31 m. ago People in tears after message in a bottle washes on beach sharing 'utterly heartbreaking' message

A bottle containing the ashes of 51-year-old Wendy Chadwick, and a note by her daughter Cara saying her mother was travelling the world has gone viral online, according to the BBC.

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38 m. ago King Charles' very telling question to David Beckham two weeks before knighthood

Football icon David Beckham's long wait for a knighthood is finally over and it seemed he knew for some time as King Charles asked a very cryptic question last month

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38 m. ago Covid new variant sparks face mask RETURN alert after NB.1.8.1 sweeps UK with 'stay at home' warning

Covid new variant NB.1.8.1 has been confirmed in the UK for the first time, after spreading around the world - and it could have an "evolutionary advantage" that might trigger a return to face masks, an expert claims

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44 m. ago Kate Moss releases rock ‘n’ roll Zara collection with Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie

For her second Zara collection, the British supermodel has teamed up with singer Bobby Gillespie.

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46 m. ago Stunning Kirkcudbright garden to open to visitors for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Sunday is a chance for people to see The Limes and raise money for charity at the same time.

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49 m. ago Eid: Everything you need to know about the religious festival

Zuleyha Keskin reports on what is a special, celebratory time for Muslims

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53 m. ago Walmart's cake decorators stir up some rivalry with their affordable creations

The school graduation season is the busiest time of year for the Walmart workers who hand-decorate cakes per customers’ orders

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53 m. ago ‘Asia’s chokers’ smile at last: Uzbekistan’s hurt over as they reach first World Cup

Goal difference and referee howler cost White Wolves in the past but ‘Mr Uzbekistan football’ has guided them over lineThere was no choking for Uzbekistan this time, or if there was, it was in an attempt to hold back tears of joy. Those eight minutes of added time on Thursday in Abu Dhabi were long but then it has been a long wait and a long road to qualify for a first World Cup.Uzbekistan have snatched summers of rest from the jaws of World Cup appearances more than once in the past, so the goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov could be forgiven for taking his time and faking an injury or two. He was the star of a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates that was dull – deliberately and deliciously so for those in Central Asia – but provided the necessary point. Yusupov went down once more at the end, this time in tears as reserve goalkeepers came on for a group hug. Continue reading...

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66 m. ago WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time, matches announced and how to watch Worlds Collide this weekend

What’s set to take place on the final WWE Smackdown before Money In The Bank 2025?

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68 m. ago David Beckham's feud with son Brooklyn and staggering net worth close to King Charles'

David Beckham is finally set to receive a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours list next week, as his reported family feud with son Brooklyn shows no signs of ending any time soon

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91 m. ago Starmer hails Labour victory after surprise win in Hamilton byelection for Scottish parliament – UK politics live

PM congratulates Davy Russell but Reform also performed strongly, gaining third place with 26% of the voteScottish Labour win pivotal Holyrood byelectionHere is an extract from the full statement John Swinney, the SNP leader and Scottish first minister, issued after the byelection result was announced. He said it showed the need for the SNP to offer “a vision of hope and optimism”.Labour won by an absolute landslide in this area less than a year ago - we came much closer tonight but the people of Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse have made clear that we still have work to do. Over the next few days we will take time to consider the result fully. When I became leader of the SNP last year I made clear my intention to bring the party together and focus more than ever on standing up for the people of Scotland. During this campaign we heard a lot of anger about the cost of living - and it is clearer than ever that Westminster control is making Scotland poorer, whether that is the damage ...

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1 hour ago ‘I tested 9 skin tints and this is the best lightweight face base I've found'

Our beauty team have put some of the best skin tints to the test to see how they fare in terms of look, longevity and having a lightweight feel. Here are our favourites...

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2 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen hunt as £34m offer made

Manchester United have seen their opening bid for Bryan Mbeumo rejected by Brentford, as they look to build on Matheus Cunha's arrival with more attacking additions this summer

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2 h. ago Lewis Hamilton’s true character clear as F1 rival makes admission about their relationship

Isack Hadjar has opened up about his relationship with Lewis Hamilton, admitting that he doesn't seek driving advice from the seven-time world champion as he is still a rival

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2 h. ago Amy Childs' concerned pals work out real reason she's called off wedding

TOWIE star Amy Childs' friends are worried about her relationship after she postponed her wedding to fiancé Billy Delbosq for the second time

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2 h. ago Relief for Starmer in Hamilton, but Reform has arrived as a force in Scotland

A Scottish Labour win in the Hamilton by-election has handed the prime minister a much needed boost, but the result reveals that Reform is a growing threat in parts of the UK Nigel Farage has never appealed to before, writes David Maddox

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2 h. ago A villa we booked in Portugal was infested with mould, slugs, and ants... why won't Booking.com refund?

The villa in Portugal she had booked was the perfect getaway for her and her girlfriends. But when they arrived, their dream holiday couldn't be further from what they expected.

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2 h. ago What is Britain's elusive 'national character'? The Ballad of Wallis Island might just tell us | Gaby Hinsliff

Rain, cardigans and puns: a melancholic new romcom set on a windswept island hints at a relatable British identityIt is, according to no less an authority than the romcom king Richard Curtis, destined to be “one of the greatest British films of all time”. But don’t let that put you off. For The Ballad of Wallis Island – the unlikely new tale of a socially awkward millionaire who inveigles two estranged former halves of a folk-singing duo into playing a private gig on his windswept private island – isn’t some floppy-haired Hugh Grant vehicle, but a reflection on our national character that is altogether more of its times.It’s a lovely, melancholic comedy about the acceptance of failure, loss and the slow understanding that what’s gone is not coming back: an ode to rain and cardigans, lousy plumbing and worse puns, shot in Wales on a shoestring budget in a summer so unforgiving that a doctor was apparently required on set to check for hypothermia. Its main characters have not only all...

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2 h. ago Chess: Carlsen targets last classical hurrah at Stavanger after defeat against Gukesh

The world No 1 can still win the event in Norway but he says: ‘It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament’Magnus Carlsen’s shock loss to Gukesh Dommaraju was the world No 1’s first classical defeat by a classical world champion since he lost to Vishy Anand 15 years ago at the 2010 London Classic. It spoilt what should have been a winning position for him at Stavanger, where he was poised to break clear of the field. There are now suggestions that this will be Carlsen’s farewell appearance in classical. He told Take Take Take: “It’s a long time since I enjoyed a classical tournament.”Meanwhile, though, Carlsen could go out on a high on Friday afternoon when he and Gukesh fight for first prize in the final round at Stavanger (4pm start), with Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana also still in contention. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago LGBTQ+ allyship is needed now more than ever after Supreme Court trans ruling

Pride month has arrived in the UK so here's a refresher on why supporting the LGBTQ+ community is so important in 2025 and how exactly to be a good ally

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