84 m. ago Birthday party horror as young boy dies in 'most tragic' accident

Joshua Dunbar died on his birthday after a helium balloon accident. Now, his mum has issued an emotional plea to others.

Events

92 m. ago Vet urges pet owners to do one thing for their pet as nation hits 30C this week

Vet Katie Wood has issued a plea to pet owners to apply sun cream to their furry friends after a cat had to get her ears amputated after developing sun-induced skin cancer

Events

92 m. ago The infamous Britpop 1995 showdown between Blur and Oasis is coming to the stage

The chart showdown between the warring bands - when Blur released 'Country House' on the same day as Oasis's 'Roll With It' - will be played out on the stage in a piece called The Battle due to open in Birmingham next February

Politics

95 m. ago TikTok famous Okay Baby’s mom releases statement after toddler’s heartbreaking death

Preston Ordone died last week in a car crash

Events

1 hour ago Groomed: A National Scandal is harrowing and fraught with political complexity

This documentary on grooming and child exploitation comes a matter of months after Elon Musk reignited public interest in one of the most incendiary issues of our times

Politics

1 hour ago Urgent do not eat warning over fears supermarket is selling out of date chicken

Food safety watchdog issues alert over Asda recalling hot and spicy chicken breast slices

Events

1 hour ago Scots rockers Primal Scream back Kneecap as musicians rally around rap group

In a joint statement, a group of artists said there has been a “clear, concerted attempt to censor and ultimately deplatform” Kneecap.

Politics

2 h. ago GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs over potential engine issues: Check the impacted models

Impacted owners can get their engines fixed for free at any Cadillac, Chevrolet or GMC dealership

Politics

2 h. ago Bill Belichick defends girlfriend Hudson as ‘doing her job’ in viral CBS interview

Belichick says girlfriend wasn’t out to control interviewHudson, 24, interjected during question on relationshipNorth Carolina football coach Bill Belichick defended his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, for interjecting during a CBS interviewer’s questions about their relationship and said she was “simply doing her job”.The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach and first-time college coach at UNC issued a statement through the school Wednesday, which followed an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning to promote his upcoming book. In the interview, Hudson objected to a question about how the two had met while Tony Dokoupil referred to her during the segment as being a “constant presence” in the interview. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago China makes stunning claim about Covid's origins after lab leak furor

The Chinese government published a report on the Covid pandemic Wednesday claiming to know the true origin of the coronavirus.

Politics

2 h. ago Genius Game viewers brand ITV show 'too confusing' just minutes in

ITV viewers have all issued the same complaint after new game show Genius Game premiered, with many branding it 'confusing'

Culture

3 h. ago Led Zeppelin fans surprised to discover origins behind band name

You may not realise the real meaning behind the band's iconic name- which they had to change in their early days due to a legal dispute.

Politics

3 h. ago MP issues statement after Greater Manchester hospital ordered to make 'rapid' improvements in warning

Royal Oldham Hospital has been handed a 'corridor care' warning by the UK health watchdog

Events

3 h. ago Scottish Canals issue warning as ducklings swim through rubbish

A warning has been issued by Scottish Canals after ducklings were spotted swimming through filthy canal full of trolleys and rubbish.

Events

5 h. ago Maine lawmaker appeals to Supreme Court over censure by state House for transgender athlete post

A Republican state lawmaker from Maine appealed to the Supreme Court after she was censured by the state House for a social media post about a transgender athlete, a move that comes amid sparring over the issue between the Democratically controlled state and the Trump administration

Society

5 h. ago How Blair has changed the agenda for Labour on climate change

Editorial: The former prime minister’s intervention in the Labour government’s net zero approach has provoked heated argument – and rightly so. These are important, transcendent matters and have to be right – for the sake of the future of the planet and the living standards of people in Britain

Society

6 h. ago Read King Charles' powerful message to cancer charities in full

The King has shared a moving statement about his cancer battle for the first time, offering words of gratitude to the people and organisations helping over 1,000 newly diagnosed patients every day.

Politics

6 h. ago King Charles issues moving personal cancer message about 'daunting' and 'frightening' diagnosis as he reveals he took inspiration from late Dame Deborah James

In his most 'poignant' and 'deeply personal' words about the illness, the monarch also revealed he had taken inspiration from the late Dame Deborah James .

Science

6 h. ago Chilling new theory about mystery city beneath Egypt's pyramids

A new theory that may explain the massive shafts and chambers thousands of feet below Egypt's Giza Pyramids has emerged, and scientists say it entails an extraterrestrial visitor.

Politics

6 h. ago When and where are the local elections 2025 and why aren't they in London?

The elections will determine who will decide on issues such as local services, housing and education within specific areas or regions.

Politics