3 h. ago Popular Stockport shop loved by footballers and actors to close after 36 years

'It’s time to hang up our piping bags'

Culture

47 h. ago Arsenal fan Idris Elba entering world of football with new 'Rukkas FC' venture

After spending decades in the stands supporting his favourite team Arsenal, actor Idris Elba has decided to go into the football game himself as he sets up his own training academy

Sport

2 d. ago Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot | Barney Ronay

An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport“At the far end of the food counter a group of men were pledging allegiance to the flag, with trays balanced in one hand, in order to be allowed to take seats at the table. A group that had arrived earlier was singing The Star-Spangled Banner in order that they might use the salt and pepper and ketchup there.”Welcome to our own Glorious Loyalty Oath Crusade, another real-time demonstration of the fact every satirical absurdity described in Catch-22 has become, yeah, pretty much totally plausible. The nation is now fully hostage to bad actors and phoney rage. And as ever football must act as a key amplifier of all this, a public echo chamber for the anxieties of what we must, out of a sense of duty, still call the real world. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago I'm a Celtic daft actor with the only Hoops top on earth signed by Martin Scorsese

One Scottish Hollywood actor has one rather unique looking Celtic jersey

Politics

3 d. ago Popular Stockport shop owned by fashion influencer set to close

"It’s been such a tough decision but I know this is absolutely the correct call"

Culture

6 d. ago I’m a Celebrity All Stars lineup revealed as fan favourites from past series return

Soap actors, Olympians and football icons are reportedly in line for 2026 show

Politics

8 d. ago UK Store Closures 2025 as Sainsbury's, Iceland and Morrisons branches to shut

From Iceland to WH Smith, here's a long list of stores that have shut up shop in 2025 and some of our much loved favourites will be shutting shop to branches across the country

Politics

1 week ago American tries 'heavenly' M&S treat for first time and gives it perfect rating

The shopper loved her Marks & Spencer's food shop, and she wants to go back again

Politics

1 week ago Where to shop Michelle Keegan’s exact ‘gorgeous’ £55 burgundy dress loved by fans

Fans are loving Michelle Keegan's 'gorgeous' burgundy maxi dress and we've found exactly where you can shop the £55 buy

Economics

2 w. ago Shop Stacey Solomon’s oversized sweater that's ‘lovely for autumn and winter’

Stacey Solomon fans were desperate to know where she bought her cosy beige sweater, and we think we’ve tracked down her exact one with H&M’s mohair blend jumper

Politics

3 w. ago Cadbury lovers race to bargain shop's website to snap up 25p selection boxes

Many savvy shoppers managed to snap up the bargain treats before the website moved to 'browsing only'.

Politics

3 w. ago Together for Palestine concert: Benedict Cumberbatch, Damon Albarn and Neneh Cherry take stage at galvanising and star

Scores of artists, speakers and activists appear at four-hour fundraiser curated by Brian Eno – but it’s Palestinian voices who make the biggest impressionThe sheer scale of it was boggling. A total of 69 artists, speakers and activists were to appear at Ovo Arena Wembley.There were stars of music: Damon Albarn, Bastille, PinkPantheress, Hot Chip and a festival’s worth of others. There were stars of stage and screen: Benedict Cumberbatch, Florence Pugh, Guy Pearce, Ramy Youssef and a huge supporting cast. There were the firebrands, the podcasters, the people you’re sure are important but you have no idea why. And there were the people who, well, you don’t really know what they’re bringing: the former footballer Eric Cantona, the Love Island host Laura Whitmore, the Chicken Shop Dates YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg. Continue reading...

Politics