1 hour ago Adult sites could be slapped with huge fines as probe into age concerns launched

Millions of Brits often visit raunchy sites to have a good time, but now the companies behind the websites are being looked into over age check concerns — with heavy fines at risk

Politics

2 h. ago Programme helping people access employment in North Lanarkshire may face financial pressures

Councillors discussed a report on the performance of North Lanarkshire Council’s NL Academies programme, which provides summer placements and training for young people and adults

Events

4 h. ago The Guardian view on the killing of Charlie Kirk: a perilous moment that may lead to more | Editorial

The shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder should not be used to foment further division in a polarised country“Democracy is the way that we have diverse societies that don’t kill each other, largely,” Lilliana Mason, a leading scholar of partisanship, observed recently. She added: “As soon as we stop believing in it, it disappears.” Dr Mason’s own research suggests that there is sharply rising tolerance of political violence. On Wednesday, it claimed one more victim.The shocking killing of the co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, a hugely influential activist who rallied young people to Donald Trump’s cause and far-right ideology more broadly, has been widely and rightly condemned across the political spectrum. Leading Democrats and progressive activists made clear that such violence must not be tolerated.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in ...

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4 h. ago 10 insanely massive gigs that make Oasis’ Knebworth shows look poorly

They still rank among the biggest gigs in UK history. But Oasis’ 250,000-strong Knebworth crowds were nothing compared to some of these whoppers

Politics

5 h. ago ‘It’s like the Olympics’: Patrick Reed against Ryder Cup player payment

American players to receive stipend for participationFormer world No 6 said Europe have more ‘camaraderie’Patrick Reed believes it “unnecessary” that his fellow Americans will be paid for participation in the upcoming Ryder Cup. Reed, who has missed out on what would have been a fourth Ryder Cup appearance at Bethpage, also said Europe carry the advantage of having the more closely-knit team.US players plus their captain, Keegan Bradley, will be given $500,000 (£368,300) – $300,000 (£221,000) of which must be donated to charity – for taking on Luke Donald’s Europe. The remaining $200,000 (£147,320) has been labelled a stipend. The topic was largely lost in fevered discussion over whether or not Bradley would pick himself as a player but remains hugely significant. Europe’s contingent have always been adamant they will not seek monetary reward for Ryder Cup appearances. Continue reading...

Sport

6 h. ago Fox Business star and former Trump adviser Larry Kudlow opens up about battle with drug addiction

Kudlow admitted to getting ‘caught up in the zeitgeist’ of Wall Street in the 1980s and ‘90s

Events

6 h. ago The seven ways to protect yourself from catching the flu and prepare for flu season

Last year, more than 300,000 hospital beds were taken up by patients with the flu 🤧

Politics

7 h. ago Private island where £3million mansions are the norm has houseboat up for sale

Oliver Couchman, 49, believes his three-bedroom houseboat is the 'most affordable' property on the Thames, which buyers could bag for just £49,000.

Economics

8 h. ago I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton audiobook review – warm and witty whimsy

A chatty, self-deprecating memoir recalls the podcaster’s start in TV and his lifelong friendship with comedian and film-maker Joe CornishThe writer and comic Adam Buxton’s first memoir, Ramble Book, dug into his childhood and his relationship with his father, who featured as the cantankerous BaaadDad in Buxton’s 1990s pop culture series The Adam and Joe Show. I Love You, Byeee is the follow up in which he remembers his late mother, Valerie, and reflects on his TV career which began with him landing a job at Takeover TV, a showcase for new talent on Channel 4, where he brought in his childhood friend Joe Cornish.Fans of The Adam and Joe Show will find reminiscences about the pair’s toy movies, where they recreated films such as Titanic and Trainspotting, and their radio shows on XFM and 6Music. Buxton is candid about the strain of their working relationship and his feelings of insecurity when Cornish went off to direct his first film, Attack the Block, without him. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Ricky Gervais to release new adult animated series with Netflix

Gervais said he plays a ‘lazy, rude, opinionated creature with fans, who’s not as smart or brave as he thinks he is’

Politics

9 h. ago Shower trick can save households £300 a year in bill costs, expert reveals

A bathrooms expert has revealed that making one quick, low-effort change to your daily showering routine could save you hundreds of pounds each year in bills

Economics

9 h. ago Raise the £450k LISA limit to give London's first time buyers a helping hand

There is a strong case for committing to an annual review of the property price cap to ensure it keeps pace with the ever-changing market.

Economics

10 h. ago Cadbury experts explains what the Creme Egg yolk is really made of

Cadbury estimates it sells around 300 million Creme Eggs between January 1 and Easter Sunday, when the product is withdrawn from shelves

Politics

10 h. ago Charles is making a mistake by appeasing Harry. The Prince's new addiction means this 'reunion' will end in disaster... and palace insiders have told me what's really being said behind

Who cannot sympathise with King Charles as he faced the dilemma of whether to meet the Duke of Sussex during his stay in London this week, writes RICHARD EDEN.

Politics

10 h. ago Cadbury experts reveal what really is inside the Creme Egg yolk

Cadbury estimates it sells around 300 million Creme Eggs between January 1 and Easter Sunday, when the product is withdrawn from the supermarket shelves

Politics

10 h. ago Property expert shares genius design upgrades from just £3.95 that will help you sell your home

House prices are still in a chokehold in many parts of Britain, after a fairly gloomy summer. The rise in stamp duty and fall in buyer demand have both contributed to a sluggish market.

Society

10 h. ago Buying, selling or renting a home? A new estate agent & property management company comes to West of Edinburgh

It’s a genuine homecoming for the man behind a new estate agency in Edinburgh. We find out what he’s bringing back from his travels and how he sees a better future for buyers, sellers and landlords.

Society

11 h. ago The new addiction Harry must get under control if he wants a family reunion: Palace insiders tell RICHARD EDEN the great test Charles has set his son

Who cannot sympathise with King Charles as he faced the dilemma of whether to meet the Duke of Sussex during his stay in London this week, writes RICHARD EDEN.

Politics

12 h. ago Love Is Blind UK star admits they wanted to 'pull out' before filming started

A star of the Netflix series has opened up about their experience on the hit dating show

Politics

13 h. ago Man asks girl, 5, for cuddle before sexually assaulting her on bed

The victim, now a young adult, reported the incident in June last year following disclosures to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

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