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How people feel as their part of Merseyside joins Cheshire next week

People felt mixed about the change

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule

Rishi Sunak: I'll still be Prime Minister on Friday and UK a better place to live after 14 years of Tory rule - The Conservative leader defended his party’s record in government against what he described as a ‘declinist narrative’

He's like Jackson: Chelsea enquire over 120k-p/w Dewsbury-Hall partner

He is available for transfer for 100m this summer

Central banks should set a ‘high bar’ for interest rate cuts, BIS warns

Central banks should avoid cutting interest rates too soon owing to the risk of a fresh flare-up in inflation, the Bank for International Settlements has warned, as policymakers around the world weigh up how quickly to ease monetary policy. The Basel-based umbrella body for central banks, said in its annual report that the global economy looked set for a “smooth landing” as inflation cooled and growth remained resilient. But it urged...

Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire

Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire - Evacuation orders in Arizona have been lifted for some residents of northeast Scottsdale who have been out of their homes for days because of a wildfire

Brit who is new world’s oldest man reveals secrets to long life

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings

Cleverly accuses Glastonbury small boat stunt of ‘trivialising’ crossings - The Home Secretary said the stunt, reportedly devised by the artist Banksy, was ‘awful’.

Shoppers run for cover as swarm of bees takes over high street

The swarm was apparently attracted to a bunch of flowers hanging outside a Primark in Canterbury.

‘Not fair and right’ FIA pit lane regulation under scrutiny after clear ‘disadvantage’

"I don't think that's fair and right..."

Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon injury recovery sparks ‘double standards’ claim from respected pundit

"Fritz made Wimbledon in 2021 after Roland Garros with the same issues Novak had and we heard crickets."

Rangers star agrees astronomical offer to leave Ibrox and join Gerrard

Reports claim there could be a huge departure from Ibrox in the coming weeks.

X Factor winner confirms she overcame crippling health condition and has changed career

She's moving on to pastures new.

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection

E.coli symptoms, causes and how to avoid the infection - Brits are ending up in hospital due to an E.coli outbreak - but what do we know about the illness?

Summer Covid wave ‘building’ after rise in hospital admissions

A summer Covid wave is “building”, scientists have said following a rise in hospital admissions amid the rise of the new “Flirt” variants. The prevalence of illness caused by Covid is harder to quantify since widespread testing was axed, but hospital admissions indicated that a summer wave was under way by the middle of this month after the number ...

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table

Windows eases the pain: Is a graphical user interface worth the extra cost? Andrew Brown lays his cards on the table -

Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland

he bridge in Visletteo destroyed due to the storm, in Visletto, in the Maggia Valley, southern Switzerland on Sunday June 30, 2024.

Motor racing-Russell gifted Austrian win after Verstappen, Norris collide

(Reuters) -George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday after Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen and McLaren's Lando Norris collided late in the race while fighting for the lead. McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished second with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz third at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring. The gifted win was a first for Mercedes since November 2022, when Russell

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds

Anxiety doubles risk of developing Parkinson's, study finds - UCL team says symptoms such as depression and sleep disturbance are risk factors for disease

Gary Neville blasts Gareth Southgate over 'illegal' mistake against Slovakia

'That should be illegal!'

Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage

Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary.

Jamaican war veteran lied to join RAF at 16 after ships seen in Caribbean

A Jamaican Second World War veteran has described lying about his age to join the Royal Air Force at 16 after reading newspaper reports of ships being sighted in the Caribbean.

Boyhood West Ham supporter is now set to sign for the Hammers from Arsenal

West Ham United are expected to sign a new teenage defender after it was confirmed hell be leaving his current club.

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror

Hugh Grant fans shocked by ‘latest career phase’ as chilling villain in new A24 horror - ‘Love me a creepy Hugh Grant character,’ wrote one fan on social media

He wants to join: Everton plot to sign 40m Harrison upgrade

Sean Dyche could sign a talented winger from a fellow Premier League side this summer.

Lewis Capaldi makes quiet return to Glastonbury after breaking down on stage

He's been pictured in the crowds.

Why are voters choosing Reform UK?

Exclusive analysis reveals that Reform UK's flagship tax policy overwhelmingly benefits the richest households.

Labour would cause 'irreversible damage within first 100 days' in power, Sunak claims

Leaders and politicians of all parties are coming out swinging today as the general election campaign enters the final days.

Oilers buy out veteran goaltender

The Edmonton Oilers have bought out the final three years of a veteran goaltender's contract.

Reigning champions Italy knocked out of Euros

Holders Italy have been knocked out of Euro 2024 after a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the last 16.

How often do YOU use cash? Millions still rely on it says JOHN HOWELLS

The use of cash has dropped steeply over recent years. Many people now prefer the ease of banking online and using contactless payments.

Glastonbury in chaos as hundreds sneak in over fence for £50: 'It was ridiculously easy'

Fans have been jumping over fences.

France records highest turnout in 40 years during Macron’s gamble election

France is on course to record its largest election turnout in over four decades in a battle between the hard-Right and Emmanuel Macron’s centrist coalition. Official forecasts put turnout at 53.39 per cent by 5pm. There has not been such a large mobilisation of voters in France since 1981, in a contest where leading parties called on the electorate...

Ignore the critics – Kevin Costner’s three-hour western is a must-watch

Good news! Remember the film everyone keeps begging Hollywood to make? The one that returns to old-fashioned values of layered storytelling and real-world spectacle? Created by a seasoned, impassioned artist rather than a soulless business model? That goes out of its way to cater to the older audiences typically not that well-served outside of awar...

Mysterious monolith appears on Colorado hillside days after another is removed

A mysterious metal monolith has caused a stir in the town of Bellvue, Colorado, after it was spotted on a hillside on June 23. The shiny otherworldly structure has left residents speculating as to how and why it got there, and is attracting conspiracy theorists from across the country. The discovery comes just days after a similar monolith was removed from a hiking trail in Nevada.

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors say they’re on the precipice of their work being replaced completely by artificial intelligence, with corporate and radio roles already beginning to be replaced by cheap generative AI clones. While a high-profile actor like Scarlett Johansson can make the most prominent AI company in the world back down within a day from using her voice likeness in their AI products, everyday actors working on commercials, audiobook and video games...

Denmark’s Hjulmand attacks ‘ridiculous handball rules’ after defeat by Germany

The Denmark manager, Kasper Hjulmand, took aim at football’s “ridiculous” handball rules after they were beaten 2-0 by Germany in a controversial, storm-ravaged last-16 tie. Denmark had been well in the game against Germany and thought they had taken the lead when Joachim Andersen converted three minutes after half-time. But the goal was disallowed by VAR for a fractional offside against Thomas Delaney and, almost immediately afterwards,...

Hurricane Beryl to hit Caribbean unseasonably early

An unseasonably early hurricane is gathering strength as it bears down on the Caribbean, stoking fears it could cause nine-foot waves and catastrophic damage. Hurricane Beryl is on the cusp of becoming the earliest Category Four - the second highest group - storm in history as it reaches wind speeds of 120mph and possibly exceeds them over the next...

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong

Watch: Tom Cruise and Simon Pegg enjoy Glastonbury crowd singalong -

Led by Donkeys interrupt Nigel Farage speech by lowering huge Putin banner

Led by Donkeys interrupt Nigel Farage speech by lowering huge Putin banner - Nigel Farage was initially unaware that the Russian president was on the poster, with the words ‘I heart Nigel’ written below

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations'

JK Rowling announces big names for new Harry Potter TV series that 'will more than live up to expectations' - The show will see Game Of Thrones and Succession stars at the helm

17-year-old schoolgirl Phoebe Gill ‘in a dream’ after storming to place in Olympic team

Another Olympics, another British teenage 800m sensation. Three years ago it was the 19-year-old Keely Hodgkinson who burst on to the global stage with a stunning Olympic silver. Now the conveyor belt has unearthed an even younger successor in the form of the 17-year-old Phoebe Gill. It was only last month that Gill’s cover was broken when she clocked the second-fastest under-18 time in history, behind only a highly suspect Chinese mark from...

McLaren protest against Austrian GP qualifying results deemed inadmissible after ‘harsh penalty’

It's protest time in Austria, with McLaren having lodged one against the results of the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring...

Travel firm cancels all holidays until July 26 sparking major travel chaos

Holidaymakers in the UK will be forced to make alternative holiday plans

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony

Families bemused as Jacob Rees-Mogg walks in on children’s church ceremony - Jacob Rees-Mogg had permission for filming at a holy communion ceremony – but parishioners were not expecting it

Jeremy Clarkson confirms epic plans for Cotswolds pub despite backlash over restaurant

Clarkson sets his sights on a new venture.

Meta responds after Instagram users complain feed is being filled with ‘made with AI’ images

Meta responds after Instagram users complain feed is being filled with ‘made with AI’ images - Label is intended to alert users to pictures that might be misleading – but has been applied to vast number of posts

Football’s best TV commentators ranked: From Clive Tyldesley to Barry Davies

Football commentators are famed for their research but hostage to the unknowable. All of the best wait for their moment, a shock, a dramatic final, a historically improbable conclusion to a league season. When it comes they must get it right. Do so and it can secure a legacy. Some commentators work for decades but are only remembered for one line. ...

A release date has been confirmed for Downton Abbey 3

Here's everything we know so far

France's Le Pen expects clear far-right win and power over Macron

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is confident her party will win an absolute majority in parliament, form a government and impose limits on what President Emmanuel Macron can do to support Ukraine, she said days before voting starts.

Two Barretts that ‘should not be near’ the All Blacks after Rugby World Cup failure – Mailbox

Our open-door policy on all debates in the game has led to All Blacks fan Lionel Appollis sharing his view on the latest squad.