12 h. ago One of Cardiff's busiest roads will close four times over the summer

There is a warning that the M4 will also be exceptionally busy for the concerts

Transport

15 h. ago Exact time to witness summer solstice in UK as start of summer marked by heatwave

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere as the Sun reaches its highest point of the year this weekend

Politics

16 h. ago Full list of roads to close in Cardiff this weekend for huge sports event

There's an early start for the Cardiff Bay Triathlon which takes place on Sunday, June 22

Transport

19 h. ago Jill Roord: ‘I lost my happiness in football a little bit. I needed to move home’

The Netherlands midfielder, once Manchester City’s record signing, talks about rejoining the club in her heart, FC Twente, and the upcoming EurosFor Jill Roord, even after winning the Bundesliga title and getting to a Champions League final, eight years on from saying goodbye to FC Twente, there is simply no place like home. The 107-time capped Netherlands midfielder is this summer returning to the club where she began her career and, in an exclusive interview with the Guardian, she explains why the opportunity to move back closer to her family and friends was irresistible.“It had nothing to do with City. My time with City was really good,” says Roord, as she explains her decision to leave the club after two years. “I have been away for eight years playing abroad and it becomes tough being alone for that many years. In the past few years I lost my fun and my happiness in football a little bit because of being away, travelling a lot and not being able to be with family and friends, a...

Politics

20 h. ago Detectives close major Edinburgh road to reconstruct alleged hit and run

Police will close a busy stretch of Queensferry Road overnight this week as part of an investigation into the alleged hit-and-run that killed Ian Harrower.

Events

42 h. ago Astronomer reveals the exact minute of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

Politics

44 h. ago POLL: Should parents be fined for taking kids on holiday during term time?

Around half of parents say they cannot afford to take a holiday during the summer, with some families paying three times the cost of a break by booking during school holidays

Politics

48 h. ago Met Office says UK could see 45C and heatwaves lasting a month or more

Temperatures hit 40C in the UK for the first time on record amid the heatwave and drought summer of 2022

Society

48 h. ago Dame Kelly Holmes on why summer is a great time to get fit and healthy, whatever your age

The double Olympic gold medallist tells Lisa Salmon now is the time to get active to reap both physical and mental benefits.

Politics

61 h. ago Busy road in Greater Manchester area to close for six months

It's part of a huge project

Transport

3 d. ago When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, sunrise time, sunset time, cause and traditions

It may feel like summer has just started, but the nights will start to draw in before the end of June. It’s all terribly unfair...

Politics

3 d. ago Jessie J vows to ‘beat breast cancer’ in final performance before treatment begins

Jessie J has vowed to “beat breast cancer” in an emotional speech given at her final performance before she undergoes surgery.

Politics

4 d. ago Will Smith brings son Jaden on stage in sweet Father's Day tribute at Capital's Summertime Ball before performing iconic 90s track

Will Smith brought his son Jaden on stage during his high-energy set at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard on Sunday afternoon.

Politics

4 d. ago Grow strawberries in your own garden this summer with plants now reduced to £1

Growing fresh strawberries in your own garden, greenhouse or allotment has never been cheaper as this strawberry plant plummets all the way down to £1 in time for summer planting

Economics

4 d. ago Seven great Scottish day trips near Glasgow to make the most of summer

With summer approaching, it’s a great time to plan a day trip or weekend escape from Glasgow to somewhere new and scenic

Politics

5 d. ago Antler’s new summer collection is a bend of timeless design and functional elegance

Antler’s new summer collection is perfect for your next luxury getaway.

Politics

5 d. ago Instant karma! Moment raging motorist speeds past learner with crazy overtake

The incident, captured on dashcam, took place on Wednesday 28 May, at 3.40pm on Wellington Road in Newport, close to a primary school and nursery.

Politics

6 d. ago There’s a lot going on in East Lothian – discover great outdoor activities and events to enjoy this summer

It’s time to plan your summer escape with a host of adventures and events.

Politics

7 d. ago Property expert reveals ten things homeowners can do on the cheap (or for free) right now to add value to their home in time for a summer sale

Liv Conlon, 26, originally from Glasgow , runs an award-winning property staging business that furnishes over 400 homes a year to make them more appealing to potential buyers.

Society

7 d. ago How summer could damage your vision! Expert issues warning to Scottish residents on eye care

As the brighter months arrive and Scottish folks spend more time outdoors, and often more time staring at screens or squinting in sunlight, experts are reminding us that summer is the perfect time to take stock of our eye health.

Events