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A “significant” number of flights from Manchester Airport are expected to be delayed or cancelled after a “major power cut”. In a social media post on Sunday morning, the airport said the “widespread disruption” is particularly affecting departures from terminals one and two. It advised passengers due to travel from those terminals not to go […]

One of three pilots attempting the first hydrogen open basket gas balloon crossing of the Atlantic has said it shows the “spirit of exploration never fades”. British explorer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, 67, will be joined by American balloon manufacturer Bert Padelt, 62, and Swiss scientist and entrepreneur Dr Frederik Paulsen, 72, for the adventure. The […]

The Conservative Party’s chief data officer has taken a leave of absence amid claims he placed bets on the timing of the General Election. The PA news agency understands that Nick Mason has taken a leave of absence after becoming the latest Tory to be investigated by the Gambling Commission for allegedly betting on the […]

Ten blue plaques have been unveiled for stars including Sir Norman Wisdom and Leslie Grantham at the Royal Variety Charity’s care home. Broadcaster Mike Read hosted the ceremony, celebrating a number of the home’s past residents, on Saturday afternoon in the grounds of Brinsworth House, Twickenham. Sir Norman, best known for starring in a string […]

Dame Emma Thompson backed Just Stop Oil as she led thousands of people on a march in London aimed at persuading politicians to prioritise nature and climate. More than 350 charities, businesses and direct action groups were taking part in the Restore Nature Now march on Saturday, along with Dame Emma, businessman Dale Vince and […]

Spanish search and rescue teams have gathered again in Tenerife for the sixth day of the hunt for British teenager Jay Slater. Officers reconvened at Rural de Teno Park on the south of the island on Saturday following another day of no major breakthroughs. Lancashire Constabulary said it had made “an offer of support to […]

Marcus Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo’s National Stadium. Japan were overwhelmed 52-17 in their first match since Jones was placed back in charge, with England amassing eight tries until the strike rate dried up in the […]

Writer JK Rowling has criticised Labour for “abandoning” women concerned about transgender rights. The Harry Potter author said she would struggle to vote for Sir Keir Starmer, saying she had a “poor opinion” of his character. Writing in The Times, Ms Rowling said: “As long as Labour remains dismissive and often offensive towards women fighting […]

Taylor Swift hosted an “unforgettable” night in London in front of famous fans, reportedly including the Prince of Wales and his children, as she finally brought her Eras Tour to the capital. Celebrity fans and friends, including Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness and model Cara Delevingne, joined Swift’s boyfriend, the NFL […]

Nigel Farage has been accused of “echoing Putin’s vile justification for the brutal invasion of Ukraine”. Home Secretary James Cleverly made the charge after Reform UK’s leader said “we provoked this war”, drawing a link between Nato and European Union expansion in recent decades and the conflict in eastern Europe. Appearing on the Panorama Interviews […]