18 m. ago Pete Doherty has swapped wild nights out for staying in to watch classic TV show

Libertines and Baby Shambles singer Pete Doherty has hung up his rock and roll lifestyle and replaced it for classic TV sitcom viewing - some of which were made in the 1950s

Culture

26 m. ago French Open favourite's plane struck by lightning on 'phenomenal' journey to Roland Garros

A French Open tennis star's plane was struck by lightning en route to Paris

Politics

42 m. ago Perfect UK weather sparks bumper strawberry harvest so Gen Z trying bizarre recipes

Thanks to a bumper season os strawbs, Gen Z have flexed their somewhat dubious culinary expertise to create things like 'strawberry flights' which contain ingredients such as mayo, mustard and pasta

Society

49 m. ago Mum, 43, and three of her children died in house fire, police confirm

The blaze happened in the early hours of the morning

Events

93 m. ago Aitana Bonmati reveals Barcelona’s feeling about favourites tag for Women’s Champions League final

Barcelona are targeting a hat-trick of Women’s Champions League titles

Sport

1 hour ago I jailed Babes in the Wood child murderer after something incredible happened

As a victim of 'Babes in the Wood' killer Russell Bishop describes how the monster has cast a dark shadow over her life, we speak to the Detective Inspector responsible for putting him behind bars

Events

1 hour ago Britain's Got Talent finalist unrecognisable 3 years after finding fame

Britain’s Got Talent finalist Tom Ball looks unrecognisable from when he found fame in 2022.

Politics

1 hour ago Home Bargains teases three stunning new outdoor dining ranges as shoppers fall 'in love'

The high street favourite is getting ready to launch its summer garden range that will add a taste of elegance to alfresco dining and 'capture the essence of sun soaked coastal living'

Economics

2 h. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Liverpool favourites to sign Wirtz – matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

Sport

2 h. ago Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights onSeconds after a catastrophic series of power outages struck across the UK in the summer of 2019, a phone rang in the control room of the Dinorwig hydropower plant in north Wales. It was Britain’s energy system operator requesting an immediate deluge of electricity to help prevent a wide-scale blackout crippling Britain’s power grids.The response was swift, and in the end just under million people were left without power for less than 45 minutes. While trains were stuck on lines for hours and hospitals had to revert to backup generators, that phone call prevented Britain’s worst blackout in a decade from being far more severe. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘A case study on psychosis’: men on why Tim Robinson’s Friendship feels a little too real

‘I was so incredibly uncomfortable,’ one man said of watching the new cringe comedy starring Robinson and Paul RuddFriendship is a nightmare – especially if you’re a guy.The new film, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, follows middle-aged Craig (Robinson), who spends every night sitting alone, in the same chair, until he makes friends with his neighbor Austin (Rudd). But their joint adventures end in a friendship breakup, essentially because Craig is too weird. (Warning: mild spoilers ahead.) Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago F1 live streams: Link to watch Monaco Grand Prix qualifying online

Sky Sports and Channel 4 broadcast coverage of Formula 1 in the United Kingdom

Sport

2 h. ago Shoppers love Clarks Wallabees alternative so much 'I bought four pairs in different colours'

"Love my shoes. I purchased four pairs, all in my favourite colours."

Society

2 h. ago Netflix's 'nail biting' new docuseries lands impressive 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

Netflix has released a new gripping miniseries about one infamous terrorist which viewers have hailed as a 'must watch'.

Politics

2 h. ago Debenhams slashes 23 carat gold watch that 'oozes class' down to £96

Shoppers have said they have had many comments from others after purchasing the watch.

Economics

2 h. ago Soberish: 10 people on why they (mostly) stopped drinking booze

Caitlin Hornik talked to a group of young people about why they try to avoid booze — and their answers may surprise you

Politics

2 h. ago Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman start time, undercard and how to watch fight tonight

Taylor moves up to welterweight in a home-soil fight with Ekow Essuman in Scotland

Politics

3 h. ago State pensioners born before key year told of two benefits they can claim worth £9,640

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has two benefit schemes open to those born before 1959 which are aimed at boosting the income of Britain's pensioners

Economics

3 h. ago ‘I honestly don’t know what’s going to happen next’: Brockwell Park festival row ignites debate over public space

Legal decision in favour of south London campaign group trying to restrict music festivals reignites access rowPublic parks have been a cherished part of British life since the 19th century; for the Victorians they represented a “commitment to cultivate public good within the public realm”.But differing interpretations of this vision for municipal green space are at the heart of a debate over a very 21st-century issue: music festivals. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago I’m feasting on the contents of hedgerows like a horse in plimsolls – and I’ve never felt so healthy | Nell Frizzell

Nettles, hedge garlic, sticky weed: Britain in May is a lush salad bar that I can’t resist, and it’s doing wonders for my skinI had a daughter during one of the bone-cold early months of this year, which means that my full-time job is now to produce a yield. Between the hours of dawn and midnight, with a few lactic minutes in between, I am a feeding machine for a new person.And it is this, perhaps, that has led to my somewhat strange new eating habits. Pregnancy may traditionally be the time associated with cravings and aversions – the old cliches of sardines and jam, coal and creosote, bread and crackers. But here, in my postnatal feeding frenzy, I’m eating nettles by the handful. I am chomping on sticky weed. I have been biting the heads off dandelions (bitter – like really serious dark chocolate) and sucking the nectar from inside honeysuckle. This recent chlorophyll gala has, of course, coincided with England’s greatest month: May. Some of us love the look of May, some of us enj...

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