8 h. ago The 6 best face SPFs and suncreens for summer 2025: From a long

From glow-getters to blemish-busters, these next-gen sunscreens have got it all, says Rosie Green

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31 h. ago Jacqueline Wilson novel shortlisted for best summer title in Indie Book Awards

The Indie Book Awards has announced their shortlists across four categories, bringing together the best in book publishing for summer 2025, including a national treasure and Booker shortlisted author

Events

62 h. ago Jennifer Lopez reveals 'promise' she made to twins Max and Emme about her Ben Affleck divorce

Now Lopez will be officially embarking on a summer tour, Up All Night: Live in 2025, where she plans to celebrate following years of growth.

Politics

69 h. ago Summer of 69 film review – charming, if overfamiliar, teen sex comedy

Awkward teenager strikes deal with stripper played by SNL’s Chloe Fineman in moderately entertaining throwbackIn Summer of 69, a comedy that premiered at SXSW in March, poor Bryan Adams doesn’t even get a mention. Rather than coasting on the nostalgia summoned by his 1985 hit, the title is instead a reference to the top-and-tail sex position (Adams has claimed, much to the annoyance of his co-writer, that the song was also referring to the same thing).It’s the unusual focus of awkward teen gamer Abby (relative newcomer Sam Morelos) who has a long-running obsession with her classmate Max (Disney star Matt Cornett). The best she’s been able to manage throughout their time at school is small talk, but when he breaks up with his longtime girlfriend, she sees an opportunity. Through the grapevine she hears that Max is a fan of the 69 position and Abby, whose experience of kissing has been limited to the back of her hand, seeks assistance. It arrives in the form of Santa Monica (Saturday ...

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69 h. ago Summer of 69 review – charming, if overfamiliar, teen sex comedy

Awkward teenager strikes deal with stripper played by SNL’s Chloe Fineman in moderately entertaining throwbackIn Summer of 69, a comedy that premiered at SXSW in March, poor Bryan Adams doesn’t even get a mention. Rather than coasting on the nostalgia summoned by his 1985 hit, the title is instead a reference to the top-and-tail sex position (Adams has claimed, much to the annoyance of his co-writer, that the song was also referring to the same thing).It’s the unusual focus of awkward teen gamer Abby (relative newcomer Sam Morelos) who has a long-running obsession with her classmate Max (Disney star Matt Cornett). The best she’s been able to manage throughout their time at school is small talk, but when he breaks up with his longtime girlfriend, she sees an opportunity. Through the grapevine she hears that Max is a fan of the 69 position and Abby, whose experience of kissing has been limited to the back of her hand, seeks assistance. It arrives in the form of Santa Monica (Saturday ...

Politics

5 d. ago Why a gin and tonic really is the naffest drink of summer 2025 What's hot (and not) this week

What’s going up... and what’s going down— keep up with Joe Bromley’s weekly barometer

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8 d. ago Summer cruise deals have just dropped for 2025 – these are the best to book now

From summer sailings this year to planning ahead, there are lots of cruise deals available for passengers to hit the high seas

Economics

9 d. ago The best wedding guest dresses (and power suits) for every summer 2025 dress code

Whether you’re squelching through the Cotswolds, at a smart Mayfair ceremony or a chic foreign affair, here’s how to nail the look

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1 week ago Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”

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1 week ago Looking for your perfect summer 2025 staycation? We’ve found the perfect Scottish island getaway for you

Looking for the ultimate Scottish staycation in 2025? The Isle of Harris offers an unforgettable blend of breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventures, and rich cultural heritage – all within reach for those seeking a getaway without leaving the UK.

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1 week ago Best camping gear 2025: Our tech expert's tried and tested checklist for your summer getaway

Camping has never been more popular, but we’re a nation that likes our creature comforts so consumer technology writer and camping fanatic Gareth Butterfield has compiled a list of gadgets you might want to take with you

Science

2 w. ago Best summer reads of 2025: Top selections for literary escapism

Explore a curated list of the best summer reads this year to pack on holiday or take to the park

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2 w. ago Relegated players who will be targets for Premier League clubs this summer

Southampton, Leicester and Ipswich are returning to the Championship. Which of their players deserve to stay up?Leicester were relegated at the weekend and will join Southampton in the Championship next season. Ipswich are 15 points from safety with five games to play, so it’s only a matter of time before they too are consigned to the second tier. The three sides have been extremely disappointing this season, picking up just 10 wins between them, but they have some talented players who will be targets for Premier League sides in the summer transfer window. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago 13 free agents Celtic, Rangers and Premiership rivals could sign in summer 2025

Here are 13 EPL and EFL players that Celtic, Rangers and other Scottish Premiership clubs could target for transfer when they become free agents this summer.

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3 w. ago Best women’s sunglasses with coloured lenses for summer 2025: Top picks inspired by the 70s and Y2K

Ambermatics and harvest gold-hued specs to elevate your spring/summer sartorial game

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3 w. ago This chic jacket has become the fashion pack's staple for spring/summer 2025

My favourite fashion trends are the ones that are genuinely practical and easy-to-wear. Spring's biggest jacket trend, therefore, I can get on board with.

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3 w. ago New rules for public bodies expected ‘by summer’ after UK gender ruling

Equalities watchdog chair says code of practice will give clarity and adds trans people’s rights ‘must be respected’Updated guidance for public bodies after the UK supreme court’s ruling that a woman is defined in law by biological sex is expected to be issued by the summer, the head of the equalities regulator said on Thursday.Lady Kishwer Falkner, the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, described the ruling as “enormously consequential”, telling BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “We are going to have a new statutory code of practice, statutory meaning it will be the law of the land, it will be interpreted by courts as the law of the land. We’re hoping we’re going to have that by the summer.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Contractor agreed for 1.8m tonne pickle line in Port Talbot steel works

work is expected to begin at the site in the summer of 2025 with an estimated completion time of three years

Politics

3 w. ago Brat summer or brat bummer? Charli XCX's 'embarrassing' Coachella t

The Internet been left questioning whether they're still feeling Brat summer in 2025 after the CharliXCX's tongue-in-cheek sash provokes outrage among Coachella fans

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3 w. ago Ryanair's brutal warning to Spain as more flights could be cut in drastic move

Ryanair has slammed Spain over its aviation fees, which it argues are 'excessive' and 'limits growth'. It comes after the airline has already slashed its summer 2025 traffic to the country

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