68 m. ago Prince Andrew, Jeffrey Epstein and the scandal that won’t go away – podcast

Zoe Williams describes the scandals that have engulfed Andrew, leading to him giving up his titlesOn Friday evening, Buckingham Palace released a statement from Prince Andrew. ‘I have decided, as I always have, to put my duty to my family and country first,’ it read. ‘I will therefore no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred upon me.’It seemed that Prince Andrew was voluntarily giving up his titles such as the Duke of York, the Knight of the Garter, or calling himself the Earl of Inverness – but perhaps his hand had been forced by the palace, or by his older brother King Charles. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Free NHS blood pressure checks available to certain England residents in pharmacies

Although common, high blood pressure can cause serious issues such as heart attacks and strokes if left untreated

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3 h. ago Oregon governor urges Trump national guard ruling to be overturned

Tina Kotek calls for ‘en banc’ review after three-judge panel permits US president to send federal troops to PortlandOregon governor Tina Kotek, has called on a federal appeals court to review and overturn a decision made by a three-judge panel on Monday that would permit Donald Trump to deploy federalized national guard troops to the streets of Portland against the wishes of state and local officials.Kotek said that she hopes the full ninth circuit court of appeals vacates the panel’s 2-1 decision, as the dissenting judge, Portland-based Susan Graber, urged her colleagues to do. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Tom Jones feels 'partly responsible' for wife's mental health issues before she died

New BBC documentary hears first-hand how Sir Tom used to think of his wife Linda while singing the Bob Dylan song What Good Am I? after her health went downhill from 2010

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4 h. ago Cards Against Humanity and Elon Musk's SpaceX reach settlement over alleged trespassing in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX has settled a lawsuit filed by the maker of the popular party game Cards Against Humanity over accusations that the space technology company damaged land the card company owns in Texas

Technology

5 h. ago Warning issued after sleeping ‘hack’ goes viral on social media

Sleep medicine experts have weighed in on the mouth taping trend

Events

5 h. ago Search continues for missing pregnant woman as Greater Manchester Police renew appeal

An urgent appeal has been issued

Events

5 h. ago MAFS UK couple spark chaos at dinner party as star issues apology

Married at First Sight UK stars Julia-Ruth and Divarni have continued to be the hot topic of conversation due to their rocky marriage

Events

5 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv fans will NOT be able to buy tickets to Aston Villa match, Israeli club says

In a statement released by the Israeli football club they cited concerns over the 'intervention of divisive figures' and 'hate-filled falsehoods' meaning they fear they can no longer protect their fans.

Politics

5 h. ago Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to fans for Aston Villa match

The Israeli club said in a statement that a ‘toxic atmosphere’ had put the safety of fans wanting to attend ‘very much in doubt’

Sport

5 h. ago MAFS UK dinner party descends into chaos as star forced to issue apology

Tensions rose during a dinner party on Married at First Sight UK, as Julia-Ruth and Divarni left their co-stars confused and frustrated

Events

5 h. ago Same old issues for West Ham as Nuno Espirito Santo's experiment fails in Brentford defeat

Portuguese head coach had rung the changes on his home debut

Events

5 h. ago Big Brother fans complain as Farida makes comeback in chaotic twist

Big Brother fans issued complaints within minutes of the latest episode as the house was immediately plunged into chaos

Politics

5 h. ago Thiago deepens gloom at West Ham as Brentford triumph amid fan protest

Perhaps it was inevitable that Brentford’s first away win of the season would come in the Premier League’s unhappiest and least intimidating ground.The many West Ham fans who displayed their displeasure with the board by boycotting this fixture had the right idea. They could celebrate their decision not to subject themselves to an unspeakably abysmal performance from Nuno Espírito Santo’s muddled team. West Ham, who have started a league campaign with four successive defeats at home for the first time in their history, were shambolic. They created nothing, made bizarre substitutions, defended terribly and had accepted their fate long before Mathias Jensen, with Brentford’s 22nd shot of a horribly one-sided contest, made it 2-0 deep into added time. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Thiago deepens gloom at West Ham as Brentford triumph amid fan boycott

Perhaps it was inevitable that Brentford’s first away win of the season would come in the Premier League’s unhappiest and least intimidating ground.The many West Ham fans who displayed their displeasure with the board by boycotting this fixture had the right idea. They could celebrate their decision not to subject themselves to an unspeakably abysmal performance from Nuno Espírito Santo’s muddled team. West Ham, who have started a league campaign with four successive defeats at home for the first time in their history, were shambolic. They created nothing, made bizarre substitutions, defended terribly and had accepted their fate long before Mathias Jensen, with Brentford’s 22nd shot of a horribly one-sided contest, made it 2-0 deep into added time. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago West Ham 0 Brentford 2: Nuno’s side outplayed in front of half empty stadium as Hammers hit new low

ON a night where a hardcore of West Ham fans held a boycott, their defence opted to join them. What a start at home for Nuno Espirito Santo, more than 10,000 empty seats, a hapless performance and a fourth straight home defeat for this sorry Hammers side. Fan groups had pushed for thousands to stay...

Events

6 h. ago Strictly's Vito Coppola shares sweet family snap after issuing 'proud' show update

Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola has been sharing some rare family updates on social media as he continues to compete alongside his celebrity partner Ellie Goldstein

Politics

7 h. ago Stefan Dennis issues statement as star quits Strictly Come Dancing after ‘devastating’ injury

Neighbours star Stefan Dennis has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a ‘significant’ injury.

Events

7 h. ago Strictly fans issue major demand to BBC after Stefan Dennis and Dianne Buswell withdrawal

Fans are calling for a change to be made after the Neighbour actor's injury

Politics

8 h. ago 'Resources will be found' to police Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Aston Villa game, says Nandy

The Culture Secretary said the Government was working with West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council to ‘consider all the options available’

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