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A Reform UK candidate has criticised a “failure of leadership” over allegations of racism within the party as he stepped down and backed the Conservatives in another blow to Nigel Farage’s campaign. Liam Booth-Isherwood, who was standing in the seat of Erewash, announced he was dropping out of the race, and would instead be endorsing […]
Spanish police have called off the search for missing teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife, according to reports. The 19-year-old, from Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, disappeared after setting off to walk back to his accommodation on the holiday island on June 17. It has been reported that a Guardia Civil spokesperson said on Sunday: “The search operation has […]
An ultra-distance athlete has set his sights on running the entire length of the Alps on a never-before-traversed route in the hopes of inspiring others to “say yes to more of what they love”. Jake Catterall, 32, who is originally from Loughborough and relocated to Amsterdam 10 years ago, is no stranger to journeying long […]
England have unveiled a radical shake-up of their Test side, axeing Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes and Jack Leach, and calling up three uncapped players. Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith is joined by two new seamers, Gus Atkinson and Dillon Pennington, for the forthcoming series against the West Indies, while spinner Shoaib Bashir has been preferred to his […]
Under-fire Gareth Southgate is embracing expectations and the “ultimate challenge” of trying to win the Euros rather than worrying whether Sunday’s last-16 clash with Slovakia could be his final match. Boos, and even some plastic cups, were aimed the long-serving manager’s way after Tuesday’s miserable 0-0 draw with Slovenia, which saw them win Group C […]
American soul singer SZA will close out this year’s Glastonbury Festival when she headlines the Pyramid Stage on Sunday. The 34-year-old, whose real name is Solana Rowe and is known for songs including PSA, Snooze, All The Stars and Shirt, is one of two female headliners at the Worthy Farm event this year alongside Dua […]
France is holding the first round of an early parliamentary election that could bring the country’s first far-right government since Nazi occupation during the Second World War. The second round is on July 7, and the outcome of the vote remains highly uncertain. Three major political blocs are competing: the far-right National Rally, President Emmanuel […]
Sir Elton John among stars backing Labour in General Election Sir Elton John has led a line-up of celebrities who have announced their support Labour at the general election. The singer and his husband David Furnish joined actors Kit Harington and James Norton, singer Beverley Knight and businesswoman Deborah Meaden in bringing some stardust to […]
Tens of thousands march in Pride parade in central London Tens of thousands of people marched, many in colourful costumes, in this year’s Pride parade in central London. The annual event, which had the theme #WeAreEverywhere in 2024, is a demonstration of LGBTQ+ pride and solidarity which celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. The parade was […]
Swiss knock out holders to reach quarter-finals Holders Italy crashed out of Euro 2024 as Luciano Spalletti’s side fell to a limp 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in their last-16 clash in Berlin. Three years after lifting the trophy at Wembley, the European champions looked a shadow of the team that emerged to take the title […]