1 hour ago Gardeners urged to plant 12 flowers now to banish insects from your home

To avoid dealing with the annoying mosquitoes this summer, gardening experts have named the 12 plants that will help you keep any insects away from your outdoor spaces - and it works.

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4 h. ago Boy, 8, turned away by NHS because he is a private school pupil, amid claims by MPs that Labour's raid on fee

Tory MPs described the move as 'morally indefensible' and a symptom of Labour's 'vile class war'. Pictured: File photo

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5 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas gets tattoo in honour of late brother who died by suicide

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has taken part in a tattoo charity fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for the anti-suicide charity CALM

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6 h. ago Urgent search launched for missing Scots OAP as concerns grow

Police are growing concerned for Barbara Lamond, who vanished from the Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh on Saturday.

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6 h. ago Major EastEnders star 'QUITS the show after three years to pursue other opportunities'

The actor, 22, joined the soap in 2022 as Freddy Slater and even won the National Television Award for Rising Star for his work on the show.

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6 h. ago EastEnders star suspended by BBC after disabled slur on Strictly set

Jamie Borthwick is reported to have made the offensive remark on a phone video while the cast were at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

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7 h. ago I sat next to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on their glitzy date night... what I saw left me shaking

The NFL star and his 14-time Grammy Award winning girlfriend visited Buccan, a James Beard-nominated restaurant, in Palm Beach, and one Swiftie had a front row seat.

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7 h. ago The moment I knew: she was giving birth to another man’s child – I was in absolute awe

When Laura went into labour, her new sort-of boyfriend Adam Dalzotto never left her side. Watching her give birth sent his opinion of her stratosphericFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2018 I had just started lecturing in nursing at a university in South Australia. It was the start of the academic year and I was new to town, so a colleague and I decided to check out the open-day stalls. I’d been vegan for a few years and was hoping to meet some like-minded folk.A person in a Sea Shepherd hoodie pointed me in the right direction and I was immediately struck by this woman sitting in the middle of the stall. It’s a moment captured in resin in my mind – there was a crowd of people and cupcakes on the table. I would say I was 13 paces away from Laura when I first clapped eyes on her. She was just breathtaking; smiling, happily chatting to people. She seemed to have this immense gravity to her and I could feel myself getting pulled into her orbit. I chatted to her and a fe...

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7 h. ago Voices: As a former judge, I used to defend Britain’s rights – mine are now at risk

Since the Supreme Court’s decision in April, trans women like me have had their rights systematically taken away, writes Victoria McCloud – who appears on The Independent’s Pride List 2025

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8 h. ago Sonic Racing CrossWorlds gets the series back on track with more characters and customisation

After six years away from the track, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is here to show that Sega's blue blur still has plenty of interesting spins to offer players who want to race in the world of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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8 h. ago Paws for thought: Almost half of all pet owners have CANCELLED a holiday to stay with their animals

Four out of ten have declined the chance to take a trip away, purely due to the fear of leaving their pets (pictured, file photo) at home, according to a study by Virgin Media O2 (VMO2).

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8 h. ago Roy Keane accuses England players after awful Andorra display: 'They got bored!'

England beat Andorra 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, but their dismal performance prompted criticism from Roy Keane, who accused them of getting bored

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8 h. ago Dead body discovered in abandoned BMW near Gatwick Airport sparks police investigation

A body has been found on the back seat of a car left abandoned on an industrial estate, a mile away from Gatwick Airport, in a shocking and unexplained discovery

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9 h. ago England fans let Thomas Tuchel know their feelings as Harry Kane averts total humiliation

ANDORRA 0-1 ENGLAND: Harry Kane scored the only goal in Catalunya as the European minnows were beaten by Thomas Tuchel's side to ensure total humiliation was averted

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9 h. ago Thomas Tuchel told exactly what England fans feel after Harry Kane averts total humiliation

ANDORRA 0-1 ENGLAND: Harry Kane scored the only goal in Catalunya as the European minnows were beaten by Thomas Tuchel's side to ensure total humiliation was averted

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9 h. ago Inside Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore's home that's worlds away from Love Island villa

Love Island's Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling lead a relatively private life when it comes to their family, but they have shared some glimpses of their quirky London home

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9 h. ago Five perform live for the FIRST time in 25 years as they surprise fans at Robbie Williams' stadium gig in London

Marking the band's first live performance in 25 years, the iconic Noughties boyband brought a vibrant energy to the Emirates Stadium.

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9 h. ago England power rankings as Thomas Tuchel given fresh dilemmas in awful Andorra display

ANDORRA 0-1 ENGLAND: Three Lions captain Harry Kane was the hero for England once more as they secured a slender World Cup qualifying victory in Barcelona on Saturday evening

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9 h. ago Five perform live for the FIRST time in 25 years as they surprise fans at Robbie Williams' stadium gig in Lond

Five perform live for the FIRST time in 25 years as they surprise fans at Robbie Williams' stadium gig in Lond  Daily Mail

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9 h. ago Adolescence star Stephen Graham had 'emergency surgery' performed on plane

The actor is being tipped for awards' success for his Netflix show

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