54 m. ago Only two more Republicans needed to force vote on Epstein files release, bill co

Bipartisan House group is trying to force vote on legislation despite objections from Donald Trump and Mike JohnsonTrump can’t use Alien Enemies Act, court rulesAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Dwayne Johnson reduced to tears as emotional moment in public leaves him sobbing

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was seen wiping tears away from his face during a particularly poignant moment with his The Smashing Machine co-star Emily Blunt

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68 m. ago City with £7 cocktails named Scotland's top hen party spot and it's not Glasgow or Edinburgh

The city was found to have the UK’s cheapest cocktails and the lowest taxi fares, making it an affordable hen party spot.

Economics

79 m. ago Cheap, healthy, sustainable and delicious – why mussels are a no

Fans say they’re the perfect food. No wonder they’re having a moment on restaurant menus. But how hard is this shellfish to prepare at home?It might be that they’re cheap. It might be that they’re healthy. But, in all likelihood, it’s “because they are just delicious”, says seafood chef Mitch Tonks. Whatever the reason, mussels are having a moment. Where once moules meant marinière (the classic French dish with white wine and parsley), now you can find them skewered, popcorned, pickled, barbecued, and even breaded and served in a burger bun.Mussels are making waves not just along the coast of Britain but in restaurants and recipes across the land. And they are being greeted with growing excitement, too, because, unlike the majority of food that becomes a fad, creating spikes in demand that cannot help but damage a group of people or their environment, there are no downsides to going mad for mussels. Continue reading...

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79 m. ago Scottish households warned 'it needs to stop' when opening windows after showers

It's a common habit to open a window after a shower to let the steamy, humid air out.

Events

1 hour ago Who could replace Angela Rayner if she resigns over stamp duty row?

Serving as both deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s resignation would cause a serious headache for the prime minister. But who are the likely candidates to replace her?

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1 hour ago Girl, 11, died after being found unresponsive in hotel pool on Fuerteventura, inquest hears

Francesca Mae Blease was found in the swimming pool in the town of Morro Jable in the south of the Canary Island on August 7.

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1 hour ago Hundreds of Houses of Parliament security staff go on strike in pay dispute

PCS members have gone on strike today for 24 hours and will do so again on September 10

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1 hour ago Epstein survivor describes abuse as lawmakers push for release of case files – live

Rally comes as bipartisan House group attempt to force vote on legislation to release Epstein files despite objections from Donald Trump and Mike JohnsonTrump can’t use Alien Enemies Act, court rulesAs part of the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations, the defense department will soon have hundreds of military judges work on immigration cases, the Associated Press reports:The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the federal justice department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by the Associated Press. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Asda customers could save 'hundreds' with simple advice

A supermarket products expert said the simple tip could make a big difference on your wallet

Economics

2 h. ago Moment Chuck E Cheese is put in handcuffs in front of kids ‘for stealing customer’s credit card’

Watch as a Chuck E Cheese mascot is placed in handcuffs in front of children at the popular restaurant chain for “stealing a customer’s credit card”.

Economics

2 h. ago Olivia Attwood squirms as she's grilled as she admits regret on live TV with Pete Wicks

Olivia Attwood addressed her holiday with Pete Wicks when she joined him on a special edition of Loose Women but fans were quick to say it was an 'awkward' moment

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2 h. ago QUENTIN LETTS: For Kemi, here was a prize opportunity. All she had to do was rub their noses in it and Mrs Rayner would be a goner, surely. But no, Kemi goofed it

What a difference a comeuppance makes. Angela Rayner, Westminster's most careless taxpayer, entered the Commons. A full House was hushed, stunned.

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2 h. ago Forget Tomb Raider and Uncharted, there’s a new generation of games about archaeology – sort of

In this week’s newsletter: an archaeologist and gamer on why we love to walk around finding objects in-game and in real lifeThe game I’m most looking forward to right now is Big Walk, the latest title from House House, creators of the brilliant Untitled Goose Game. A cooperative multiplayer adventure where players are let loose to explore an open world, I’m interested to see what emergent gameplay comes out of it. Could Big Walk allow for a kind of community archaeology with friends? I certainly hope so.When games use environmental storytelling in their design – from the positioning of objects to audio recordings or graffiti – they invite players to role play as archaeologists. Game designer Ben Esposito infamously joked back in 2016 that environmental storytelling is the “art of placing skulls near a toilet” – which might have been a jab at the tropes of games like the Fallout series, but his quip demonstrates how archaeological gaming narratives can be. After all, the incongruity ...

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2 h. ago Harry Styles 'buys fourth house on same street in Hampstead' amid plans for dream £30million mega

The 31-year-old, who is worth a reported £225million, is building a huge luxury compound in the fashionable north London enclave

Economics

2 h. ago What is stamp duty and what has Angela Rayner said about her flat purchase?

Housing market experts emphasised the importance of home-buyers taking specialist advice and double-checking paperwork.

Politics

2 h. ago Pub owners hit out at villagers opposing their plan to turn it into five

Lee and Sally Turland said they had 'no choice' but to make the heartbreaking decision to close their business of 26 years in 2022 as it was no longer 'financially viable'.

Events

2 h. ago Wishaw man scoops prestigious award for his work as site manager in Hamilton

Stuart Gillespie is celebrating after winning a Pride in the Job 2025 Quality Award from the National House-Building Council (NHBC), recognising his outstanding work at Oakwood View in Hamilton.

Events

2 h. ago 'I worked with Kate Middleton for years and she showed her true colours with one action'

EXCLUSIVE: King Charles' former royal butler Grant Harrold shared some of his memories from his time as Highgrove House, which included hosting a private meal for Prince William and Kate Middleton

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3 h. ago Hollywood actor sues British council over 'Downton Shabby' manor house after it evicted him from ruined 'ancestral home' he has spent eight years trying to save

Hopwood DePree, 55, has told of spending eight years and half a million pounds trying to restore a stately home in Middleton, Greater Manchester.

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