61 m. ago 'I would gamble my wages away as soon as I got them': How I lost £50,000

Adverts that target women and too-good-to-be-true offers have sparked a rise in female gambling. One victim tells Steve Boggan how she became an online gaming addict

Economics

63 m. ago Boden shoppers race to buy summer dress that 'fits like a dream'

The breezy and vibrant summer dress comes in seven different colours and is available in petite and regular fits - and it's 15% off with this discount code

Economics

2 h. ago Gardener who tended to £200,000 cannabis factory was caught when police found a set of keys

Blloshmi Albi, 33, who came to the UK illegally in order to 'make money', was stopped by police who found his mobile phone and a set of keys

Events

3 h. ago ‘I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic’: Jade Thirlwall on anorexia, protest in pop and life after Little Mix

As part of the hugely successful girlband, she had to contend with an eating disorder, racism and a hostile tabloid press. Now JADE the solo artist is conquering the charts with her unorthodox pop bangers and unfiltered attitudeIt’s customary for former girlband members to shun their manufactured roots the second they go solo. But now that Jade Thirlwall is no longer a member of Little Mix, she’s become their biggest fan. “I look back and I’m gagged at us!” she tells me, eyes wide with delight. “I still watch our music videos or performances and wonder how we weren’t even bigger, because we were fucking amazing.“Before I released my first solo song, I listened to Little Mix’s entire discography and cried. I was this young lass from South Shields who just wanted to make it as a singer, and I went on to be in the best, coolest girlband ever.” And now? “Now I get to have a bonus round, doing my own songs,” she beams. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago St Johnstone v Motherwell: Askou dreams of cup final place, but faces tough tie in Perth

St Johnstone knocked Motherwell out of the Scottish Cup in January

Politics

3 h. ago Mumbles Raft Race 2025: Start time, how to watch and everything you need to know

The Mumbles Raft Race, one of the most popular events on Swansea's summer calendar, is returning this weekend and here's everything you need to know about today's event

Politics

4 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson set for first race 376 days since Olympic gold after year of injury horror

Olympic 800m champion will toe the start line for the first time since Paris in Poland this afternoon following frustrating year with hamstring injuries

Events

4 h. ago Disabled people fear being "pushed out" of support service amidst £1,000 bills

People attending the Disability Resource Centre have just been told how much they will pay each week as part of a means-tested review

Economics

6 h. ago Gardeners urged to act this weekend in 'race' for free plants

There's no need to splash hundreds at the garden centre - you can ensure your borders are filled with a beautiful display of flowers by following four simple steps

Politics

6 h. ago Couples who've made change this summer given £1,000 DVLA driving licence warning

They're also being warned of other 'serious legal complications'

Events

7 h. ago 'I went hunting for dinosaurs in the surreal Canadian Badlands'

Canada’s Alberta gives dino fan Dan Townend no end of places to explore, including the Badlands – named by explorers centuries ago because of the inhospitable terrain with its surreal mounds of sandstone structures and deep valleys

Politics

7 h. ago Regatta shoppers race to buy £170 coat for £16 that's 'lightweight but warm'

The jacket is crafted from Isotex 800 fabric that is both waterproof yet breathable which allows sweat to pass through but keeps rain out

Economics

7 h. ago Couples who've made life change given £1,000 DVLA driving licence alert

A driving licence is more than a simple form of identification, it is a legal document that must accurately reflect a person's current legal name to avoid a fine

Economics

9 h. ago Rybakina happy to have controversial coach back as she beats Sabalenka

Former Wimbledon champion races to 6-1, 6-4 victoryShe defends previously banned coach Stefano VukovElena Rybakina has described herself as satisfied by the return of her coach Stefano Vukov as she produced an imperious performance at the Cincinnati Open, dismantling Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and defending champion, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals.Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, put together a performance of the highest quality on Friday afternoon as she served efficiently and completely overpowered one of the most destructive shotmakers in the world. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Controversial rap trio Kneecap lead huge 25,000 crowd in chants of 'free Palestine' in Wythenshawe Park and slam Israel's 'genocide'

Rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, repeated claims Israel was guilty of 'genocide'

Politics

10 h. ago El Salvador extends pretrial detention for 80,000 gang suspects 2 more years

El Salvador’s Congress has voted to extend the detention of over 80,000 people arrested under the state of emergency for two more years

Events

10 h. ago Andrew Tate's £180,000 deposit for Aston Martin 'Bond' supercar seized by police

The controversial social media influencer paid the sum towards the £850,000 special edition Valhalla in July 2021.

Economics

10 h. ago Hugo Ekitike: Premier League debut a 'dream' but Liverpool have room for improvement

The Frenchman picked up a goal and an assist on debut

Politics

10 h. ago Tottenham 'working day and night' on transfers as Thomas Frank planned fan protest

Frank insists Spurs board are doing ‘everything they can’ to make new signings ahead of planned protest before Burnley game

Sport

10 h. ago Shamal George says 'life is good' at St Mirren after first clean sheet

The goalkeeper, who is on loan from Sky Bet League One side Wycombe Wanderers, was signed this summer to compete with fellow summer shot-stopper signing Ryan Mullen.

Politics