Our daughters’ DNA is helping other families
BBC Laura and Michael O’Hare said putting a name to their daughters’ genetic disorder has helped them in the grieving process “I take a lot of comfort from the fact that our daughters’ stories and their short lives are now helping other families.” Laura O’Hare’s daughters both died soon after being born with a rare […]
King joins stars at London premiere
Stars of Gladiator II, including Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen and Pedro Pascal, and director Sir Ridley walked the red carpet ahead of the King for the premiere of the film in London. King Charles had earlier hosted members of the film and TV industry at a reception at Buckingham Palace. Gladiator II, a […]
Energy cost rises threaten swimming pools, industry warns
PA Media Swimming pools across the UK are struggling with rising energy costs Swimming pools across the UK are at risk of closure as energy costs are rising, industry officials have warned. Heating the water contributes hugely to price increases, an organisation aiming to get the nation more active has said. UKActive has called for […]
Lincoln Steampunk Festival attracts visitors from around world
Danny Lawson/PA The festival attracts people from around the world and is a chance to show off colourful and spectacular outfits Thousands of people are expected to attend the Lincoln Steampunk Festival over the Bank Holiday weekend. Thought to be among the largest of its kind, the four-day event attracts people from around the world. […]
Glastonbury 2025: Tips for getting tickets
Getty Images Dua Lipa headlined the Glastonbury Festival in summer 2024 Tickets for the Glastonbury Festival go on sale this week, with millions of fans expected to fight it out for a chance to attend the event, which will run from 25-29 June 2025. No headliners have been announced yet, but demand is expected to […]
Who are the billionaire Issa brothers?
EG Group Zuber and Mohsin Issa started out with one petrol station Two UK billionaire brothers – who made their money in petrol stations – have struck a £600m deal to expand their fuel forecourt empire. Zuber and Mohsin Issa’s EG Group, which owns Britain’s third largest supermarket, Asda, agreed to buy the Co-op’s 129-strong […]
‘Women empowering other women in Hollywood is fake’
Getty Images Sydney Sweeney’s rom-com Anyone But You made $220m at the box office Anyone But You star Sydney Sweeney has said the idea of women supporting each other in the film and TV industry is “fake”. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the actress, who’s also known for Euphoria and White Lotus, said: “This […]
Giant ‘living tractors’ are bringing nature back to post-industrial wastelands
Getty Images Water buffalo are at home wallowing in wetlands (Credit: Getty Images) When water buffalo make a home for themselves in abandoned spaces, they can bring with them a rich array of frogs, bats and plant life. Each autumn, as tadpoles outgrow their tails, the Kizilirmak Delta on Turkey’s Black Sea erupts into chaotic […]
First names announced for Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2025
Cheltenham Jazz Festival has announced the first five artists due to perform at next year’s event. David Gray, Jools Holland, Nubya Garcia and Corinne Bailey Rae with Ronnie Scott’s Orchestra will perform as part of festival’s 80th anniversary celebrations. The event will take place in Montpellier Gardens and other pop up venues across the town […]
France mounts big security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence
FRANCK FIFE/AFP Paris police are treating the event as a high-risk match and aimed to pre-empt any trouble Thousands of police have been deployed in Paris to ensure security at Thursday’s France-Israel football international, a week after violence in Amsterdam in which Maccabi Tel Aviv fans came under attack. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez said […]