47 m. ago A $200 million endowment focused on Black Americans is taking shape

The Black Freedom Fund plans to expand to a $200 million endowment

Economics

55 m. ago Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant claims he could be an 'Elvis impersonator'

The LED Zeppelin legend Robert Plant has always been a mega fan of the King of rock 'n' roll and does a rather convincing impression, he claims, as he reflects on his music career

Politics

62 m. ago Alcohol at football plans supported by local club as Stirling fans enjoy tipple

Stirling Albion unveiled a complimentary beer tasting ahead of their weekend home match - with the club having a successful trial of alcohol at a 'fanzone' earlier this summer.

Sport

67 m. ago Rachel Reeves is coming after your inheritance, this is what you should do NOW to protect yourself, writes SIMON LAMBERT

Inheritance tax pollutes people's views on the tax system's fairness but Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be mulling plans to useit to wind up taxpayers even more

Politics

68 m. ago Major milestone for Dalgety Bay pump track as plans are submitted to council

Ambitious plans for a new community pump track in Dalgety Bay have reached a major milestone with the official submission of a planning application - but the volunteer Trust behind it need your support

Politics

69 m. ago Zelensky tells Trump 'Putin is bluffing' and says he WON'T surrender territory... as US and Russia 'plan West Bank

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned Donald Trump that Putin was 'bluffing' about his desire to end the war.

Politics

80 m. ago New IRA had planned earlier attack on detective John Caldwell, court told

Two men appeared in court in Dungannon on charges linked to the shooting of the senior police officer in 2023.

Events

92 m. ago Plans revealed to restore council grass cutting in West Dunbartonshire

A motion has been tabled to restore grass cutting services across West Dunbartonshire's public open spaces.

Politics

1 hour ago Ange Postecoglou's huge Spurs payout, Europa League bonus and what he's doing now after axe

Ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening, former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has been spotted in public

Politics

1 hour ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

1 hour ago Tory police chief faces backlash over telling public to stop shoplifters

Thames Valley commissioner’s remarks called ‘irresponsible’ by MP after he branded people who do not do anything in face of thieves as ‘part of the problem’ amid record high levels of shoplifting

Events

1 hour ago Fears over plan for police station with no cells to lock up criminals

'It is understandable why so many people feel that justice has left town.'

Events

2 h. ago New social, emotional and mental health primary school planned for Greater Manchester town

There is a shortage of these specialist schools in the area

Politics

2 h. ago New Gaelic plan to launch in Falkirk as numbers using the language grow

Despite the big rise in learners, a public consultation found that many branded support for Gaelic 'a waste of money'

Politics

2 h. ago ‘I knew my job was to fulfil a man’s fantasy’: Elizabeth McGovern on Downton, early fame and co

As the Downton Abbey finale hits the big screen, the actor looks back on the pitfalls of scoring huge success so young – and the liberation she later found singing in a band and writing a play about Ava GardnerFor the maudlin among us, the final Downton Abbey film should perhaps come with a warning. Everything in it is tinged with wistfulness – a goodbye to cherished characters and a farewell to a stately home that was a sturdy presence in a transient world. When the ITV series started in 2010, wasn’t life better? Did Elizabeth McGovern feel this too, the sense of time passing? After all, her character, Cora, is now ageing out of custodianship of Downton along with her husband, Lord Grantham, in favour of a younger generation and a changing era as the 1930s dawn.“No!” says McGovern, snapping me out of my melancholy. “I feel very excited that I’m going into a gratifying new phase in my career.” As well as reviving Cora, there is the play she has written, Ava: The Secret Conversations...

Politics

2 h. ago Inside Sheffield Wednesday's spiral out of control – and how fans are fighting back

EXCLUSIVE Sheffield Wednesday won't stop protesting against their ongoing ownership troubles with more protests planned for the weekend against Stoke

Sport

2 h. ago Man told he can't rent out huge shed in his garden to tourists

Lyndon Hawkins wanted to divide the outbuilding used as a workshop into two holiday lets, but his plans have been knocked back by planners

Society

2 h. ago Luca Stephenson sees Dundee Utd return path almost cleared as Jim Goodwin gets ducks in a row for Liverpool loan

United have used up their six international loan slots but are executing their plan for free one up to get Stephenson signed up again

Politics

2 h. ago Lucy Mecklenburgh admits she sleeps in separate bed to Ryan as she fumes over wedding planning

Lucy Mecklenburgh has spoken about her relationship with Ryan Thomas, including revealing their sleeping arrangements at home and an update on them planning their wedding

Politics

2 h. ago Bipartisan group plans to bring Epstein victims to capital to speak out on files and push Congress to release them

GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna announced they will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors

Events