49 m. ago Flowers will bloom and be colourful all year round if one task is done in September

Gardening expert Ish shared his simple guide to ensuring his garden is full of colourful flowers throughout the whole year

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94 m. ago Europe’s cruel summer: Ursula von der Leyen faces an EU under pressure

European Commission president addresses a parliament reeling from Trump trade deal and escalations in Ukraine and GazaWhen Ursula von der Leyen arrived in the vast semi-circle debating chamber in the European parliament in Strasbourg, she greeted MEP leaders of some of Europe’s political groups warmly. Wearing a trim khaki-green jacket, the European Commission president smiled, shook hands and exchanged air kisses with some of the politicians, who had front-row seats for her annual state of the union address.The hour-long speech on Wednesday had a stark message: Europe must fight for its place in an “unforgiving” world, facing major powers that are either “ambivalent or openly hostile” towards it. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago 'I named my daughter for the ship that saved me when 17 others died'

The Sudur Havid was fishing deep in the Antarctic Ocean when a massive storm struck, sinking the vessel leading to a desperate fight for survival

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2 h. ago Angus crash: Boy, 12, taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by car on Arbroath street

Enquiries are ongoing into the crash.

Events

2 h. ago 'Why can't I be an exception and fight this, and see my little boy grow up?'

Dad diagnosed with stage 4 cancer following his first wife's death with the illness

Politics

3 h. ago Gardeners can sow 14 plants in next three weeks to grow delicious winter veggies

Huw Richards, who has a popular YouTube channel, says there are still plenty of crops that can be sown in September, including salad crops, leafy greens and beans

Politics

4 h. ago Welsh holiday let owners fight council tax that would cost them millions

Holiday unit owners in Powys are expected to pay a council tax premium of 75% on top of the normal charge

Economics

4 h. ago Man, 22, charged after reports of 'fight with weapons' on street

He's due to appear in court on Friday

Events

4 h. ago Putin's threat to the West: Russia begins huge 'Zapad' military drills involving new Oreshnik nuclear missiles days after using drones to test NATO weaknesses as fears grow over European invasion

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia have ramped up security ahead of the drills, with Poland ordering the complete closure of its border with Belarus for their duration

Events

4 h. ago St Mirren new boy Dan Nlundulu raring to go in front of Buddies fans

He signed on at the SMiSA Stadium on deadline day following a spell at Bolton Wanderers.

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4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: Index near record as miners rally, UK economy fails to grow

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Events

5 h. ago Teenager charged with murder after boy, 16, is stabbed to death in Seaford train station

The suspect will appear in court after a boy died at the scene on Wednesday

Events

5 h. ago Cerys Hafana: Angel review – tracing the life cycle with the Welsh triple harp

(tak:til/Glitterbeat)On their third release in 18 months, this exceptional musician draws from folk story, Breton influences and nature to explore the sublime potential of its titleWelsh musician Cerys Hafana’s first release on the brilliant subsidiary of Hamburg-based global music label Glitterbeat explores the full sublime potential of its title, one all too often invoked to mean meekness and sweetness. Opening track Helynt Ryfeddol (An Incredible Ordeal) introduces a folk story about an old man drawn towards the purest music he has ever heard, sung by a bird, to which he listens until it stops. He returns home to find his house entirely changed and lived in by different people. Seven tracks later, the title track tells us that the bird was an angel, and that the man went away for 350 years, never to be seen again.Angel is the third release by this piercingly beautiful singer and exceptional, adventurous musician in 18 months. (Their collection of precise piano instrumentals, Difr...

Sport

5 h. ago Terence Crawford ready to 'shock the world' against Canelo Alvarez in fight for the 'history books'

Two icons of combat sport clash in Las Vegas this weekend

Events

6 h. ago Paedophile who abused young boy extradited from the US to face justice after almost 50 years

'I hope this might give others who have suffered similar abuse the confidence to come forward'

Events

6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: UK economy fails to grow, index nears record

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Events

7 h. ago Man last seen at Stirling University almost two weeks ago as concerns grow

Yuxin Cao has been missing since Monday of last week.

Politics

7 h. ago The moment Canelo vs Crawford transformed into something else entirely

The pre-fight press conference finally added some real buzz to the bout, with fan participation proving key

Politics

9 h. ago Jail for Bolsonaro by no means signals the end of his political movement

With widespread support at home and from Trump, his heir will take the fight to Lula in the 2026 presidential electionFour years have passed since Jair Bolsonaro laid out three possible denouements for his extraordinary political career, during which the oft-ridiculed fringe politician rose to become one of leading lights of the global populist right alongside Viktor Orbán and Donald Trump.“Going to jail, being killed or victory,” predicted Brazil’s then president as he grappled with a deluge of political crises in August 2021. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago He was the Trump whisperer. Now, in their own deeply moving words, the president's family opens up to the Daily Mail about their 'boy wonder' Charlie Kirk

The family of President Donald Trump mourned the assassanation of their 'little brother' Charlie Kirk, after he was shot and killed by an unknown assailant.

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