62 m. ago Olly Murs and wife Amelia announce they are expecting their second child

Singer described the news as a ‘shock’

Politics

1 hour ago Keir Starmer hails 'incredible sacrifice' as he announces major change to pubs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer urged pubgoers to 'come together' for the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month, which will be marked by concerts, street parties and a change to licensing hours

Politics

3 h. ago Today's rugby news as WRU face anger and star seeks Shaun Edwards advice after stunning announcement

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Events

3 h. ago Dundee United to battle Celtic over SPFL ticket complaint as mega precedent at centre of simmering gripe

The complaint to the SPFL will look to see if Rule I31 has been breached as the champions seek answers

Sport

3 h. ago What is Youth Demand? Inside the activist group following in Just Stop Oil's footsteps

The announcement that climate activist group, Just Stop Oil, is effectively disbanded has allowed Youth Demand to become the new face of civil resistance. But what exactly are they demanding?

Politics

4 h. ago The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce review – portrait of a patriarch

The mysterious death of an artist causes havoc among siblings in a novel that astutely observes family dynamicsWhat would writers do without problematic patriarchs? From King Lear to Logan Roy, they are the linchpins of countless family dramas: adored fathers who dominate and damage their children in equal measure.The new novel from Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Miss Benson’s Beetle and others, revolves around one such man: Vic Kemp, a successful artist with four grown-up children. Vic is a widower who raised his offspring alone, and the story begins with him summoning them to a noodle bar to announce that he’s in love with a twentysomething called Bella-Mae he met online. He’s also the proud owner of a goatee, a surefire sign of an identity crisis. The offspring are aghast. “If he’s so lonely, he could get a cat,” says one. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Full list of more than 200 UK high street closures in 2025 including WHSmith, Homebase and Barclays

More and more companies are announcing store closures

Politics

12 h. ago Missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend officially considered person of interest

Missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend officially considered person of interest  WXYZ Channel 7

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump dealt major blow as Elton John makes huge announcement

Donald Trump's administration recently cut $450 million (£339 million) worth of funding allocated to HIV and AIDS research - but Elton John and co-star Brandi Carlile have teamed up in an effort to reverse the deficit

Politics

12 h. ago We'll drink to that! Keir Starmer announces pubs can stay open an extra two hours to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day

The Prime Minister has ordered that pubs and bars that usually close at 11pm be able to keep serving for an extra two hours on Thursday May 8 to celebrate.

Politics

12 h. ago Major clothing brand with 60 UK branches announces closure of city centre store leaving customers 'gutted'

The outdoor clothing brand, which has 60 stores in the UK, had become a staple of the UK high street - but it's being forced to shut more its store's doors for good

Economics

13 h. ago WWE reveals WrestleMania 41 stage as Stephanie McMahon makes shock appearance

The most important date in the wrestling calendar is just a day away as 'WWE Raw' announcer Pat McAfee dropped the stage reveal on his show in a stunning video

Events

13 h. ago Sarah Chianese dead: Sopranos star's daughter dies after cancer battle

Star of the hit series Sopranos, Dominic Chianese, has announced the death of his daughter, Sarah Francesca Chianese, at the age of 58 following a cancer diagnose

Events

14 h. ago Luke Evans pays touching tribute to grandad who has died, saying 'it's hard to accept'

The Beauty and the Beast actor took to social media to announce the death of his beloved grandfather and paid a touching tribute

Events

14 h. ago Love Island couple announce breakup two years after competing on ITV dating show

The couple broke the news in separate Instagram stories on Friday evening

Culture

14 h. ago Dutch leader of party in fragile ruling coalition quits politics, citing burnout

Dutch centre-right leader Pieter Omtzigt has announced that he is quitting both the fragile four-party ruling coalition and national politics

Politics

15 h. ago Olly Murs announces sweet pregnancy news with wife Amelia in adorable video

Olly Murs and his wife Amelia have announced that they are expecting their second child together in an adorable video shared on social media alongside their daughter.

Politics

16 h. ago The reason for Celtic's Dundee United ticket gripe revealed as potential rule breach sees Hoops go to the SPFL

The Hoops have lodged a complaint to the league's authorities ahead of the fixture at Tannadice in 18 days time

Politics

16 h. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at 'crisis point' amid bombshell announcement

EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to be the topic of a new book which explores the crisis point in their relationship and their fight for survival

Politics

17 h. ago Celtic raise Dundee United 'title party' ticket concerns with SPFL as Tannadice club look to cash in on fans

The Hoops can potentially clinch a fourth straight league title at Tannadice on Saturday, April 26

Society