52 m. ago Giant wind farm powered by Chinese turbines is set to receive green light

Ministers are reported to be looking at an investment of £670million from Chinese firm Mingyang Smart Energy for the plans.

Politics

80 m. ago Outcry as 80 per cent of NHS doctors admit they're now routinely treating patients in corridors, waiting rooms and toilets

The damning report from the Royal College of Physicians found patients were often stripped of their dignity and routinely had their safety compromised.

Science

90 m. ago Net Zero drive means millions of Brits face installing heat pumps, buying electric cars and eating less meat and dairy

The Climate Change Committee said there needed to be around 1.5million heat pump installations a year in existing homes by 2035 - up from just 60,000 in 2023.

Society

1 hour ago Flight costs must rise to curb aviation emissions, climate advisers warn

But the Climate Change Committee is being ‘less prescriptive’ on airport capacity than in previous advice to Government.

Events

1 hour ago Adverts for banned handguns spark fears as father of Dunblane Tragedy victim hits out

Dr Mick North, who lost his five-year-old daughter Sophie in the 1996 tragedy, has backed calls for a clamp down on the illegal ads.

Events

1 hour ago Police Scotland ‘not recording ethnicity correctly’ on DNA database – report

The force and the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services were issued with seven recommendations following a review.

Events

1 hour ago Nearly nine in 10 university students use AI to help with studies – report

A think tank has called on institutions to urgently ‘stress test’ their assessments to check they cannot be easily completed using AI.

Events

1 hour ago ‘Limited’ progress in addressing health threat of antibiotic resistance – report

A new report has called for more action to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

Events

1 hour ago John Cooper Clarke to receive 2025 Northern Music Award: ‘I am honoured’

The Northern Music Awards recognises and celebrates musical talent from the north of England.

Events

1 hour ago Trump says Zelenskyy set to visit White House on Friday to sign minerals deal

President says ‘I hear he’s coming on Friday’ amid reports that terms of US-Ukraine aid exchange have been reachedDonald Trump has said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit the White House on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals deal to pay for US military aid to defend against Russia’s full-scale invasion.The announcement followed days of tense negotiations between the US and Ukraine in which Zelenskyy alleged the US was pressuring him to sign a deal worth more than $500bn that would force “ten generations” of Ukrainians to pay it back. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Referee is 'BANNED for six months' after asking Lionel Messi for his autograph during an Inter Miami match

It has been reported that the referee, who has since apologised for his actions, had requested Messi's signature so that he could give it to a family member with special needs.

Events

2 h. ago Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House

Politics

2 h. ago Huge 65ft sinkhole that wrecked street could take entire year to fix, residents told

Residents of Godstone in Surrey have complained about a lack of clarity on housing provisions and some reported having to move accommodation nearly every day due to a huge sinkhole

Politics

3 h. ago Hot Mess: Alix Earle’s podcast reportedly dropped by Alex Cooper’s network

Earle’s podcast was one of the first to be brought on to Cooper’s Unwell Network

Politics

3 h. ago Ryan Reynolds 'desperately trying to drum up support' in Hollywood amid Blake Lively's Justin Baldoni drama

Ryan Reynolds looked tense in New York City on Tuesday morning - just days after a bombshell report claimed Ryan is trying to drum up support.

Events

3 h. ago Chelsea return to top four after Nkunku and Neto sink sorry Southampton

When you’ve lost three games in a row any win is a good win. And there’s no such thing as a bad win by four goals. But equally, the context is unavoidable. This is a Southampton side who are doomed, who are letting in 2.41 goals per game, who have lost 14 of their past 17 league games and who have nothing to play for this season beyond trying to scrape together the three points that would take them above Derby’s record low of 11.The Premier League’s USP is supposed to be that anybody can beat anybody, but it’s hard to square that with this Southampton. “I’m frustrated,” said Ivan Juric, who pointed out his team had defended well for 20 minutes. “It’s a really tough situation.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Cole Palmer problem remains but Chelsea get fans back onside with Southampton thrashing

CHELSEA 4-0 SOUTHAMPTON: The struggling Saints were happy enough to roll over at Stamford Bridge to get the Blues back in the Champions League places after a miserable run of form

Sport

3 h. ago MARKET REPORT: Recovery hopes breathe life into hip replacement maker Smith & Nephew

Smith & Nephew shares rose 10% in early trading before ending the day up 6.1%, or 64p, to 1107.5p. That took gains for the year to nearly 11%.

Politics

3 h. ago White House to choose which reporters get close access to Trump

Decision strips power from news organisations and upends decades-old precedent

Politics

4 h. ago Dog 'thrown to its death' from UK block of flats as police launch investigation

Police officers rushed to the scene in Birmingham following reports of a canine being thrown from a window of an apartment block – as a video purportedly of the incident circulates social media

Events