12 h. ago Summer solstice: Met Office says shortest night of year could also be hottest

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere this weekend on the longest day of the year

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13 h. ago Exact time to witness summer solstice in UK as start of summer marked by heatwave

Summer will begin in the northern hemisphere as the Sun reaches its highest point of the year this weekend

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40 h. ago Astronomer reveals the exact minute of this year’s summer solstice

The summer solstice occurs when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the Sun

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43 h. ago The Scottish glen with standing stones perfect to celebrate Summer Solstice this week

The ancient site is found in the west of Scotland.

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48 h. ago Paul Hollywood’s key lime pie recipe is the tangy dessert guaranteed to earn a handshake

The Bake Off judge and celebrity chef shares his perfect key lime pie from new book ‘Celebrate’ – with sharp lime, creamy filling and his top tip for getting it just right

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65 h. ago ‘We are so in love’: Singer Joss Stone announces birth of fourth child

She was congratulated by singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TV presenter and pianist Jools Holland and Supernanny star Jo Frost.

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68 h. ago Paul Hollywood’s coconut and passionfruit traybake is the easy showstopper you need this weekend

The Great British Bake Off judge shares a nostalgic traybake recipe from his new cookbook ‘Celebrate’ – plus his tip for perfect squares every time

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69 h. ago Joss Stone gives birth: Singer welcomes fourth child and reveals her daughter's sweet name

The singer, 38, took to social media to share the joyous news

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2 d. ago ‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham

A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington RailwayIt was as strange a sight as you could stumble upon in the English countryside. As a muggy summer’s day began outside Shildon, Durham – rain threatening, bees drowsy in the hedgerows – I found myself standing on an embankment, surveying two rows of colossal stone teeth jutting through the earth. It looked as if someone had buried a sleeping giant.“You wouldn’t believe it by looking at it, but this is one of railway history’s most amazing feats,” my companion, rail expert Richie Starrs, said as we gazed down at the molars beneath our feet. A closer look revealed they were abandoned rail sleepers, laid out between the hawthorns and along which coal wagons were once pulled uphill by steam traction locomotives. “This is the Brusselton Incline, a section of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway. Nationally, it’s a story that’s not well known, but it’s one we’re ...

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3 d. ago BBC iPlayer adds new reality show perfect for viewers waiting for The Celebrity Traitors

The new version of the show set to air later in the autumn

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3 d. ago When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, sunrise time, sunset time, cause and traditions

It may feel like summer has just started, but the nights will start to draw in before the end of June. It’s all terribly unfair...

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3 d. ago Everything to know about Summer Solstice 2025 including how to celebrate special event

Thousands of Brits are set to mark the summer solstice which signifies the end of spring

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5 d. ago Father’s Day ideal gift as dads get FREE day of adventure this weekend

It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate the special dads in our life - and we have the perfect Father's Day present for those who want nothing this weekend Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June

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7 d. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

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8 d. ago Rolling Stones members pay tribute following death of Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson

Keith Richard and Ronnie Wood are among the stars who have praised the singer, bass player, songwriter and producer after his death at 82.

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8 d. ago Hollywood star Glen Powell spotted 'jumping' on Edinburgh street as tourist yells 'that's him'

Twisters star Glen Powell was captured filming scenes for sci-fi film Ghostwriter on Candlemaker Row in the capital

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8 d. ago Best Scottish Standing Stones 2025: Here are 8 ancient stone circles in Scotland ideal for celebrating the Summer Solstice

These mysterious monuments are a must-see for anybody interested in the history of Scotland.

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9 d. ago Joss Stone says 'not long to go' as she shares pregnancy update six months after adopting son

The hitmaker is due to have her new baby in days, after adopting a child with her husband in late November

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2 w. ago Will Ferrell confirms musical based on Eurovision movie comedy 'in development'

The actor and comedian said a musical is the ‘perfect place to continue our celebration of all the things we love about this amazing and unifying song competition’

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2 w. ago Politicians making final push for votes ahead of Holyrood by

SNP leader John Swinney and the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar are both expected to campaign in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse on Wednesday.

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