6 h. ago Last orders: Pubs in Britain will close at rate of one a day in 2025, trade body warns

The British Beer and Pub Association calls for help to cut pub costs with 378 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales likely to call time this yearBritish pubs will close down at the rate of one a day this year, the industry’s trade body has warned, blaming high business taxes. At the same time, the hospitality sector has called on ministers to tackle “eye-watering” costs.The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA), which represents more than 20,000 pubs in the UK, said it expects 378 to close this year in England, Scotland and Wales, at a cost of 5,600 jobs. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Asian shares mostly gain after big tech rally on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly up after a rally in big tech stocks in U.S. trading led the broader market to a higher close, lifting the Nasdaq to an all-time high and helping Wall Street claw back most of its losses from earlier in the week

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7 h. ago TRNSMT gate opening and closing times and how long you can expect to queue

Festival organisers try their best to ensure music fans are languishing in queues for too long

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25 h. ago Today is one of shortest days of all time and it moves us closer to the end of the world

Boffins think this summer the Earth is suddenly spinning faster as a result of the moon’s position and this celestial acceleration means time is being getting knocked off the usual 24 hours.

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44 h. ago Live updates after serious crash at busy A48 junction in Cardiff

South Wales Police said the road would remain closed for some time

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44 h. ago Live updates as three hospitalised in serious crash at busy A48 junction in Cardiff

South Wales Police said the road would remain closed for some time

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69 h. ago M60 full diversion routes as motorway to remain closed 'for some time' following eight

Major diversions are in place after an eight vehicle crash took place on the M60 this morning

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2 d. ago M60 crash involving four HGVs injures nine as beer barrels spill out and fuel tanks 'rupture'

The motorway is likely to remain closed for 'a substantial amount of time', National Highways has warned

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5 d. ago Live tweets: Can this smart bird feeder bring wildlife to a London flat?

Bird Buddy 2.0 promises HD close-ups of local robins and real-time alerts from your balcony. But in a city of sirens and squirrels, does it work?

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6 d. ago Scotland's best water park has major revamp and will reopen in just weeks

The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, has been closed since March in order to conduct essential upgrades - but it will now reopen ahead of schedule

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7 d. ago Starmer outlines plan to shift NHS care from hospitals to new health centres

Prime minister unveils 10-year health plan to ‘put care on people’s doorsteps’ and prevent illness in first placeWes Streeting: My job is to make the NHS fit for the futureThe NHS will shift a huge amount of care from hospitals into new community health centres to bring treatment closer to people’s homes and cut waiting times, Keir Starmer will pledge on Thursday.The prime minister will outline radical plans to give patients in England much easier access to GPs, scans and mental health support in facilities that are open 12 hours a day, six days a week. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The ten biggest fashion trends to come out of Glastonbury 2025, from bikinis to skinny scarves

Glastonbury 2025 has officially come to a close, but its sartorial teachings will stay with us for some time — here’s what we spotted amongst the crowds

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8 d. ago The 10 biggest fashion trends to come out of Glastonbury 2025, from bikinis to skinny scarves

Glastonbury 2025 has officially come to a close, but its sartorial teachings will stay with us for some time — here’s what we spotted amongst the crowds

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9 d. ago Mahhi Vij gives a glimpse of her London trip with Sana Makbul; writes ‘You were always close, but that tr

Mahhi Vij gives a glimpse of her London trip with Sana Makbul; writes ‘You were always close, but that tr  Times of India

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1 week ago A48 in Newport expected to be closed for some time following collision

Gwent Police has advised road users to avoid the area and find an alternative route for their journey

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2 w. ago Aston Villa star lifts lid on what Marcus Rashford was really like during Man Utd loan spell

Marcus Rashford's time at Manchester United looks to be drawing to a close after returning from a half-season loan to Aston Villa, with one team-mate explaining what he was like to play with

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Lehecka to extend win streak and regain crown as king of Queen’s

Alcaraz overcomes Czech opponent 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 in finalSpaniard stretches his unbeaten run to 18 matchesCarlos Alcaraz was initially not quite ready for the moment when he moved within touching distance of another Queen’s title. In the final stages of a bruising second set tiebreak, the score level at 5-5, Alcaraz threw in a double fault against a soaring Jiri Lehecka. He soon found himself battling in a final set he would have rather not contested.Alcaraz handled this moment of adversity with the same self-assurance and courage he has shown so many times before while demonstrating his growing maturity as he refocused to close out the in-form Czech Lehecka 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 and triumph at Queen’s for the second time in his career. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Alcaraz beats Lehecka to extend win streak and regain crown as king of Queen’s Club

Alcaraz overcomes Czech 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in finalSpaniard stretches his unbeaten run to 18 matchesCarlos Alcaraz was initially not ready for the occasion when he moved within touching distance of another Queen’s Club title. In the final stages of a bruising second-set tie-break, the score at 5-5, Alcaraz betrayed his nerves with a double fault under pressure from a soaring Jiri Lehecka. He soon found himself battling in a final set he would have preferred to avoid.Alcaraz handled this moment of adversity with the self-assurance and courage he has shown so many times before while demonstrating his growing maturity as he refocused to close out the in-form Czech 7-5, 6-7 (5) 6-2 and triumph at Queen’s Club for the second time in his career. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Babyshambles members' brushes with danger after guitarist Patrick Walden dies age 46

Patrick Walden passed away at the age of 46 on Friday, with his bandmates paying tribute - but as Daily Star reveals, this was not the only time the band has come close to death

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2 w. ago Michael Schumacher's close friend offers heartbreaking update on F1 legend

Michael Schumacher suffered lifechanging injuries in a skiing accident in 2013 and his close friend Flavio Briatore has offered an update on the seven-time F1 world champion's condition

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