17 h. ago UK weather: Exact date maps turn orange in European heat plume revealed

New weather maps show several major cities will experience scorching conditions in the last weekend of the month, with some areas sizzling in temperatures as high as 24C

Society

49 h. ago Polish City dubbed 'Venice of Eastern Europe' is one of the cheapest holiday spots for Brits with £30 return flights

A Polish city known as the 'Venice of Eastern Europe' is one of the cheapest holiday destinations for a break this summer.

Economics

3 d. ago Huge number of missing voters sparks major call for automatic system

Major cities across the country face the highest levels of unregistered voters, specifically in areas of the city that are either the most deprived or ethnically diverse

Politics

5 d. ago 'Hidden' Greek island is 'Europe's cheapest holiday destination' with few tourists

The beautiful spot boasts so much to see and do - and it's an affordable option for package holidays as well

Politics

7 d. ago Manchester Airport breaks records for busiest April ever with 2.6 million passengers

The most popular destinations to fly to from Manchester Airport includes Malaga, Alicante and Antalya

Transport

7 d. ago UK weather warning as horror maps show 'rain bomb' to soak major cities

New maps, by WX Charts, have revealed what areas could be hit by torrential downpours in the UK from as early as next week. Temperatures are also expected to plummet

Events

8 d. ago Why Scottish tap water is 'best in the world' to drink from geography to weather

Scots might take the tap water for granted but when you compare it to other major cities, we are very lucky

Politics

8 d. ago The gorgeous city that's one of the cheapest places to fly this summer

Looking for a cheap summer getaway? You're in luck. A charming and historic city in Germany is officially this year's cheapest destination to fly to, according to Skyscanner.

Politics

9 d. ago Two major UK cities set to get brand new rail line to put an end to 'slow, unreliable journeys'

Supporters of the ambitious project claim it would cut journey times between the city centres to 32 minutes, compared with an average of 49 minutes currently.

Politics

1 week ago 'Fairytale' city is also one of the 'cheapest' holiday locations in the UK

Experts from Holiday Extras named a 'fairytale' UK city as one of the most affordable destinations for a staycation in 2024 - and Brits can even bag bargain hotel stays

Society

1 week ago It’s going to get humid again in major US cities. Here’s where

Humidity and spiking summer temperatures can make for a dangerous climate cocktail

Politics

1 week ago Earthquake and 'major seismic swarm' hits Naples as mayor appeals citizens for calm

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck the volcanic area around Naples as part of a 'major' quake swarm on Tuesday, sparking fear but no immediate reports of damage.

Events

1 week ago Americans putting life on hold amid economic anxiety under Trump, poll shows

Exclusive: Harris poll for Guardian finds people reconsidering major life events such as having children or buying a homeAmericans are reconsidering major life events including marriage, having children and buying a home amid economic anxiety in the opening months of the Trump presidency, according to an exclusive poll for the Guardian.Six in 10 Americans said the economy has affected at least one of their major life goals, according to the Harris poll, citing either lack of affordability or anxiety around the current economy. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The best science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie; The Incandescent by Emily Tesh; Land of Hope by Cate Baum; A Line You Have Traced by Roisin DunnettThe Devils by Joe Abercrombie (Gollancz, £25) Bookish Brother Diaz is stunned to be made vicar of the Chapel of Holy Expediency, whose congregation – a necromancer, a vampire, a werewolf, and an elf – are tasked with escorting a claimant to the imperial throne to her coronation. This is Suicide Squad in a sideways medieval Europe, where instead of the son of god we have a daughter, instead of a cross, a wheel, and instead of Byzantium, Troy. The worldbuilding is one of the novel’s chief pleasures, combining the familiar – crusades, religious schisms and territorial disputes – with strange and alien elements, such as the lost empire of Carthage, which built most of the world’s major cities before succumbing to its own dark magic. Against this backdrop, the sardonic crew of the Chapel make their way through a series of elaborate, violent set-pieces, barely ...

Events

2 w. ago Two major Scottish city earn honours of being in the top 100 cities of Europe

The list was topped by London, followed by Paris and Berlin

Politics

2 w. ago Pakistan says one civilian killed and 12 Indian drones shot down

Military spokesperson accuses Delhi of ‘another blatant act of aggression’ a day after Indian strikes killed dozensPakistan claims to have shot down 12 Indian drones overnight and said drone attacks had left one civilian dead and four soldiers injured.Pakistan’s military spokesperson Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said at a press conference that India had “apparently lost the plot” as he accused it of“yet another blatant military act of aggression” in sending more than dozen drones overnight over major Pakistani cities including Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s military has its headquarters. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Pakistan and India on high alert amid airport shutdowns and security drills in major cities

Tensions mount as Pakistani PM vows retaliation for military strikes by India that killed dozens across the countryTensions were high across India and Pakistan on Thursday, with airports shut down and security drills under way in major border cities, amid warnings by Pakistan that it intended to retaliate for Wednesday’s strikes.In a speech late on Wednesday night, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said he would “solemnly swear that we will avenge each and every drop of blood of our martyrs,” after India’s missile airstrikes on Pakistan in the early hours, which killed 31 people across the country. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Presale and full list of dates announced for WWE 'Road to Clash in Paris' UK tour

The tour will show in six major UK cities - but not London

Politics

3 w. ago The Bank Holiday weekend begins early! Brits make most of the 26C heat by enjoying a FOUR

Congestion levels on roads in major cities including London and Birmingham were significantly higher than normal for a Friday morning as holiday and commuter traffic combined during the rush-hour.

Politics

3 w. ago The cheapest holiday destinations to fly to from seven major UK cities revealed

New research from TravelSupermarket has revealed the cheapest destinations to fly to this summer from each of the UK's major airports.

Politics