30 m. ago Trump's big dream to reopen notorious Alcatraz prison gets closer to reality driving Democrats mad

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are in San Francisco to announce the reopening of the infamous island prison of Alcatraz. 

Politics

41 m. ago Summer jobs helped improve job figures in one area of West Lothian

Official data from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) state that at the JobCentre’s Bathgate office, there has been a seven per cent decrease year on year in people claiming benefit who have now returned to work.

Politics

55 m. ago Fitbit down: Major outage reported as hundreds of users complain

The popular health app is reportedly down for hundreds of users this afternoon - with many people taking to social media to complain

Politics

55 m. ago Coastguard helicopter airlifts casualty off rocks in popular Welsh seaside town

They became stuck in a precarious position

Culture

55 m. ago Brit tried 'cheapest full English in Benidorm' and is left floored

A Brit who travelled to Benidorm was left 'amazed' by the full English breakfast he tried for less than £4 at a popular restaurant in the area

Politics

57 m. ago Rise in summer jobs increases number of jobs being created in Lanarkshire

In South Lanarkshire, there was a seven per cent drop in the number of people claiming jobseekers allowance. In North Lanarkshire, there was a six per cent decrease.

Politics

58 m. ago Boots shoppers 'can't resist' this 'gorgeous' scent and its now with £60 off

The price has been slashed by more than half it's usual worth by popular UK retail chain Boots - and people are claiming it as a 'bargain' bottle that smells 'glorious'

Economics

65 m. ago This Morning host on verge of tears as 'biological age' is announced live on air

Cat Deeley was left on the verge of tears as she was told her 'biological age' live on air by a doctor, with her co-host Ben Shephard also finding out the results of his own test

Society

73 m. ago Over 67,000 cases of popular deodorant sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree, and on Amazon recalled

The deodorant was available at Walmart for $21 for a pack of three

Politics

74 m. ago New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Economics

78 m. ago Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais baffled as Oasis fans make same request

Anais Gallagher has been left fuming after being bombarded with messages from Oasis fans asking her to help them with their ticket issues and merchandise requests

Politics

81 m. ago Starmer defends lowering voting age to 16, saying people old enough to pay tax should have a say – UK politics live

Plan to give 16 and 17-year-olds vote across UK means nearly 1.5 million more people will be to have say at general electionWhile Rushanara Ali is answering the urgent question in the Commons, Keir Starmer is speaking at the event where he is announcing a “civil society covenant”.There is a live feed here.Why does this government think a 16-year-old can vote but not be allowed to buy a lottery ticket or an alcoholic drink, marry or go to war, or even stand in the elections they’re voting? It isn’t the government’s position on the age of maturity just hopelessly confused? Continue reading...

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96 m. ago Parents horrified to learn what happens if you Google 'In The Night Garden'

Thousands of parents have been left horrified after seeing Google's top suggested search term if you enter the name of the popular CBeebies show, In the Night Garden

Politics

1 hour ago Mum and daughters, 6 and 4, found living in abandoned forest cave alone for seven YEARS

Authorities in India discovered Nina Kutina, 40, and her daughters, aged six and four, during a routine patrol of Ramatirtha Hill, a popular tourist site on the coast of Karnataka

Politics

1 hour ago Prune lavender one specific time to avoid 'woody' plant next year, according to Monty Don

Lavender is a popular plant among gardeners, but it requires a fair bit of maintenance to keep it looking its best

Politics

1 hour ago New UK Government update on free bus travel scheme for people over 60

The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility rules under devolved governments.

Politics

1 hour ago Tall Ship Race vessels arrive in Aberdeen ahead of four day spectacular

The festival in Aberdeen is expected to attract around 400,000 people

Politics

2 h. ago Seemingly simple brainteaser leaving Brits baffled but can you solve it?

Keep your mind sharp by tackling this animal-themed puzzle.

Politics

2 h. ago Eubank Jr vs Benn 2 ‘falling apart’ as fresh opponents are considered

Chris Eubank Jr won a thrilling fight with Conor Benn in April, with a rematch recently announced

Politics

2 h. ago Keir Starmer hails German deal to help smash Channel boat gangs as he meets Chancellor Merz in No10 (but crackdown was already announced last year)

Keir Starmer and Friedrich Merz have signed the first bilateral treaty between the countries since the Second World War.

Economics