2 h. ago Young boy and girl seriously injured in dog attack as police race to scene

The children and an 18-year-old woman were set upon inside a house at around 4pm on Thursday.

Events

2 h. ago UK exports in worst slump since Covid: Bank of England tipped to cut rates to 3.25% this year

The UK's beleaguered manufacturing sector has now been shrinking for seven months in a row, according to figures from a closely-watched business survey.

Economics

2 h. ago Polls close for local and mayoral elections in England and byelection result due

First mayoral race results expected around 2am with important Runcorn and Helsby byelection result about an hour laterPolls have closed across England for local and mayoral elections, as well as a key parliamentary byelection, with the first results due to be announced within hours.It is the first full-scale electoral test for Keir Starmer since the general election, and could have notable repercussions for Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, as well as to a lesser extent for the Liberal Democrats and Greens. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Cardiff restaurant named in famous Michelin guide just five months after opening

The team behind Ember shared their excitement at the news

Politics

3 h. ago Nottingham Forest's Champions League hopes fading as Brentford blow race wide open

NOTTINGHAM FOREST 0-2 BRENTFORD: Goals from Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa earned Thomas Frank's side a crucial win that leaves Forest sixth in the table and in danger of slipping further

Sport

3 h. ago 'Humiliated' mum in tears as easyJet staff charge her for breast milk

Daisy Crawford was travelling back to Belfast from Bristol when she was told she would have to pay a £50 fine for carrying pumped breast milk, leaving her "furious, upset and humiliated"

Politics

4 h. ago Horse racing tips: Four to follow at the Punchestown Festival and Newmarket on Friday

The ITV Racing cameras will show races from Newmarket's Betfred Guineas Festival on Friday 2 May. The course's top trainer over the past three years Charlie Appleby has a couple of leading chances. Meanwhile at Punchestown, Constitution Hill clashes with State Man in the Boodles Champion Hurdle

Economics

5 h. ago I backpacked India and Nepal like the Race Across the World teams — this is everything I learnt

Lydia Swinscoe recalls all the highs and lows of her solo travels through South Asia — and reveals what it taught her about making the most of the route

Politics

5 h. ago Starform experts' Friday horse racing tips with 14/1 shot backed at Punchestown

Day four of the Punchestown Festival sees Nicky Henderson's star hurdler Constitution Hill bidding for redemption, but the former Cheltenham Champion Hurdlerer is not the name top of our bill

Politics

5 h. ago Musclebound transgender swimmer wins all five races she entered at Texas contest

Ana Caldas, 47, came first in the five individual events she entered at the US Masters Swimming Spring National Championship in San Antonio, Texas, last week.

Politics

5 h. ago Retiring JP McManus jockey on "horrific" injuries and riding 'frightening' horse

Jody McGarvey announced his retirement at the Punchestown Festival on Thursday, when of his employers JP McManus celebrated a treble with wins for Petit Tonnerre, Jeriko Du Reponet and Willie Mullins-trained Majborough

Events

5 h. ago US robot makers hope to beat China in humanoid race. Tariffs could affect their ambitions

Tariffs weren’t on the official agenda of this week’s Robotics Summit in Boston

Politics

5 h. ago Welcome to Miami, where F1’s sunshine party draws a crowd every sport craves

Demographics show fans at the Miami Grand Prix are younger and more diverse as the Hard Rock Stadium pulls in the numbersWith a sellout once more expected, this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix is building on an appeal to a younger, diverse audience that is a key part of Formula One’s burgeoning success in the US. Making its mark on the calendar with a grand, spectacular party in the Florida sunshine since the inaugural race in 2022, Miami is considered something of a showcase.The opening blast of the three meetings now held in the US is a shop window for the sport with three teams, Racing Bulls, Sauber and Ferrari boasting special liveries for the event this weekend. The flamingo pink of the RB is very much making a splash but the clunky corporate blue addition to the Scuderia’s scarlet has fallen very flat with fans. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago 'I'm backing teenage jockey to steal the show and Constitution Hill redemption'

Daily Star's tipster returns to take on the bookies for day four of the Punchestown Festival with Constitution Hill out for redemption after his falls as Cheltenham and Aintree

Events

6 h. ago Jo Malone lovers race to buy £1.65 'spring in a bottle' perfume before it sells out

"This is the signature perfume I've longed for. Thank you, Jo Malone."

Economics

7 h. ago Video: Moment dog attacks police horses on patrol in London park

Video: Moment dog attacks police horses on patrol in London park  The Independent

Events

8 h. ago Newsboy’s ITV selections for Newmarket and Goodwood plus tips from Friday’s other meetings

Newsboy is backing Silver Knot, to win the Betfred Jockey Stakes at Newmarket and he expects Cosmos Year to prevail in the King Charles II Stakes, both live on ITV

Politics

8 h. ago Two Met Police horses attacked by out of control dog while out on patrol

Police horses Yvonne and Snaffles are recovering in their stables after suffering minor injuries

Events

9 h. ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as new name tipped for manager job and players stall on deciding futures

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Society

9 h. ago 'I'm a vet and these are five tips to keep your pets safe in a heatwave'

The UK could hit record temperatures with a spring mini heatwave but pets need to be kept safe from the sun

Politics