She will leave the iconic BBC soap show. Kellie Bright is to leave EastEnders after 13 years playing Linda Carter, one of the soap’s central characters, the BBC has announced. She arrived in Albert Square in 2013 alongside on-screen husband Mick, played by Danny Dyer, when the Carters took over the Queen Vic. Bright said […]

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The eclipse is set for Wednesday. Armed with two high-spec cameras, a specialist telescope and a drone, Mark Griffiths has spent two days driving from Cheshire to Galicia in north-west Spain – one of the best places to witness Wednesday’s solar eclipse, as he told BBC News as part of an interview. For him, chasing […]

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UK Heatwave: Drought Fears Grow as Fifth Heatwave Builds Drought is likely to be declared across more of England this week as a fifth UK heatwave builds, with forecasters warning temperatures could climb as high as 35C by midweek and no significant rain on the way for much of the country. What the UK heatwave […]

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They provided an update. The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey has given a hopeful update on the HBO drama’s third season, revealing the story will shift its focus from Ellie to Abby — and that they are not heading back to set just yet. What’s next for The Last of Us In a recent […]

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We could be in for another heatwave A fifth widespread UK heatwave of the year is likely to be declared next week, with temperatures forecast to climb towards 35C across central and south-east England. Yellow heat health alerts are in force across most of England from 9am on Saturday until 9pm on Tuesday, and the […]

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It wasn’t ‘you’re welcome’ Dwayne Johnson has spoken out about the mixed critical reception for Disney’s live-action Moana, admitting the reviews “went another way” after a promising start. The actor, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui, was reflecting on the remake’s underwhelming critics’ scores despite a far warmer response from paying audiences. What […]

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Where to watch the fun Set an alarm, find a dark patch of sky and look up. Next Wednesday night the UK is in for a rare celestial double bill: a dramatic partial solar eclipse by day, followed just hours later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower — arguably the most reliable stargazing […]

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Supermac’s wins in UK court The Irish fast-food chain Supermac’s has won the right to register its name and logo in the UK, in the latest twist of a long-running Big Mac trademark battle with McDonald’s. The UK’s Intellectual Property Office ruled the average consumer would not confuse the two brands. What the Big Mac […]

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A thrilling stage win at Tour de France Femmes Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney produced a thrilling solo ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux to claim her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and, with it, the overall race lead. The Polish Canyon-SRAM rider attacked with 9km of the fabled climb remaining on stage seven. How […]

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The Odyssey is sailing into the record books Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has sailed past $1 billion at the global box office, becoming one of only a handful of 2026 releases to reach the milestone. The star-studded epic, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, hit a worldwide total of $1.008 billion just three weeks after opening […]

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She gained a huge following sharing her battle with the disease TikTok star and social media influencer Sydney Towle has died aged 26 from a rare form of cancer. Towle had documented her battle with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, with her more than a million followers. The 26-year-old American’s videos […]

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Only 12% of Brits are brushing their teeth correctly, a study claims. Eight in 10 Brits believe they are brushing their teeth correctly – but only 12 per cent are actually following the dentist-recommended routine. A poll, of 2,000 adults, highlighted a significant gap between perception and reality when it comes to the UK’s oral […]

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This deal includes treatments and dinner at the Oxford Belfry Spa If you’re hoping to get away before the summer comes to an end, but don’t want to spend a fortune on a getaway, then we’ve discovered a deal you can’t miss out on. People are rushing to swipe up the £179 break to the […]

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Bonehill-Paine has previously described himself as a ‘nationalist, fascist, theorist and supporter of white rights.’ A former far-right activist who has spent time in prison for anti-semitic abuse has been withdrawn as the Tory candidate for a local council election. Joshua Bonehill-Paine was set to stand as the Conservative Party candidate for election to Somerset […]

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He made feelings known to his rivals pretty clear! Neymar Jr was involved in a major tunnel altercation after a Santos victory, in which he made feelings towards officials and rivals loud and clear. The Brazilian icon came off the bench for the club during their Copa do Brasil clash against Remo, where he set […]

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“We will do what we have to do to”. A Police Federation chief is threatening to take the government to court in an attempt to prevent PC Andrew Harper’s killers from being released from prison early. As part of the early prison release scheme, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers could be set free from prison […]

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Don’t miss out on the Ultimate Mega Mystery Deal Wowcher is running a deal you simply can’t miss out on this month. The team at Wowcher is offering shoppers a Standard Tier tech mystery deal for £9.99 or a Premium Tier for £19.99. Every reveal could include designer jewellery, luxury bags, premium beauty, tech, high-value gift cards — […]

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The athletes did not show up to a scheduled team meet up on Tuesday (4 August). Four athletes who represented Uganda at the 2026 Commonwealth Games are reported to have gone missing in Scotland after the tournament, hosted in the city of Glasgow, ended last week. The Commonwealth Games took place in the Scottish city […]

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She had a memorable role Mary Rivera, best known for playing a memorbale role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, has died aged 82. Rivera had appeared in the third instalment of the Tom Holland series of Spider-Man films as the grandmother of Spider-Man’s best friends Ned Leeds. According to her family, she died on 15 […]

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20 names to get, and a couple may catch you out. We have a great Man United quiz for you, and one that will require all your skills to score highly in. We are looking for you to correctly guess the names of these 20 players that lined out for the club in the past decade […]

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England’s hopes at Commonwealth glory are at and end. England netball were beaten 68-50 by world number one side Australia in the Commonwealth Games bronze-medal match, ending the Roses’ hopes of a podium finish. Anna Stembridge’s side had suffered a semi-final defeat by New Zealand less than 24 hours earlier and could not muster a […]

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Police have issued a statement. A 17-year-old girl has died at the Kendal Calling festival in Cumbria, police have confirmed. The teenager suffered a medical episode at around 02:15 BST on Sunday and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Cumbria Police, who said her family have been informed and are being supported by […]

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It’s far from the first time Burnham has proposed a written constitution. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain may need a written constitution as he sets out a “different approach” to running the country. Speaking this week as he unveiled fresh plans for greater devolution, the former Greater Manchester mayor argued the reforms strengthen […]

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A record-breaking new day for Spidey Spider-Man: Brand New Day has come out swinging, scoring a record $168 million opening day to claim the biggest single-day debut in domestic box office history. The film grossed $168 million from 4,487 North American cinemas on Friday, beating the previous record of $157 million set by 2019’s Avengers: […]

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RIP Vincent Pastore, the actor who played Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero in HBO’s The Sopranos, has died aged 80. The star, who portrayed Tony Soprano’s best friend turned FBI informant, was found at his home in New York City, Sky News reported. How Vincent Pastore became a Sopranos icon Pastore had not been heard from […]

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Another deal on the table? Donald Trump has called off planned Iran strikes, telling the world he cancelled an imminent attack “subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL”. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday evening, the US president said the agreement would include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz […]

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Sangare signs a five-year contract Brentford have signed Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from French side Lens for a club record fee, the Premier League club confirmed on Saturday. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further year, as head coach Keith Andrews strengthens his midfield ahead of the new campaign. […]

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Pastel houses, dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters are a drive away Dreaming of sipping Aperol Spritz on Italy’s Amalfi Coast but not so keen on the flights, airport queues and soaring holiday costs? It turns out Britain has its own version – and it’s been officially crowned the country’s best “destination dupe”. The picturesque Cornish fishing […]

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Sensational stuff! GB rowing enjoyed a golden day at the European Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, claiming victory in the women’s four and the PR3 mixed coxed four, while a men’s four development crew added a third gold. GB rowing crews who struck gold Eleanor Brinkhoff, Angharad Broughton, Sarah Marshall and Holly Youd led most […]

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It’s a period of change Richarlison’s Tottenham future is uncertain, manager Roberto de Zerbi has admitted, saying the club “don’t know” whether the forward will stay because he “sometimes” wants to leave. The Brazil international, 29, scored a stoppage-time winner as 10-man Spurs beat Chelsea 2-1 in a high-profile friendly in Sydney. What De Zerbi […]

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Unbelievable! For the best part of a decade, the espresso martini has been the default order for anyone wanting a drink that doubles as a pick-me-up. It has ruled cocktail menus, dominated brunch tables and launched a thousand blurry photographs of that perfect foamy top. But its reign may finally be coming to an end. […]

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The strikes came on Saturday morning. At least nine people have been killed and 28 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv on Saturday morning, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said, as the BBC reported. The attack on the Ukrainian capital is the latest in a wave of escalating strikes on the city. Mayor Vitali […]

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It’s happening! The Inbetweeners reunion that fans have wanted for years is finally happening. A new film based on the beloved Inbetweeners teen comedy is in the works at Netflix, with the original lead cast of Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley understood to be attached, as Variety confirmed on Saturday. The […]

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Another win for Labour Labour’s Bev Craig has been elected Mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding new Prime Minister Andy Burnham after seeing off Reform UK in a closely watched by-election. Craig secured a comfortable victory in the Greater Manchester mayoral election, the first electoral test of Burnham’s premiership. The contest went to a second round […]

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It looks like the money isn’t Kenough The Barbie sequel has hit a roadblock on its way back to Barbieland, with Warner Bros facing a December deadline to strike a deal with its key talent or risk losing the rights. The studio must reach agreements with stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, as well as […]

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The backlash has caused a u-turn FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a controversial plan to sell off stakes in football’s biggest tournaments, abandoning the project after widespread opposition. Infantino confirmed the U-turn on Friday, days after European football’s governing body Uefa voted to boycott the 2026 World Cup if the scheme went ahead. The […]

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The first Budget of the Burnham era Chancellor John Healey has announced that his first ‘Healey Budget’ will be held on Wednesday 28 October, setting a firm date for the new government’s opening fiscal statement. The announcement, made in a video message, frames the package around spending discipline as ministers are urged to stay within […]

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Fans have been waiting for months Warning: this article contains major spoilers for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, now playing in cinemas. Fans are pouring out of screenings of Brand New Day with one questions on their lips: where does the web-slinger go from here? The latest Sony and Marvel outing saves its biggest teases for […]

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Anime is the growth area Sony Pictures Entertainment posted a 13% drop in revenue for the quarter ended 30 June, falling to $1.978 billion, even as operating income rose 20% to $156 million, Variety reported. Growth at anime service Crunchyroll helped cushion the decline. What is behind the Sony Pictures dip The company said the […]

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At least 15 people died trying to reach Ceuta Spain is sending troops to bolster security in its North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco into the territory on Thursday. At least 15 people drowned trying to reach the enclave, as the BBC News reported, in one of the largest […]

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A huge rise year on year Universal Music Group has posted €3.294bn ($3.8bn) in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, a 10.5% rise year on year, as the world’s biggest record company leaned further into streaming. The results, published on Thursday, were flattered by its recent acquisition of Downtown Music; stripping that out, revenue […]

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The water was up to 1.5m deep Residents of Gwaelod-y-Garth, a village on the outskirts of Cardiff, were evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a sudden flood left water up to 5ft (1.5m) deep in some homes. Roads were closed and emergency services rushed to the scene following what locals described as an “explosion” at a […]

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Huge blaze sweeps through Suffolk coast A Suffolk wildfire at Dunwich Heath has forced hundreds of people to evacuate after a major incident was declared on the coast, around three miles from the Sizewell B nuclear plant. Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service said the blaze broke out shortly after 5:30pm on Wednesday and has since […]

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A huge feat even for Nolan The Odyssey has sailed past $300m at the box office faster than any Christopher Nolan film before it, ScreenRant reports. Released in cinemas on 17 July, the director’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic has proved both a critical and commercial success. The milestone marks a blistering start for […]

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The Autumn budget may not be plain sailing The Autumn budget faces “very difficult trade-offs” if the Iran war keeps oil prices and inflation high, a leading thinktank has warned, handing new Prime Minister Andy Burnham what it calls a “challenging inheritance”. With oil prices having briefly climbed back above $100 a barrel and the […]

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The UK heatwaves are not over as amber health alerts issued Amber and yellow heat health alerts come into force on Wednesday as parts of the UK endure the fourth widespread heatwave of the year so far, with temperatures forecast to peak at up to 35C (95F) in the hottest places. A plume of intense […]

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American Horror Story Season 13 could be the biggest yet American Horror Story season 13 will bring together characters from previous runs of the FX horror anthology, co-creator Ryan Murphy has revealed. Murphy is planning to bring back fan favourites Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett and Sarah Paulson in a crossover he […]

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A huge win for Stephen Clegg in Glasgow Scottish para-swimmer Stephen Clegg stormed to a 50m freestyle S14 gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday night, taking the host nation’s tally to seven golds and 14 medals on day five of the 11-day competition. The victory added to the silver the 30-year-old claimed […]

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It’s about time! Subway has finally brought ranch sauce to the UK after weeks of online demand fuelled by the viral obsession surrounding the condiment. The sandwich chain has added a new Buttermilk Ranch sauce to menus across the UK, following a surge in interest sparked by fans discovering ranch at recent football matches in […]

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Myspace Could Be Making a Comeback — and Millennials Are Not Ready Picture the scene: a garish profile crammed with sparkly bubble text, autoplaying music and the agonising politics of ranking your top eight friends. For a generation of millennials, that was Myspace — a digital rite of passage as formative as it was faintly […]

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