64 m. ago Health board to pay almost £100k after unit flouted smoking policy

Hafan y Coed facility at Llandough hospital failed to comply with an enforcement notice issued by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) after checks on patients smoking habits were not recorded

Economics

73 m. ago Simon Mann's fiancée leads mourners to pay tribute to mercenary behind failed 'Wonga Coup' at memorial service after his death aged 72

Simon Mann's fiancée leads mourners in paying tribute to the colourful mercenary who was previously jailed for his role in the failed 2004 Wonga Coup.

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2 h. ago Council under fire over snail art sculpture with residents asking 'how much did we pay for that?'

It's been unveiled at one of Greater Manchester's most popular parks

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2 h. ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Why the scandal of the rapist Islamic terrorist we paid to put in a Hilton hotel sums up everything that's wrong with Starmer's socialist utopia

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin. In which case you might care to pour yourself a large VAT.

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3 h. ago Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle

Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of titleComments follow controversial swap imposed by teamOscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in a highly controversial swap imposed by the team at the Italian Grand Prix.Given the pair are in a two-horse race for the title, the question of team orders playing a potentially decisive role loomed large after Monza. Max Verstappen won the race but McLaren’s decision to have Piastri return second place to Norris, after the British driver lost the position due to a slow pit stop caused by a faulty wheel gun, was contentious. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands march to demand PM rethinks budget cuts

Sébastien Lecornu, who has recently taken office, faces pressure to act on wages, pensions and public services as disruption is caused across the countryHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested pricing policies. Around one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘I’m a hustler, a grinder’: Teyana Taylor on music, motherhood and One Battle After Another

She was discovered by Pharrell Williams, signed by Kanye West and worked with Beyoncé – all by her early 20s. Now the star of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film is creating a buzz in HollywoodTeyana Taylor is – as she often says to interviewers – the entertainment equivalent of “a Glade plug-in” air freshener: put her in “any socket” and she will make “every room smell good”. And, at 34, she has the CV to prove it. After kicking off her career at 15 as a choreographer for Beyoncé (she later showcased her own moves to millions in the headline-grabbing video for Kanye West’s 2016 single Fade), the New York native began making her own critically acclaimed, cutting-edge R&B. She has also acted in a slew of movies and TV shows – including an award-winning turn as a mother who kidnaps her son from the care system in 2023’s A Thousand and One – and worked as a creative director for brands and a host of other musicians.But Taylor also likens herself to another household item. “I am a sp...

Events

3 h. ago DWP explains exact Winter Fuel Payment amount as some pensioners only eligible for £100

The DWP has confirmed the rules around who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and how much pensioners will get

Economics

3 h. ago Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

US President Donald Trump encouraged the Prime Minister to exploit the ‘great asset’ of the North Sea.

Politics

3 h. ago Drill, baby, drill! Donald Trump piles pressure on Keir Starmer to U

The US President took a swipe at the Prime Minister's Net Zero goals as he suggested ramping up the production of fossil fuels would cut Brits' energy bills.

Politics

4 h. ago More than 250,000 displaced from Gaza City in past month, UN figures show

Tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters daily in face of new Israeli offensiveMore than a quarter of a million people have been displaced from Gaza City in the last month, according to figures from the UN, with tens of thousands more forced to flee makeshift homes and shelters daily in the face of a new Israeli offensive.Multiple strikes by Israeli artillery, tanks and warplanes hit Gaza City again on Thursday as a UN official said “new waves of mass displacement” were under way, after about 60,000 fled the new assault in 72 hours earlier this week. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Max George appears in hospital snaps as fans send love after two heart operations

The Wanted star has been flooded with messages after he revealed he had to pay the hospital a visit

Politics

4 h. ago Five of the laziest dog breeds for owners looking for a pet pup to lounge with

These low-energy dugs make for perfect cuddle buddies for cosy nights in.

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4 h. ago How deadly conflict and climate crisis left the ‘food basket of Nigeria’ a humanitarian disaster zone

Two million people have been left forced from their homes by conflict between herders and farmers that has seen thousands killed and many more left malnourished, writes Nick Ferris

Events

5 h. ago AI can now predict whether you will develop cancer in the next 20 years

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence tool that can predict people's risk of more than 1,000 diseases including cancer, over a decade into the future.

Science

5 h. ago Lando Norris blasts McLaren critics with 'don't care' comment over F1 team orders row

McLaren were criticised after the Italian Grand Prix for the team order they issued to Oscar Piastri, telling him to let Lando Norris by after the Brit lost position due to a slow pit stop

Politics

5 h. ago Royal Mail: 2025 stamp set pays tribute to steam trains, railways

Royal Mail’s latest collectible stamps feature iconic designs 🚂

Politics

5 h. ago DWP lists five groups of people who won't get Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of people eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment will get up to £300 to help with the rising cost of living this winter

Politics

6 h. ago Glasgow comes to life as doors open days festival gets underway

Thousands of people are set to explore Glasgow’s iconic buildings as the four-day festival gets underway from 18 – 21 September 2025.

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