10 h. ago I've travelled to 193 countries but one stood out so much I quit my job and moved there

Few people have seen as much of the world as Randy Williams. The intrepid traveller has visited all 193 countries and ticked off his final nation, Turkmenistan, in 2023.

Politics

24 h. ago Queues and winning Raducanu make Wimbledon feel even more British than usual

Seven inspired wins, David Beckham in the royal box and 10,000 fans at Wimbledon Park meant a memorable start to SW19It might sound implausible, but this was a day where Wimbledon, that most quintessential of British sporting institutions, felt even more British than usual. The queues were lengthy, the weather hitting record-breaking heights. And over a glorious day of action, the All England Club reverberated to the rare sound of unheralded British players shattering expectations – and ripping up the record books.By the time Katie Boulter left Centre Court with the cheers still ringing in her ears after defeating the No 9 seed Paula Badosa, there had been a magnificent seven British victories on day one – the most in a single day in the open era. Continue reading...

Politics

30 h. ago British qualifier 'eyeing £70k of expenses' to keep Wimbledon money due to college rules

Oliver Tarvet enjoyed a sensational win in the opening round of Wimbledon and has banked £99,000 in prize money, but needs to offset thousands to stay within college rules

Economics

31 h. ago Tourist gift shop worker, 33, wins £5,000 payout after he was forced to quit his job in bizarre sexism row

Santiago Cubillo, 33, who worked at the Tartan Weaving Mill in Edinburgh was accused of being sexist after allegedly refusing to give swords to female customers as they posed for souvenir photos.

Economics

32 h. ago See inside this £700,000 holiday home you could win for just 99p

This dreamy four-bed holiday home near the Jurassic Coast comes with a powerful Audi RS6, a £30,000 furniture bundle and access to a private spa—all for the cost of a 99p ticket.

Economics

34 h. ago 'I've been to 193 countries and my favourite was so good I quit job and moved there'

Randy Williams spent the past few years ticking off every country in the world and claims picking his favourite was easy – because he ended up quitting his job and moving there

Politics

38 h. ago 'I left gloomy UK for dream life in Asia and it costs me half as much'

Casey Pickup, 26, quit her job as a sales manager after feeling 'unfulfilled' by life in Britain and booked a one-way flight

Politics

3 d. ago Barry Hills dies aged 88 as tributes are paid to trainer of more than 3,000 winners

Barry Hills had a brilliant career and he won four of the five British Classics at least once, before he handed over the stable's licence to son Charlie in 2011

Events

3 d. ago Phil Taylor admits his real feelings about new job and why he quit darts

Phil 'The Power' Taylor is widely considered the greatest darts player of all time, but the 16-time world champion has swapped the oche for the microphone in recent months

Politics

4 d. ago Love Island winner admits 'it didn't feel right' to quit day job after fame

The ex-islander felt strongly about continuing her career, even after leaving the villa with the shiny £50K prize

Politics

4 d. ago Woman, 21, becomes sixth person charged with murder of mother

Former shop worker Joanne Penney, 40, was killed on a doorstep when she was shot in the chest by an alleged crime gang in Talbot Green, south Wales

Events

5 d. ago GP surgery manager wins £140,000 after obsessed and 'gossiping' female doctor mockingly described her family as 'The Clarkashians'

The practice manager of a GP surgery has won more than £140,000 in compensation after a 'gossiping' female doctor described her and her family as the 'Clarkashians'.

Society

6 d. ago Bookies shell out £450k to help ex SAS heroes and families searching for loved ones

Betting and Gaming Council members have donated all profits from the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot - a figure that has reached a staggering £450,000 following Oisin Murphy's win

Economics

6 d. ago ITV workplace sitcom Transaction breaks away from trans tropes with panache

Jordan Gray is excellent as the snarky, manipulative and completely unsackable new shop worker Olivia

Politics

7 d. ago Scientists sound the alarm for Nullarbor’s fragile limestone caves and unique underground creatures

A massive renewable energy project threatens the treasures that lie beneath, including rare cave animals and a record of ancient life forms, experts warnAustralia news live: latest politics updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereOn the Nullarbor plain, the world’s largest hydrogen export hub is being developed, a colossal renewable energy and industrial project comprising up to 3,000 wind turbines and 60m solar modules – which, at 70GW capacity, is larger than the national grid.Beneath it lies an internationally significant limestone cave system, a fragile home to globally unique creatures, and a time capsule of life since the Pliocene. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Ex Ayrshire shop worker 'not a fit and proper person' after drug supply conviction

The 36-year-old was found with cannabis and cash worth £7510.

Economics

7 d. ago Win £1,000 Sykes Holiday Cottages voucher for the ultimate UK staycation

As we step into summer, Sykes Holiday Cottages is giving away this fantastic prize to one lucky winner who will get to splurge on a fabulous cottage holiday of their choice

Economics

8 d. ago Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

BOTB is giving away a £75,000 Aston Martin Vantage this week, and one lucky winner will drive it away after paying just 18p for a ticket.

Economics

1 week ago 'I was on ITV's 1% Club with Lee Mack and was shocked by the scenes we had to fake'

ITV's quiz show, The 1% Club, which is hosted by Lee Mack, pits contestants against each other to try and win £100,000 by answering questions only 1% of the UK get right

Events

1 week ago Firefighter who gave £45,000 of £200,000 scratchcard win to his 'spendaholic' ex

Craig Titchener, 36, took his ex Heather Douglass to court after she claimed he 'love bombed' her with £45,000 worth of gifts because he was 'desperate' to keep her.

Economics