21 m. ago Met Office latest on when heatwave will sizzle Greater Manchester

Warm air will blast the country this week

Society

67 m. ago Brace for 2025's first heatwave: Met Office confirms temperatures of up to 32C are on the way for Britain this week

Forecasters are expecting the heat to build gradually in Britain over the coming days - and most areas will reach levels above the heatwave threshold of 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) by the weekend.

Society

78 m. ago The Darkness not fit enough to keep up with The Rolling Stones

Loewstoft rockers The Darkness won't keep rocking into their 80s like The Rolling Stone as Mick Jagger is fitter than they will ever be. Reformed wildmen recall how they used to employ someone just to help get them over their hangovers.

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1 hour ago Doja Cat sparks viral debate on fan interactions amid claims she was 'manhandled'

Singer Doja Cat found herself in the middle of a viral debate as she shared a slew of posts about an uncomfortable experience she had with a fan in a video surfaced online

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2 h. ago 'Our job is just to keep setting an example and hope that others will follow' Remembering Sir Geoff Palmer

Joe Goldblatt remembers his friend, the inspirational Sir Geoff Palmer

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2 h. ago Helicopters and cool hotels: forget Winnebagos, this is how the style set really do Glastonbury

I’ve only been to Glastonbury once, and I have to admit it was done in a most convivial way. The year was 2011, when the Pyramid Stage headliners were Beyoncé on the Sunday, festival perennials Coldplay on the Saturday, and, in something of a tour de force performance on the Friday, U2, interrupting their mammoth 360 tour. The day before the gig, we had flown in on a chartered jet fresh from their show in Baltimore, been whisked to the Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath. The next day we were all choppered onto the Glasto site, picked up by a fleet of Mercedes and delivered backstage.

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2 h. ago My unexpected Pride icon: they were not cool, but bands like Mumford & Sons eased the turmoil of coming out

As a queer, black woman raised on jazz and soul, discovering the genre of indie folk felt like an antidote to the guilt and self-loathing I was battling throughI am coming out again, this time as a lover of stomp and clap music. This will probably get me in trouble with my mother in a way that coming out as bisexual never did, because she believed that you should always be your authentic self, so long as you have good taste. Stomp clap music has often been the subject of much derision and a bit of a punchline. But despite the ridicule, I’m willing to defend my taste.The genre, sometimes referred to as stomp and holler or indie folk, peaked in the 2000s, with bands such as the Lumineers, Of Monsters and Men and, of course, Mumford & Sons – think a lot of guitars, banjos, the odd fiddle, literal stomping and clapping, with the occasional rousing “hey!” in the background. It was largely associated with hipsters – the twirly moustached, braces and Henley-shirt-wearing kind – and wit...

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2 h. ago Soaps spoilers next week: Emmerdale killer hatches plan and Corrie drugs horror

Emmerdale's John tries to keep Robert away from his marriage, but could he claim another life as a result? Meanwhile, one evening has devastating repercussions in Corrie.

Events

3 h. ago Exact date UK will be hotter than Barcelona as 32C heatwave bakes Brits

Temperatures in London could end up exceeding those in typically sweltering parts of Europe, including Lisbon in Portugal, Barcelona in Spain, and Nice in France

Politics

4 h. ago Record View: Labour must keep to their welfare roots after Swinney's winter fuel pledge

Without any changes, we would have been in the perverse situation of older people on low incomes getting less than if they lived south of the border.

Politics

5 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils star aids Bryan Mbeumo chase as keeper targets Old Trafford move

Bryan Mbeumo is Manchester United's No 1 target in the summer transfer window but they face competition from Tottenham, who are strengthened by the arrival of the forward's ex-Brentford boss Thomas Frank

Events

6 h. ago Brits told simple way to keep bananas fresh for a week extra using one thing

Bananas are a popular choice for many Brits, but the fruit is also known for going off quickly. However, there are a few simple tricks you can use to try and make them last longer

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9 h. ago 13 best sunscreens for sensitive skin to use this summer and beyond

These tried and tested SPF formulas will soothe, protect and keep your skin happy

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11 h. ago Residents told to keep windows and doors closed as smoke billows above town

Both police and the fire and rescue service have attended the scene

Events

11 h. ago Martin Lewis shares how to keep mobile bills down – and would

The money expert shares ‘the most important thing to check’ for mobile phone users

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12 h. ago Wowcher deal cuts 'powerful' and 'quiet' air cooler worth £150 to under £40

Keep cool amidst the upcoming warmer temperatures with this Wowcher deal.

Economics

13 h. ago London set to bask in summer heatwave this week with temperatures predicted to soar above 30C

The capital is forecast to be hotter than holiday hotspots like Barcelona and Lisbon

Politics

13 h. ago EastEnders star blasts fan who claims he 'cheated' on his wife as he shares sun

An EastEnders star has hit back at a troll who publicly accused him of cheating on his wife as he shared loved-up pictures with his new girlfriend.

Politics

14 h. ago Wowcher slashes price of 'brilliant' and 'compact' air cooling fan by £110 ahead of heatwave

The 80W Black Oscillating Air Cooler Unit is currently available for £39, rather than its usual price of £149.99 - saving you a massive £110 and keeping your home cool in the heatwave

Economics

14 h. ago Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey watches the father of her 15

Hollyoaks actress Chelsee, 36, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 soap, had tried to keep his identity a secret despite describing him as 'The One' for her and 'marriage material'.

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