52 m. ago Rhod Gilbert reveals his favourite Welsh takeaway, and another so good it made it into his wedding vows

While on the Off Menu podcast, the comedian discussed two Chinese takeaway establishments that he was fond of in Carmarthenshire, one of which was even mentioned at his wedding.

Politics

86 m. ago Married at sea: Why cruise weddings are surging in popularity

Two couples speak to Marc Shoffman to explain why they went nautical for their nuptials

Politics

98 m. ago Forever review – an absolutely adorable TV take on Judy Blume’s banned teen sex classic

The 1975 novel might be barred from US schools and libraries, but it gets a hugely important telling here. It’s powerful, sweet – and with a cast as excellent as Heartstopper’sA couple of years ago, Judy Blume noted that book banning was not only undergoing a resurgence in the US, but was at that point “much worse” than she had noticed during the 1980s. Blume is one to know: her 1975 novel Forever..., about teenage sex and desire, continues to be banned by school districts and libraries, as repression and censorship gallop on at a pace. This Netflix adaptation of Blume’s novel, which loses the ellipsis, is not only timely but important: through it, the story continues to be told, even if it is in a different medium.This eight-part series, created by Girlfriends showrunner Mara Brock Akil, is sensitive and winningly sweet, while still managing to maintain its defiance and bite. It doesn’t so much update its source material as treat the novel as loose inspiration: details are shuffled...

Events

1 hour ago ‘It’s so gloomy’: some of UK’s top broadcasters admit to avoiding news

Likes of Lyse Doucet and Jonathan Dimbleby say they have at times turned away from current affairs She is perhaps the UK’s most prominent war correspondent, broadcasting from the world’s toughest regions, interpreting its most intractable and bloody conflicts. Yet, like many others when the news agenda is so tough, even Lyse Doucet has said she finds herself tempted to turn off.“I just want to say as a broadcaster that even though I’m on one side of the microphone and you’re on the other, that I too have been turning away from news and listening to Radio 3 instead of Radio 4, because the news is difficult,” said Doucet, the BBC’s chief international correspondent, as she picked up an award last week. “We all think: ‘Oh, it’s so depressing. It’s so gloomy.’” Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Moment 'Karen' screams at fellow Brit tourists for 'stealing her sunbeds' in Lanzarote

Footage shows the irate woman accusing a couple of being in the poolside sunbed spot she had been using “all week” at the Hyde Park Lane apartments in Lanzarote

Events

3 h. ago Arsenal have no more excuses after PSG defeat lays bare Andrea Berta's summer transfer challenge

New sporting director Berta must give Mikel Arteta the squad to challenge for the Premier League next season

Sport

3 h. ago Wikipedia challenging UK law it says exposes it to ‘manipulation and vandalism’

Wikimedia Foundation seeks judicial review of some requirements of Online Safety Act it claims may endanger safety of volunteer editorsThe charity that hosts Wikipedia is challenging the UK’s online safety legislation in the high court, saying some of its regulations would expose the site to “manipulation and vandalism”.In what could be the first judicial review related to the Online Safety Act, Wikimedia Foundation claims it is at risk of being subjected to the act’s toughest category 1 duties, which impose additional requirements on the biggest sites and apps. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Trump announces US trade deal with the UK: President hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

Politics

3 h. ago British & Irish Lions rugby squad announced for tour of Australia – live

All the latest as Andy Farrell’s 40-strong party is unveiledEmail Niall your thoughts | Sign up for The BreakdownLions szn is officially here. The first Test against Australia in Brisbane is just over a couple of months away, and the curtain-raiser against Argentina in Dublin will be upon us in six weeks’ time.This is the biggest milestone on the road to opening night, as Andy Farrell picks an expected 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ finest. It’ll be a career highlight for many players, and a day of great disappointment for others. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago The weird and wonderful world of The White Lotus star Walton Goggins

The star on the whirlwind that was The White Lotus, meeting his former self on set, his unlikely road to fame — and being a ‘spouse baby’ in his wife’s new film

Events

3 h. ago Donald Trump declares 'comprehensive' UK trade agreement as he reveals 'serious stages'

The Orange Manbaby has revealed some of the details of the UK-US trade agreement which he said will 'cement' the relationship between the two countries on VE Day

Politics

3 h. ago Shoppers race to buy £400 Apple Watches for £89 in 78% off sale away from Amazon

Away from Amazon's tech sale, a popular retailer is offering shoppers the opportunity to bag an Apple Watch for less than £90

Economics

3 h. ago US trade deal to be announced TODAY: Trump hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

Politics

3 h. ago Trump confirms ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal with UK – US politics live

US president hails ‘first announcement’ of trade agreement and says ‘many other deals to follow’Downing Street said the British prime minister Keir Starmer would make a statement on trade talks with the US on Thursday.The agreement is likely to focus on lowering US tariffs on specific products, such as British steel, aluminium and cars.The prime minister will always act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for business, for families.The United States is an indispensable ally for both our economic and national security.The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott romance confirmed with gushing tribute

Louis Tomlinson and Zara McDermott have been rumoured to be dating for several months and now the former One Direction singer has made their relationship official on social media

Politics

3 h. ago Jack Doohan axe harsh but Flavio Briatore's other big Alpine F1 change makes it right call

Franco Colapinto will drive for Alpine at Imola next time out after Flavio Briatore decided after the Miami Grand Prix to remove Jack Doohan from his race seat – for now

Politics

4 h. ago Revenues tumble at S4 Capital amid worsening economic challenges

Sir Martin Sorrell’s marketing firm reported an 11.4% plunge in pro forma net revenues in the three months to March 31.

Economics

4 h. ago Wikipedia launches legal challenge against Online Safety Act

The online encyclopaedia says the new safety rules could threaten its approach to presenting neutral and reliable information.

Politics

4 h. ago Trailer for Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 revealed as Jeremy Clarkson faces new challenge

Season four follows Clarkson as he opens his pub, The Farmer’s Dog

Politics

4 h. ago Woman dies after rescue teams called to river in Welsh village

The woman's next of kin have been informed following the incident which happened in Pontargothi - around seven miles east of Carmarthen

Events