51 m. ago 'We were promised a £30,000 kitchen, but were left cooking for our daughters on the BBQ'

The owner of Kitchen Love, who had a showroom in Cheadle Hulme, has apologised to families after their dreams of a new kitchen were shattered

Economics

71 m. ago ‘I love Suicide Squad!’: Our favourite unpopular Oscar wins of all time

From ‘American Beauty’ winning Best Picture to the eternal controversy over Marisa Tomei’s win for ‘My Cousin Vinny’, Oscar history is filled with divisive victories endlessly debated by film fans. Here our culture desk go to bat for some of the most controversial

Events

71 m. ago ‘A dream come true’: Syrian twin actors return home after 14 years of exile in France

For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from the watchful eye of the Bashar al-Assad regimeThick layers of dust shimmer in sunlight as Mohamad and Ahmad Malas sift through old belongings in their Damascus apartment, abandoned for 14 years.The air inside is heavy with a scent of old wood. With every step the brothers make, the floor creaks. Chairs, couches and chandeliers in the living room are cloaked in dust, and on one of the walls portraits of their father and one of their brothers, who have died, hang frozen in time. There’s no electricity so they use their phone torches to light their way as they collect personal artefacts they long forgot about.Mohamad goes through their belongings in Damascus in January, finding a box containing his love letters and memories collected from when he was young. Continue reading...

Politics

71 m. ago ‘I’d never loved it so much’: Ukrainian woman who felt compelled to return home

On the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Yuliya Danilina talks about her decision to return to Ukraine despite the risks – and the legacy of occupation she found‘I felt paralysed by fear’: Danilina’s escape from Ukraine (2022)Before Russia invaded in 2022, a red dog collar arrived in the post. I’d bought it for my rough collie, Pippa, but it was too large. So I drove to Bucha, a 20-minute drive from my village of Klavdievo-Tarasovo, to get it resized by a leatherworker there. He was very kind and said he could fix it and to come back later that week.The next day, the war started. I managed to escape the bombs and food shortages of the early weeks of the war, I left Ukraine and came to England to be with my then 27-year-old daughter, Sasha. Arriving in March 2022, it took me about a month to come to my senses – I didn’t realise how deeply in shock I was. Continue reading...

Politics

74 m. ago Where to find most expensive homes as number of £1m houses soars

The number of homes valued at £1 million-plus across Britain has jumped by around a third

Society

3 h. ago Trump names conservative podcaster Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Selection of former Secret Service agent and author means two staunch Trump allies lead the principal federal law enforcement agencyDan Bongino, a former US Secret Service agent who has written bestselling books, run unsuccessfully for office and gained fame as a conservative pundit with TV shows and a popular podcast, has been chosen to serve as the FBI’s deputy director.President Donald Trump announced the appointment on Sunday night in a post on his Truth Social platform, praising Bongino as “a man of incredible love and passion for our country”. He called the announcement “great news for law enforcement and American justice”. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Daniel Craig cuts a seriously sharp figure in a black satin tuxedo as he makes a dapper arrival at the SAG Awards after Best Actor nomination

The actor, 56, strutted with confidence onto the blue carpet at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, where the prestigious awards ceremony was being held.

Events

6 h. ago Why your holiday flight to the US could be secretly transporting millions of dollars in gold bars

If you've taken a flight from London to New York in recent months, there's a chance your suitcase was loaded on to the plane with gold bullion. And gold by the tonne.

Politics

6 h. ago Gogglebox star announces new boyfriend after splitting from father of her kids

Gogglebox star Izzi Warner has found love again - and even let slip his name during an episode of the hit Channel 4 show as she gushed about her 'perfect' partner

Politics

6 h. ago 2025 SAG Awards: Mikey Madison channels Old Hollywood elegance after scoring two nods for Anora

At the SAG Awards , Mikey is up for two prizes - best actress in a motion picture, as well as best ensemble cast in a motion picture.

Events

6 h. ago British and Irish stars arrive at the SAG Awards: Millie Bobby Brown wows in a silk peach gown as she joins glamorous Nicola Coughlan and Cynthia Erivo at event in LA

A host of British and Irish stars were out in force for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday afternoon at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

Events

6 h. ago Florida sheriff puts seven cops on leave after bungled domestic violence response ends in triple homicide: ‘P*** poor’

‘We had a chance to save your loved one’s life and we failed,’ the Broward County sheriff said

Events

7 h. ago Number of £1million homes in Britain increases a third in five years to 700,000, figures reveal

Savills calculated a net gain of 3,127 more properties being worth at least £1 million last year, compared with 2023, taking the total number of homes valued at this level to around 702,580.

Economics

7 h. ago Millie Bobby Brown exudes elegance in peach satin gown as she puts on a loved

The actress, 21, was the epitome of elegance in a peach-coloured satin gown that clung to every inch of her svelte frame.

Politics

7 h. ago SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet Host Sasheer Zamata Shines in Metallic Sheer Gown by Temperley London

SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet Host Sasheer Zamata Shines in Metallic Sheer Gown by Temperley London  WWD

Events

7 h. ago Maya Jama stuns in a white strapless dress after changing out of her elegant blue gown while party hopping around London Fashion Week

The Love Island host, 30, sent temperatures soaring as she stepped out for the Conner Ives show during London Fashion Week.

Events

8 h. ago London property millionaire numbers hit record high as city living regains appeal

Half of the capital’s £1 million plus homes are concentrated in just three boroughs

Society

8 h. ago Surge in the number of homes in Britain valued at £1 million

The North East of England saw the biggest rise in property millionaires outside of London

Economics

8 h. ago One in every 42 homes in Britain ‘is now valued at £1 million

The number of million pound homes in London has reached a record high, according to calculations by Savills.

Economics

8 h. ago Mariah Carey to perform at King Charles' country home with huge UK show

Songstress Mariah Carey is coming to the UK for a one-off concert this summer at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk - the much loved countryside retreat of the King and Queen

Politics