71 m. ago Village overrun with colony of escaped peacocks – that attack cars and poo everywhere

Gulval, on the outskirts of Penzance in Cornwall, is home to the exotic birds which often leave their droppings on the grass in front gardens, scratch cars and attack their own reflections

Events

78 m. ago Part of tennis stadium collapses during Alexander Zverev match leaving fan injured

A fan was hit by an advertising panel that fell from an upper tier during a match at the Halle Open in Germany with the woman having to go to hospital after the incident

Sport

87 m. ago Readers Letters: It's almost as if both SNP and Labour are fine with bus firm leaving Scotland

It’s not just the SNP who should have been doing more to help Scottish bus firm, says reader

Politics

1 hour ago Inside rugby star's journey from Wasps nightmare and leaving girlfriend to England heights

Tom Willis joined Saracens in 2023 and has got back onto the path that had him tipped for the top, having been forced to scramble for a new job after Wasps went under - and a move that saw him briefly leave his girlfriend behind

Politics

2 h. ago The BBC’s coolest asset Adam Curtis on money, Taylor Swift and his eerie BBC series Shifty

The cult documentary maker tells Hannah Ewens why he’ll never use words like ‘neoliberal’ in his films, how money has burrowed its way into our consciousness and why the real self has disappeared deep within our minds and we’ll never find it

Politics

3 h. ago Rampaging raccoons: how the American mammals took over a German city – and are heading across Europe

Many in Kassel have embraced the animal but the EU classes it as an invasive species and ecologists are divided about what to do nextIn Kassel, everyone has a story about raccoons. Some struggle with a family of them that moved into their roof and simply will not leave. Others recount how a picnic in the park turned into an ambush as gangs of the black and white animals, known in Germany as Waschbären, raided the food. Almost everyone seems to have a neighbour who feeds them, to the annoyance of the entire street.“We are the raccoon city. They are everywhere,” says Lars, a Kassel resident, as he tends his allotment by Karlsaue park in the fading light. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago TV star's extreme parenting move she's too scared to tell other mums, director's savage comment on nepo baby star, plus which politician is making an eye

On the hit BBC show Dragons' Den , her empathy while dealing with entrepreneurs has earned her a reputation as 'the nicest dragon'.

Politics

6 h. ago Teacher, 26, whose Cane Corso bit a baby is fined and ordered to muzzle dog

The child was left with several puncture wounds to the back and right arm, which are expected to leave permanent scars after the attack in Longton.

Politics

7 h. ago Newcastle 'offering Marcus Rashford escape route' as Man Utd exit looms

Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United this summer and the forward has been linked with a move to Newcastle, who will play in the Champions League next term

Politics

9 h. ago Newcastle 'to offer Marcus Rashford escape route' from Man Utd nightmare

England international forward Marcus Rashford is still expected to leave Manchester United this summer, despite his Aston Villa loan switch not leading to a permanent move

Politics

9 h. ago Domestic abuse victims and care leavers given social housing help under rules change

Deputy PM Angela Rayner said vulnerable groups must not face 'unfair barriers' to social housing as she confirmed plans to scrap the need for local links from next month

Events

10 h. ago Families of trans kids worry about what's next after Supreme Court rules on gender

A U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is leaving transgender children and their parents uncertain and anxious about its impact

Events

12 h. ago Algerian criminal, 27, with raft of convictions dodges deportation after claiming to be gay and transgender

The 27-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was granted asylum in the UK in 2013 and given leave to remain for five years.

Events

12 h. ago EastEnders fans admit they 'should have waited' as Zoe Slater leaves days after return

The fan favourite character appears to have left after just three episodes

Politics

12 h. ago Has Zoe Slater left EastEnders for good? Soap airs 'exit' just days after shock return

Just two days after Zoe Slater's shock return to EastEnders, during today's shock cliffhanger, fans saw her leave once again - but has she gone for good or will she return?

Events

12 h. ago Man with a broken wrist spent an hour trying to save hospital doctor friend, 30, after she slipped 30ft to her death from grassy ledge in Snowdonia, inquest hears

Dr Charlotte Crook, 31, and her colleague Adam Weatherhogg had been walking in Snowdonia on February 16 when Ms Crook slipped and plunged off a grassy ledge.

Events

13 h. ago Jeremy Clarkson makes worrying health update after falling 'more and more ill'

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about his health battles and issued given some insight into his latest ailment, which might leave many fans concerned

Science

13 h. ago Best collapsible kitchen tables for easy storage: Top picks for compact living

Thrilling trestles, darling drop-leaves and excellent extendables to invest in this summer

Politics

14 h. ago Ruby Wax, 71, tells Paloma Faith she's going to become a death doula

The American comic, 71, has been candid about preparing for death in recent years, even admitting that the prospect of dying is her 'biggest fear'.

Events

14 h. ago Man United set to lose vital staff member to Premier League rival

Nick Cox is reportedly set to leave Manchester United for another Premier League team

Politics