The state of politics takes the lead this bank holiday, with most newspapers splashing on last week’s elections and the upcoming general election. The Daily Express says tax cuts are the only thing it believes can save the Tories before the general e

Erling Haaland dismissed criticism from Roy Keane as he fired Manchester City a step closer to the Premier League title. The striker scored a first-half hat-trick against Wolves and then added a fourth after the break, with City cruising to a 5-1 win

Israeli police have raided a Jerusalem hotel room used by Al Jazeera as its de facto office following the decision to shut down the Qatari-owned TV station's local operations, an Israeli official has said. Video circulated online showed plainclothes

John Swinney has argued a divisive SNP leadership contest could delay the party’s essential “rebuild” amid reports a veteran activist could enter the race to replace Humza Yousaf. The former deputy first minister could become SNP leader from Monday a

Nicolas Jackson grabbed two goals and an assist as Chelsea ran riot to thrash sorry West Ham 5-0 at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer added his 21st Premier League goal of the season to another sparking performance, while captain Conor Gallagher lashed ho

At eight years old, I start watching Coronation Street. It makes me feel very sophisticated. My parents, working-class ex-Dubliners, watch every soap opera, every night. We live in Drogheda, the biggest town in Ireland that isn’t classed as a city: a

Everyone affected by the Manchester Co-op Live delays is “frustrated and disappointed” but the weeks of stress will be “long forgotten” once the venue opens, a concert promoter has said. The new £365 million venue has postponed its opening numerous t

Canelo Alvarez dropped Jaime Munguia on his way to a points victory as he defended his undisputed super-middleweight championship. Fighting a fellow Mexican for the first time in seven years, and on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, the pressure wa

Olly Alexander has said he respects fans’ right to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s inclusion but feels some of the language used against contestants has been “very extreme”. The Years & Years singer, who will represent the UK at the

Rail and tram passengers face a week of disruption because of strikes which will lead to some parts of the country having no trains on days of industrial action. Members of the train drivers’ union Aslef at 16 operators will launch a six-day ban on o

A 16-year-old boy armed with a knife was shot dead by police after he stabbed a man in the Australian west coast city of Perth. The incident occurred in the car park of a hardware store in suburban Willetton on Saturday night. The teenager attacked t

Republican protesters in Trafalgar Square shouted “abdicate, abdicate” ahead of the first anniversary of the King’s coronation as tourists milled around and watched the crowd. Two large yellow banners were hung in front of the National Gallery in cen

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas's ceasefire proposals following discussions in Cairo. Mr Netanyahu said that agreeing to such proposals would "leave Hamas intact" and allow the possibility of another attack in the future.

Situated on the mouth of the Dart estuary, the sleepy fishing town of Dartmouth is the perfect place to while away a lazy summer week. Its rolling hills, chocolate-box fishing villages and endless sunshine have made it an established tourist destinat

Josie Gibson says she is treating herself to a “new body” ahead of her milestone birthday next year. The This Morning presenter, 39, is excited about turning 40 and sees it as a chance to “invest in myself”. Speaking to the Standard in partnership wi

Finland’s Eurovision Song Contest entry has arrived at the opening ceremony inside an egg-shaped denim costume. Windows95man, real name Teemu Keisteri, will compete in the first semi-final on Tuesday with the zany 1990s-inspired earworm No Rules! App

Not many people’s homes can move. Or generate their own electricity. But then, not many people live on a double decker bus, converted into a home in a two-year labour of love. In December 2019, Lamorna and Gareth Hollingsworth were in a transition pe

There’s an emphasis placed on dressing daintily for summer. Crochet-trimmed smock dresses, ethereal midi skirts and sleek halterneck tops hog the spotlight each year when the British sun finally makes an appearance.   Yet sometimes a snug lounge set

A man has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration to the UK. The 38-year-old, who claims to be an Iraqi national, was detained in the early hours of Sunday in the Stefano Road area of Preston, Lancashire. The arrest was made as

Bromley secured a first promotion to the Football League in their history after a thrilling penalty shootout win over Solihull Moors at Wembley. Skipper Byron Webster slotted the decisive spot-kick as Bromley won 4-3 on penalties after 120 minutes o

A child has died and four others have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Bradford. A woman and three children managed to escape, emergency services said of the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday. West Yorkshire Police sai

The Rwandan government cannot guarantee how many migrants it will take from the UK under Rishi Sunak’s flagship deportation scheme. But Yolande Makolo, a spokeswoman for the east African state, did say Rwanda would be able to welcome more than 200 mi

From contemporary, posture-enhancing standing desks to petite bureaus and writing desks, we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to picking furniture for our home offices. The selection of styles is a bit of a double-edged sword for first-timers. Whi

Manchester United attempt to avoid more misery on the road as they travel to face Crystal Palace on Monday night. Erik ten Hag’s side have not won away from Old Trafford in the Premier League for more than two months, with United stumbling towards th

A few years ago, prompted in part by my having a book to write, I got into the habit of 5pm margaritas at the club I work from. Not every day, mother, if you’re reading — but regularly enough for some people to assume I’m an expert on them, including

Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said excluding the Israeli broadcaster Kan from the competition would have been a “political decision”. There have been calls for fans and participants to boycott the music competition taking place in Ma

Liverpool look to return to winning ways as they welcome Tottenham to Anfield. With the Reds having seen their Premier League title challenge collapse in recent weeks, the focus will now be on ensuring Jurgen Klopp’s reign does not finish in complete

Bank holiday journeys could come into disarray with thunderstorms forecast for London and other parts of the UK on Monday - with rail strikes also set to kick in this week. While the Met Office has not listed any specific weather warnings, the agenc

Toulouse thwarted a thrilling Harlequins fightback to triumph 38-26 and book an Investec Champions Cup final clash against fellow European heavyweights Leinster. The competition's two most successful teams, who boast nine titles between them, will go

Suella Braverman has hit out at Rishi Sunak, saying the prime minister’s plan is “not working” and called the Tory local election results “terrible”.  The Conservative Party lost the West Midlands mayoral contest as well as the Blackpool South parlia