to reach a ceasefire and that a meeting would be set up between Zelenskyy and PutinNo deal after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in AlaskaThe president has yet to deplane, but is currently greeting Alaska governor Muke Dunleavy and senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, aboard Air Force One, per the White House.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also says that for the expanded bilateral meeting and lunch, Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff will be joined by treasury secretary Scott Bessent, commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, defense secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago 'Gina already has the feel of a local legend': TOM PARKER BOWLES reviews Ravneet Gill's new restaurant

In East London, Tom discovers a delightful wife-and-husband spot that nods to the 1970s

Politics

5 h. ago ‘New Zidane’ to Amorim outcast: Kobbie Mainoo at career crossroads

Fall of midfielder who seemed to have solved England’s problem position is emblematic of Manchester United’s confused transfer policiesRemember Kobbie Mainoo? The lad from Stockport heralded as Manchester United’s new midfield general? A player likened at 19 to Zinedine Zidane by Paul Scholes and whose 2024 FA Cup final winner toppled the noisy neighbours from across town when he ghosted into Manchester City’s area before a silky smooth touch and finish past Ederson?Now, at a club of serial false dawns and zero title challenges since Sir Alex Ferguson retired 12 years ago, Mainoo is at a career crossroads. As Ruben Amorim becomes the latest manager to try to build United a shiny new world, Mainoo is a mere substitute. The Portuguese has no place for him in his 3-4-3 formation after a damning assessment that Mainoo lacks legs for the engine room or the pace to operate as one of the two 10s. Continue reading...

Transport

5 h. ago CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN: Superman star joins Trump team notorious for human rights abuses

A former Superman star is ditching his cape to play sidekick to Donald Trump's most notorious goon squad, Christopher Bucktin writes, turning his legacy into a publicity stunt

Politics

5 h. ago 'I was forced onto streets after marriage split but now have unique job'

Invisible Cities offers tours run by people who have experienced homelessness. For dad-of-two Andy it's been life-changing – and his clients love it too.

Politics

5 h. ago Adam Collard opens up on real reason for postponing wedding to fiancée Laura Woods

EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Adam Collard has confirmed when he and fiancée Laura Woods will tie the knot after being forced to postpone their wedding

Politics

6 h. ago BRIAN READE: 'We must shame rich into sharing fortunes to rebuild Broken Britain'

As The Entertainer toy store boss retires and leaves his £80million firm to his workforce, Brian Reade says we need to force the wealthy to share their fortunes

Politics

6 h. ago Lighthouse keeper forced to live with corpse for 4 months unrecognisable when rescued

The Lighthouse was a critically acclaimed psychological horror starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe - and was inspired by a chilling real-life event that took place in Wales

Events