40 m. ago ‘Our songs last three minutes but they feel like an hour’: the return of Spinal Tap – an exclusive that goes up to 11!

Over 40 years since This is Spinal Tap was mistaken for a comedy, its hard-rocking subjects are back in a legally obligated sequel. Our writer heads to smell the gloveSpinal Tap are remembering the old days. It was 1966, and the young beat group from Squatney in east London – still, at that point, the Thamesmen – were honing their act in the tough clubs of the Benelux circuit. A young band from Britain could learn a lot, facing up to riotous crowds of Dutch, Flemings, Walloons and Luxembourgers. What lessons did Tap take from that year?“If you speak really loudly, it’s all right if you don’t have any of the local language,” says David St Hubbins, Tap’s leonine lead singer. Continue reading...

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70 m. ago "Slushie made my kid collapse" Toddler rushed to hospital after drink on day out

The youngster's mum has issued a warning over children drinking slushes following their ordeal.

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1 hour ago Social media car upgrade trend could leave drivers uninsured, expert warns

Although the promise of modern connectivity for a fraction of the price seems appealing, industry insiders warn DIY alterations may reduce the value of your car and invalidate your insurance

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2 h. ago Trump again addresses death rumors ahead of dinner with top tech CEOs minus Musk: ‘I’m still here’

Trump joked about people believing he was dead before taking questions from reporters about the upcoming jobs report, RFK Jr.’s job as health secretary and the NYC mayoral race

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3 h. ago Urgent emergency text warning issued by National Highways ahead of test event

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) had told Brits the government will be carrying out a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts system on Sunday afternoon

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3 h. ago Starmer is 'prepared to sack Angela Rayner' if she broke rules after lawyers accused her of making them 'a scapegoat'

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is skating on thin ice as the ministerial ethics adviser prepares to deliver his verdict as soon as today.

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3 h. ago Jacob Bethell’s innings against South Africa offers silver lining amid England’s ODI gloom

A much-improved England came up five runs short at Lord’s as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

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3 h. ago Dr Neil Hopper was feted as a hero surgeon who lost his legs to sepsis. Then the hideous truth about the sick sexual thrill he couldn't resist emerged. Special report by BETH HALE

Five years ago, as the nation reeled from the toll of Covid, vascular surgeon Dr Neil Hopper was proud guest of honour at a virtual awards ceremony for bravery.

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4 h. ago Budget airline cuts 200,000 seats from its upcoming holidays as airline forecasts turbulence

Jet2 has said it will cut the number of seats available on its flights by around 200,000 in the coming months after the budget travel giant warned shareholders about earnings forecasts

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5 h. ago Trump cutting funding to train and support European troops in countries bordering Russia: report

The apparent shift has alarmed European defense leaders, who see the presence of U.S. troops and support as a key deterrent against Moscow

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5 h. ago Two women killed while trying to help injured kangaroo on Melbourne freeway

Police say one 30-year-old died at the scene on the Hume Highway and the other, also 30, was airlifted to hospital but died soon afterwardsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo women have died after being hit by a car while trying to help an injured kangaroo on a busy freeway in Melbourne’s north.The deaths have prompted warnings about the dangers of stopping to help wildlife. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago People smugglers are drugging children before they are put on small boats to cross Channel, Solicitor General reveals

Lucy Rigby said she had been warned by the Crown Prosecution Service that the gangs were attempting to make the children more co-operative as they undertake the dangerous journey from France.

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5 h. ago Utah State University under fire after exposing animals to huge amounts of radiation and performing surgeries without pain medication, report says

“Utah State is strongly committed to the humane treatment of research animals in its care,” a university spokesperson said in response to the outcry

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6 h. ago Eating a late breakfast? Warning it could be linked to dying sooner

Researchers suggest each hour breakfast was delayed could be associated with a 10 per cent higher risk of death

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6 h. ago Thousands in England unable to access weight loss jabs via GP, figures reveal

Doctors say NHS rollout not fit for purpose with fewer than half of commissioning bodies prescribing MounjaroThousands of patients in England are unable to access weight loss jabs via their GP, figures reveal, as doctors warn that the NHS rollout is “not fit for purpose”.Family doctors got the green light to prescribe the drugs for the first time in June. About 220,000 people with “greatest need” were set to receive Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide and made by Eli Lilly, on the NHS over the next three years. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Nigel Farage tells his party to prepare for a 2027 General Election as he warns economic woes will force Keir Starmer's hand

In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail ahead of the conference, the former City trader highlighted the rising borrowing costs being forced on Labour by sceptical financial markets.

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6 h. ago Man suffers extreme pain after chicken dinner before doctors make horror find

Warning: distressing images. The man's pain was located in the lower abdomen, and had worsened after he had eaten his evening meal, which contained chicken.

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7 h. ago STEVE REED: No ideas Nigel Farage and his clueless crew don't have a plan for Britain

Environment Secretary Steve Reed warned that 'the hardworking public are going to pick up the tab for Nigel Farage’s vagueness, slogans and vacuity' ahead of Reform UK's conference

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7 h. ago England vs South Africa live: Result and final score as hosts fall just short in second ODI

After a hammering at Headingley, England couldn’t beat South Africa in a closer game at Lord’s

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7 h. ago A Charming New Pub Brings Indian and East African Flavors From London to Santa Monica

A Charming New Pub Brings Indian and East African Flavors From London to Santa Monica  Eater Los Angeles

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