The ballot for the 2026 London Marathon has opened with this year’s race set to take place this weekend. A world record 840,000 people entered the ballot for this year’s […]
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Reconsider fancy dress, London Marathon runners warned as temperatures set to soar
Runners have been warned to rethink wearing fancy dress and run at a slower pace for the London Marathon on Sunday as temperatures are set to soar. Warm and sunny […]
Thousands of Brits have holidays cancelled as major travel company abruptly closes
Thousands of British travellers have had their holidays cancelled after a major travel provider abruptly closed on Thursday. As of 24 April, operations by Balkan Holidays shut in the UK, […]
Drivers fined on average every two seconds as record parking tickets issued
British drivers are facing a parking ticket deluge, with private companies on track to issue a record 14.5 million penalties this year, new analysis reveals. The RAC’s study found that […]
New cannibal caterpillar that wears remains of prey discovered on US island
A new species of carnivorous caterpillar, found exclusively on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has earned the nickname the “bone collector” for its unusual habit of adorning its body with […]
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv must be able to decide terms of peace, Starmer says
Kyiv civilians shelter in metro as Russian missiles rain on Ukraine’s capital British prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of […]
Warm weather boosts clothing and DIY retailers in surprise March sales uplift
UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month as warmer weather boosted sales for fashion chains and garden centres, according to new official figures. The overall quantity of sales increased by […]
Where to watch the London Marathon: Route, best viewpoints and how to get around
The 2025 London Marathon will weave through the streets of the capital from Greenwich to Westminster this Sunday, 27 April, and thousands of spectators are going to be lining the […]
Pope Francis funeral latest: Vatican makes final preparations for pontiff’s burial
Vatican announces death of Pope Francis Rome and the Vatican are being transformed into a fortress for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. With world leaders attending, snipers are stationed on […]
What a deleted tweet tells us about tensions between Israel and the Vatican
Hours after Pope Francis’ death was announced, Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted a short message on X: “Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing.” Several hours later, […]