62 m. ago Venus Williams bows out of US Open doubles after memorable win

The 45-year-old and Leylah Fernandez were beaten by top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.

Politics

77 m. ago Regatta's £80 jacket available for £8 is 'made' for autumn weather

The jacket not only looks sleek but is also built to withstand the elements thanks to its water-repellent coating

Economics

2 h. ago Venus Williams offers update on tennis future after US Open doubles defeat

The 45-year-old Williams and partner Leylah Fernandez were beaten by top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova to end their tournament run

Politics

4 h. ago Rare whale washed up on UK beach as experts scramble to identify creature

The young long-finned pilot whale was found stuck in the swell of the sea during low tide at Llangennith Beach in the Gower on Monday, September 1

Politics

4 h. ago Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Townsend will have been in the role more than a decade by the time he leads the Scots to his third World Cup in Australia in just over two years.

Economics

5 h. ago Health chiefs are trying to stop a new takeaway opening in a town dubbed Wales' 'fattest'

The town already has a lot of takeaways which make up over 70% of the town's food establishments

Politics

6 h. ago Gregor Townsend signs new contract: length of deal, World Cup implications, Franco Smith latest

Scotland keep faith with long-serving head coach

Economics

7 h. ago Businesses in North Lanarkshire town centres have chance to get grant funding from the council

The council is to make a total of £250,000 available to support businesses in its towns and possibly also in outlying retail areas.

Economics

8 h. ago Trump faces new Epstein headache as Congress returns from recess

Lawmakers plan pressure campaign for release of Epstein files as victims meet with speaker and oversight committeeUS politics live – latest updatesCongress returns to session on Tuesday, and with it will come a political headache for Donald Trump in the form of renewed attention on the investigation into the disgraced financier Jeff Epstein and his death, a subject that the president has sought to avoid in recent weeks.While the president got a month-long break from the Epstein issue when lawmakers left town for the annual August recess – with the House of Representatives wrapping up a day early because of the controversy over Epstein – the calm is likely to end quickly. On Tuesday afternoon, representatives from both parties have planned press conferences and legislative maneuvers intended to put pressure on the Trump administration for more transparency over Epstein, whose suicide while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in 2019 has been the subject of conspiracy theories t...

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8 h. ago Farmer left fearing for his life after arsonists target him and his Filipino tenants in 'racist hate campaign'

Sam Carson spoke out after a number of cars were set on fire in the Co Antrim town on Sunday and destroyed, in a racist attack.

Events

8 h. ago The Standard Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in September 2025

The hot-off-the-press launches and shiny shopping newness to know this month

Economics

8 h. ago Man United decision 'made' after Grimsby fine, EFL statement and replay question

Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup last week following a 12-11 penalty shootout defeat to League Two Grimsby Town

Politics

8 h. ago New Bee Network night bus service for another Greater Manchester town

The new service is set to launch later this week

Politics

8 h. ago Fire breaks out at popular Spanish hotel as tourists rush to balcony

A fire broke out at a popular Spanish hotel as guests rushed to their balconies to see what was going on.

Society

8 h. ago I’m an American living in the UK — these are the worst mistakes tourists make in London

The advice is courtesy of travel blogger Kalyn Franke, who runs the Girl Gone London YouTube channel

Politics

8 h. ago American living in the UK reveals the worst mistakes tourists make in London

American living in the UK reveals the worst mistakes tourists make in London  The Independent

Politics

9 h. ago Boden's 'flowy' autumn sale dress is 'ideal both for the office and after work'

"It's just great. The dress fits wonderfully, the fabric is flowing. It's ideal for the office but also for after work or coffee dates."

Economics

10 h. ago Tenerife volcano alert as tourists issued 'potentially scary' warning

Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak, has seen a swarm of small earthquakes which have raised fears of volcanic activity - with tourists heading to Tenerife warned to prepare for a 'potentially scary' alert

Events

10 h. ago 3 men deported by US are being held in an African prison without charge, lawyers say

Three men deported by the U.S. to Eswatini in July have been held in a maximum-security prison without charge for seven weeks

Events

10 h. ago 'Murder bid' probe launched after Greenock flat firebombing leaves pensioner in hospital

A ground floor flat on Sir Michael Street was targeted in the Inverclyde town at around 2am on Tuesday, August 26.

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