31 m. ago Prisons to run out of space in five months as new measures to tackle overcrowding crisis unveiled

Three new prisons will be built and new recall measures will be introduced in a bid to manage the jail population

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70 m. ago Ruben Amorim insists he is 'FAR from quitting' Man United after suggesting he could leave role as boss if results don't improve next season

NATHAN SALT: After the 2-0 defeat by West Ham, Manchester United's 17th league defeat of the season, Amorim suggested he may need to leave if he can't get a tune out of his players soon.

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87 m. ago Liam Delap's next club odds amidst Chelsea and Man United interest

Liam Delap is moving higher and higher up many clubs' transfer wishlist to improve their attacking prospects from next season so let us have a look at which Premier League side is the favourite

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87 m. ago I have a messy room, burn things in the oven and love listening to the same song on repeat... I could have ADHD: We reveal concerning questions about the rise in self

Do you have a messy room? Do you forget things? Do you get overwhelmed by decision-making? You might have undiagnosed ADHD. At least, that's what TikTok says.

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1 hour ago Talk is cheaper, Max: ‘silly’ fines for Formula One drivers’ swearing are cut by 50%

FIA softens hardline on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesEfforts to clean up Formula One’s act have taken a more tolerant turn with the FIA cutting by half the maximum penalties for drivers’ swearing, a move that is certain to please the defending world champion, Max Verstappen.Formula One drivers have been at loggerheads with the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a crackdown on bad language during grand prix weekends and he said last month that he was considering “improvements” to rules. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Talk is cheaper, Max: ‘silly’ fines for F1 drivers’ swearing are cut by 50%

FIA softens hard line on clean-up after Verstappen’s ireStewards granted more discretion on deciding penaltiesEfforts to clean up Formula One’s act have taken a more tolerant turn with the FIA cutting by half the maximum penalties for drivers’ swearing, a move that is certain to please the defending world champion, Max Verstappen.Formula One drivers have been at loggerheads with the FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, over a crackdown on bad language during grand prix weekends and he said last month that he was considering “improvements” to rules. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Gardeners should plant plastic forks around garden this spring

The unusual advice could stop your outdoor space being destroyed

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1 hour ago PS Plus Extra and Premium May lineup confirmed with horror hit, shooters and anime galore

PS5 gamers have a whole host of games to check out this month on PlayStation Plus, with Sony revealing Five Nights at Freddy's, Sand Land, and Stalker coming to the service

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3 h. ago Prison guard has 'throat slashed by inmate wielding improvised weapon' in one of three attacks in wave of violence sweeping high

The staff member was attacked at HMP Woodhill, a high-security prison in Milton Keynes, according to the Prison Officers' Association (POA).

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4 h. 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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4 h. 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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4 h. ago UK renters splash out up to £700 on removable décor to personalise their spaces

A study of 1,000 private renters found they use adhesive tiles, hanging plants and removable wallpaper to enhance their spaces - and some even have smart meters installed

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6 h. ago Britain’s biggest pawnbroker H&T snapped up by US firm for £297m; Goldman Sachs lifts UK and eurozone growth forecasts – business live

China issues warning to UK over terms of US trade deal, saying it is a ‘basic principle’ that bilateral agreements should not target other nationsHere’s our full story on the Co-op saying that that stock availability in its stores will not improve until this weekend, as it struggles to recover from a cyber-attack two weeks ago.And our full take on Burberry’s planned 1,700 job cuts. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Scientists reveal the real reason why your fingers wrinkle when you soak in the bath

It's a phenomenon we're all familiar with. You enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath, and soon enough your fingers go wrinkly. But have you ever wondered why this happens?

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7 h. ago Decluttering expert reveals secret to happiness – and it involves rubber gloves

Decluttering and organising expert Nicola Lewis has revealed some techniques to 'improve your state of mind' and clean floors are a key part of it

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7 h. ago Lucy Worsley fears that women’s rights haven’t improved enough since Austen’s time

Although this year marks 250 years since the novelist’s birth, women are still on the hunt for financially eligible bachelors

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7 h. ago Renters reveal their top home improvements as they embrace their space

New research from Smart Energy GB has found that June is the most popular month for a ‘renters refresh’ as nice weather inspires home changes (37%), spending almost £700 on average making stylistic changes to their homes

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8 h. ago Elderly couple reveal they have been besieged by giant rats for 10 years

Valerie Sheppard, 83, and her husband Colin, 90, have spent more than a decade trying to rid their property of the rodents.

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8 h. ago This Morning star sparks frenzied guessing game as she details rude encounter with A

The presenter, 46 - who regularly appears on This Morning - took to X to reveal she had bumped into a star she'd interviewed before he was famous, but he had given her the brush off.

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9 h. ago Oedipus at Colonus/Electra review – a double shot of Sophocles in Sicily

Greek theatre, Syracuse Two searing new productions, performed in a hallowed space by intense ensembles, bring strikingly fresh energy to the ancient dramasConcurrent London productions recently presented Oedipus as a modern politician pledging a new start (Mark Strong in the West End) and as a distant detective investigating a climate catastrophe that jeopardises Thebans’ future (Rami Malek at the Old Vic).Sophocles’ late play Oedipus at Colonus, less commonly known, looks not ahead but backwards. This elegiac tragedy finds the exile reaching the end of his life. The 5,000-strong audience at Syracuse’s ancient outdoor theatre hear Giuseppe Sartori’s barefoot Oedipus before they see him. His wooden staff strikes the steps as he descends among us, down to the front row and on to a stage populated by trees that thicken the woodland around the theatre. “It seems this place is sacred,” announces Antigone (Fotinì Peluso) at the wanderer’s side. That goes for this Sicilian playing space a...

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