65 m. ago Labour MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences

Dan Norris who defeated Jacob Rees Mogg to become MP for North East Somerset and Hanham last year, was taken into custody after police raided his constituency home on Friday

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1 hour ago Street sweeper's life changes overnight after man takes photo of her at work

Single mum-of-two was going about her duties in Bangkok when she was spotted by Russian photographer Semyon Rezchikov, who took a photo of her and approached her

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2 h. ago Willie Mullins cries as son wins on Nick Rockett in astonishing Grand National clean sweep

The 2025 Grand National was won by 33/1 shot Nick Rockett in an emotional father and son win after the heartbreaking death of owner Stewart Andrew's wife Sadie

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2 h. ago Now you see it: Eric Kogan’s everyday urban illusions – in pictures

New York-based photographer Eric Kogan uses shadows, reflections and fortuitous timing in order to create optical illusions in his work. “It’s more of a life’s journey than a project,” he says, “but if I had to describe it, it’s all about spotting unusual moments in everyday places.” In his daily walks around the city, he keeps an eye out for interesting juxtapositions or humorous framings: a pigeon balancing on a ghostly tree; a cloud caught in a net; statues miraculously coming to life. “At the root it’s about seeing, but maintaining the right state of mind is also everything. I’m hoping the photos will connect with others, and, with each individual, take on personal narratives.”See more at instagram.com/erickogan Continue reading...

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2 h. ago LIZ JONES' DIARY: 'The thought you are prepared to break rules for me is another tingle,' he texts me

I'm in Istanbul having my gum stitches removed, so cannot resist sending my pen friend a photo of the bar where I'm staying. He replies, 'It doesn't get much better than that.'

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2 h. ago Black Alien unrecognisable in rare photos before extreme mutilation of skin and body

Anthony Loffredo, better known as the "Black Alien Project", has spent years on his extreme body modifications and tattoos, but throwback photos show just how different he looks

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3 h. ago Britain braced for travel chaos as Met Office makes 'warm' weather prediction

Schools finished for the holidays on Friday and the RAC expects 3.4million people to hit the roads each day - sunny conditions will remain into next week with the Met Office predicting above-average temperatures

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3 h. ago Helen Flanagan cuts a glamorous figure in a pink caped gown as she joins leggy Ekin

The former Coronation Street star, 34, nailed the race day dress code as she was the picture of elegance in a bright pink midi dress with a single caped sleeve which featured red detailing.

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3 h. ago Nick Rockett holds off I Am Maximus to win thrilling 2025 Grand National – live reaction

Willie Mullins-trained horse ridden to victory by sonTom Jenkins’s best pictures from AintreeAnd send Simon an email with your thoughtsWilliam Hill Handicap Hurdle (1.20pm)And they’re off Jipcot, always held up in the past, is up there in the very early stages Building Bridges has taken over the lead Dartan and Timmy Tuesday are also prominent Act Of Authority and Double Powerful are at the back no fallers with a circuit to go and not much change in the running order for now but Bill Joyce has gone at the first hurdle in the back straight he’s up and going on riderless Building Bridges has kicked clear with Dartan who is under pressure Timmy Tuesday comes with a challenge Deep Cave comes late and gets there close home.I love that ITV still open up their National day coverage (as the Beeb used to) with the theme music from the 1984 film Champions based on the victory of Bob Champion and Aldaniti in 1981. I still haven’t seen the movie but I found it for a quid last year on DVD. Conti...

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3 h. ago Grand National 2025 winner: Nick Rockett storms to dramatic victory

Nick Rockett came away victorious in the Grand National 2025 at Aintree in the hotly contested showpiece event of the three-day festival, beating competition from last year's winner I am Maximus

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3 h. ago Floating away: warm tones and vintage details lift the spirits in a grand Parisian apartment

An interior decorator and furniture designer uses colour and fleamarket finds to create an inviting sanctuaryNestled in a classic Haussmannian building in Paris’s 17th Arrondissement, Tiphaine Verdier’s apartment is a feast for the senses. This large duplex, perched on the top two floors, is not just a home but a canvas where colour and creativity collide. With a fearless approach to bold hues, Tiphaine has transformed what was once a blank slate of plain white walls into a theatrical and inviting sanctuary.When Tiphaine first stepped into the apartment, it was a minimalist’s dream – or, as she might put it, a colour enthusiast’s nightmare. “All the walls were just plain white,” she recalls. But Tiphaine, an interior decorator and furniture designer, saw the potential in the apartment’s unique layout. “I was drawn to the fact that it felt like a house in the sky, with a clear separation between the day and night spaces.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Genetic data is an another asset to be exploited – beware who has yours | John Naughton

The bankruptcy of genealogy company 23andMe has resulted in a fire sale of millions of people’s genetic information – and there’s no shortage of eager buyers with questionable motivesEver thought of having your genome sequenced? Me neither. But it seems that at least 15 million souls have gone in for it and are delighted to know that they have Viking ancestry, or discombobulated to find that they have siblings of whom they were hitherto unaware. The corporate vehicle that enabled these revelations is called 23andMe, which describes itself as a “genetics-led consumer healthcare and biotechnology company empowering a healthier future”.Back in the day, 23andMe was one of those vaunted “unicorns” (privately held startups valued at more than $1bn), but is now facing harder times. Its share price had fallen precipitately following a data breach in October 2023 that harvested the profile and ethnicity data of 6.9 million users – including name, profile photo, birth year, location, family s...

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3 h. ago Hit noughties TV star barely aged a day as she launches new career 22 years after show

A noughties TV star looks very similar to when they were on screens 22 years ago as hit series Sabrina the Teenage Witch came to an end before she launched a new career

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3 h. ago Experts share 10 early Parkinson's signs for World Parkinson's Day

Around 13,000 people have a diagnosis of Parkinson's in Scotland. And this number is growing.

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4 h. ago 60 stunning Grand National photos of stylish first arrivals at Aintree

One of the biggest days in the racing calendar is finally here and racegoers are looking amazing

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4 h. ago Helen Flanagan, 34, cuts a glamorous figure in a pink gown as she cuddles up to Robbie Talbot, 45, while leading stars at the Grand National at Aintree

The former Coronation Street star, 34, put on a very cosy display with her construction worker boyfriend, 45, as they arrived arm-in-arm for the big day.

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4 h. ago Champagne problems! Aintree revellers down drinks and bask in the sun as they watch the Grand National in stilettos and florals

Crowds of eager revellers packed into the racecourse in Merseyside for the third day of the annual racing festival, which is by far the most anticipated of the weekend.

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4 h. ago Zelensky blasts US official reaction to Putin strike on his home city as Russian missiles and drones kill 19 including nine children

The death toll from Friday's attack in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih included nine children.

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4 h. ago Grand National tragic horse deaths in total as sweep of changes made

Aintree hosts the famous sporting event each year but animal rights campaigners have criticised the number of horses who have lost their lives competing in the Grand National

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4 h. ago The hidden garden shaped like a teddy in one of Cardiff's best parks

Uncover Cardiff’s hidden jewel – a perfect family day out in the Welsh capital

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