56 m. ago Travel experts reveal the truth about nine cruise ship myths, from claustrophobia to norovirus outbreaks

Our cruise experts bust the myths that may have been putting you off booking a cruise

Science

59 m. ago ‘I sold my beautiful £4m home for HS2 eight years ago – and it’s sat empty ever since’

Exclusive: More than 400 homes – 27 per cent – bought by the government because of HS2 now sit empty

Economics

65 m. ago Best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in the UK to visit this summer

From seaside splashing, rural lake dips to city cool-downs, the UK has plenty of options for outdoor swimming this summer

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75 m. ago The best beach breaks within two hours of London for a chic staycation

Sister restaurants to your London favourites serving just-caught fish, chic shops, glorious stretches of beach — and all less than two hours from the capital. Here’s how to nail a day or weekend trip to the south coast this summer

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75 m. ago The Guardian view on Our Story With David Attenborough and The Herds: a new theatre of the Anthropocene | Editorial

A cinematic immersive experience and stampeding animal puppets are bringing the climate emergency into the cityAs parts of the UK swelter, this week brought yet more alarming reports of increasing temperatures, extreme weather events and dwindling chances of meeting the global 1.5C target. It was the UK’s warmest spring on record and its driest in more than 50 years.Communicating the urgency of our predicament without provoking despair and hopelessness is an intractable challenge, especially when it comes to children. But two trail-blazing theatre experiences are bringing the breakdown of the natural world into urban metropolises, and raising the alarm with such immediacy that even those of us fortunate enough to live in places that have so far been relatively unaffected by the climate crisis must pay attention. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Historic burgh buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council after listed status secured

Denny Town House 'means a lot to the community' councillors heard as sale finally agreed

Politics

2 h. ago Influencers lay bare the horrors of Dubai where women are lured by promises of free holidays and fame before being subjected to the most degrading sex acts imaginable

Dubai is known for its prestigious glamour, luxurious shopping and impressive skyline, but behind this mesmerising facade is something far more disturbing.

Events

2 h. ago Meghan launches new jams and £20 orange blossom honey in website restock

The Duchess of Sussex previously spoke of her fear that she annoyed customers when the first batch of her jams and herbal teas quickly sold out.

Economics

2 h. ago Britain withdraws staff from its Tehran embassy as Israel and Iran continue to trade airstrikes

'We have taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw UK staff from Iran. Our embassy continues to operate remotely,' Britain said on its travel advice website page for Iran

Politics

2 h. ago US supreme court divided as fossil fuel industry wins in car pollution case – live

The conservative-dominated supreme court voted seven to two to back a challenge by oil and gas companiesFuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rulesDonald Trump is once again repeating unfounded claims that the results of the 2020 presidential election were fraudulent, saying that the evidence is “massive and overwhelming” but not providing any of it. The president called for a special prosecutor to be appointed to the case.He wrote on Truth Social this morning: Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Easy ginger shot recipe that can 'save your immune system' with 3 ingredients

A gut health expert who has been sharing his experiences on the Mediterranean diet for the last few years now, says there is an easy way to make energy shots at home.

Events

3 h. ago Flight attendant warns people to avoid common habit while flying

Passengers have been told the dos and don'ts of plane travel as the summer holiday season approaches

Events

3 h. ago AD FEATURE: A celebration of food, drink, and music is coming to Tatton Park this summer

Experience the taste of the Loire Valley without leaving Manchester as Vins de Loire takes part in the Foodies Festival

Culture

3 h. ago Bucket and spades at the ready – our travel team choose their favourite beaches in the UK

Temperatures have soared this week, setting the tone for the summer ahead – here are the beaches our travel desk loves best around the UK, each with a place to stay

Politics

3 h. ago The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break

Politics

3 h. ago British Airways trials removing individual water bottles from flights

Cups of water will be served by cabin crew to economy passengers

Politics

3 h. ago ‘Youths everywhere were spitting over tinny beats playing off a Nokia’: great grime photographer Simon Wheatley

He was young and broke when he became grime’s first documentarian. Then his book Don’t Call Me Urban captured the energy of the grittier first wave – and an expanded edition is finally hereIt’s an overcast Thursday morning, and photographer Simon Wheatley is doing a soft-shoe shuffle through Roman Road in Bow, east London, as a market stall blares out exquisite 70s funk. “That’s more like it,” he says, with a grin on his face. “A bit of energy.” This was once grime’s artery, its chaotic central hub, even its muse – a street Wiley once told me was “the nurturer” of local talents like him and Dizzee Rascal. And it was here, in the 2000s, that Wheatley would create a vivid and intimate document of grime in its frenzied flush of youth, and of working-class neighbourhoods like this before they became considerably more sedate. Fourteen years after the release of Don’t Call Me Urban, Wheatley’s long-sold-out photo-book from that era – once described by Vice as “grime’s Old Testament” – it ...

Culture

4 h. ago I traveled to all 50 US state capitals in 30 days — these were the two worst cities

YouTuber Joey Kinsley, who describes himself as a ‘professional dumb**s’, describes the trip as his ‘toughest ever challenge’

Politics

4 h. ago Michelle Obama enjoys intimate lunch with surprising date as she jets off on lavish Spain getaway WITHOUT Barack

The former first lady, 61, looked relaxed and radiant as she enjoyed a meal at an exclusive club on the idyllic Spanish island of Mallorca.

Politics

4 h. ago James McClean's chilling car crash revelation as Wrexham star breaks silence on ordeal

Wrexham captain James McClean has candidly discussed how he narrowly avoided serious injury in a car crash on his way to training, describing the experience as 'scary'

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