In England, it's the Manchester derby, in Spain, Barcelona plays Valencia, and in Italy, Juventus Turin plays Inter Milan in the classic "Derby d'Italia." This weekend of football in Europe's strongest leagues promises to be a very exciting one.more
Homes on the market for under £150,000 were once a regular sight across the country - but just 12% of all properties for sale now come with the lower price tag, according to Zoopla.more
More than half of women having a baby in Britain now do so with the help of medical intervention, an audit of NHS maternity care has revealed.
Of the 592,594 births that took place in 2023, 50.6% involved either a caesarean section or the use of instruments such as forceps or a ventouse suction cup.more
Non-crime hate incidents should stop being recorded by the police, the policing watchdog has said.
Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary, said current legislation places police in an "invidious position" with "discretion and common sense" not always prevailing.more
The UK's first "super-university", stretching across an entire region, is to be created through the merger of the universities of Kent and Greenwich, the BBC has learned.
Under the proposed name of London and South East University Group, the single institution will have one vice-chancellor from the academic year starting in autumn 2026.more
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv after an invitation from the Ukrainian government, saying he wanted to do “everything possible” to help the recovery of the thousands of military personnel who have been seriously injured in the three-year war against Russia.more
New Look is set to shut dozens of stores by the end of 2025.
The latest will close doors for the final time on September 17 and is based in Scarborough.
The North Yorkshire location in Brunswick Centre, Scarborough, will close for good in just a few weeks.more
Brazilian footballer Joao Mendes, son of the legendary Ronaldinho, has signed a one-year contract with Hull City, a club in the English second tier, the Championship. The 20-year-old is a product of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte's youth academy and later played for Barcelona's youth teams.more
US President Donald Trump stated yesterday that the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones "may have been the result of an error." Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski responded to these remarks.more
It's been six months since Birmingham's bin workers walked out on strike.
The all-out strike started in March, but waste collections have been disrupted since January, leaving piles of rubbish in black bin bags cluttering the streets and residents complaining of a risk to public health.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed a possible strengthening of Poland's defenses yesterday, the Prime Minister's Downing Street office reported. Starmer announced that the UK is "ready to support the continued deployment of NATO forces in the region."more
Eleven retro train journeys along the most interesting railway routes are planned from September to December as part of the 11th edition of the ‘Małopolska Railway Tourism Trails’ project. The inaugural journey will take place tomorrow from Tarnów to Ciężkowice.more
Novak Djokovic has settled permanently in Athens with his family after months of criticism from media outlets sympathetic to Aleksandar Vucic. The Serbian president called the tennis player a ‘traitor’ for supporting student protests against the government.more
Hedgehog highways and bird-safe glass could become requirements for all new buildings as members of the House of Lords push through amendments to the government’s planning bill.more
Prince Harry has met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London, their first face to face meeting since February 2024.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea with his son, the Duke of Sussex, during a visit to the royal residence that lasted about 50 minutes.more
The English Football Association (FA) has brought 74 charges against Chelsea London for violating regulations concerning cooperation with agents and intermediaries and relating to investment in players by external entities.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper decided today to dismiss Peter Mandelson from his position as British Ambassador to the United States because of his ties to the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.more
The United Kingdom and Europe must spend billions to prepare NATO to defend itself against Russia, Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with “The Times”. In his opinion, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is preparing for war with NATO.more
Household complaints to the water customer watchdog have surged to a nine-year high following the steepest bill increases since the industry's privatisation.more
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated today that the airline may not resume flights to Israel. Flights are currently suspended due to tensions in the region, but O'Leary has declared that connections may not be restored even once the situation stabilises.more
The United Kingdom will sign an agreement with Ukraine today on the exchange of technological knowledge concerning the production of military drones, according to the British Ministry of Defence. The result will be the production of thousands of drones per month by British companies, which will be supplied to the Ukrainian army.more
Before the final Grand Prix tournament in Vojens, Bartosz Zmarzlik leads the overall standings, but Australian Brady Kurtz is only three points behind the Pole. Denmark will also decide who will win the bronze medal in the speedway world championship: Britain's Daniel Bewley or Sweden's Fredrik Lindgren.more
The most likely scenario is that a direct confrontation between NATO and Russia could occur if something happens in the Baltic Sea or in the waters of the North Atlantic, British military analyst Michael Clarke said yesterday in an interview with Sky News.more
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog yesterday evening at his office in London. The head of state's visit to the United Kingdom was accompanied by pro-Palestinian demonstrations.more
Poland ranks 21st in the EU in terms of housing affordability and quality. It stands out positively in terms of the technical condition of its housing stock, according to an analysis by consulting firm JLL based on Eurostat data for 2024.more
Marks & Spencer is opening a secondhand clothing store on eBay to find new homes for “old favourites” as the household name taps into booming demand for preloved clothing.more
The Spanish government approved a draft anti-smoking law at its Tuesday meeting, which equates the smoking of traditional tobacco and e-cigarettes, and also prohibits smoking on terraces of bars and restaurants, beaches and stadiums, among other places.more
Łukasz Fabiański has rejoined the Club on a contract until the end of the 2025/26 season.
The popular former Poland international returns to London Stadium, where he previously spent seven seasons, playing 216 games, winning the Hammer of the Year award in 2019 and lifting the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy in 2023. more
With autumn around the corner, we’ve rounded up five of the best places in south east London to visit for autumn walks.
The autumnal equinox is taking place on September 22, marking the official beginning of the season.more
The violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones demonstrates the real risk of war spreading to Ukraine, said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for NATO Secretary General Antonio Guterres, today.more
British household energy debt has tripled in a decade as cost-of-living pressures push families into arrears on priority bills, according to a report.more
Contactless card payments are set to exceed £100 and potentially become unlimited under new proposals to allow banks and other providers to set limits.
The proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mean entering a four-digit PIN to make a card payment could become even more of a rarity for shoppers.more
Gianluigi Donnarumma, who joined Manchester City, will earn €78 million net for five years at the English club, making him the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world, Italian newspaper La Republica reported.more
Asylum seekers in northern France who hope to reach the UK in small boats are to be targeted with Home Office-endorsed posters and leaflets telling them that they are risk of being returned under a new “one in, one out” deal.more
Preliminary data indicates that the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace was deliberate, a NATO source told Reuters. The source added that the alliance does not treat the incident as an attack. According to the source, the incursion involved 6-10 unmanned aerial vehicles.more
Ukraine is so close that Poles are acutely aware of the threat, the BBC reported today, commenting on the violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones. The British broadcaster recalled that following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Polish military spending has increased significantly.more
Millions of Britons face a higher risk of stroke or heart failure because of dirty air where they live.
People living in areas of the UK with the worst levels of air pollution are 27% more likely to develop heart failure, compared with people in areas with the cleanest air, a study suggests.more
Norway defeated Moldova 11-1 at home in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier. Erling Haaland scored five goals. The 25-year-old has scored 48 goals in 45 appearances for the national team.more
Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, the Ukrainian Air Force announced. An air raid alert was issued across the country, including in the western part near the border with Poland.more
The Telegraph reports that the Prime Minister was referred to the ICC by a group of indigenous people from the Islands on Monday.
In May, the UK Government signed a £3.4 billion deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.more
The military shot down drones over Poland after Polish airspace was repeatedly violated overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. The Prime Minister is in contact with the President, the Minister of Defense, and NATO. The government will convene for an emergency meeting. A briefing at the National Security Bureau (BBN) is scheduled.more
Morrisons is cutting the price of about 650 everyday essentials from Monday.
Items such as chicken breast fillets, laundry pods, vegetables and enchilada kits are included and have had their prices reduced by an average of 18% and will remain on promotion for four to eight weeks, Morrisons said.more
This year's wine production in Spain will be significantly lower than the average for the last decade, according to Monday's edition of “El Pais”, citing data from agricultural and food cooperatives. The newspaper reported that this is the result of heat waves, diseases and a decline in consumption.more
Former Denmark national football team coach Kasper Hjulmand has been appointed as the new manager of Bayer Leverkusen, the club announced, confirming earlier reports in the German media. He replaces Dutchman Erik ten Hag, who was dismissed after just two Bundesliga matches.more
Pet owners’ love for their dogs is outweighing the cost-of-living crisis, with sales of gourmet-style canine dinners such as chicken casserole and beef goulash soaring 500 per cent in a year.more
The number of people seeking work has jumped at its fastest pace in five years as company bosses brace for Rachel Reeves to impose more tax rises at the next Budget.more
Ange Postecoglou, who worked at Tottenham Hotspur until the end of last season, has been appointed manager of Nottingham Forest, the club has announced. He replaces Nuno Espirito Santo, who was dismissed overnight.more
UK house prices rose for a third consecutive month in August, pushing the average price of a property to a record high as momentum returns to the market.more
Drought conditions could persist into winter across the UK, despite forecasts for a wetter-than-average autumn and increasing flood risks, officials warn.
The Met Office and Environment Agency say the current outlook for September, October, and November shows a higher likelihood for wetter and windier conditions compared to the 30-year average.more
The Supreme Audit Office has estimated that PLN 20 billion was spent unwisely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The responsible state authorities and institutions, healthcare entities and services were not prepared for the outbreak of COVID-19, announced Marian Banaś, head of the Supreme Audit Office.more
British extreme athlete Ross Edgley became the first person to swim around Iceland, covering a distance of over 1,600 km. He began his feat on 16 May in Reykjavik and finished in the same place yesterday afternoon.more
The United States has informed European countries that it is withdrawing from joint efforts to combat disinformation originating from Russia, China and Iran, according to the British newspaper “Financial Times”, citing three European officials familiar with the matter.more
Over 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries, including 25 Polish companies, will take part in the DSEI 2025 international defence and security exhibition, which began today at London's ExCeL exhibition centre. This year's edition of the event is held under the slogan ‘Preparing the Future Force’ and will last until Friday.more
