90 m. ago Pantos could 'die out' unless there's gender splits and difficult subject matter ditched

Pantomime dame Johnny McKnight has sounded the alarm about the future of the classic theatre shows, which he said need to stop being 'stuck in the past'

Events

2 h. ago RAF jets scrambled to plane flying over London as 'sonic boom' heard

Locals heard the deafening noise overhead and felt their houses shake.

Politics

3 h. ago Spain airport strikes: Where major disruption is set to hit passengers this summer

Strikes across popular destinations such as Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca kick off on Friday, 15 August

Events

4 h. ago I've used the same oversized denim tote as hand luggage on every flight and it's under £60

The denim tote bag is a travel essential - big enough to fit everything you need, with multiple pockets and a laptop compartment, but small enough to fit in the overhead locker

Economics

4 h. ago ScotRail: Train delays between Edinburgh and Glasgow and Inverness after lightning damage

Disruption and delays are expected until 3pm

Events

5 h. ago Adidas shoppers race to snap up £150 down puffer jacket for £11.25 this weekend

The jacket is designed in a classic black colourway with the brand's signature 3-Stripes running vertically down the front, offering a sporty and practical solution to cold weather

Economics

6 h. ago Travel chaos into Manchester after 'trespasser' on the railway

National Rail has confirmed that the trespasser has been removed but passengers should expect disruption while services catch up

Events

6 h. ago World's first robot OLYMPICS get off to a rocky start: Humanoids from 16 nations crash and collapse as they attempt to compete in boxing, athletics, and football

At one of the first events - five-aside football - 10 robots the size of seven-year-olds shuffled around the pitch, often getting stuck in a scrum or falling over en masse.

Sport

8 h. ago Urgent warning for anyone going to Spain as there will be severe delays

Disruption will hit those travelling to places including Barcelona, Malaga-Costa del Sol, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife

Events

10 h. ago LIVE: Manchester Airport flights stopped after two easyJet planes 'clip wings'

Holidaymakers are warned to expect disruption

Society

10 h. ago LIVE: Manchester Airport flights stopped after two easyJet planes 'clip wings' in crash

Holidaymakers are warned to expect disruption

Events

10 h. ago ‘By handing over some planning to the kids, I could relax’: readers’ favourite trips with teenagers in Europe

Holidaying with teenagers can be tricky, but our tipsters have discovered glorious destinations and exhilarating activities to keep them entertained • Tell us about a remote part of Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSlovenia! We started in Lake Bled. Teens loved the Dolinka ziplines, the summer toboggan run, hiking in Vintgar gorge and swimming in Lake Bled. You can hire paddleboards and boats. If you have the money, there is rafting and canyoning too. After seeing the incredible Postojna cave, we went up the Vogel cable by Lake Bohinj. Half-board at the Bohinj Eco hotel kept the teens amply fed and it also has an aquapark, bowling and plenty of games to boot. We finished the trip off with shopping in Ljubljana and the best ice-cream ever at Romantika. Three happy teenagers. Sue Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Weather maps show exactly when UK temperatures to plummet to a bitter 4C

After enduring four heatwaves so far this year and 30C+ weather, the UK's hot, dry spell will soon be replaced by a cold snap - with forecasters predicting temperatures to plunge to 4C

Politics

23 h. ago Boy, 2, dies after doctors use air hose to remove popcorn stuck up nose

A mum and dad were left distraught after a simple operation to dislodge a popcorn kernel from their two-year old's nose went drastically wrong.

Events

23 h. ago Peter Andre climbs through window to rescue son from public toilet in Cyprus

The rescue didn’t quite go to plan when the Australian pop star realised he was stuck himself

Events

24 h. ago TOWIE star Elliott Wright welcomes fifth child and shares her sweet name

The Only Way Is Essex star Elliott Wright and his wife Sadie have announced the arrival of their baby daughter as the pair shared a sweet snap to social media

Politics

25 h. ago Nobody is trapped inside Chicago's Bean sculpture, officials insist after protesters claim someone has been stuck in there for 21 years

Chicago officials have insisted that nobody is trapped inside the world-famous Bean sculpture, after protestors went viral for claiming that someone has been stuck inside for 21 years. 

Politics

25 h. ago Darts icon wows fans with carpool karaoke after 'double badge in' snap with fellow pro

Darts legend Raymond van Barneveld left fans stunned as he got stuck into some carpool karaoke while getting the double badge in alongside fellow PDC pro

Politics

26 h. ago The 6 signs your sleeping pattern is out of sync – and how to fix it

The impact of prolonged, disrupted sleep can be severe. Thankfully, there are ways to improve this

Politics

27 h. ago Major airline cancels flights amid strikes with Scots airports facing disruption

Air Canada is preparing for a walk out by its cabin crew and has started to cancel flights

Events