13 h. ago Mull couple launch dream venture offering Scottish diving trips up to ten days

“Being able to share our passion for diving with other explorers is very exciting” – Liz Tallentire, co-founder

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26 h. ago Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’

Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategyAs film exhibitor strategies go, counter-programming is one of the most reliable. It worked for The Dark Knight and Mamma Mia!, released in the US on the same day in 2008, as well as for Dunkirk and Girls Trip in 2017. In 2023, Barbie and Oppenheimer leveraged the tactic to the tune of $2.5bn in combined box office takings.This week we could see another example as Amazon releases its authorised documentary about Melania Trump in more than 100 UK cinemas. There it will compete against an already-eclectic slate of releases including the Jason Statham action film Shelter, the ape horror Primate, Bradley Cooper’s comedy-drama Is This Thing On? and Richard Linklater’s Jean-Luc Godard fictionalisation Nouvelle Vague. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Starmer defends blocking Burnham from standing in byelection – UK politics live

PM says holding a mayoral election in Manchester would divert resources from local council, Scottish and Welsh campaigns for LabourKeir Starmer has defended the decision not to allow Andy Burnham to stand to be Labour’s candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Starmer was on the 10-strong panel that took the near-unanimous decision to block Burnham yesterday, and, speaking to broadcasters today, he set out the same argument used by Douglas Alexander earlier. (See 8.51am.) Starmer said:We have really important elections already across England for local councils, very important elections in Wales for the government there and very important elections in Scotland for the Scottish government that will affect millions of people. And we’re out campaigning on the cost of living and they’re very important elections.We need all of our focus on those elections.There’s also a political point here. What does our constitution say as a democratic socialist party? “By the strength of our comm...

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37 h. ago 'Fairy bridge' next to charming village is less than an hour's drive from Manchester

The 17th-century "fairy bridge" has a sweet folklore attached to it; plus, it's right by a stunning village that's perfect for a day trip.

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61 h. ago Andrew skipped Princess Eugenie's 11th birthday at Disneyland so that he could 'extend his stay at Epstein's beach house', royal author claims

According to royal author Andrew Lownie, the Florida trip came shortly after the former prince had spent 'three days in New York with Ghislaine Maxwell', since convicted of sexual offences.

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3 d. ago Russia launches ‘brutal’ attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue

Kyiv says Moscow used 396 drones and missiles in ‘another night of Russian terror’ on second day of talks in UAEEurope live – latest updates Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in the United Arab Emirates for the second day of tripartite peace talks.“Peace efforts? Trilateral meeting in the UAE? Diplomacy? For Ukrainians, this was another night of Russian terror,” Ukraine’s foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, said after the latest Russian assault on critical infrastructure. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv ahead of day two of peace talks

Tripartite talks in the United Arab Emirates to resume in wake of missile and drone attacks that have killed one and injured dozensRussia launched a massive drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met in the United Arab Emirates for the second day of tripartite peace talks.With Kyiv and other cities in the midst of widespread outages of heat, water and power following Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, officials in Kyiv said one person had been killed and at least 15 injured in strikes that continued until morning. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘I flew 1,800 miles for one day to propose to my partner on extreme day trip to Monaco

Jack Walker planned a day trip to the South of France to ask Shannon Moore to marry him

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3 d. ago YouTuber finds 'best haggis in Edinburgh' and is floored when he tastes it

A hungry vlogger who set off on a day trip to the Scottish capital in search of the "best" haggis he could find was stunned by what he tasted at a Cockburn St eatery

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5 d. ago 'I woke at 4am, flew to Geneva, got a bus to France, spent a few hours exploring, then flew home and was in bed by 11pm'

Mum Emily Gibbs says she loves an extreme day trip as they give her 'freedom' and 'adventure'

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5 d. ago Katie Price says she's 'horrified' by gaunt photos as she breaks silence on weight loss

Katie Price's daughter Princess previously shared a video of a recent family shopping trip - but new pictures of that day has sparked concern among fans

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5 d. ago 'I leave my toddler and partner at home and take therapy trips abroad'

Emily Gibbs, 29, loves going on extreme day trips abroad for under £100

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6 d. ago Ashley Tisdale slips back into High School Musical costumes ‘twenty years and two babies later’

ASHLEY Tisdale slipped back into some of the costumes from her High School Musical days, and fans loved the trip down memory lane. The actress, now 40, revisited the signature looks in celebration of the popular show turning 20, posting them to her social media. Strutting her stuff in a fluffy tulle-bottomed blue dress Ashley,...

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6 d. ago How new 'wonky holiday' booking trend could save travellers over £1,000

When booking a holiday, most travellers will opt for their local airport and choose a solid number of days away. But these habits are driving up the cost of trips.

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7 d. ago 'Dive bar' to open in Scots city despite fears punters could be 'flung through window'

Plans for a makeover at the restaurant have been approved by the council.

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8 d. ago Family's fury as killer who strangled mother to death offered day trips from secure hospital less than five months after being sentenced

Cannabis addict Gogoa Lois Tape, 28, was handed an indefinite hospital order just five months ago after violently strangling his girlfriend Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche to death in April 2024.

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8 d. ago Expert reveals just how far £20 will get you on trains for the ultimate day out

Just how far can £20 get you across the UK rail network? Now, research shows that several long-distance day trips remain accessible for under £20 return.

Economics

1 week ago Oliver Glasner’s inevitable exit compounds one of Crystal Palace’s worst ever weeks | Ed Aarons

Manager’s decision is no surprise having fought to keep Marc Guéhi in the summer and amid doubts over futures of a host of Palace’s FA Cup-winning starsIt was the day Crystal Palace supporters had dreaded but feared was inevitable. Oliver Glasner, having confirmed that the captain Marc Guéhi’s move to Manchester City is poised to go ahead, had another bombshell prepared for his press conference to preview Saturday’s trip to Sunderland.Nearly eight months to the day since the Austrian led the club to their first major trophy by beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final, his announcement that he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season came as no surprise. It rounds off one of the worst weeks in the club’s history after the humiliating defeat by non-league Macclesfield that will be for ever an unwanted postscript to their victory. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 'Magical' riverside village with dramatic fells and lovely walks leading to moors

The village sits at the confluence of two rivers and offers views of dramatic fells, scenic moors and charming tea rooms for day-trippers.

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1 week ago Perfectly preserved village where you can see remains of 13th

Heptonstall is a tiny village with stunning 13th-century church remains and beautiful cobbled streets that were once the location of the early stages of the English Civil War in 1643.

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