27 m. ago Thrifty Brit's holiday to New York cost less than London day out

Owen Willis rushed to Heathrow after work and landed in New York at 11pm before partying all night, cramming in all the sights, and still making it into the office on Monday

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27 m. ago Snooker World Championship Tuesday Matches: Who is playing today, who's through, prize money, odds

It’s day four of the world’s biggest snooker competition.

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30 m. ago Starmer says he is ‘really pleased’ supreme court has given ‘much

Prime minister says he thinks court’s decision has given a ‘much clearer position for those drawing up guidance’Keir Starmer has been under pressure for days to comment on the supreme court ruling, particularly from the rightwing papers. Yesterday the Daily Mail even splashed on a story saying he “must break his silence”. His opponents want to embarrass him over the issue because of his past comments supporting more rights for trans people, including one interview when he said it was “not right” to say only women have a cervix.This morning, in interviews during a school visit in Bath, Starmer said he was “really pleased” the supreme court had clarified the law on the definition of a woman. He told the BBC:I welcome the decision of the supreme court, which has given us clarity, much-needed clarity, and I think for those that are now drawing up guidance, it’s a much clearer position.So I’m really pleased that the court has now clarified the position.I think the supreme court has answe...

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32 m. ago Everything you need to know about Gary Lineker and why he is leaving Match of The Day

BBC’s highest-paid star set to leave show after 25 years as lead football anchor

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45 m. ago ‘I hope I’ll one day be at peace’: civilians seek mental health help in war

People traumatised by conflict have queued outside the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital in Goma each day since free scheme launchedOn a sunny morning in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army raged earlier this year, men and women rushed towards a line of chairs outside a medical facility.Since 24 March, the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital, a medical facility for people with mental health issues, has been offering free consultations on a first-come first-served basis for people affected by the fighting. Dozens have lined up to be seen each day. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago The extraordinary rise of bakery tourism: ‘People travel from all over the world. It’s mind

Beer crawls are out and bakery crawls are in, with people arranging whole days, weekends or even holidays around the search for the perfect loaf or croissantJust one day into a 225-mile hike across the width of Scotland last August, Dan Warren was feeling the burn, his old trail shoes wearing painfully thin. But neither sore feet nor swarms of midges would stop the librarian and his scientist wife, Dee Johnson, from reaching their goal: the promise of pastries at the Bakehouse in the west coast fishing town of Mallaig, a 14-day trek plus two ferry hops away from their home near Montrose.The pair are so-called “bakery pilgrims”, travelling significant distances in the pursuit of a fine loaf or bun. “Some of the time we were pushing through overgrown tracks, and there were lots of bogs,” Warren says of their journey. But their eventual reward was a soft brioche bun, filled with crème pâtissière and finished with crumble and berries. Continue reading...

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48 m. ago Elon Musk knows he's 'out of his depth' as White House days numbered

Tensions are reportedly growing within the Trump administration as sources close to the US government claim that billionaire Elon Musk is ready to drop and walk away from his position

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48 m. ago Gary Lineker makes shock BBC revelation and admits causing damage

The presenter will leave Match of the Day next month after 26 years at the helm

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63 m. ago What is Earth Day? History, when do we celebrate, what is the 2025 theme, what's happening in Scotland?

This year will see the 55th annual Earth Day shine a spotlight on environmental issues.

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66 m. ago This is EXACTLY what women should eat in each decade from their 20s to 60s to live a long life

A nutritionist and top chef has revealed the perfect 'day on a plate' for women as they get older to ensure they hold on to their health (and youth) for as long as possible.

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69 m. ago Prince William and Kate to spend 14th wedding anniversary celebrating in Isle of Mull

The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to the Isle of Mull, off Scotland's west coast, for a two-day visit to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary.

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77 m. ago The Vivienne's sister questions 'stigma' around drug use stopping them from 'seeking help' in final days

The Drag Race star died earlier this year following a cardiac arrest caused by ketamine use

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85 m. ago Pope Francis I funeral: Vatican announces date to lay Pope to rest 24 hours after death

Vatican cardinals were charged with deciding a date for the funeral ceremony this week. Now it is decided, the entire process is set to take several days to complete

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88 m. ago Pope Francis' funeral date announced as mourners only have three days to see body

The first images of Pope Francis in an open coffin were made public today by The Vatican, as the Congregation of Cardinals met to discuss funeral arrangements for the 88-year-old

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98 m. ago Gary Lineker admits to crying at Ian Wright and Alan Shearer's 'incredible' gesture

In March 2023, Match of the Day pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer refused to go on the show while presenter Gary Lineker was banned for breaching the broadcaster's impartiality guidelines

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2 h. ago Gary Lineker admits he feels the BBC 'wanted' him to leave Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has said that he believes the BBC wanted him to leave Match of the Day after it was announced he will be quitting the show at the end of the season

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2 h. ago 'I went for a swim in the sea and ended up in hospital for five days'

Shelley woke up with stomach pains and her doctor told her to get to A&E urgently

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2 h. ago Woman hospitalised for five days after going for swim in sea off UK coast

Shelley faced weeks of follow up appointments after her time in hospital

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2 h. ago Mejuri is having a super rare sale – and you can now get 20% off

Mejuri’s Stacking Event is happening for six days only

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2 h. ago Olly Murs stuns fans with incredible body transformation as wife supports days after second baby announcement

The singer has been hard at work in the gym preparing for his next tour and ahead of hitting the stage, debuted his new toned body

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