4 d. ago Firefighter is attacked as effigies of Kneecap burn along with 300 other bonfires across Northern Ireland ahead of Orange Order parades

The incident occurred on Friday as tens of thousands prepared to take to the streets across the region for the traditional celebrations on Saturday.

Events

4 d. ago Tens of thousands take to streets for annual July 12 Orange Order parades

The loyal order parades come after the burning of bonfires at hundreds of sites across the region as part of the annual festivities.

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8 d. ago The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free financial advice' could cost YOU thousands

Blindly taking money advice from online content creators could cost you thousands of pounds, new research by High Street bank TSB warns.

Economics

8 d. ago The dark truth about finfluencers and how their 'free' online financial advice could cost YOU thousands

Blindly taking money advice from online content creators could cost you thousands of pounds, new research by High Street bank TSB warns.

Economics

8 d. ago Open organisers poised to move tee times amid concerns of loyalist parade disruption

More than 2,000 participants expected on 19 July march‘We are working on plans,’ R&A spokesperson saysThe R&A is considering a plan to start the third round at this month’s Open Championship early to minimise disruption from a planned loyalist parade in Portrush. More than 60 bands and 2,000 participants are expected to begin their march through the streets of the town shortly after thousands of spectators would be leaving the sold-out Royal Portrush if organisers stuck to typical tee times.The R&A has been concerned for some time about the logistical challenges associated with the simultaneous events on Saturday week. Significant congestion for people leaving the course, or thousands choosing to depart early to avoid this, have been uppermost in the thoughts of the major’s organisers. It was reported last month that the Portrush Sons of Ulster, who organise the parade, voted against rearranging their march after a request from the R&A. The third round of the Open wo...

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8 d. ago One man gored and others bruised in Spain’s bull running festival

Thousands of people line the Spanish city’s narrow streets each year for the centuries-old tradition of running with bulls

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8 d. ago Thousands of people set to line King Street for Castle Douglas Soap Box Derby

Homemade racers and their crews will be challenged by the special course, which features plenty of obstacles.

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1 week ago More than 100 NHS doctors warn Wes Streeting to honour promise to roll out screening clinics for osteoporosis

The doctors, part of the Royal Osteoporosis Society's clinical network who are backing the charity's campaign for universal Fracture Liaison Services.

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1 week ago Naomi Campbell and Vanessa Williams stun in rainbow outfits while Sandi Toksvig plants a kiss on wife Debbie as stars attend London Pride and thousands flock to the streets

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and actress Vanessa Williams led the celebrities stepping out in support of this year's London Pride on Saturday.

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1 week ago Thousands of marching Wales fans bring Swiss city streets to standstill in stunning scenes

Wales fans descended upon Lucerne's 16,000-capacity stadium ahead of a massive game.

Sport

2 w. ago 'I tried KFC for the first time and was left completely traumatised'

KFC is a high street favourite for thousands of hungry Brits every single day but one YouTuber who had never actually been to one decided to give it a try – before having instant regrets

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2 w. ago Palestine Action spraying paint is not terrorism. As ministers abuse their powers, I feel a duty to speak out | Juliet Stevenson

We have laws to deal with crimes linked to protest. What this is really about is a government complicit in the Gaza atrocities seeking to silence dissentJuliet Stevenson is an award-winning actorStrongly worded emails are not doing it. Appeals to MPs are not doing it. Taking to the streets in our hundreds of thousands with banners and placards is not working. Elected representatives from every party in parliament have stood in the Commons and asked the government to act. Some government ministers themselves have condemned Israel’s starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. Every poll of public opinion shows that the nation demands we stop arming Israel, and wants to see an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire. But none of these things are working.Keir Starmer and his cabinet remain impervious to all calls for humanitarian intervention, and Israel is still killing children in Gaza with the support of the British government.Juliet Stevenson is an award-winning actor Continue read...

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2 w. ago Thousands of protesters take to streets demanding Thai prime minister’s resignation over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces protests and falling support after leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen

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2 w. ago Tens of thousands defy Hungary’s ban on Pride in protest against Orbán

Crackdown on Pride is part of effort to curb democratic freedoms ahead of a hotly-contested election next yearTens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Budapest in defiance of the Hungarian government’s ban on Pride, heeding a call by the city’s mayor to “come calmly and boldly to stand together for freedom, dignity and equal rights”.Jubilant crowds packed into the city’s streets on Saturday, waving Pride flags and signs that mocked the country’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, as their peaceful procession inched forward at a snail’s pace. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Next's clearance sale sees Reiss dresses, coats and trousers reduced by 70%

The high street retailer has slashed the price of thousands of womenswear items - including top name brands like Reiss

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3 w. ago The pretty town with UK's best high street bursting with 170 independent shops

Over 13,000 shops closed across the UK last year – including thousands of independents – but Stamford’s high street continues to flourish and there's a reason why

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3 w. ago Edinburgh Pride in pictures as thousands turn city streets into sea of colour

Colourful photos from the event show marchers packing the Royal Mile, filling the streets with flags and costumes.

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3 w. ago The best pictures from Pride Cymru 2025 as thousands take to the streets in celebration

The atmosphere was upbeat and full of colour but there was a protest from a pro-Palestine group near Cardiff Castle

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3 w. ago Live updates from Pride Cymru 2025 as parade kicks off huge weekend

It is 40 years since the first Pride march in Cardiff, and the parade will be led by some of those who were there that day

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3 w. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

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