4 h. ago Let it reign: The best wet weather outfit ideas for women from coats to boots and bags

London’s rain isn’t going anywhere, so we might as well master the art of dressing for it. Saskia Kemsley presents her foolproof guide to wet-weather dressing

Politics

5 h. ago The Best Hotels in Shoreditch: Where Spirit and Style Converge in East London

The Best Hotels in Shoreditch: Where Spirit and Style Converge in East London  MICHELIN Guide

Politics

5 h. ago The Guide #211: What the world is watching, from Brazilian telenovelas to superheroes made of red bean paste

In this week’s newsletter: Guardian writers spotlight the much-loved shows in the country they live, including Jamaican breakfast telly, Big Brother Naija and X Factor for Polish pianistsA little while ago the Guide looked at the wave of international post-apocalyptic dramas washing up on our shores, bringing tales of climate catastrophe, violent autocracy and alien invasions from as far afield as Argentina, Nigeria and Korea. As well as revealing just how terrified the whole world is of the prospect of institutional collapse, it also – somewhat more positively – underscored what a globally connected industry TV is in 2025. Streaming networks, satellite channels, YouTube and hooky pirate streams can instantly serve up local content from every continent (Antartica excepted, though I’d love to hear if there’s a penguin mob drama from King George Island that I’ve missed).Still, as intermingled as TV is these days, there are still so many programmes that will probably never reach our sh...

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10 h. ago I've visited all 27 Caribbean islands as a travel expert. Here's the definitive guide on which to go to, the best bargains... and the ones to avoid like the plague. Now's the time to book

Deciding where to put your toes in the sand this winter is a lot of fun, but to make things easier here are my ten favourite Caribbean islands - and which to book depending on your preferences.

Transport

12 h. ago The Wetherspoons hotel that's been named one of the UK's best pubs

A Wetherspoons hotel has been named one of the UK's best pubs - and boasts a beautiful beachside location. The hotel in the coastal town is ranked in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.

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14 h. ago ‘We need anger to fight for our lives’: Mexican musician Silvana Estrada on grief, violence and the indignity of ‘el ghosting’

Estrada’s lovelorn debut album won her a Latin Grammy, but for its follow-up she wanted to leave sadness behind. Then, the very different losses of two friends brought out a newfound sense of furySilvana Estrada spent 25 years “not knowing how to get angry”, she says. “That cost me so much energy and dignity.” Sadness, though, she had always understood: “I live with her very close to me.” Now 28, the Mexican singer-songwriter grew up outside Veracruz, a city on the Gulf of Mexico, “witnessing violence from so many angles”: rampant femicide, narcoculture, environmental attacks on the coffee plantations and rivers of her home. As a lonely teenager, she discovered Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald. They helped guide the darkness she felt and introduced her to vocal improvisation. Estrada, born to a family of luthiers, started making her own music, played on a four-string Venezuelan cuatro and inspired by Mexican son jarocho (folk music). The title of her acclaimed 2022 deb...

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16 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, October 3, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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17 h. ago Decoding Taylor Swift’s 'The Life a Showgirl': A guide to her references

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is packed with Easter eggs for fans to decode

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27 h. ago Storm Amy travel warnings issued for Scots as widespread disruption expected

Police Scotland and ScotRail have released guidance to keep people safe during the expected rain and high winds.

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28 h. ago ‘My conspiracy theorist mother never told me my sister had died after refusing chemotherapy’

Paloma Shemirani died seven months after being diagnosed with cancer and pursuing ‘alternative treatment’ under her mother’s guidance

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29 h. ago Best deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2025, from Kindle to Xbox

Consider this your ultimate guide to navigating the two-day sale

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29 h. ago Weight loss jabs Mounjaro and Wegovy are so effective they should be the first treatment for obesity 'in almost all cases', new guidance says

In new guidance to medics, the European Association for the Study of Obesity praised the drugs' effectiveness and significant health benefits.

Economics

29 h. ago AOC gives Bronx school group a tour of the Capitol after shutdown sent guides home

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a school group a tour of the Capitol building after the government shutdown sent guides home.

Society

30 h. ago Experts issues power cut guidance ahead of Storm Amy after amber warning upgrade

The Met Office has warned Scots of power cuts, damage to homes and transport disruption this weekend.

Events

31 h. ago Dementia charity shares signs and symptoms to look out for ahead of free clinics

Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at 19 Nationwide branches across Scotland in October and November to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition.

Science

32 h. ago Taylor Swift's new album title is a lie... and everything you need to know

She owned the world's biggest stage, she reclaimed her music, she got the guy... now Taylor Swift is ready to tell you what it really cost - your ultimate guide to the year's most anticipated album

Politics

36 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco surges on profit upgrade, IPO boost for London

A Tesco profit upgrade today continued the strong week for London investors.

Economics

36 h. ago Tesco sees off threat from Asda as it boosts market share and lifts profit guidance

Britain’s biggest retailer said it now expected operating profit for the full year of between £2.9 billion and £3.1 billion

Economics

36 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco strong run continues, index fades after record start

A Tesco profit upgrade today continued the strong week for London investors.

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38 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco lifts profit guidance, index record run continues

A Tesco profit upgrade and fresh gains by the FTSE 100 index today continued the strong week for London investors.

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39 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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44 h. ago Royal flush as Beatrice's advice firm earns £500,000: EDEN CONFIDENTIAL

So valuable is Beatrice's guidance that her advisory company is enjoying rapid success, I can reveal.

Economics

44 h. ago For sale: A 260ft chimney that was once scaled by Fred Dibnah as part of a 10

The Grade II-listed Barrow Bridge Chimney, once part of the town's Halliwell Bleach Works, is up for auction with a guide price of £300,000.

Politics

45 h. ago Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar honoured

Mākereti Papakura died weeks before handing in her thesis at Oxford university documenting the life and customs of her tribe, work that is still used by Māori todayMore than 100 years ago, a Māori woman packed up her life as a tour guide and entertainer in New Zealand and set off for England, where she would soon make history by enrolling at Oxford university.In a tragic turn, Mākereti Papakura – believed to be the first woman from an Indigenous community to study at the university – died just weeks before completing her thesis, and in the decades since, her family has fought to have her degree recognised. Continue reading...

Events

53 h. ago Celebrity Traitors? It could be a stroke of genius — or an absolute disaster

The BBC’s decision to put famous faces in the castle could be a masterstroke... but pitfalls lie ahead

Events

53 h. ago How your deodorant can cause cysts, rashes... and even serious breathing problems: Our experts reveal everything you need to know

The internet is awash with scaremongering stories of all the ways these products could harm you. Claire Coleman separates fact from fiction with a myth-busting guide

Politics

54 h. ago Livingston man refurbishes 200 iconic Guide Dogs collection boxes

Jim Grundison, who is part of the Guide Dogs West Lothian fundraising group, began repairing the life-sized dog collection boxes from his home workshop in 2022.

Politics

54 h. ago When is The Celebrity Traitors on? Episode guide and TV schedule

19 celebs will battle it out to weed out the Traitors from the Faithfuls - here’s everything you need to know about the new season

Politics

57 h. ago Golden retriever boyfriends and ick lists: gen Z’s dating rules are making them ‘constantly disappointed’

A steady stream of viral terms and online guidance is leading young people to reduce prospective partners to checklistsLea Veloso, 26, has an ever-growing ick list.If he spits on the ground, can’t cook, lies about his height, identifies as apolitical or doesn’t travel enough. If he’s weird about other men wearing makeup (“like, K-pop idols”), says he wants a “slightly autistic woman”, has no skincare routine or only likes songs that got famous on TikTok. It’s an ick if he doesn’t call his parents, sniffs every five seconds, is an unsuccessful DJ or is embarrassed to do karaoke. Recently, she uncovered a new one: if he’s saving himself for marriage. It’s now at the top of the checklist on her Notes app that she references whenever she starts seeing someone new. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Doctors’ tribunal service updates guidance following accusations of ‘leniency’

Tribunal rulings appeared too lenient in a number of sexual misconduct cases, a report found.

Politics

58 h. ago The ultimate winter coat guide: a £50 Sainsbury's style that takes a dress size off your waist and six other High Street must

From oversized relaxed silhouettes to more tailored fits, we've tried them all to source the ultimate best new season buys. And with prices starting at £50, there really is a style for every budget.

Economics

59 h. ago New Scottish Government guidance bans trans women from female toilets

Government ministers have also written to health boards reminding them of the importance of following the law.

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64 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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3 d. ago Police to roll out face recognition cameras across Britain in 'Orwellian' nightmare

Ministers have paved the way for the widespread use for forces in the UK by publishing for the first time nationwide guidance on their use

Events

3 d. ago So chic it's scary: Your ultimate guide to throwing a stylish Halloween bash

Spooky season is finally upon us, and this not-so-secret witch couldn’t be happier

Politics

3 d. ago Welcome to the Portuguese archipelago paradise — where natural phenomena blend harmoniously with hotels and restaurants

This Portuguese archipelago, comprising nine unique islands, is a world of fantasy-like waterfalls and volcanic craters. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill is your guide.

Society

3 d. ago Gilruth ‘refusing to answer straightforward question’ on school toilet rules

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

Events

3 d. ago The benefits & negatives of cousin marriage as NHS gives guidance

As the NHS faces backlash following first cousin marriage guidance, here’s a guide to the debate around the controversial practice

Politics

3 d. ago Civil Aviation Authority issues statement after budget airline axes all flights

Passengers have been issued guidance on what to do if they have a flight booked with the airline

Culture

3 d. ago Codeine NHS warning over ‘unpleasant’ side effect for more than 1 in 100 people

Guidance from the NHS has highlighted a common side effect for people who take codeine for pain relief

Events

3 d. ago Brit is 'lured to secluded spot by fake tour guide who then rapes her before fleeing on his horse' at Moroccan beach resort

The unnamed woman had been visiting the Agadir Ida-Outanane prefecture last week when the horrific assault took place near a hotel on on Taghazout beach.

Society

3 d. ago New school toilet guidance ‘not mandatory’, says Education Secretary

Jenny Gilruth has said new Scottish Government guidance is advisory but single-sex toilets are required by law in schools.

Culture

3 d. ago Blind man angry over pavement parking forcing him into the road in Welsh town

Nick depends on his guide dog Benje to get him around town but Nick said vehicles parked on pavements routinely force him into the road

Politics

3 d. ago Liverpool learn Premier League fate as Man Utd receive brutal reality

Liverpool are expected to pip Arsenal to the post to win the Premier League title this season, while Manchester united have been handed a grim outlook under Ruben Amorim's guidance

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3 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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3 d. ago Full list of medical conditions that could affect your driving and result in £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued guidance on the medical conditions that could affect your driving and must be reported to the agency. Failing to do so could result in a fine of up to £1,000

Economics

3 d. ago Drivers risk £1,000 fine for not reporting seven medical conditions

The DVLA has issued guidance on medical conditions that could affect your driving, and failing to report them could result in a fine of up to 1,000

Economics

3 d. ago Horoscope today, September 30 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Venus inspires you to put more into a health or work project because you...

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4 d. ago Improved performance for North Lanarkshire Council on developing workforce

The six-monthly report on the council’s Brighter Futures programme notes that more than 1500 people have received support from NL Academies, gaining work, training and being guided to key sectors in the area.

Politics

4 d. ago New Scottish Government guidance on school toilets is "muddled" and "still unlawful"

The Scottish Government has published guidance for schools on supporting transgender pupils, which says schools must have separate boys and girls toilets.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots schools must provide separate toilets for boys and girls after SNP Government forced to issue new guidance

SNP ministers previously told schools there was no law which meant pupils had to use toilets and changing rooms based on their biological sex.

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4 d. ago New Scottish Government guidance says schools must have separate toilets for boys and girls

The Scottish Government has published guidance for schools on supporting transgender pupils, which says schools must have separate boys and girls toilets.

Politics

4 d. ago Christmas panto bosses issue 'trigger warnings over ‘jokes’ and will have on

EXCLUSIVE: Tip-offs range from guidance that performances may feature ‘loud sounds’ and ‘flashing lights’ to advice to bring a brolly so folk do not get drenched in an on-stage water fight

Events

4 d. ago Is TikTok’s new ‘lock in’ trend the thief of joy or a shortcut to productivity?

The seasonal self-improvement hack is all over socials right now. But can you make it work for the long-haul? Louise Pyne has your guide to forming better habits this autumn

Politics

4 d. ago NHS faces backlash over guidance extolling benefits of first

Tory MP Richard Holden said the NHS should ‘stop taking the knee to damaging and oppressive cultural practices’

Politics

4 d. ago All the iPhone tips and hacks I always use on holiday – from money tricks to free sightseeing guides

YOUR phone is hiding a number of secret apps and tricks that will transform your next holiday. There are many things I rely on my phone for, but when it comes to travelling the world I have racked up some handy tools and hacks that help to make travelling easier and more enjoyable. Here are...

Economics

4 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Monday, September 29, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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4 d. ago Horoscope today, September 29, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your day starts with fresh emotional energy – lean into this and use it...

Politics

4 d. ago The changing of the guard at Man City that could mould Pep Guardiola’s legacy

Guardiola, with two years left on his contract at the Etihad, is guiding Manchester City’s transition as they look to fast-track their future

Politics

5 d. ago Man in his 80s dies after suffering ‘medical episode’ behind the wheel before crashing into wall

A MAN has died after his car veered onto the pavement and smashed into a wall. Police rushed to reports of a crash at around 12pm this afternoon on Guide Lane in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester. Officers believe that the driver of a Kia Rio suffered a medical episode behind the wheel, causing him to lose...

Events

5 d. ago Man in his 80s dies as car crashes into wall after suffering 'medical episode' behind the wheel

Police rushed to Guide Lane in Audenshaw, Tameside, Greater Manchester, at around noon today after receiving reports of a smash on the street.

Events

5 d. ago Experts reveal 12 things you need to know if you’re thinking of using weight loss jabs

Everyone and their mum seems to be using weight loss jabs to shed a few unwanted pounds. But would they be right for you? Read our guide to find out

Politics

5 d. ago Biggest stories of the week: New delivery platform guidelines, 99’s London debut, and Bulldozer’s Paris expansion

Biggest stories of the week: New delivery platform guidelines, 99’s London debut, and Bulldozer’s Paris expansion  Caterer Middle East

Politics

6 d. ago Stuart Kettlewell tips David Watson for the top as Kilmarnock down Dundee United to claim first league win

The Rugby Park manager knows a talent when he sees one having previously guided Lennon Miller at Motherwell

Politics

6 d. ago Trump’s attack on George Soros is the next step in the autocrat’s handbook | Kenneth Roth

Having already attacked judges, lawyers, media companies and universities, the president has set his sights on civiliansAs a former federal prosecutor, I know that prosecutors should be guided by the facts. But in his determination to hound George Soros, Donald Trump wants prosecutors to become agents of his personal vendetta, facts be damned. That is the conclusion to be drawn from the instructions issued by one of Trump’s senior justice department officials to a group of US attorney’s offices across the country, telling them to investigate Soros’s foundation.This is the latest step in Trump’s implementation of the autocrat’s handbook, with the aim of chipping away at the checks and balances on presidential authority. Having already attacked judges, lawyers, media companies and universities, Trump now sets his sights on civil society. Soros, a longtime and extraordinarily generous funder of progressive causes around the world including in the United States, is Target Number 1. Trum...

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6 d. ago Mountain gorillas are back from the brink. But what happens if they run out of room?

Humans have helped save the great apes from extinction, but are now the biggest threat to their survival as they compete for land in east Africa’s Virunga mountains• Photographs by Badru Katumba for the GuardianIt is sunrise on mount Muhabura, an inactive volcano on the Ugandan-Rwandan border, and Dr Benard Ssebide is in a rush to find a family of mountain gorillas before the tourists arrive. A mass of ferns, vines and thistles encroaches on the path, and the guides hack through brambles with machetes. Above, the forest whistles in the wind, glowing in the morning light.“The higher you go, the more the mountain pushes back,” Ssebide says, pausing for breath. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Eight east London pubs newly added to CAMRA's Best Beer Guide 2026

Eight east London pubs newly added to CAMRA's Best Beer Guide 2026  This Is Local London

Politics

6 d. ago 10 London bars have been added to a prestigious Michelin type guide for the greatest bars in the world

10 London bars have been added to a prestigious Michelin type guide for the greatest bars in the world  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

6 d. ago Historic barn hiding in the countryside that's been empty for over 100 years

The barn near Cardiff is going to auction with a guide price of £139,000 - but you'll need a 4x4

Politics

6 d. ago DWP rules some on State Pension must follow or risk payments stopping

DWP guidance warns some people will need to get in touch or risk penalties

Economics

6 d. ago Horoscope today, September 27, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Your day starts with planets of thinking and feeling in opposition, which can...

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6 d. ago Ultimate guide to buying a new car – including the questions to always ask yourself first

IF you’re not a petrol head, then buying a new car can be a minefield.A second-hand runaround is cheaper -– but will you get stung with repair costs? Sam Partington speaks to motoring experts to answer your most common car-buying queries. Follow these three steps to finding your motor match. 1) WHAT TYPE OF DRIVER...

Politics

7 d. ago Ryder Cup 2025: Europe look to extend lead over USA on day one – live updates

Foursomes and fourballs from Bethpage BlackDeChambeau to bring ‘fire’ | Hole-by-hole guideOfficial live scores | Email Matt with your thoughtsJon Rahm’s left-to-right slider is dead on line but the early-morning green is slower than he thinks, and the ball stops one turn short. That’s par, but he’s given DeChambeau a good read, and the Americans are ten feet closer. Bryson walks in the birdie putt, and the gallery goes bananas. First blood to the hosts! A long way to go in this Ryder Cup, to be fair.1UP DeChambeau/Thomas v Rahm/Hatton (1) Continue reading...

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7 d. ago AFL grand final fatigue? Not for Cats fans desperate for Geelong to get their dues | Geoff Lemon

Geelong followers’ sustained hunger for success is really about wanting a club that has been this good for this long to get its adequate rewardAll your questions answered in our guide to the AFL grand finalIn the week leading up to the AFL grand final, official footy media has been united in polite admiration. Geelong may not be the finalist that most excites the narrative, but there is mutually agreed praise for the fact that they are here again, contending again, another year defying the AFL cycle driven by salary caps and draft picks that sifts teams down to the bottom half of the competition after a season or five near the top. Deeper into the crevices of the internet, politeness fades, with diehards of other footy allegiance more likely to say that they are sick of the bloody Cats who should piss off and give someone else a turn.On pure statistics, this is fair. As a fully disclosed Geelong person claiming no objectivity while anxious for another win, I might be accused of glut...

Sport

7 d. ago AFL 2025 grand final: where the Geelong v Brisbane decider will be won and lost | Martin Pegan

The Lions can draw on their kicking strength, while the Cats have the edge in midfield – but can the perennial contenders upset the reigning premiers?All your questions answered in our guide to the AFL grand finalGeelong v Brisbane is the AFL grand final we had to have. The pair of modern-day powerhouses have two of the past three premierships, and are the only sides to win more than two-thirds of their games over the past six seasons.They have already met in four finals in that stretch. Now, finally, they come together in the game that matters most. The 2025 grand final will be the first time in their 126 seasons that the Cats and Lions clash in a VFL/AFL decider. The winner at the MCG on Saturday will become the first club to claim two premierships this decade, as well as the first to secure five flags since the turn of the century. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago The Guide #210: Is One Battle After Another finally Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscars moment?

In this week’s newsletter: The latest from the American virtuoso director is a big, swing-for-the-fences hit that looks certain to be an awards season contenderTruly, it is a hallowed date for cinephiles, Letterboxd addicts, film bros and people who will only watch movies in 70mm. Yes, happy One Battle After Another release day to all who celebrate.For card-carrying members of the tribe (and I’m absolutely one of them), the arrival of a new Paul Thomas Anderson film is an event equal in magnitude to Christmas Day meets the World Cup final meets McDonald’s bringing back the McRib. PTA – as the heads call him – may not be the most famous director of his age (Spielberg, Cameron, Scorsese, Nolan and even namesake Wes Anderson are more recognisable to the average filmgoer), but he is surely the most adored among his fans, a film-maker incapable of making a bad film. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A bothered bear; a great guide to drawing; a life of Josephine Baker; a role model daughter; a search for words and moreBear’s Nap by Emily Gravett, Two Hoots, £12.99Someone is cheeping and keeping Bear from sleeping in this increasingly uproarious picture book filled with forest-dwelling creatures and their noises. A joy to read aloud.This Is Who I Am by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane, Andersen, £12.99A moving celebration of heritage and identity, this softly coloured picture book follows a little girl with “a foot in two worlds”, who is both “the richness of all the worlds she belongs to” and uniquely, proudly herself. Continue reading...

Culture

7 d. ago Amelia Dimoldenberg's guide to London: Lemonia, lido swims and nuggets

Chicken Shop Date star Amelia Dimoldenberg can’t resist a Boots miniature, takes a digital detox at London Fields Lido and romances over a plate of the finest nuggets

Politics

7 d. ago Tributes pour in for 'guiding light' and former Lib Dem leader, Lord Menzies Campbell

The 84-year-old, known as Ming, had been an Olympic sprinter and a lawyer before entering politics and was hailed by Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton

Politics

7 d. ago HMRC to directly debit bank accounts for four reasons starting this week

The HMRC has restarted a programme which allows it to recover money owed directly from people's bank accounts, and has issued guidance on who will be targeted by the new rules

Economics

7 d. ago Dr Amir Khan shares 'red flag' cough symptom that means you need to see GP urgently

ITV's Dr Amir Khan is known for sharing health advice on shows like Lorraine; however, he recently shared vital guidance to anyone who is currently suffering with a pesky cough

Politics

7 d. ago ‘History will remember who showed up’: Keir Starmer faces call to attend Cop30 summit

Response from leaders and key climate figures comes after PM’s aides advised non-attendance over concerns Reform may attack himLeading climate figures and Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to attend the crucial Cop30 climate summit this November, after aides advised him not to attend for fear of attracting the ire of the Reform party.Simon Stiell, the UN’s climate chief, said: “Cop30 is where leaders are expected to come and roll up their sleeves, make deals to help their nation’s economy transition faster, creating more jobs, and guide the world on what next steps we take together.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, September 26, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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7 d. ago Experts join forces to help accelerate NHS use of artificial intelligence

The national commission will advise the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency on new guidelines, expected to be published next year.

Politics

7 d. ago Timed to perfection: Patrick Dangerfield can cement legacy and power Cats to AFL grand final glory | Jonathan Horn

Geelong’s success has made it easier to manage the veteran in his final years and they can now reap the rewards at an opportune momentAll your questions answered in our ultimate guide to the AFL grand finalPatrick Dangerfield hit last week’s preliminary final like a typhoon. Early in the game, as distress signals flared up all over the field, he’d shown enough to suggest that he was sharp and engaged – a slips catch that ended in a Shannon Neale goal and a smother on Jack Ginnivan, just when Hawthorn had all the momentum.But with a couple of minutes to go in the first half, he adopted an interventional approach. When play resumed, he was thrown into the middle and Hawthorn copped the full brunt. Any shred of malice or anger he possesses was directed at a bobbling ball. He’d see the footy, stick his bum out, put his head down and steamroll anyone in his path. I’ve never seen a footballer better at scrambling on his hands and knees, and at generating power and momentum from that posit...

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7 d. ago Horoscope today, September 26, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 When you have powerful feelings today, don’t gloss over them. Deep inside is something...

Politics

8 d. ago Oasis at Wembley: How to beat the rush when 90,000 people leave the gig

Our guide to the best travel options for getting home after catching Oasis at Wembley Stadium

Politics

8 d. ago UK tourists heading to popular island destination issued hurricane warning

Tourists in the region are urged to follow the guidance of local authorities

Events

8 d. ago The six best Highlands pubs for beer crowned including Scotland's most remote inn

The prestigious CAMRA 2026 Good Beer Guide has been unveiled.

Politics

8 d. ago Blood, Sweat and Asparagus Spears: How St John revolutionised London — with carrots and a soft boiled egg

A new book by former Good Food Guide editor Andrew Turvil explores the 1994 restaurant opening that redefined British dining, among

Events

8 d. ago House of Guinness on Netflix: Full cast list, what it's about, episode guide and tracklist

The new series features a number of the UK's fastest-rising stars

Politics

8 d. ago Popular Glasgow bar added to prestigious Michelin guide within one year of opening

The popular Glasgow spot has been added to the Michelin Guide, joining fellow city venues Ox and Finch, Ka Pao, and Margo.

Politics

8 d. ago Welsh council explains how and when schools will search pupils for weapons

Cardiff council has issued new guidance in response to calls from head teachers amid growing concern about violence

Events

8 d. ago The ultimate guide to all 53 shops that give you freebies & discounts on your birthday – from Lidl to Superdrug & Greggs

WANT to boost your present count this birthday? It turns out there's an easy way to do it for free. Thanks to the UK high street, you can pick up plenty of birthday goodies from beauty buys, sweet treats and even an entire lunch if you know where to go. Luckily, there's a compiled list...

Events

8 d. ago West Lothian Girlguiding volunteer to be honoured with top award at Manchester event

Victoria Thomson, who has earnt a prestigious Queen’s Guide Award, will join hundreds of fellow award recipients at the upcoming Girlguiding Celebrates event in Manchester.

Events

8 d. ago From NYC to Hong Kong: AFL grand final goes global with watch parties around the world | Jack Snape

While the growth of football outside Australia remains a work in progress, that won’t stop international fans getting together for one day in SeptemberAll your questions answered in our ultimate guide to the AFL grand finalSaturday’s AFL grand final at the MCG will attract a crowd more than 30,000 fans larger than that of the next Super Bowl. It will be preceded by a public holiday for the prematch parade – one of the few days off around the world dedicated to sport. And it will be headlined by Snoop Dogg, one of earth’s pre-eminent musical performers.By these measures, the grand final can stand alongside any event in world sport. But while there may be more than 50 watch parties for this weekend’s match scheduled across the globe, including five in China and six in Germany, the sport’s international growth remains a work in progress. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn

Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in StokeBradford is 2025’s UK City of Culture, and Wild Uplands is part of the year-long celebration that involves four new installations on the moors above Haworth, 10 miles west of central Bradford. There are pink marble butterflies designed by Meherunnisa Asad. On the ridge above, Steve Messam’s 10-metre tower of locally quarried stone looks out over heather-purple hills. These works are dotted around the lake and abandoned quarries of Penistone Hill country park and a family-friendly guide charts a route around all four. While wandering over the moors, you can tune into a geolocated immersive soundscape, Earth & Sky, which includes music by Bradford-born composer Frederick Delius. The Brontë Bus from Hebden Bridge via Keighley stops three times an hour in Haworth, and it’s then a 15-minute stroll past the Parsonage to Penistone...

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8 d. ago 10 of Greater Manchester's best pubs added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide

Pubs, bars and social clubs across Stockport, Rochdale, Trafford and Manchester city centre have all been added to the 2026 guide

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8 d. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Libra to Gemini

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8 d. ago Horoscope today, September 25, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Welcoming romance into your life is a sign of strength, not weakness. Show you...

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