21 m. ago New start for Grangemouth community hall as Falkirk Council agrees sale for £1

The hall was actually boarded up when a group of volunteers came together to save it.

Economics

24 m. ago Glastonbury 2025 live updates: Festival fans battle traffic to get to Worthy Farm

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Events

29 m. ago Billy Idol details near death experiences involving heroin and motorbikes

‘I’m glad I lived through it,’ musician said

Events

44 m. ago Animation inspired by mother’s poem to her daughters ready for Galway premiere

Wildkind by Game Of Thrones filmmaker Ciara Tinney will be shown at the Galway Film Fleadh in July.

Politics

44 m. ago Cooper Flagg will go No 1 in the NBA draft. He also broke the Duke supervillain stereotype

I played alongside – and greatly respected – Christian Laettner. His fellow Blue Devil is attracting love in the same measure his predecessor attracted hateThe NBA draft takes place on Wednesday night, and Cooper Flagg – the phenom out of Maine – is the clearcut, consensus No 1 pick, held by the Dallas Mavericks. And it’s not just his game that’s earned him near-universal praise; it’s the way he carries himself.In his freshman year at Duke, Flagg accomplished something remarkable: he became the first player in the last 25 years to tally 500 points, 100 assists, and 30 blocks in a single ACC regular season. He led the Blue Devils to both the ACC Championship and the Final Four, averaging 19.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. But stats alone don’t capture the 18-year-old’s impact. He was relentless on both ends of the floor – disruptive with cat-like reflexes, explosive with athleticism, and committed to the little things: diving for loose balls, celebrating teammates, talking trash,...

Politics

46 m. ago Previously unseen corners of the universe revealed by largest digital camera ever built

New images show colorful nebulas, stars and galaxies

Politics

56 m. ago Diana Ross Hydro Stage Times: Glasgow gig set times, setlist, support, tickets, age restrictions

The star has sold over 100 million records in a glittering musical career - and she’s in town tonight.

Politics

64 m. ago Hong Kong pop star rescued after falling into sea while out jogging

Keung To of boy band Mirror says he is doing okay

Events

2 h. ago Like its demigod hero, Disney’s Hercules musical loses its divine status in clumsy hands

This show is lit up by sinuous harmonies and heart-melting ballads, but the warmth evaporates when the music stops

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester music legend Bez admits he's 'rinsing' Oasis spotlight after accepting big role

'I'm rinsing it, it’s true'

Politics

2 h. ago UK ministers line up £500mn transport package for Universal theme park

Scale of support for Comcast attraction a sign of government’s desire to attract inward investment

Politics

2 h. ago Lana Del Ray Hampden Stage Times: Glasgow gig set times, setlist, support, tickets, age restrictions

It’s the latest in a string of huge gigs taking place in Scotland this summer.

Politics

2 h. ago Can you headline our ultimate Glastonbury quiz? Put your Worthy Farm knowledge to the test

Think you know Glastonbury inside and out? Test your knowledge with this ultimate quiz, covering everything from muddy mayhem to iconic headline moments, as the 2025 festival returns to Worthy Farm

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 opens its doors as revellers begin to pour in

Around 200,000 music lovers are set to gather at the UK's biggest festival

Politics

2 h. ago Fifa opens disciplinary case against Pachuca’s Cabral over Rüdiger allegations

Real Madrid defender has said he was racially abusedPachuca’s Gustavo Cabral denies using racist languageFifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Pachuca player Gustavo Cabral after an incident involving Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger during their Club World Cup match on Sunday, which prompted the activation of the anti-discrimination protocol.“Following an assessment of the match reports, the Fifa Disciplinary Committee has opened proceedings against CF Pachuca player Gustavo Cabral in relation to the incident involving him and Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger during the Fifa Club World Cup game played in Charlotte on 22 June,” Fifa said. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury Festival 2025 gates open as thousands come early with booze already flowing

Thousands of music fans have excitedly descended on Glastonbury to spend the next five days cavorting to the biggest acts, such as Rod Stewart, Olivia Rodrigo and Kneecap

Politics

2 h. ago Glastonbury gates open: Thousands arrive early to bag their places for Britain's biggest music festival as organiser Emily Eavis confirms Kneecap are 'welcome'

This year's event at Worthy Farm in Somerset will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US popstar Olivia Rodrigo.

Culture

3 h. ago Urgent warning as world’s most common painkiller linked to killer disease

The drug - which is the first line of defence against a number of common ailments - could be causing irreparable damage to your liver, according to a senior pharmacy practice lecturer at Kingston University

Events

3 h. ago Glastonbury 2025 live updates: Gates open ahead of The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo and Neil Young headline sets

Organiser Emily Eavis and her father, festival founder Michael Eavis, have opened the gates to Worthy Farm today, allowing thousands of music fans to set up camp

Politics

3 h. ago Glastonbury travel chaos as thousands in queue desperate to bag perfect tent spot

It's that time of year again, as the gates for Glastonbury have opened for a weekend of live music - and thousands of festival goers are preparing for the weekend antics

Events