50 m. ago Warning to British tourists after Valencia is battered by flash flooding almost six months after 232 lost lives in freak storm

The hailstorm and resulting floods gave way to chaotic scenes as Valencians rushed for cover in a month where daytime temperatures typically hover around 20 degrees Celsius.

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75 m. ago An insider's guide to Bilbao: how to make the most of the city hosting the Europa League final

Later this month football fans will find this art-splash, food-obsessed city a wonderfully welcoming place to party (or commiserate). James March has your guide

Sport

82 m. ago Nursery worker 'seen hurting 23 babies' in alleged attacks 'on CCTV'

Roksana Lecka, 22, was employed as a nursery worker at the £1,900-per-month Riverside Nursery in Twickenham, south London, when she allegedly pinched, punched and pulled the hair of the babies

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88 m. ago Department Q release date, cast and plot as Netflix drops new trailer for Scottish thriller

Netflix is set to premiere its new crime series Department Q later this month.

Politics

2 h. ago Cheapest flights available if you’re travelling from Wales this month

There are five locations you can get to for less than £100 from Wales at the time of writing but some of these deals may not be around long!

Transport

2 h. ago Labour MPs must realise welfare system ‘needs reform’, says Reeves – UK politics live

Chancellor responds to growing rebellion from more than 40 MPs who have written to the prime ministerMore than 40 Labour MPs have warned the prime minister that planned disability cuts are “impossible to support” and have called for a pause and change in direction.The letter from parliamentarians spanning the new intake and veterans, and from the left and right of the party, sets Keir Starmer up for the biggest rebellion of his premiership when the House of Commons votes on the measures next month.Andrew Bailey has today added his voice to what Liberal Democrats have been saying for years: that we urgently need to rebuild our trading relationship with our closest and most significant economic partners in Europe.This isn’t about revisiting the past, it’s about boosting our economy and deepening cooperation for the future. Despite the government’s US deal, Trump’s trade tariffs are still hitting key British industries and threatening the livelihoods of people across the UK. Continue r...

Politics

3 h. ago David Tennant confirmed for Rivals season two as Disney+ makes huge announcement about new series

Disney+ has confirmed the cast of Rivals season two as filming gets underway this month.

Politics

3 h. ago Fans invited to pay their respects at funeral of Rochdale legend Joe Thompson

Thompson died last month aged 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time

Politics

3 h. ago The weather pattern set to 'dominate' in May amid heavy rain and thunderstorms

Last month was the UK's hottest April on record, but what does May have in store?

Events

4 h. ago UEFA make major decision on Man Utd vs Tottenham Europa League final venue

Manchester United and Tottenham will meet in an all-English Europa League final next month, with the showpiece event to be held at the San Mames in Bilbao

Sport

5 h. ago ScotRail to lift alcohol ban next month as passengers allowed drink between certain hours

The axing will come into force next month after pressure from passengers to the SNP.

Politics

5 h. ago UEFA confirm decision on major change for Man Utd vs Tottenham Europa League final

Manchester United will face Tottenham in the final of the Europa League in Bilbao later this month, though there are concerns over whether the Spanish city is big enough to host

Sport

5 h. ago Gardeners warned over cutting hedges this month as they risk a fine

One little-known law could see householders face an unlimited fine if they trim their hedge in May.

Events

6 h. ago DWP says 'limited' number of people can apply for £441 a month benefit each week

Attendance Allowance is a benefit given to those over the State Pension age - which is currently 66 - who need help with day-to-day personal care or supervision due to their illness or disability

Economics

6 h. ago Stacey Solomon puffs on a cigarette by the side of the road as star looks emotional as she leaves local vet surgery

The TV presenter, 35, revealed last month that she could lose her beloved dog Teddy, a cocker spaniel, in the coming weeks.

Politics

7 h. ago Why is Saudi Arabia at the Gold Cup? It’s the latest in the Kingdom’s soft power campaign | Karim Zidan

The Middle Easterners come Stateside this summer for a regional tournament appearance enabled by sportswashingLast month, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) held an official draw in Miami, Florida for the 2025 Gold Cup, the premier biennial tournament for men’s football on the continent.This summer, the Gold Cup will serve as the crucial litmus test for the US national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the vast majority of which will take place on home soil. The draw placed the Americans in Group D, alongside Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and Saudi Arabia. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Emma Willis shares 'panic' four weeks on from surgery after discovering heart condition

The Voice UK and former Big Brother host Emma Willis was inundated with support from her fans, after undergoing keyhole surgery last month

Politics

7 h. ago Best cheap travel deals to book in May 2025: Flights and hotels

Need a holiday? Bag a getaway for less this month

Economics

7 h. ago May 2025's biggest new game releases for console and PC this month

Better late than never, here are some of the biggest games launching in May 2025 on console and PC as players gear up for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming weeks

Politics

7 h. ago India and Pakistan have been in conflict since 1947 Partition. A look at its troubled legacy

India and Pakistan’s latest military conflict has expanded, days after India carried out airstrikes in Pakistan that followed an attack by gunmen on tourists in India-controlled Kashmir last month

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