19 m. ago Flying insects to swarm gardens in largest numbers seen in recent memory due to 'perfect storm'

Flying Ant Day 2025 could see huge swarms of the insects taking to the skies due to the perfect mix of alternating wet and warm weather conditions, pest experts have warned

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35 m. ago Millions warned over unwanted side effect of taking antidepressants

Patients who regularly took three common drugs to treat mental health problems were more likely to encounter this problem, a study found

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12 h. ago Wimbledon Order of Play: Day one schedule with Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu in action

The reigning champion opens the 2025 competition on Centre Court

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12 h. ago Will I get lost – or liberated? My day at Glastonbury without a phone

No lineup, no map and no meet-ups with friends: is it possible to survive the festival phone-free? For someone who gets lost on the way back from a restaurant bathroom, the 364-hectare (900-acre) sprawl of Glastonbury is a navigational nightmare. I’ve been to the festival three times, and between the music and the drinking I’ve always been glued to my phone, risking a rolled ankle as I hurry along, staring at the site map on the app and racing to recorrect my route to the shows. Losing power or losing my phone hasn’t ever seemed an option here. Without it, I would cease to function.But perhaps, at the ripe old age of 31, it is time to face my fears. What would happen if I ditched my phone for the day? Would I perish from boredom or find myself liberated, finally embracing the full freedom of the Glastonbury experience? Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Wimbledon 2025 order of play: Day 1 schedule with Raducanu and Alcaraz in action

Raducanu plays on Court 1 on day 1 of Wimbledon while Alcaraz opens up proceedings on Centre Court

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18 h. ago Revealed: What really happened at the 'Wimbledon Incident' when Meghan Markle asked people not to take photos

Meghan Markle's bodyguards warned tennis fans not to take pictures of Meghan at Wimbledon in 2019 so she could 'engage with people rather than camera phones'.

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20 h. ago Flying Ant Day 2025 'could be one of biggest in years' as 'perfect' conditions hit

Pest experts have warned this year's Flying Ant Day - when millions of winged ants take to the skies for swarming - could be one of the most substantial in years

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37 h. ago Flying Ant Day 2025 warning with 'one of biggest swarms in years' expected

This year's Flying Ant Day is expected to be one of the biggest in recent years, according to pest control experts, who warn that millions of winged ants are set to take to the skies

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38 h. ago Warning as 'tens of millions' of ants set to swarm UK on Flying Ant Day 2025

Experts say this year's Flying Ant Day could be one of the biggest in years

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41 h. ago Biggest flying ant day in recent memory is just days away, experts warn

Swarms will be made up of tens of millions of ants thanks to recent weather conditions

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56 h. ago The busiest day for flights this year is soon — here’s what to know

The busiest day for departures in the US will see over 28,000 planes take off

Transport

62 h. ago When is the Wimbledon 2025 draw? Start time and seeding list

The draw for the third Grand Slam of the year will see 128 players in both the men’s and women’s singles

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63 h. ago Flying Ant Day 2025 to be one of biggest in recent memory, experts say

Pest control experts say we will see swarms of tens of millions of ants large enough to be seen on radar

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64 h. ago When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers, fixture dates and how to watch

Latest Carabao Cup news as the first domestic competition of the 2025/26 season features in the EFL fixture release day

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68 h. ago How to watch Glastonbury 2025 live: BBC TV and radio full day

This year's festival promoses to be one of the biggest editions to date

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68 h. ago UK drivers issued warning as tens of thousands of motorists fined for common mistake

The RAC say the latest figures should "send alarm bells ringing in council offices"

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3 d. ago Jack Draper Wimbledon warning as British tennis star sent 'unbelievable' message

BBC commentator Andrew Castle has backed Jack Draper to be a Wimbledon champion one day as the World No. 4 enjoys a successful 2025 season

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3 d. ago One in four parents happy to pay a fine to take children on term

An estimated two million parents anticipate taking their children out of school for summer holiday this year

Society

3 d. ago Tesla’s EU sales slump continues; China’s premier warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in UK defence Babcock have surged 13% at the start of trading, after it upgraded its medium-term forecasts and hailed a ‘new era’ for defence (see earlier post).After several turbulent sessions, the financial markets seem calm this morning, as the Israel-Iran ceasefire holds.‘’Optimism about the fragile ceasefire holding between Iran and Israel has bubbled through markets, lifting equities, but more doubts are now creeping in about the truce holding.Wall Street rose in a relief wave, pushing the S&P 500 close to record highs. Sentiment has held up in Asia and European indices largely look set for a positive start to trading. Nevertheless, a little more uncertainty is seeping in. A leaked report from US Intelligence casting doubt on the effectiveness of the US strikes in crippling Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, has led to some worries that military action could resume. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 2025’s busiest day for flights is coming. Here’s how to navigate it

The busiest day for departures in the US will see over 28,000 planes take off

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