24 h. ago My parents holding hands after their assisted deaths: Martin Roemers’ most personal photograph

‘Their lives were getting harder, even with help. They did not want to go to a nursing home and neither wanted to live without the other. So it made sense for them to leave this life together’This is a photo of my parents right after their deaths, in Assen, the Netherlands, on 1 May 2024. My father Klaas Roemers was 90, my mother Fenny Roemers-Visser was 86.They had a good life and a very happy marriage, but the last years were difficult. They were both sick and exhausted. Both had heart failure, my mother had a lot of pain. Both were in a really bad shape. They still lived in their own house but life was getting harder and harder, even with help. They did not want to go to a nursing home and neither wanted to live without the other – they wanted to step out of life together. They were afraid one would die naturally and the other would be left behind. They were very close, and did everything together, really everything – so it made sense they would leave this life together. Continue...

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47 h. ago Gene Hackman property showed rodent infestation after hantavirus check

New Mexico public health department’s report found evidence of nests and droppings in the property’s outbuildings, but not at the main residenceAn environmental assessment of Gene Hackman’s home after the deaths of the actor and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, revealed rodent infestation in outbuildings and garages, it has been revealed.Records obtained by CNN show that the New Mexico department of public health conducted a “homesite environmental assessment” on 5 March, a week after Hackman and Arakawa’s bodies were found at their home in Santa Fe, and that rodent faeces, a live rodent, a dead rodent and a rodent nest were found. Continue reading...

Culture

47 h. ago Wales autumn international 2025 ticket prices slashed for one group as statement made

The WRU have revealed the ticket prices for Wales' autumn fixtures against Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa

Politics

3 d. ago Belgian insurer buys Sheilas’ Wheels owner Esure in £1.3bn deal

Ageas acquisition will unite two ‘complementary’ firms to create UK’s third-biggest home and motor insurerBusiness live – latest updatesThe Sheilas’ Wheels owner, Esure, will be sold to the Belgian insurer Ageas in a £1.3bn deal that will create the UK’s third-biggest home and motor insurer.Ageas is buying the UK insurer from the private equity firm Bain Capital in a deal funded through a combination of surplus cash and debt or equity. Continue reading...

Economics

4 d. ago Boat Race 2025: Start time, TV channel and everything to know as Cambridge battle Oxford

We bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the battle between Cambridge and Oxford universities along the Thames for the 170th edition of the Boat Race

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4 d. ago London leaver: 'I didn’t want my girls growing up feeling scared'

A brush with an armed gang while pregnant prompted this family’s move to Surrey

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4 d. ago The prettiest country cottages within one hour's commute from London

Whether you’re abandoning ship entirely, or simply looking for a weekend bolthole to escape to, these pretty cottages little more than 60 minutes from London offer the best of both worlds

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5 d. ago Want to live near the UK's newest theme park? Here are the homes you can buy in Bedford

Universal is looking to open a new massive theme park in Bedford. This is Money looks at four properties up for sale in the area.

Society

5 d. ago Cheapest Coldplay tickets for Wembley Stadium and Hull Craven Park shows to buy right now

Coldplay are set to embark on their enormous Music of the Spheres tour this summer, which includes 10 nights at Wembley Stadium and two at Hull's Craven Park Stadium

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6 d. ago 20 things to do in Wales for the 2025 Easter school holidays

There is plenty to enjoy in Wales this Easter holiday including Amelia Trust Farm's Big Easter Event, Easter celebrations at Fonmon Castle and Wales v Ireland Womens 6 Nations

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6 d. ago Mickey Rourke's first wife Debra Feuer spotted in Los Angeles for the first time in decades amid actor's  Celebrity Big Brother controversy

The actress, 66, who is best known for starring in big eighties movies such as To Live and Die in L.A, Homeboy, and Miami Vice, was married to the Hollywood actor, 72, between 1981 and 1989.

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6 d. ago More than 100,000 people have been caught breaking Wales’ 20mph speed limit

The highest speed recorded was 89mph in January 2025 in north Wales

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7 d. ago The best pictures from Welsh Varsity 2025 as students took over Cardiff

Cardiff and Swansea universities competed in more than 50 sporting events and plenty of off-field entertainment

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8 d. ago Welsh Varsity 2025 Live: Thousands of students descend on Cardiff as venue changed at last minute

It's the most important day in the university calendar for Cardiff and Swansea University students as they cheer on their peers in the sunshine. We'll have live results, updates and pictures throughout the day

Society

9 d. ago Royal news live: Prince Harry arrives at High Court to appeal dismissal of Home Office security case

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Italy to embark on their four-day state visit

Society

9 d. ago Royal news live: Prince Harry appeals High Court dismissal of security case against Home Office

King Charles and Queen Camilla have landed in Italy to embark on their four-day state visit

Society

9 d. ago Airline luggage guidelines for 2025 you need to know including Ryanair and easyJet

Sneaky hand luggage fees can be one of the most frustrating things about travelling. Here, are the latest rules from a slew of popular airlines.

Politics

1 week ago Grand National 2025 winning jockey Patrick Mullins denied any prize money

Patrick Mullins was the toast of Aintree as he guided Nick Rockett to victory in the 2025 Grand National - but the winning jockey won't receive any prize money

Politics

1 week ago London leaver: 'Kent offers us a completely different lifestyle – and it doesn’t cost anything'

Forced out of London by rising rents, this family found their dream home thanks to a tired spelling mistake

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1 week ago Didsbury floods LIVE as 30 homes 'under threat' after water main bursts on street

Emergency services are on the scene in Borrowdale Crescent

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