48 m. ago 2025 UK festival predictions: Who could rise and who could fall this summer?

We shake our Magic 8 Ball to predict who’ll have a good summer festival season and perhaps who won’t...

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50 m. ago Dermatologist says thinning hair is made worse by one habit – but there's a 'fix'

Unfortunately, many people experience hair loss and hair thinning, whether it's just temporary or a permanent issue. A top dermatologist has cautioned against a common hair care practice which could be making it worse

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70 m. ago ‘Forgive me, Reader: I ghost him.’ The best dating apps, tested

I spent two months testing the most popular dating apps, from those for hookups to the best for relationships. Here’s what happened• Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the expertsIf you want to make a single person angry, ask them about dating apps. Chances are they’ve tried using them at least once – just under 5 million adults in the UK visited an online dating service in May 2024, according to Ofcom’s Online Nation report – and will have a diatribe ready to go.They might lament how the apps have gamified dating, turning us all into Charlie Brooker-engineered ciphers playing aimlessly with one another until we get bored. Perhaps they’ll carp on about how vacuous it all feels, making snap judgments about whether or not someone is a potential life partner depending on their “typical Sunday afternoon”. Or they’ll complain about how the apps have plagued the dating landscape with callous cruelty, giving us myriad new methods to hurt one another. There’s no shor...

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70 m. ago Online dating advice: five ways to stay safe, according to the experts

Spotting red flags while online dating is far from easy – especially in the age of AI. We asked the experts for their top tipsMost dating apps have been forced to bolster their safety measures in recent years due to a litany of complaints of online abuse as well as negligence when handling reports of sexual violence. Several of them are now taking steps to combat this and encourage users to verify their identities to ensure everyone is who they say they are. Typically, this is done with facial recognition technology by asking users to take a video selfie or provide a photo ID that the app uses to compare with the photos used in their profile. Many have also introduced features to help users stay safe, including block and report systems alongside bans on sexual harassment, fetishisation and hate speech.Still, there are precautions to be taken whenever you agree to meet someone you’ve spoken to online, like meeting in public places and withholding any private information. Here are mor...

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77 m. ago Brits flying from these 7 airports told to arrive 'extra early' for good reason

Airport transfer company SCS Chauffeurs reports a growing trend in travellers booking earlier pickup times, not just to avoid stress, but to make the most of airports with genuinely great experiences.

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93 m. ago Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

In an age of disinformation, our broadcaster is trusted to find and tell the truth. Now more than ever we need itMartin Bell is a Unicef ambassador and a former BBC war reporterIn a short space of time, the British government has made two decisions that will negatively affect the lives and livelihoods of millions of people around the world. The first was the severe cut in foreign aid announced in March. The second was the similarly severe reduction in Foreign Office support for the BBC World Service. And these from a supposedly progressive government. It doesn’t seem progressive to me, but cheap and reactionary.I have double interest to declare. I am a long-term BBC loyalist who served the corporation for more than 30 years in the unquiet corners of the world, from Vietnam to Bosnia and from Belfast to Angola. My loyalty survived even such daft editorial decisions as to give an interview with Prince Harry precedence over real news. (That was little more than 10 days ago.) I have als...

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96 m. ago Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on claims Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper has left series

Fans were left worried by the trailer for the fourth season of the Amazon Prime Video series

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97 m. ago Increases in rates paid by Renfrewshire Council to funded childcare providers goes before councillors

Local authority relies on approved funded providers in fulfilling its duty of delivering early learning and childcare to eligible children.

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97 m. ago BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation

Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he has called a ‘grievous smear’ that alleged he sanctioned the killing of a former Sinn Fein official.

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1 hour ago Renters spending hundreds on 'removable' décor to make homes feel more personal

A study of 1,000 private renters found they use adhesive tiles, hanging plants and removable wallpaper to enhance their spaces - and here are some tips to make your property feel more like a permanent home

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1 hour ago Dozens of Mexican cartel family members enter the US in ‘Trump administration deal’

Mexico’s security chief confirmed an independent report

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1 hour ago As Salma Hayek, 58, sizzles on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the star's secret to keeping a 24

The Mexican American actress, 58, is still turning heads with her sculpted curves and remarkably slim 24-inch waistline, but admits she doesn't enjoy the gym.

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1 hour ago Police arrest five more children in manslaughter probe over death of teenage boy, 14, who was killed in fire at derelict warehouse

Teenager Layton Carr was found dead after emergency services were called to a blaze at a building in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, on the evening of May 2.

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1 hour ago US brothers are beaten up with miniature Eiffel Towers after angering Paris street vendors by filming them

The tourists were visiting the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday when they were reportedly attacked with miniature souvenirs of the iconic Parisian landmark.

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1 hour ago Tourists issued warning over travelling to popular destination despite it boasting pink sandy beaches

Holidaymakers are being warned to think twice before heading to one of the world's rarest and most eye-catching destinations this summer, as local authorities warn of overcrowding.

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2 h. ago Urgent ‘do not drink’ warning issued for tap water in UK region over contamination fears

Residents in nearly 200 post codes urged to boil water before drinking it after above-average levels of coliform bacteria discovered

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2 h. ago Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

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2 h. ago Details of Starmer’s Brexit reset deal revealed including youth mobility scheme

Exclusive: The deal will be unveiled on Monday — with a warning it will anger both Brexiteers and Rejoiners

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2 h. ago Police uncover 'deeply cruel' illegal cockfighting ring as they rescue 27 cockerels and arrest two men

Police rescued 27 cockerels from stables in the Lytham area of Lancashire after receiving reports of alleged cockfighting and concerns about animal welfare

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2 h. ago Helen Flanagan in emotional reunion with children after 'difficult' co

The actress was seen at the airport wearing a fabulously glamourous black dress after speaking out on the difficulties of co-parenting

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