39 m. ago ‘Small but positive’ rise in retail footfall as sunny April encourages shoppers

Figures for March and April suggest high street footfall increased by 0.2% on last year.

Politics

39 m. ago Unseen Thomas & Friends footage with Ringo Starr narration airs for first time

The unseen pilot footage marks the 80th anniversary of the British franchise which became a global hit among multiple generations of young children.

Politics

45 m. ago Brit hiker, 25, missing in New Zealand after planning to climb popular mountain days ago

The family of 25-year-old Eli Sweeting have flown to New Zealand to help police with the search efforts. Roughly 60 search and rescue volunteers, 10 police staff and numerous helicopter and tourism staff are working to find Eli

Events

76 m. ago People are only just realising the bizarre reason why Asda got its name

Despite having been trading as Asda for six decades, shoppers in the UK are only just realising what the acronym actually stands for.

Politics

2 h. ago Ellen DeGeneres shares rare glimpse of $18 million British farmhouse in hilarious lawn mowing video

The former talk show host moved to the UK in November

Society

2 h. ago Ruben Amorim made one key decision as Man Utd book their Europa League final spot

Mason Mount was on another planet on Thursday evening as he bagged a brace and dragged Ruben Amorim's side to the Europa League final later this month

Sport

3 h. ago Major LIV Golf change could see stars back on the path to top of world rankings

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are among the superstar players missing on Official World Golf Ranking points.

Politics

3 h. ago New Stephen King film tipped to be his scariest in years as fans go wild over long

Horror fans have been left stunned by an upcoming film which has been dubbed the scariest Stephen King adaptation in decades. 

Politics

3 h. ago New York set to lower hiring age of prison guards to 18 amid correction officer shortage

New York is set to lower the minimum hiring age for prison guards from 21 to 18, a move to boost the ranks of corrections officers during a shortage that was exacerbated after the state fired more than 2,000 guards after a weekslong strike that crippled the state’s prison system

Events

3 h. ago British couple stuck in Thailand with mounting £100,000 hospital bill after soldier slipped at tourist hotspot they had found on TikTok and shattered his skull and leg

Liam Gibson, from Hartlepool, was visiting the idyllic Na Muang Waterfall 2 when the 21-year-old slipped and tumbled onto a rock ledge metres below.

Economics

3 h. ago I was a super fit cyclist until I had the Moderna Covid vaccine... what happened next left me wishing I was dead

Just a few years ago, British Danielle Pieton was a super fit road cyclist who had just achieved her long-held dream of moving to France.

Events

3 h. ago British hiker, 25, missing in New Zealand after setting out on solo adventure up popular mountain peak days ago

Eli Sweeting, 25, sparked concern on Sunday when he failed to return from a trip up the mile-high Mitre Peak near Milford Sound.

Events

4 h. ago Donald Trump gushes over British ambassador’s ‘beautiful accent’ during trade deal announcement

Donald Trump praised British ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson's "beautiful accent" as the pair met in the White House as a UK-US trade deal was announced on Thursday, 8 May.

Politics

4 h. ago Jacob Fearnley moves into Italian Open second round after win over Fabio Fognini

Fearnley was too strong for veteran Fognini, winning 6-2 6-3.

Politics

4 h. ago He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for Lions by Andy Farrell

The 20-year-old rising star of English rugby has been picked in the 38-man touring party.

Politics

4 h. ago 'I fancy hurdling star to win famous Chester flat racing handicap'

East India Dock was one of the major successes of the jumps season but Daily Star Chief Tipster Jason Heavey thinks he can land one of flat racing's biggest races on the final day of the Chester May Festival

Politics

5 h. ago Aldi shoppers 'running' to stores to get hands on new £2.99 treat

Shoppers are excited to try Aldi's new sweet treat after it went viral on social media

Economics

5 h. ago British Airways owner to buy Boeing jets after US and UK agree trade deal

US president promises ‘breakthrough’ pact will be first of many as he signals optimism on China talks

Economics

5 h. ago White Stuff's linen blazer 'perfect to dress up or down' now 50% off in sale

Thrifty shoppers will have to be quick, as UK sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18 are the only ones available in blue

Events

5 h. ago Lindt extends Dubai chocolate range and fans spot way to get £24 set for £9

The TikTok favourite is back in stock and a new deal gives shoppers the chance to try everything for less including a 'heavenly' new addition to the range

Economics