66 m. ago DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

85 m. ago Sam Thompson pulls out of Soccer Aid match on medical grounds after awkward Louis Tomlinson run

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, came face to face with Zara McDermott’s new man during training on Thursday

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91 m. ago C of E warned over influence of ‘extreme views’ after cuts to anti

Bishop of Kirkstall says church has people ‘deeply resistant to any funding for racial justice’ after budget halvedThe Church of England is susceptible to the influence of “extreme views from abroad and at home”, a bishop has warned after church officials made a “brutal” cut in funding to tackle racism.There were people in the C of E who were “deeply resistant to any funding for racial justice”, said Arun Arora, the bishop of Kirkstall and joint leader of the church’s racial justice work. Continue reading...

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93 m. ago Sam Thompson OUT of Soccer Aid match after yet another awkward training session with Louis Tomlinson

During an appearance on Friday's episode of This morning, the 32-year-old confirmed the devastating news that he won't be taking part in the charity match this Sunday (15 June).

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1 hour ago I used AI to plan my perfect Glasto viewing schedule – here’s how you can build your own in minutes

Feeling overwhelmed by Glastonbury’s 2025 TV coverage? Here’s how I used AI to create a stress-free viewing schedule packed with my favourite acts – and how you can too.

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2 h. ago Netflix dropping one of the best horror movies of the decade that's perfect to watch this weekend

The film is one where it's better knowing little about its twisty plot

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2 h. ago Strathendrick coach hails community unity after perfect season on the pitch

The Kiwi coach led the Fintry club to a note-perfect season as they romped to the West Region Division Two crown - scoring more than 1,000 points in the process.

Politics

2 h. ago Sam Thompson pulls out of Soccer Aid match at last minute after awkward Louis Tomlinson run

The former Made In Chelsea star, 32, came face to face with Zara McDermott’s new man during training on Thursday

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2 h. ago Voices: ‘Tax the rich first’: Readers demand fairer burden as Reeves faces fiscal squeeze

Our community overwhelmingly believes that to tackle the UK’s economic challenges fairly, the wealthy must pay their share through higher taxes and reforms, while calling on the government to move beyond austerity and provide clear, responsible funding plans

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2 h. ago Shoppers can get a pair of 'perfect' Crocs slides for less than £5 in flash summer sale

Crocs' huge summer sale has some eye-catching deals and there's a simple way to make the most of one of the best

Economics

3 h. ago Sam Thompson pulls out of Soccer Aid match shortly after he was spotted in yet ANOTHER awkward training session with Louis Tomlinson

During an appearance on Friday's episode of This morning, the 32-year-old confirmed the devastating news that he won't be taking part in the charity match this Sunday (15 June).

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3 h. ago Moment furious mother storms into student house party packed with 300 revellers to demand they turn the music down because her daughter has GCSE exams the next day

The woman, who has not been named, was among 30 householders who complained about the racket coming from late-night rave in a garden on Cliff Road in Leeds.

Society

3 h. ago Sam Thompson quits Soccer Aid after awkward encounter with Louis Tomlinson

The I'm A Celebrity star said he's 'gutted' to pull out from this weekend's Soccer Aid tournament

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3 h. ago Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson's 'awkward' encounter at Soccer Aid

Soccer Aid players Sam Thompson and Louis Tomlinson finally came face to face for the first time since it was revealed the former One Direction star is dating Sam's ex Zara McDermott

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4 h. ago BBC ends beloved sitcom Boarders – despite 'perfect' Rotten Tomatoes score

The BBC has announced a popular sitcom with a perfect rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes is coming to an end after three series, despite its rave reviews from viewers

Politics

4 h. ago Sam Thompson pulls out of Soccer Aid match last minute after THAT awkward interaction with Louis Tomlinson

During an appearance on Friday's episode of This morning, the 32-year-old confirmed the devastating news that he won't be taking part in the charity match this Sunday (15 June).

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4 h. ago Get to grips with pollination – your garden (and the bees) will thank you for it

GCSE biology a distant memory? Here’s how plants reproduce, and how to encourage themIf you’re growing any plants for fruit, getting your head around pollination is key to ensuring a bountiful harvest. Thankfully, the plants and the pollinators – whether that’s bees, beetles or a summer breeze – have a system for making this happen. Still, any grower should be familiar with the pollination needs of their crops in case intervention is necessary.If GCSE biology is a distant memory, here’s a quick refresher. Pollination is the reproductive process whereby a flower’s pollen is transferred from the stamen to the stigma before travelling to the ovule, where fertilisation takes place. Seeds start to develop and, for those crops that coax a creature into dispersing their seed, a fruit will form and swell around them. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Heidi Klum, 52, leaves little to the imagination in a tiny nude bikini as she tends to her garden in racy video

Heidi Klum left little to the imagination as she watered her plants in a racy Instagram video on Friday. 

Politics

5 h. ago Taskforce tackling infections in Dumfries and Galloway looking for new members

The infection prevention and control public involvement group scrutinises how infection prevention is delivered and plays a key role in forming policy and procedures.

Politics

5 h. ago Patrols of Dumfries and Galloway beauty spot ramped up to tackle irresponsible behaviour

The Loch Ken Trust Ranger Service and Police Scotland will be taking part in joint patrols to ensure everyone can enjoy the area.

Politics