2 h. ago Huge Manchester city centre fire sees 'ash rain from the sky'

A derelict building was engulfed in flames in major city centre blaze

Events

4 h. ago 'The flames looked out of control... there is ash falling from the sky'

A major fire is ongoing in Manchester city centre at the Hotspur Press building

Politics

5 h. ago Pictures show huge Manchester city centre fire in major emergency service response

The Hotspur Press building looks to be at the centre of a huge fire in Manchester

Events

12 h. ago Scotland's 'unhealthiest high street' named and it is in major city

Two Scottish cities have been revealed as having the most "unhealthy" streets.

Politics

19 h. ago Thunder beat Pacers in Game 7 to win franchise’s first NBA title in Oklahoma City

As it happened: Pacers 91–103 ThunderFranchise claim first title since move from SeattlePacers lose star Tyrese Haliburton to injury in first-halfShai Gilgeous-Alexander named finals MVPThe Thunder became NBA champions on Sunday evening, topping the Indiana Pacers 103-91 to capture Oklahoma City’s first major pro sports title.Oklahoma City’s Game 7 answer, as during their dominant regular season, was youth. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and dished 12 assists to lead his team, supported by strong efforts from forward Jalen Williams (20 points) and Chet Holmgren (18 points, eight rebounds). The game was won amid decibel counts above 100, with thousands of Thunder fans stamping in unison as the team’s trio of young stars pushed the club toward the franchise’s first title since moving from Seattle in 2008. Continue reading...

Politics

30 h. ago Coronation Street regular who appeared in ITV soap for over two decades died penniless

Coronation Street star Peter Adamson was a household name after 23 years as Len Fairclough on the ITV soap - but he died on benefits after his career hit the rocks

Events

40 h. ago Europe's 'hottest city' is a major tourist hotspot but could be a desert in 30 years

Seville is a popular tourist destination in Europe and is famous for its hot weather - but it could be set to become a desert in the next few decades

Politics

56 h. ago Britain's cheekiest street names revealed – from Busty View to Bell End

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate and Crotch Crescent are among the actual real life addresses scattered across Britain - there's so many, that we even rounded them up for you to have a snigger at

Politics

3 d. ago Man City get major North Stand update ahead of expansion deadline

Manchester City are continuing work through the summer in order to get the stadium roof down in the North Stand

Events

5 d. ago ‘To not speak out is to be complicit’: LA faith leaders mobilize amid Ice raids

Since federal agents descended on the city, faith leaders have rallied congregants, protested and devoted resources to serve immigrantsKevin Kang, a pastor at a United Methodist church about 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, was furious last Thursday when he heard that the taco stand next door was raided by immigration agents.Not only did US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) target his favorite vendors, he said, they had also used the church parking lot to prepare for a raid on a host of popular Mexican food trucks on Foothill Boulevard, a major street in the city of Tujunga. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Pep Guardiola changes captaincy rules and drops major hint on new Man City skipper

Bernardo Silva looks set to captain the side next season

Politics

6 d. ago Man City face same issue with completing two major transfers

Manchester City have had a strong start to the transfer windows but will do well to get everything they want

Politics

6 d. ago Pep Guardiola knows he cannot get major Man City call wrong again

Manchester City lost their form and fitness last season but also saw their captain disappear in the middle of the campaign

Politics

9 d. ago What is a season ticket? Man City and their fans facing major question

Manchester City are making changes to their season tickets, and a new personal attendance requirement is not going down well with all

Sport

1 week ago Swansea City make major coaching announcement as duo appointed and exit confirmed

Swansea have confirmed the make-up of Alan Sheehan's coaching staff for the 2025/26 season

Politics

1 week ago Man City reduce matchday prices by up to 43% in major win for fans

Manchester City have taken steps to make matches more affordable for their supporters in order to improve the atmosphere.

Politics

1 week ago Michael Johnson cancels Los Angeles Grand Slam Track meeting

Emergency meeting held with athletes over decisionDecision leaves LA without major meeting this summerMichael Johnson cancelled the final leg of the new Grand Slam Track series in Los Angeles before an emergency meeting with athletes on Thursday night, leaving the host of the 2028 Olympics and the country’s second-largest city without a major track meeting this summer.Johnson raised around $30m to launch Grand Slam Track this spring, promising a new way of doing track – involving a group of runners under contract racing twice over a weekend and focusing more on where they finished than actual times. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Major Spanish city launches crackdown with ‘curfew’ rules ahead of summer

A popular holiday destination has unveiled a strict curfew impacting bars, nightclubs, and restaurants - following noise complaints from fed-up locals

Politics

1 week ago Major Spanish city where curfew rules are in place and what it means for Brits

In a huge blow to sun-worshipping Brits, a huge Spanish city has unveiled a strict curfew impacting bars, nightclubs, and restaurants - following noise complaints from fed-up locals

Politics

2 w. ago Huge £25bn airport set to be largest in Europe with major city built around it

Poland will be taking the throne as the biggest - and busiest - airport in Europe with its expansion, the Solidarity Transport Hub, offering a smoother travel to major cities in the country and beyond

Economics