3 h. ago Sake and Samurai art as Japan Week officially launches in Manchester

Japan Week is underway in Manchester with a host of free activities - and it all launched with the ceremonial breaking of a sake barrel and samurai artist performances

Politics

15 h. ago Six of the best drag venues in London – shows, bars and clubs, from Soho to Dalston

In the words of Lady Gaga: “Don’t be a drag, just be a queen”

Politics

32 h. ago Sam Kerr poised for Chelsea return in Women’s Super League opener after injury

Striker in squad for Friday’s match with Manchester CityKerr missed 20 months because of a serious knee injurySam Kerr is poised to make her long-awaited return for Chelsea on Friday night after 20 months out because of a serious knee injury, when the Women’s Super League season gets under way.The Chelsea head coach, Sonia Bompastor, said on Thursday that the Australia striker would be in her squad when the defending champions host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge. Continue reading...

Sport

60 h. ago BBC Breakfast host announces 'scary' health news live on air as guest warns 'it's a killer'

The former Premier League manager appeared on the show to discuss his wife's sepsis diagnosis

Events

5 d. ago Turkish trans drag queen is among 'global talent' being handed special British visas

Kübra Uzun has received the coveted visa and is a transgender drag artist and 'LGBTQIA+ rights activist' from Istanbul, who goes by the stage name of Q-BRA.

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5 d. ago BBC Breakfast host delivers devastating news live on air as star given 'three months to live'

BBC Breakfast host Roger Johnson announced the sad news that someone he'd grown close to had been given three months to live

Society

6 d. ago SARAH VINE: This tawdry bid to drag the Queen into Brexit brings back unpleasant memories for  me...

Given the degree of respect and affection in which she was held by the British people, to have voiced a preference would have inevitably swayed public opinion.

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7 d. ago Rugby legend Scott Quinnell's son's surprising career move as he ditches family boots for high heels

Steele Quinnell, 26, says he tried the sport that made his dad a sporting hero when he was a child - but decided it wasn't for him.

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7 d. ago Scott Quinnell’s son delights Welsh rugby fans as drag queen Heidi Heights

‘My dad was fine with it,’ said Steele Quinnell, who tried his father’s sport but thought: ‘Nah, this isn’t for me’Sipping coffee in Cardiff Bay during a break from his day job as a personal trainer, Steele Quinnell, a scion of the Quinnell rugby dynasty, is matter of fact about how his path in life has diverged from that of his relatives.His grandfather Derek, father Scott and uncles Craig and Gavin are renowned as literal and figurative giants in Welsh rugby – all well over 6ft tall and fearless on the pitch. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Pub to host special viewing of The Chase starring Stockport teacher who died before it aired

"He was the kindest, cleverest, most humble man I ever knew"

Society

1 week ago Fulham star fires Man Utd warning with frank assessment of Ruben Amorim transfers

Fulham host Manchester United on Sunday in their first home game of the Premier League season

Events

1 week ago BBC host speaks out on brutal reaction from 'worst job' after replacing Chris Evans

The former BBC Radio 1 presenter and his co-star didn't receive the reaction they were hoping for after replacing Chris Evans on the station

Politics

1 week ago Man City vs Tottenham LIVE early Premier League team news, transfer latest and how to watch

Manchester City host Tottenham on Saturday in the Premier League with kick off at 12.30pm

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2 w. ago Welsh drag queen Tayce breaks silence on missing out on Strictly Come Dancing 2025

Welsh RuPaul Drag Race UK superstar Tayce has addressed her absence from the 2025 series line-up despite making history and winning the Christmas Special last year

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2 w. ago RuPaul's Drag Race UK star makes plea for BBC series and says it's a 'need'

Drag queen Sum Ting Wong appeared in the first series of the BBC hit show in 2019

Politics

2 w. ago Eurovision Song Contest 2026 host city revealed as bosses brand it 'perfect'

The UK will be hoping to win the annual event for the first time since back in 1997

Economics

2 w. ago Man Utd 'dream' transfer denied as Serie A star completes £22m move instead

Manchester United remain as the dream destination for a host of players despite their woes of recent seasons and one star who was eyeing a move to Old Trafford has moved elsewhere

Economics

2 w. ago Premier League set new date for Liverpool vs Man Utd clash as TV selections made

Liverpool will host Manchester United at Anfield in October in a Premier League match that has been selected to be broadcast by Sky Sports, who have moved several other games

Politics

2 w. ago Homes Under the Hammer host astounded by £40k home with 'massive' selling point

Former footballer Dion Dublin was left stunned by the 'massive selling point' of the three-bedroom terrace home

Economics

2 w. ago Wales rugby legend's son becomes drag queen called Heidi Heights

Steele Quinnell has landed a big gig this week and explains how he's ended up taking a very different career path

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