2 h. ago ‘We popped the baby in a flowerpot!’ Anne Geddes on the beloved photos that made her famous

Her whimsical, instantly recognisable pictures swept the globe in the 1990s. Yet she has rarely been treated with reverence. As she prepares for her first big retrospective, she discusses the secrets of her 40-year careerWhen Anne Geddes began shooting her famous photographs, she soon learned she would need a backup baby – or 20. “Connecting with a child who considers you a stranger is high stress,” she says. “I remember trying to shoot one baby sitting in a tank of water, surrounded by waterlilies. It took five babies to make it work. One of them was even called Lily, but she was not having a bar of it. She looked at me as if to say: ‘You think I’m getting in that water?’”She describes the practicalities of one of her best-known shots, 1991’s Cabbage Kids. It shows twin brothers Rhys and Grant with cabbage-leaf hats on their heads, each sitting in an upturned cabbage, turning to one another with mild alarm. Geddes’ assistant had tied a balloon to a piece of string, lowering it...

Culture

2 h. ago The art of persuasion: how top AI chatbots can change your mind

Research shows large language models have developed the ability to powerfully influence users

Politics

3 h. ago Yoga app for over 35s that helps with 'weight loss and heart health' is 61% off

The Yoga-Go app was created to make yoga welcoming for everyone

Politics

5 h. ago Fury after influencers 'tip off' tourists to €2 gondola rides in Venice

Content creators recently tipped off tourists about the traghetto gondola - a cheap ferry service used by locals to cross the Grand Canal at points where there are no bridges.

Politics

6 h. ago Taylor Swift unveils the VERY sexy cover for new album The Life Of A Showgirl... and reveals release date

Taylor Swift has officially revealed the release date for her highly-anticipated new album The Life Of A Showgirl as she unveiled the ultra sexy cover on Wednesday.

Culture

7 h. ago UK inheritance tax clampdown will not spark mass sale of family farms, study shows

Eight in 10 affected estates can cover cost of higher death duties with non-farm assets, research claims

Economics

7 h. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Coronation Street Noah’s true attacker 'unveiled' and it’s not Gary Windass

Coronation Street fans are certain that Gary Windass didn’t actually attack Noah

Events

9 h. ago Met Office tells Brits in 38 areas to prepare 'emergency' kit with three items

Met Office weather forecasters have said thunderstorms could create intense flooding over a two day period in some parts of the UK this week, and Brits ought to be prepared

Politics

10 h. ago Fury over newly installed 'killer kerb' causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars daily 

The new installation was designed to create a 'more welcoming environment for pedestrians' but has instead become so notorious that it has been listed as a tourist attraction on Google Maps.

Events

11 h. ago Brazil's Lula announces $5.5 billion in credits for exporters hit by US tariffs

The Brazilian government has unveiled a plan to support local exporters affected by U.S. tariffs

Economics

11 h. ago Princess Kate releases special summer video during holiday with family

The Princess of Wales has released a new video where she celebrates the summer season and discusses the importance of creating memories with your loved ones.

Politics

11 h. ago Hidden key revealed van stashed with dodgy cigarettes and vapes behind shop

Officers found a key hidden in a secret compartment within a shop which unveiled over £10,000 worth of illicit gear

Politics

12 h. ago Major breakthrough in hair loss as study shows new product is more effective and safer than current treatments

Hair loss could be about to have its Ozempic moment after a study suggested that researchers had found a new drug that could help to reverse loss of hair on the head.

Society

12 h. ago Coronation Street kebab shop Prima Doner's new owner 'unveiled' and it's a returning icon

Coronation Street fans are convinced they have worked out the new owner of kebab shop Prima Doner - and it's a returning soap legend

Politics

12 h. ago Coronation Street Prima Doner new owner 'unveiled' after Dev and it's a returning legend

Coronation Street’s kebab shop Prima Doner could be getting a new owner after almost 20 years

Politics

13 h. ago Scots Masterchef star shares unique twist on tacos with tattie scones

Glasgow-born Masterchef Australia star Ali Stoner is delighting fans with creative Scottish-inspired recipes on her popular Instagram page, The Roving Haggis.

Politics

14 h. ago Alcohol at football plans supported by local club as Stirling fans enjoy tipple

Stirling Albion unveiled a complimentary beer tasting ahead of their weekend home match - with the club having a successful trial of alcohol at a 'fanzone' earlier this summer.

Sport

14 h. ago 7 best bread makers for delicious homemade loaves, from sourdough to gluten

Ready, bready, bake: create show-stopper-worthy loaves with these top-rated kitchen appliances

Politics

14 h. ago Bright Horizons Renfrew Early Learning and Childcare earns Eco

Bright Horizons Renfrew Early Learning and Childcare is celebrating a landmark achievement after being awarded the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.

Politics