Politicians from across the political spectrum have condemned a mob of hundreds of balaclava-clad protesters who blockaded the Port of Dover, causing hours of gridlock and forcing dozens of police officers to be deployed. The demonstration, organised by the hard-Right group Patriot Platform, matters because it signals an…
A building firm run by construction tycoon Karl Kavanagh, 48, has been linked to two separate illegal traveller encampments set up over recent Bank Holiday weekends, including one in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, where a wildlife haven was bulldozed before residents and the council forced it off. Vehicles belonging to…
Voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt are casting ballots on 6 September 2026 in a regional election where the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is projected to make historic gains, potentially forming its first-ever state government. This matters nationally because a strong AfD showing would…
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart was seen out with her husband Fernando and one-year-old daughter August in Sydney on Father's Day, appearing in good spirits during a walk in the coastal area of the city's east where she used to swim regularly. The outing came days after she…
Age Twisters is an upcoming co-op puzzle-adventure from Barcelona-based Piccolo Studios, previewed by Eurogamer at Gamescom. Two players take on the roles of a grandfather and granddaughter who receive magic bracelets allowing them to shift between four life stages – child, teenager, adult and elder – each granting…
System of a Down has released the track "Johnny" on streaming platforms for the first time, as part of a wider campaign marking the 25th anniversary of their album Toxicity. The song had previously only appeared on international editions of the album and a UK 7-inch single alongside…
Pulp closed End Of The Road festival's mainstage in Dorset on 5 September 2026 with a career-spanning set that frontman Jarvis Cocker described as their "last one for a while" – though he stressed it was "not for ever". The performance marked the end of the band's 2026…
A Polygon writer reflects on how cheat codes shaped their entire relationship with Grand Theft Auto games, arguing that entering codes for infinite weapons, tanks and flying cars from the outset was not a shortcut but a legitimate way to appreciate Rockstar's open-world design. Rather than following the…
Following Dolly Parton's death last month at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer, fans have been revisiting her breakout film 9 to 5 on Disney+, sending it back into the platform's most-watched rankings in the US. The renewed interest reflects the outpouring of tributes…
AC/DC's sold-out concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, scheduled for 16 September as part of their 2026 Power Up world tour, is at risk after the venue was badly damaged in a storm. The Canadian city was hit by severe weather on Wednesday, bringing flooding and strong winds…
An article highlights three garage rock tracks from 1966 that captured the rebellious, restless spirit of teenagers in that era. Garage rock emerged as young musicians formed bands in home garages, and several of their raw, energetic songs went on to become influential touchstones of the genre and…
Firefighters have spent the night battling a large fire at a scrapyard in Carlton, Barnsley, after being called to the scene on Saturday evening. Social media footage showed huge plumes of black smoke rising over the area, prompting South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to advise nearby residents…
The Pitt, HBO Max's most-watched original series, has been confirmed to return for a third season, though fans face a lengthy wait until January 2027 with no exact date yet set. The Noah Wyle-led medical drama, set in a Pittsburgh emergency room, has become the streamer's standout hit…
Ed Miliband has come under fire from a senior Trump administration figure after posting a video condemning conditions in Gaza and pledging that the UK Government would "act decisively". Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, accused the British government of "Jew hate", saying "the Brits have lost…
Queen guitarist Brian May has named The Beatles' 1963 single "I Want To Hold Your Hand" as, in his words, "the greatest teen pop song ever". His comments, originally made to Louder Sound in 2020, highlight a fondness for the band's earlier, simpler material even though he equally…
The 2008 M. Night Shyamalan sci-fi thriller "The Happening", starring Mark Wahlberg, has been added to Peacock's streaming library alongside several of the director's other films. The film, in which a mysterious phenomenon drives people to self-harm, is widely regarded as marking the start of a critical downturn…
Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, who describes himself as a "working-class lad from Sheffield," has reflected on his first 18 months as a member of the House of Lords, telling of the pride his family would never have imagined. Born in Kashmir, he moved to Tinsley in Sheffield aged four…
Global timekeeping authorities are set to vote next month on scrapping leap seconds, the periodic one-second adjustments used since 1972 to keep Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) aligned with the Earth's rotation. The move is driven by growing concern over the possibility of a "negative" leap second, something never…
Campaigners from Sheffield's green belt protection group criticised council plans to build more than 3,500 homes on farmland, warning of threats to food security and burial capacity. Three activists addressed a Sheffield Council policy committee meeting this week, objecting to the authority's draft Local Plan, which earmarks 14…
Blood pressure medication is among the most widely prescribed drugs in the UK, taken by around nine million Britons, yet studies show almost half of patients fail to take their tablets regularly and around a fifth do not take them at all. A key reason is unpleasant side…