34 m. ago David Beckham pulls his best brooding poses to launch new eyewear collection

Brand Beckham is the giant that continues to grow. 

Politics

38 m. ago Love Island winners engaged one year after getting together on ITV show

Love Island hunk Tom Clare has proposed to girlfriend Molly Smith after almost two years together, after they met in the All Stars villa in 2024

Culture

1 hour ago Fires Which Burned Brightly by Sebastian Faulks review – a grief

In his account of postwar childhood and literary success, the novelist hints at pain he is unable to address directlyIn this not-quite-a-memoir, the novelist Sebastian Faulks gives a fine-grained account of growing up in post-second world war England. In the home counties cottage he shares with his parents and older brother, olive oil does duty not in the kitchen but as a bathroom remedy for bunged-up ears. If you are lucky enough to have a telephone (the Faulks are), it will probably be a “party” line shared with the people next door. Holidays consist of an icy week in Bexhill-on-Sea or, a step up, the Isle of Wight (just as cold but with a nicer class of ice-cream). Then there are all those tight-lipped middle-aged men busying themselves mowing the lawn and going to work in mysterious “offices”. Not so long ago they were shooting down Germans or trying to survive the north African desert.Faulks’s own father is one of these heroes in hiding – a provincial solicitor in a failing pra...

Events

2 h. ago Sycamore Gap tree grew for more than 100 years before vandals chopped it down

New research by Historic England has established just how long the world famous symbol of nature stood before it was felled by two vandals, causing widespread outrage

Politics

2 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway businesses more confident in economy than any time since 2022

The latest South of Scotland Business Survey also reveals nearly half of the region's businesses are aiming to grow.

Economics

4 h. ago Scientists work out how old Sycamore Gap tree was before it was felled

Two men have been jailed for cutting down the iconic tree

Politics

6 h. ago Emi Martinez Man United feelings emerge after transfer twist

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United throughout the summer transfer window, but a move failed to materialise on deadline day

Politics

10 h. ago Sycamore Gap's age revealed: Iconic tree that was felled by yobs is dated using expert technique

The tree, which stood next to Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, was cut down by two chainsaw-wielding men in September 2023.

Science

11 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne's family 'never expected' he would die so soon after farewell show

Jack Osbourne has revealed no one in his family expected rock icon Ozzy Osbourne to die just days after his huge Black Sabbath farewell show at Villa Park in Birmingham

Events

12 h. ago Djed Spence opens up on becoming first Muslim to play for England

MIKE KEEGAN: England versus Andorra may not appear to be an obvious occasion for a landmark, but should Spence make his Three Lions debut on Saturday then Villa Park will play host to history.

Politics

13 h. ago Urgent search launched to find missing girl who hasn't been seen for over 24 hours

Olivia was reported missing from Ashton-under-Lyne

Events

13 h. ago Is Starmer so spineless that he won't sack his Deputy Prime Minister (and Housing Secretary!) who dodged £40,000 in stamp duty?

Kemi Badenoch urged Keir Starmer to grow a 'backbone' and sack his deputy after she finally admitted failing to pay the full stamp duty due on a luxury £800,000 second home in Hove.

Politics

14 h. ago Olivia Attwood reveals change bosses made for Bad Boyfriends series two was 'no brainer'

Bad Boyfriends is set to return to ITV2 later this month with a new line-up of couples looking to improve their relationships

Politics

16 h. ago Historic Welsh mansion with gorgeous autumn gardens and a cosy bookshop you can visit for free

Cared for by the National Trust, Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales

Culture

17 h. ago Now even Labour MPs turn on their 'Red Queen' Angela Rayner as she faces HMRC probe and calls grow for Keir Starmer to sack her for tax 'hypocrisy'

The Deputy Prime Minister is under pressure to resign - if she's not sacked by Sir Keir Starmer - over the mishandling of her purchase of a £800,000 apartment in Hove, East Sussex.

Politics

17 h. ago How to get rid of unsightly dark spots: A top dermatologist reveals the fail

We all notice changes to our skin over time: whether it's freckles that grow darker or mysterious dark spots that refuse to fade despite months of using expensive creams.

Events

17 h. ago No Mor Chikin! Detroit school launches legal fight to stop Chick

The Giving Tree Montessori School says Chick-fil-A should find a new location for its store, set to be built right next to its playground.

Politics

17 h. ago US Democrats warn that controversial Gaza food organisation may be cover for intelligence operations

Letter by senior Democrats asks state department to reveal details behind financing of Gaza Humanitarian FoundationSenior Democratic senators have called on secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, to reveal details behind the financing and oversight of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as concerns grow that the organization is acting as a front for intelligence and political operations.The letter, co-signed by Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Peter Welch, accuses the state department of an “inability to answer basic questions about GHF in a timely manner” and said that the department’s “overriding of internal protocol and staff warnings is particularly concerning given it is unlikely to be able to conduct basic oversight of the funds it provided to GHF”. Continue reading...

Events

19 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

Politics

20 h. ago Dusk celebrates birthday with mystery discount code on 'gorgeous' £24 rechargeable lamp

'Love the three lighting modes and of course that it’s rechargeable so I can move it around wherever I want it to go.'

Economics