5 m. ago 'Extraordinary' BBC World War I drama sees fans 'hooked' and left 'in tears'

The historical series, which is available to stream on Amazon Prime, follows the lives of volunteer nurses and medical staff in northern France during World War I

Events

14 m. ago £3m rescue deal saves historic George Hotel in Inveraray following administration

Administrators overseeing the sale of the historic 24-room Scottish boutique hotel have sold the hotel business, its contents and a residential dwelling to a duo of experienced hotel operators, Charlie Maclachlan and Sam Wignell of Fyne Hospitality, for £3.05m in a deal that will save up to 43 jobs in Inveraray.

Economics

19 m. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

Events

39 m. ago Event director Martyn Johnson is ensuring Defender Burghley Horse Trials are future

With just three weeks to go until the historic event kicks off on the grounds of Burghley House in Stamford, preparations are well under way for Martyn Johnson.

Politics

40 m. ago Amazon flash deal on Galaxy Tab A9+ worth £209 touted as 'cheaper alternative to an iPad'

Amazon's limited time deal is on the 2025 edition of the Galaxy Tab A9+ which is available in three colours

Economics

83 m. ago How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a regular sleep routine with the start of a new school year

Politics

2 h. ago Leeds Festival: 15 acts who we still think could perform a secret set at this year's event

Let the speculation continue as Leeds Festival is a mere fortnight away.

Politics

2 h. ago Tennis legend Monica Seles diagnosed with rare disease as she's forced into 'new normal'

The 51-year-old first noticed symptoms of the condition while playing tennis

Politics

2 h. ago Japan says it is too busy with Russia, China and North Korea to hold annual military parade

Japan defence minister says no scope for ‘slightest gap’ in defence preparedness in potential military event from Russia, China and North Korea

Events

2 h. ago You could have 'super rare' 50p coin worth hundreds more than value in your stash

The rare 50p coin has a whopping 200,000 out there in circulation with it worth more than hundreds than its value. An expert even claimed it could sell for "serious" cash

Politics

2 h. ago Full list of DWP benefits that make you eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount is worth £150 and is provided as a direct discount on your gas and electricity bill, rather than a payment into your bank account

Economics

3 h. ago Harlem to Hebron: the long history of Black solidarity with Palestinians

A mutual alliance between oppressed people has been revived with Israel’s full-scale invasion of GazaDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up here“Our freedom will be incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinian people.” When Nelson Mandela spoke those words in 1997, it resonated deeply across much of the Black diaspora, which has long felt a strong kinship with the struggles of the Palestinian people. In this week’s Long Wave, as yet more journalists are killed in Gaza, and some western countries make belated moves to recognise a Palestinian state, I examine the history of that Black solidarity, and how it has endured.Before that, some housekeeping: we’d love to know what you think of The Long Wave – what you’re enjoying, what you’re not and how we can improve. So if you can spare a few minutes, please fill out this short survey. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Liz Earle launches advent calendar with over £300 worth of free beauty and skincare

Liz Earle has launched its 24 Days of Liz Earle Advent Calendar for 2025, and it's packed with the brand's bestselling products - including full-sized favourites

Economics

3 h. ago Inside the remote military base where Trump and Putin will hold historic summit

The two world leaders will meet in the base in Anchorage, Alaska, which is home to 32,000 people

Politics

3 h. ago The murder capital of the US and a former mayor on crack: DC’s history of crime problems

The president’s depiction of Washington, D.C. as a violent, crime-ridden cesspit is nothing new

Events

3 h. ago The Real Housewives of London: Who are the cast and when will it air?

Audiences can expect designer labels, exclusive VIP events, and a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyles of London’s elite

Society

3 h. ago Tiny underrated city 'just like Amsterdam' has pretty canals and no crowds

A picturesque underrated city rivals Amsterdam with its gorgeous canals and waterfront cafés but has the added bonus that you won't have to face the tourist crowds

Politics

3 h. ago Leeds Festival: House of Protection forced to drop out of this year’s event due to health issues

The pair were also scheduled to perform at the Heavy Music Awards later this month

Society

3 h. ago Free deodorant worth £14 being given away at Tesco in heatwave

You can get a voucher for the full cost of the men's product

Economics

4 h. ago The Medieval Brits with West African ancestry: Bodies buried in 7th

Two people buried in early medieval England had West African ancestry, experts have revealed, in a discovery that rewrites British history.

Events