70 m. ago Personal trainer who enraged neighbours with 'deep bass beats' from his £125k garage is ordered to stop using it as a commercial gym

Glen Jepson was granted permission to build a detached garage on land behind his home in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire, in 2019, with the goal of transforming it into a gym.

Economics

87 m. ago Escape To The Chateau's Dick and Angel Strawbridge reveal they remain defiant over decision to leave show following THAT investigation into 'bullying claims'

Escape To The Chateau's Dick Strawbridge and his wife Angel Adoree have shared an update on the ongoing restoration work at their beloved French château.

Events

93 m. ago Japan’s ruling coalition splits in major blow to first female prime minister

Head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption

Politics

1 hour ago Liverpool handed Mohamed Salah boost for Manchester United clash as Alexis Mac Allister decision looms

Reds desperate to bounce back from run of three straight losses as they welcome their fiercest rivals to Anfield after the international break

Politics

2 h. ago Government had been ‘determined’ to raise case of Scot held in India – Alexander

The Prime Minister discussed the imprisonment of Jagtar Singh Johal with his Indian counterpart during his visit to Mumbai this week.

Politics

2 h. ago India says it will reopen embassy in Kabul as it hosts Taliban foreign minister for controversial visit

Amir Khan Muttaqi is one of a number of Taliban leaders facing UN sanctions, including travel bans and asset freezes

Politics

2 h. ago Starmer accused of pushing out some of last progressive allies in No 10 shake

Exclusive: PM reorganising key parts of government to give chief secretary Darren Jones more Whitehall control• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has been accused of pushing some of his last remaining progressive allies out of government as he embarks on another shake-up of his Downing Street operation designed to empower his chief secretary, Darren Jones.The prime minister is overseeing a reorganisation of several key parts of his government, including the delivery and policy units, to refocus the policy work and give Jones more direct control of the machinery of government. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Gaza ceasefire plan live: Israel’s government approves deal for hostages’ release as US troops to ‘oversee’ truce

Ceasefire supposed to begin immediately after early Friday’s cabinet approval under deal, says Israeli officialIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner after a government meeting to approve the US-brokered deal to release all hostages and implement a ceasefire in Gaza.The Times of Israel reports that Gaza’s civil defence service has issued a warning to Palestinians not to approach the areas where the Israeli forces are present, particularly towards the border, until the IDF has officially announced their withdrawal and officials confirm this. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Toby Carvery forced to make change in 158 restaurants due to new government law

Restaurant chain has been forced to axe one of its popular offers due to new government rules

Politics

3 h. ago Trump will learn if he has won Nobel Peace Prize for Gaza deal TODAY: Netanyahu posts AI image of President with medal as Donald complains Obama got it for 'doing nothing'

The image, posted on the Israeli prime minister's X account, shows Trump lifting his hands as he sports an oversized medal and is showered in confetti as a cheering crowd waves Israeli flags.

Politics

3 h. ago Toby Carvery forced to axe popular offer in 158 restaurants due to new government rules

The restaurant chain has been forced to make a change

Politics

3 h. ago Human Rights Watch refuses to accept donations from Aziz Ansari and other Riyadh comedy festival performers

Defending his decision to perform at the festival, Ansari said he had discussed donating a ‘part of the fee’ to human rights organisations

Culture

4 h. ago Hamas insists 'all factions reject' plans for Tony Blair to run Gaza despite agreeing to Trump

Donald Trump had proposed a transitional 'Board of Peace' headed up by himself and former prime minister Sir Tony Blair to oversee an interim governing authority in Gaza.

Politics

5 h. ago I saw desperation at the Tory conference – but all traditional parties may be in this position soon | Andy Beckett

The feeling of crisis in Manchester also afflicts Labour and the Lib Dems. It leaves voters facing a dangerously unstable political orderMuch of democratic politics is about getting people’s attention. That’s a particular problem for struggling, less-than-compelling leaders. The further your party falls in the polls, the larger the temptation to launch dramatic, supposedly transformational policies. It’s like speaking more and more loudly to someone who has stopped listening.Thus this week’s Conservative conference in Manchester, with the party at historic lows in the polls, featured a frenzy of policy announcements, on once-successful Tory themes such as tax cuts, law and order, welfare and immigration, that were often made to half-empty rooms. Expanses of blue carpet had been installed in the huge, barn-like convention centre – as if to reassure delegates that the party still had an identity – yet much of the time they were eerily deserted. The Conservatives, famed and feared for ...

Politics

6 h. ago Pep Guardiola faces awkward Man City decision as three key players could be dropped

Manchester City are set to find their injury issues easing after the international break but it could present Pep Guardiola a selection problem.

Sport

11 h. ago Israel approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet votes for the first phase of the US president’s peace deal

Politics

13 h. ago What to know about Texas court's decision to pause Roberson's execution in shaken baby case

A Texas appeals court has paused the execution of Robert Roberson, who was set to be the first in the U.S. executed for a murder linked to shaken baby syndrome

Events

13 h. ago Thomas Tuchel vindicated with controversial Wales decision that 'could win the World Cup'

England put Wales to the sword on Thursday evening as Thomas Tuchel's controversial call was vindicated thanks to a whirlwind opening 20 minutes for the Three Lions

Politics

14 h. ago National guard remains in Chicago area as judge to rule on Trump deployment

President attacks Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as extra troops at army training site south-west of cityHundreds of national guard troops remained in the Chicago area as city and Illinois officials awaited a judge’s decision to stop Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nation’s third-largest city.It was still unclear where specifically the Trump administration would send the troops who reported to an army training site south-west of Chicago, which was laden with extra fencing and tarps put up to block the public’s view of the facility late on Wednesday evening. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Giant 7ft2 Tory boy James McAlpine is dating student he hopes could become his 'First Lady'

Gigantic 7ft 2in Tory James McAlpine has spoken to your Daily Star of his ambitions to become a political heavyweight, and maybe even the Prime Minister one day

Politics