61 m. ago Thousands gather in San Francisco to celebrate Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir’s life

Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium after four Buddhist monks opened the event with a prayer

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62 m. ago Music legend Bez admits 'I’ve got to clean myself up' as he eyes up 'positives'

As The Happy Mondays get ready for the first time in years, legendary member Bez has admitted that even when he is struggling with what life throws him, he looks on the bright side

Politics

67 m. ago Desperate search for casualties as Greater Manchester pub bursts into ball of flames

A pub in Rochdale erupted into flames today.

Politics

73 m. ago Coronation Street icon William Roache, 93, will 'NEVER  be axed and is promised a job for life' after 65 years of playing Ken Barlow

The 93-year-old TV veteran has played the role since the show's very first episode back in 1960 and holds a Guinness World Record as the longest-serving soap star.

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97 m. ago Almost everyone believes aliens do exist — but most are too embarrassed to admit it

University eggheads have revealed 95% of us believe in ETs but most are too embarrassed to admit it. The research found that even top academics, doctors and scientists reckon there is life in galaxies far away.

Politics

1 hour ago Man allegedly carried out sex act on bus in front of schoolchildren

Gwent Police is searching for the man who is said to have breached his bail conditions

Transport

2 h. ago Teen son and chosen successor of Putin's ruthless Chechen warlord pal 'is fighting for his life after crash'

Adam Kadyrov, 18, is said to have been airlifted from Grozny, the capital of the Chechnya region, after getting into a massive pile-up of multiple vehicles in the city

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3 h. ago Call The Midwife star Helen George and boyfriend take huge step in blossoming romance

Fans of Call The Midwife star Helen George have been encouraged to see her enjoying life in the company of her businessman boyfriend Dan Innes - and it is now reported they have taken a big step in their romance

Politics

3 h. ago Scots mum with terminal cancer in last chance bid for treatment abroad to see kids grow up

Michelle Gemmell, 39, from Bellshill, said she is facing "life or death" after being told by NHS doctors that there is nothing more they can do for her.

Politics

4 h. ago Staying single for too long could impact young people’s health, study finds

Younger Americans are lonelier than ever

Politics

4 h. ago This Week in History: From poisoned Russians to life on Mars?

Explore how major events between were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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5 h. ago Ant McPartlin 'working hard on himself' after tragic drink driving conviction

Declan Donnelly has spoken highly of Ant McPartlin for turning his life around after being convicted of drink driving in 2018 and becoming a 'better person'

Events

6 h. ago Molly Russell's father speaks out against social media ban for under

The father of a teenager who took her own life after being bombarded with harmful social media content has spoken out against banning under-16s from the platforms.

Politics

6 h. ago How 'fun time' Frankie Dettori squandered his £20million fortune on the good life

The charismatic jockey made Royal Ascothis playground, rode seven winners in a single afternoon and turned his success into a global brand worth millions.

Economics

6 h. ago James Bulger killer Jon Venables' disturbing life after release and spiral into paedophilia

As James Bulger's family learn of Jon Venables' upcoming parole hearing, we have taken a look at the killer's life after his initial release, and disturbing spiral into paedophilia.

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6 h. ago Man reveals 5.5st weight loss he achieved in a year while still enjoying treats

A man has shared his personal weight loss journey, revealing how he lost 5.5 stone in 12 months while still enjoying his favourite snacks - as he explains how weight loss doesn't have to result in 'misery'

Politics

7 h. ago Wayne Lineker thought he was 'going to die' during pneumonia battle

Gary Lineker's brother Wayne has opened up about his harrowing health battle with chronic pneumonia that saw him hospitalised twice and left fearing for his life

Events

7 h. ago Cooking 1 popular snack in air fryer could lead to major fire hazard

Air fryers have become a kitchen staple for many Brits, but there are some foods that should never be cooked in the popular appliance - including a popular snack

Society

7 h. ago 'World's hottest scientist' gets hands on with deadly sea beast as she 'changes the narrative'

Rosie Moore is making it her mission to change the narrative around sharks and has boarded a real-life functional replica of the boat in the infamous movie, Jaws to do so

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7 h. ago Debris found in hunt for missing plane which crashed ‘killing all 11 onboard’ as rescuers frantically search mountains

SCATTERED pieces of debris have been found after an Indonesian plane carrying 11 people onboard crashed. Rescuers confirmed on Sunday that pieces of the aircraft's wreckage had been located in South Sulawesi, one day after it vanished mid-flight. New footage reveals debris strewn down a steep mountainside, reinforcing suspicions that the crash was unsurvivable with...

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