61 m. ago Democrats condemn ‘sickening’ and ‘dictatorial’ forcible removal of senator Alex Padilla from Noem event in LA – live

California governor Newsom joins number of Democrats in condemning removal of Padilla from homeland security secretary’s press briefingSenator Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Kristi Noem press event in Los AngelesA woman defiantly dances near police officers as protesters continue to march and chant in an approximately one-square mile area of downtown Los Angeles in response to a series of immigration raids.Nerves are frayed in Los Angeles, as the second largest city in the US is flooded with more than 2,000 federal troops tasked with protecting immigration enforcement officials after thousands of people hit the streets to protest deportation raids. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Ruth Jones teases new TV project that could be love letter to hometown

While promoting show From Merthyr With Love, Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs teased a new programme.

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87 m. ago Wireless mouse that home workers 'wish they'd bought sooner' gets 37% discount

With two side buttons and a horizontal scroll wheel, it's the ultimate productivity machine.

Politics

95 m. ago Teenager killed in crash between car and lorry at roundabout

Two other young people were taken to hospital with serious injuries

Events

1 hour ago Keir Starmer accused of misleading public over private school VAT raid after suggesting it will be used to fund homes, not teachers

Sir Keir Starmer provoked outrage after suggesting his housing pledge this week was made possible 'because' of VAT on school fees.

Society

2 h. ago British wellness couple posted ‘Goodbye India’ video from airport before fatal Air India plane crash

Jamie Ray Greenlaw-Meek and Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek described their ‘magical experience’ in India as they joked about the length of the 10-hour flight

Events

2 h. ago Yale Smart Keypad 2 review: A keyless entry solution for modern homes

Discover its usability and whether it's a worthy investment for your home's security

Politics

2 h. ago Fury as council bans homeowner from cutting down her 'Jack and the Beanstalk' tree despite claims from locals that huge oak could crush their homes

Officials have approved the order after hearing of the 'biodiversity value' of the oak for the area, where homes sell for in excess of £1 million.

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2 h. ago Emma Raducanu celebrates new British No 1 status by saving home blushes at Queen’s

Raducanu progressed to the quarter-finals with an assured performance while Katie Boulter and Heather Watson crashed out at the second-round stage

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2 h. ago Mum's warning about 'overlooked' home cleaning task that could lead to fire

A professional home organiser and mum of five has warned how not cleaning a certain part of the home can be a fire hazard

Events

2 h. ago History is repeating itself in my hometown and it’s terrifying to watch

Like everywhere in Northern Ireland, Ballymena has suffered its share of atrocities. Now it’s happening all over again, writes Kate Devlin

Events

3 h. ago Trial date set for three teenagers accused of murdering Ibrahima Seck in New Moston

Family members were in the public gallery

Events

3 h. ago Two women die after being pulled from water in Eryri national park

Officers were called to reports that one woman had been pulled from a pool close to the Watkin Path in Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd

Events

4 h. ago Changing one thing about public chargers would make half of drivers switch to an EV sooner

VAT on public chargers is 20 per cent compared to just 5 per cent when charging at home

Politics

4 h. ago Teenage kickboxer who collapsed after unsanctioned contest died from misadventure, inquest hears

Alex Eastwood collapsed after an unsanctioned kickboxing contest

Events

4 h. ago Homeowners told not to leave one common household item in sheds during summer

Garden buildings can become unbearably hot and humid in the summer, with internal temperatures potentially climbing 10C higher than the outside temperature

Society

4 h. ago I have bad knees. Do I really have to wear sneakers all the time?

I’ve put off surgery for a meniscus tear. In the meantime, I’m having a crisis about what shoes to wearI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I hate the way sneakers look on me – is there another comfortable shoe I can wear?

I asked doctors and fashion experts, and they all said I should wear sneakers. Now I’m having a style crisisI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago The budget supermarket wines that scooped medals at the prestigious International Wine Awards, including a £7 Aldi bottle

At the 2025 IWSC, UK supermarkets picked up dozens of medals with own-label, budget bottles impressing the judging panels.

Economics

4 h. ago Scots charity that tackles homelessness in Ayrshire marks 50th anniversary with Civic Reception

The event brought together staff and supported people from across the country, including those from Ayrshire.

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