28 h. ago Cat Deeley wows in summer florals as she joins This Morning co

This Morning stars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have hot footed it from their ITV show over to the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club for day four of Wimbledon on Thursday.

Politics

29 h. ago The 'virtually uninhabited' Scottish beach perfect for family summer day out

The bay is our Walk of the Week and is just a short stroll from a spectacular waterfall.

Society

55 h. ago Our top picks of Amazon's early Prime Day deals to get shoppers ready for summer

While Amazon's Prime Day event doesn't start until next week, the retail giant has some early deals available for shoppers to snap up.

Economics

3 d. ago Aldi giving away free £50 every day throughout summer holidays to lucky shoppers

Aldi is holding their draw every day through July and August across Scotland, England, and Wales.

Economics

4 d. ago ‘People laughing in the galleries’: finding humor in photography

At the Phoenix Arts Museum, a new exhibition displays different approaches to comedy within photographyHumor stands in a strange relationship to the art world. Often ranked as a lesser aspiration for the work of a true artist, when humor does find its way into the graphic arts, it’s as more of a condiment than the main dish.How refreshing then to see the Phoenix Art Museum’s substantial new exhibition, Funny Business, which boldly and decisively leaps into the realm of comedic photography. Showcasing humor from a wealth of angles, including slapstick, whimsical, acid, surreal, ironic, parody and so many more, the show offers ample opportunity to consider just what purpose laughter serves – and to enjoy a hearty laugh or two on a summer’s day. Continue reading...

Culture

4 d. ago Ready to play? Win the ultimate beach day bundle with Decathlon

Whether you want to paddle, float or chill, Decathlon has your beach day covered this summer

Politics

4 d. ago ‘I reach for this £25 body mist over my pricey perfumes – it’s the perfect summer scent’

'I've got dozens of expensive perfumes but these easy-to-wear £25 summer scents are the one I'm reaching for every day, and get me so many compliments,' says our beauty editor

Economics

8 d. ago I've found the perfect comfortable sandal for walking all day long (and they always get compliments)

Most of us have suffered the tooth-clenching feeling of strappy summer sandals rubbing our feet, which on a hot, sweaty day can be extremely painful.

Politics

8 d. ago On r/collapse, people are ‘kept abreast of the latest doom’. Its moderators say it’s not for everyone

A subreddit tracking apocalyptic news in a calm, logical way comforts users who believe the end times are nowThe threat of nuclear war, genocide in Gaza, ChatGPT reducing human cognitive ability, another summer of record heat. Every day brings a torrent of unimaginable horror. It used to be weeks between disasters, now we’re lucky to get hours.For many, the only sane solution is to stop reading the news altogether – advice often shared by therapists, self-help books and even newspaper articles. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Summer horror as female lifeguard is impaled with beach umbrella on sweltering day

A New Jersey lifeguard was impaled by a 6-foot beach umbrella on Wednesday morning at Asbury Park Beach.

Events

9 d. ago Pretty, profane or pulled up? How socks became cool – and controversial

Twenty years ago, it looked as if it was all but over for the humble accessory. Then, during the pandemic, everything changedOn a bright summer’s day recently I found myself facing a quandary. Choosing a top and trousers to wear wasn’t a problem, but my whole outfit was in danger of being derailed by a mis-step: the wrong socks.Should it be a pair that matched the rest of my outfit, or with a pattern that stood out? Did a frill look fussy, or bring just the right amount of detail? Was the fact they didn’t have a four-letter word on them going to expose me as woefully out of touch? The only thing I was certain of is that they should be on show. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Scotland's best 'whimsical fairy walks' for family day out this summer named

The country's top fairy trails have been crowned.

Society

1 week ago The US’s June heatwave is a dangerous start to summer and about to get hotter

Extreme heat is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this weekA rare June heatwave is bringing a stifling, dangerous, start to summer across much of the eastern US this week, with forecasts for temperatures to get even hotter on Tuesday.On Monday, just the second day of summer, the National Weather Service placed extreme heat warnings in effect from the Carolinas to Maine, advising against any outdoor activities under the conditions.Eric Holthaus is a meteorologist and climate journalist based in Minnesota Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Crufts gundog trainer allowed three dogs to bake to death after leaving them in Land Rover for seven hours on hot summer day, court told

Andrew Claridge-Fleming, 57, abandoned the dogs in crates in his Land Rover Discovery at a farm in Hampshire - and has now admitted causing unnecessary suffering.

Events

1 week ago Alton Towers fans race to buy 66p per day ticket in summer sale

Day passes to Alton Towers typically cost £68

Sport

1 week ago Gabby Logan says women's Euros will make 'so many more' heroes out of Lionesses

BBC presenter and new Match of the Day host Gabby Logan thinks this summer's women's European Championships has the potential to create many new heroes from the Lionesses squad, just like 2022 did

Politics

1 week ago UK records hottest day of 2025 so far as temperatures reach 33C on summer solstice

It comes as large parts of the UK have reached their respective thresholds for a heatwave

Politics

1 week ago Racegoers make the most of the scorching sun as they step out in their Summer finery for the last day of racing's most famous event

Stylish racegoers dusted off their best frocks and put their best fashion foot forward as they arrived for the fifth and final day of Royal Ascot in Berskshire on Saturday.

Politics

1 week ago Exact date sunsets will be before 8pm again after Summer Solstice

Today, Saturday June 21, marks this year's Summer Solstice, or the longest day of the year. The day on which the UK will see the first pre-8pm sunset again has been confirmed

Politics

1 week ago Millions of people across central and eastern US under ‘heat dome’ warning

Temperatures at or above 100F expected as extreme hot air and humidity are trapped in atmosphereScores of millions of people across the central and eastern US will swelter under the summer’s first “heat dome” beginning this weekend and extending through the end of next week as extreme hot air and humidity get trapped in the atmosphere.The arrival of the heatwave coincides with Friday’s first day of summer and will bring temperatures at or above 100F (37.7C) to numerous cities as it moves to the east of the US in the coming days, forecasters say. Continue reading...

Events