27 h. ago Tell us about a travel experience that benefited the local community

Share a tip on a grassroots activity or tour where your visit directly supported a local community – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakWhen tourism genuinely involves local communities it’s a win for all parties – guests enjoy more authentic experiences while the livelihoods of those they are visiting are boosted. We’d love to hear about initiatives you’ve sampled that support grassroots projects and communities – perhaps it was through a homestay programme, a community-run pub or cafe, or an indigenous tour guide keen to provide an insight into local culture. Tell us about where you went and those involved.The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet wins a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago The Farage season: with its rivals away, Reform basks in summer headlines

Government silence and a light news agenda has created the conditions for a seemingly well-funded Farage barrageNigel Farage is far less bothered than many politicians about taking his own trips abroad while parliament is sitting. Refreshed and relaxed, he can then spend the summer recess in Westminster, dominating the scene while his opponents are on their sunloungers and the news agenda is light.The Reform UK leader has been at the helm of five press conferences, one every week of recess, and has just managed two more in the final week. Most of them have been on Mondays, with announcements on migration and crime trailed into the weekend papers and his live appearances on news channels sometimes lasting longer than an hour. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago 'I sorted Micah Richards privacy tickets at Reading Festival – I couldn't believe what he did next'

Joleon Lescott broke new ground on Sunday when he played a DJ set at Reading Festival, and a surprise appearance by close friend Micah Richards and a bottle of Jagermeister caused a stir

Politics

6 d. ago Mark Wright shares adorable new pic of baby Palma as he makes plea to Oxford University

Mark Wright has shared an adorable snap of his five-month-old daughter, Palma, appearing to read a book, as he jokingly asked Oxford University at what age do they accept applications

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6 d. ago Mark Wright shares adorable snap of baby Palma as he issues plea to Oxford University

Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan's baby, Palma Elizabeth, is growing up fast as the proud dad shared an adorable snap of the tot appearing to read a book on Instagram

Politics

7 d. ago Jack Draper forced to dig deep against dogged Gómez after on

British No 1 recovers to win in four setsCameron Norrie also through as Korda retiresAfter 53 days without experiencing the tension, physicality and adrenaline of competing at the highest level of his sport, Jack Draper returned to competition at the US Open with a bruising first-round win that illustrated the challenge of ­entering a grand slam tournament with ­suboptimal preparation.Draper, the fifth seed, dragged himself into the second round with a tough 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (7), 6-2 win against the qualifier Federico Agustin Gómez. However, he also struggled physically as the match extended in the warm conditions and he appeared to throw up during the match. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Chelsea close on Bournemouth deal for Axel Disasi and allow duo to join Dortmund

Chukwuemeka and Anselmino poised for DortmundLeeds sign defender James Justin from LeicesterBournemouth are close to signing Axel Disasi from Chelsea. The 27-year-old is expected to join on loan and become the third defender brought in after the club made almost £145m from the sale of two centre-halves and a left-back.Disasi’s starts at Chelsea last season came largely in the Conference League and League Cup before he joined Aston Villa on loan in the winter window. He is able to play at centre-back or right-back and has made 44 Premier League appearances since joining Chelsea from Monaco two years ago. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Back to the office! Why gen Z has had enough of working from home

In a new survey, 45% of this age group were considering looking for jobs with more social interaction – and the loneliest of all were influencersName: Office work.Age: The first purpose-built offices appeared in the 18th century. Continue reading...

Society

9 d. ago Sophie Ellis Bextor stuns in glitter mini dress she makes surprise appearance at Reading Festival to perform Murder on the Dancefloor

Sophie Ellis Bextor put on a truly dazzling display on Saturday when she made an unexpected appearance at Reading Festival. The singer, 46, joined Royel Otis.

Culture

1 week ago Stereophonics' Kelly Jones' 'sweet' move that stopped Sophie Ellis

The singer went on tour with the Welsh rockers when she was 18

Politics

1 week ago Travis Scott at Leeds Festival: Set time, potential set list and is the rapper going on tour after the event?

Get to know a little more about your Friday headliner at Leeds Festival, Travis Scott, and what we think he could perform this evening

Politics

1 week ago Kneecap press on with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs

Rap trio will face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play Rock en Seine festival on SundayThe Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap are ploughing ahead with their European tour despite a ban on entering Hungary, the cancellation of a string of concerts in Austria and Germany, and the intense scrutiny of authorities in France.The Irish-language group will this Sunday play in front an expected 40,000 spectators at the Rock en Seine festival west of Paris, one of France’s biggest live music events of the year, just days after one of their members appeared at a London court on a terrorism charge. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Trump’s tariffs replace diplomacy as other US tools of statecraft are discarded

Measures meant to rebalance America’s economy are wielded instead against the likes of Canada, India and Brazil ‘to compel loyalty to the president’On the campaign trail, Donald Trump pledged to use tariffs to revitalise American industry, bringing jobs home and helping to make America great again. But more than six months into his administration, experts say the president’s trade war is increasingly being wielded as a political cudgel, in lieu of more traditional forms of diplomacy.The president’s current target, India, has been unable to reach a trade agreement and Trump appears ready to follow through with his threat to impose a further 25% tariff on Delhi – bringing the total to 50% – the joint highest levy on any country, along with Brazil. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC says it delayed Ozzy Osbourne documentary at family’s request

Broadcaster says family wants ‘to wait a bit longer’, after film about singer’s final years pulled from Monday’s listingsThe BBC has revealed it delayed an hour-long documentary about Ozzy Osbourne at the last minute at the request of his family.The film about the musician’s final years was suddenly pulled from listings on Monday, with the corporation making no comment about the decision. Its scheduled screening was less than a month after Osbourne’s death. It was also less than three weeks after his wife, Sharon, and their children appeared before crowds in his home city of Birmingham. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Eberechi Eze transfer saga takes twist as Crystal Palace make bold call amid Spurs interest

Eberechi Eze is closing in on a move to Tottenham Hotspur but it appears that Crystal Palace aren’t quite ready to ease their grip on the England star quite yet

Politics

2 w. ago Fontaines D.C. stray into the political in epic Wythenshawe Park gig that shows band is a force to be reckoned with

Fontaines are the future festival headliners we've all been searching for as they perform to 26,000 adoring fans in Manchester

Politics

2 w. ago White House defends DC takeover of police after city alleges ‘brazen usurpation’ in lawsuit against Trump administration – live

Trump police takeover will create ‘immediate, devastating, and irreparable harm’ for DC, federal lawsuit saysDC sues Trump administration over ‘hostile takeover’ of city policeWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago DC sues Trump administration over ‘brazen usurpation’ of local police as Bondi ends city’s ‘sanctuary policies’ – live

Trump police takeover will create ‘immediate, devastating, and irreparable harm’ for DC, federal lawsuit saysDC sues Trump administration over ‘hostile takeover’ of city policeWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago DC sues Trump over police takeover as Bondi ends city’s ‘sanctuary policies’ and homeless encampments are cleared – live

Washington DC attorney general says Trump administration moves are ‘brazenly unlawful’ and ‘infringe on the District’s right to self-governance’DC sues Trump administration over ‘hostile takeover’ of city policeWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Bondi sends ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors as Washington DC homeless encampments are cleared – live

US attorney general warns she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not, in her view, sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcementWashington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work under the parking lot’s sparse trees were nowhere to be found.Two days earlier, masked federal agents swarmed the area and made several arrests, which were photographed by bystanders and posted on social media. Juwan Brooks, a store employee who witnessed the raid, said the agents grabbed anyone who appeared Hispanic. Continue reading...

Society