22 m. ago Sinéad O’Connor biopic in the works produced by company behind Slow Horses

The film about the Irish singer who died in 2023 will be directed by Josephine Decker, with involvement from Slow Horses producers See-SawA biopic of Sinéad O’Connor is in the works, with its backers including the company involved in Nothing Compares, the acclaimed 2022 documentary about the singer.According to Variety, the film will be directed by Josephine Decker, who made a much-liked biopic of horror writer Shirley Jackson, starring Elisabeth Moss, in 2020. The script will be by Stacey Gregg, who has credits on TV series Mary and George, Little Birds and The Letter for the King. Continue reading...

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40 m. ago Second MasterChef contestant edited out of new series after presenters sacked

Gregg Wallace and John Torode were dropped as hosts following a review that upheld claims made against them.

Culture

40 m. ago The surprising parts of Braveheart that were ACCURATE: From William Wallace's execution to Robert the Bruce becoming King of Scotland... after Brian Cox brands film 'b******s'

Ever since its release in 1995, Braveheart has been a whipping boy for scholars. All of its historical inaccuracies have been gleefully pointed out. But the film did get some things right.

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41 m. ago Travel warning for Brits who have phone power banks in hand luggage

Playing on your phone, laptop or tablet is a solid option, but that requires electricity. And most planes don't provide charging points for each passenger. Which is why a power bank is a great solution

Events

43 m. ago Pups sparkle in summer sun at annual Dumfries House Fun Dog Show

Arlo the Alsatian was named best in show while Gabbi the Golden Retriever was named dog of the decade

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45 m. ago Police hunt Aldi shoppers after man 'attacks' children in supermarket

A man allegedly 'attacked' two children in an Aldi supermarket, in King Street in Leigh, Wigan, as police today issued CCTV of a couple who could 'help with their enquiries'.

Events

50 m. ago The best rooftop bars in London, from Frank’s to the Culpeper

The sun is out. Here’s where to go for al fresco vibes, cocktails and views

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55 m. ago Dolphins join bathers enjoying sun as Britain enters its fourth heatwave

Watch as dolphins leap out of the water as they join bathers on the British coast enjoying yet another summer heatwave.

Politics

93 m. ago Price of 'King Kong' fat jab Mounjaro will almost triple from September adding a potential £2,704 a year to the cost of the drug

Manufacturer Lilly has announced plans to hike the amount it charges private providers in the UK to bring it into line with 'other developed countries'.

Economics

1 hour ago JD Vance spotted playing golf at Trump Turnberry during family holiday in Scotland

Vance was pictured participating in a round of golf on the King Robert The Bruce course in Turnberry, near Girvan in South Ayrshire, on Thursday.

Politics

1 hour ago Organisation that uses a little horse power as therapy for young people marks 10 years

Ponies Help Children was initially set up to rescue abused and neglected ponies

Politics

1 hour ago Stirling sees record high temperature for August broken twice in two days

Stirling Weather - an amateur weather station based in King's Park - saw the record high temperature for August broken twice in as many days since records began in 2009.

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2 h. ago Hidden beach is like 'private island' with crystal clear waters and golden sands

This secluded beach in Pembrokeshire is so beautiful, it could easily be mistaken for a tropical paradise - and it is the perfect spot for a day out in the sun

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2 h. ago Coleen Rooney revives Wagatha Christie investigator skills as a detective in hilarious Paddy Power ad... with Man City's 115 charges, Jake Humphrey's A

Coleen Rooney has turned her famous sleuthing skills to football's biggest off-pitch controversy, starring in a new Paddy Power sketch that sees her investigating Manchester City's FFP case.

Events

2 h. ago Scot, 12, named on Time’s first Girls of the Year list after homelessness design

Rebecca Young, from Glasgow, designed a solar-powered backpack with an electric blanket inside to help homeless people.

Politics

3 h. ago Democrats can win in 2028. But we need to oust corporate candidates first | Alexandra Rojas

They need a new generation of leaders with fresh faces and bold ideas, unbought by corporate Super Pacs and billionaire donorsIf the Democratic party wants to win back power in 2028, then look no further than the 2026 election cycle as the most important moment to focus on.It is not three years from now when working class voters will decide, like they did in November, whether they still believe the Democratic party isn’t fighting for their interests – it’s the next 12 months. And to make it abundantly clear, it is not going to be the same 257 Democrats that are in Congress today that will deliver Democrats their majority. That’s why a robust, active, and exciting Democratic primary process in districts across the country is a necessary prerequisite to Democrats winning in 2026, let alone 2028.Alexandra Rojas is the executive director of Justice Democrats Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tourists left outraged as sunbeds' prices skyrocket to MORE than the cost of a hotel

The price of a pair of sun loungers and an umbrella have soared at Italian beach resorts over the last four years, pricing out locals and tourists, say officials.

Society

3 h. ago Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside

Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside  The Sun

Science

4 h. ago 'King Charles forgave me for what I did but Queen Camilla didn't feel the same'

BBC and ITV racing pundit Derek Thompson has shared the amazing story of the time he beat King Charles on a horse race

Politics

4 h. ago The towering Paris chateau offering a more laidback experience than Versailles

The fortress of Vincennes once held a future King of France and the Marquis de Sade

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