2 h. ago Britney Spears responds to ex Kevin Federline’s claims she watched sons sleep ‘with a knife in her hand’

Dancer and DJ Federline was married to the embattled pop star from 2004 to 2007

Politics

2 h. ago Lanarkshire pupils prepare for Powering Futures Schools Challenge 2025/26

The nationwide programme brings schools and industry together to equip youngsters with the skills, confidence and experience they need for the jobs of the future.

Politics

3 h. ago Scouts’ honour: ‘I think many believe the job is like Football Manager’

Watching footballers for a living is not as glamorous as it may seem and, as this book extract reveals, the job is changing with technology“I once travelled from Greece to Denmark to scout a goalkeeper. I went straight from the airport to the stadium, only for him to face zero shots. After away fans rioted, the match was abandoned, and the police had to intervene. My phone battery died, and I only made it to my hotel late at night, just in time for four hours of sleep before flying back. Despite the chaos, that game still provided valuable insights: I saw first-hand how much the home fans adored the player and observed his leadership and quality, even if all his shot-stopping happened in the warm-up.”Here, then, is the life of those involved in one of the most misunderstood aspects of the game. Their stories reveal a side of football that rarely makes headlines – one of adaptability, forbearance, and sometimes, outright audacity. Continue reading...

Society

5 h. ago Fearne Cotton reveals she's not sleeping well and admits her brain 'feels wobbly' just days after her paedophile ex

Fearne Cotton has revealed she is struggling to sleep in a candid Instagram post on Tuesday, just days after her paedophile ex-boyfriend Ian Watkins was killed in jail.

Politics

6 h. ago Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline claims she watched sons sleep with knife in hand

Kevin Federline has claimed in his new memoir that his ex-wife Britney Spears would stand over their sleeping sons with a knife in her hand, leaving them terrified

Politics

10 h. ago When did we all stop being able to sleep without endless equipment?

As a devoted eye mask and earplug user, Olivia Petter asks whether our obsession with sleep paraphernalia has got out of hand

Politics

14 h. ago ‘It breaks my heart’: London toddler’s wheelchair and other special needs equipment stolen with minivan

‘It breaks my heart’: London toddler’s wheelchair and other special needs equipment stolen with minivan  CTV News

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27 h. ago Why do clocks go back and how will it impact our sleep amid 'chaos' warning?

Clocks going back an hour is considered the 'good one' as you'll have one hour more in bed but there are downsides

Events

27 h. ago Scottish city named among top cities that 'never sleep' beating Manchester, Vienna and Budapest

It has been named the UK's second city that never sleeps, finishing ahead of the likes of Manchester and Liverpool

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27 h. ago 'Scariest ever' horror series leaves fans 'unable to sleep' streaming for free

A horror series that has been described as the "most terrifying" TV show ever made is streaming for free, and fans are being warned to prepare for a chilling experience

Sport

28 h. ago 14 best mattresses, tried and tested by The Independent’s sleep expert

I’ve spent years testing mattresses from Simba, Nectar and more

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48 h. ago Caesarian section births linked to higher risk of pain and sleep problems for mothers

Mothers who give birth by C-section are more likely to experience excruciating pain that affects their day-to-day life and develop debilitating sleep disorders, concerning new research has suggested.

Events

53 h. ago Family's Disney trip descends into chaos after they're forced to sleep on airport floor

Nicola Kennedy, who booked a trip to Disneyland Paris as a birthday treat for granddaughter, said her family had to sleep in the airport after staff refused access to the plane.

Society

53 h. ago 'Magical' Iceland accommodation where you can sleep under Northern Lights on a budget

Iceland is a dream-visit destination for plenty of travellers and now one Brit found a magical, budget-friendly stay where you can sleep under the Northern Lights

Politics

56 h. ago One of Europe’s biggest farm machinery firms halts US exports over ‘hidden’ tariffs

Krone says ‘alarming’ levies on about 400 goods including hair dryers and combine harvesters have forced pauseOne of Europe’s biggest farm machinery companies, Krone, has been forced to pause exports of large equipment to the US because of “alarming” and little-known new tariffs that are hitting hundreds of products from knitting needles and hair dryers to combine harvesters.Among the products on the steel derivatives list drawn up in consultation with US manufacturers, Donald Trump is taxing 407 specific products ranging from tiny embroidery stilettos to cooker hoods, barbecues, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, hair curling tongs, grills, elevators, bridge and railway structures, agriculture equipment and wind turbines. Continue reading...

Economics

63 h. ago Top doctor names the common habits that could cause a deadly stroke: 'Damages the lining of your blood vessels'

Doctors warn that millions of Americans unknowingly practice daily habits that dramatically increase their stroke risk.

Events

3 d. ago Best goals, biggest gaffes: Premier League fans assess the season so far

The Guardian’s fans network on the opening stages of 2025-26: their toughest opponents, biggest setbacks, and tips for the next manager sackedStory so far Top of the table, looking down at our rivals, despite still not really firing on all cylinders it’s early days, but we’re struggling to keep a lid on the excitement here. Having star turns such as Havertz, Madueke and now Ødegaard succumb to long-term injury is a reminder of the risk of being derailed, but it does feel like we’ve never been better equipped to cope with the slings and arrows. Arteta is still unwrapping his new toys and figuring out the best way to use them – can’t wait to see how the chemistry develops.Bernard Azulay onlinegooner.com; @GoonerN5Jonathan Pritchard Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Here’s to the birdwatchers! Optimistic, slightly eccentric custodians of wonder and joy and passion and love

At its heart, birdwatching is an act of quiet rebellion, says Natalie Kyriacou. It is the gentle act of noticing – the willingness to see the world around youThey are the most curious creature of all. Hyper-focused. Single-minded. Intense. Devoted. Often single. They speak in reverent tones and hushed whispers and can walk with preternatural silence across a bed of leaves. They wield binoculars with the nonchalance of a sommelier sampling a Dom Pérignon. They can crouch in shrubbery for endless hours. They speak in code and use hand signals. They have lists and notebooks and write with lead pencils. They dress with military precision: khaki pants, fitted belt, cedar-brown shirt, wide-brimmed hat, waterproof boots. Their social calendars are governed by migration patterns and their conversations are peppered with whispered phrases like “Was that the trill of a reed warbler?”They are bearers of universal mysteries. Holders of ancient wisdom. They are birdwatchers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Guinness fan spends £100,000 to pour 5,000 pints of the 'world's best' at home

A pub owner has spent a huge sum on Guinness that's more eye-watering than mouth-watering, all in order to pour 5,000 pints of his favourite beer for his customers from state-of-the-art equipment

Economics

4 d. ago Dunelm shoppers race to buy 'super soft' £15 bedding that is 'comfy to sleep in year round'

Shoppers have loved the bedding set so much that they bought it again in other colours.

Economics