11 h. ago Next's £38 versatile dress with pockets has shoppers 'buying multiple' for summer

Next shoppers are currently loving a particular midi dress from the popular high street store thanks to its versatility and functional pockets - and it's perfect for summer holidays

Economics

15 h. ago When are VE Day and VJ Day 2025? Meaning, UK celebrations and why we observe them

These annual events typically see people gather for street parties, parades and community activities to honour those who fought during the Second World War

Politics

17 h. ago May bank holiday to kick off bumper VE day celebrations with street parties and concerts planned

May 8 is the 80th anniversary of VE Day

Culture

26 h. ago Party like it's 1945! Cenotaph flag day and flypast to mark 80th anniversary of VE

The grand plans surrounding the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day have been revealed, with a cenotaph flag day and a red arrow flyover just some of the events on the cards.

Politics

29 h. ago VE Day 80th anniversary to be celebrated with UK street parties

The 80th anniversary of VE Day will be commemorated on Thursday, May 8 2025.

Politics

29 h. ago Public urged to commemorate VE Day 80th anniversary with street parties

Victory in Europe Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark when the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945.

Politics

29 h. ago VE Day 2025: Tower of London poppies to return to mark 80th anniversary

VE Day 2025: Tower of London poppies to return to mark 80th anniversary  The Guardian

Politics

4 d. ago The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in one of the city’s most beloved canine street parties

Politics

8 d. ago Body of woman found in Glasgow flat as cops probe 'unexplained death'

Forensic teams have been seen on the Partick street at a block of flats.

Events

1 week ago Death of a neighbourhood: Fury as uni students who don't pay council tax and host noisy parties turning suburban street into a 'family

A £550k home for sale on Sunbury Avenue, on the outskirts of Newcastle, is set to become a HMO. Of the 51 homes on the street, 48 are lived in by undergraduate students.

Society

1 week ago Kate Middleton will join her husband Prince William and King Charles for 'special Thanksgiving service' to mark VE Day this year

The Princess of Wales will join her husband and King Charles for 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year, the Mirror reports.

Politics

2 w. ago Piping marathon for 80 days in lead up to 80th anniversary of VE Day

20 pipers will take it in turns to play at different locations in the 80 days leading up to the anniversary

Politics