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Ministers braced for opposition over using barracks to house asylum seekers
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (745+ words) Ministers will do "whatever it takes" to close asylum hotels as the Government braced for battle over plans to move migrants into former military barracks. Planning permission is being sought at Ministry of Defence sites in Bicester in Oxfordshire, Barnham…...
What are the long-term risks of a child getting sunburn?
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1037+ words) Although many parents probably remember getting sunburn as children, it's become increasingly apparent that sun-damaged skin can be dangerous later in life. Nevertheless, it seems lots of kids are still getting sunburn. British Skin Foundation (BSF) research from 2024 found 59% of…...
Angryginge says he was abused online for "standing up to racism
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (321+ words) I'm A Celebrity" Get Me Out Of Here! winner Angryginge has said he received abuse online for "standing up to racism. He attempted to get a man he accused of making racist remarks kicked out of England's 0-0 draw with Ghana…...
Gordon Ramsay says Scotland's game against Brazil was "soul-destroying'
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (413+ words) Chef Gordon Ramsay has said Scotland's performance against Brazil during the World Cup was "soul-destroying. The Michelin-starred chef reflected on the team's final World Cup group game in Miami on Wednesday night which resulted in a 3-0 defeat. Speaking on the…...
Oil prices retreat back to pre-war levels as vital shipping route reopens
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (468+ words) Oil prices have dropped to levels last seen before the war in the Middle East as the crucial Strait of Hormuz reopens gradually following the US-Iran peace deal. Brent crude fell back to below 73 US dollars a barrel for the…...
Bruno Tonioli: There has never been anyone like Frank Sinatra
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (497+ words) TV personality Bruno Tonioli has hailed the "incredible" US singer Frank Sinatra, adding: "There has never been anyone like him." The Italian choreographer, 70, also praised the importance of London's West End and musical theatre, and said he hopes the new…...
Chris Appleton "can't wait to get started' after joining Strictly Come Dancing
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (436+ words) Chris Appleton has been announced as the latest celebrity to be joining Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The hair stylist " who is best known for working with stars including Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez " said he was counting down to appearing in…...
Train manager in his mid-80s says his job is "what I love doing
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (428+ words) One of the UK's oldest train managers, aged 84, said his job "gives me a reason to get up in the morning. Avanti West Coast employee Bob Carpenter, who is based at London Euston and is deployed on services to and…...
The Rolling Stones announce new single Jealous Lover ahead of album release
1+ week, 1+ day ago (488+ words) The Rolling Stones have announced their new single Jealous Lover will "deliver a pointed warning to an over-inquisitive lover. The track features former Spencer Davis Group and Traffic musician Steve Winwood and will be released on June 26. Jealous Lover will…...
Andy Burnham's allies "want Starmer to hand over power in September'
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (1062+ words) Andy Burnham's allies believe Sir Keir Starmer should set out a timetable to hand over the premiership in September to avoid jeopardising Labour's prospects in the Greater Manchester mayoral race, it is understood. The leadership hopeful's victory in the Makerfield…...