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Steam may be celebrating the railway experience with its Train Fest, but let’s remember how rubbish the typical train trip is with some Train Sim World DLC
“The grey, misty gloom streaking past me is authentically British.”
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Britain and its NATO allies face direct challenge from Putin ‘within months’ to test Burnham and probe for cracks in the alliance while Trump distracted with Iran, intelligence insiders warn
Intelligence sources have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to mount a direct challenge against Britain and its NATO allies within the coming months, using the confrontation to test new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and probe for weaknesses within the alliance. The warning comes amid concern that US President Donald Trump’s attention is…
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Golden night for Sheffield and Ellard as Team England swimmers win six medals – swimming.org
Team England’s swimmers enjoyed a golden night on day two of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming six medals in the pool including two gold, three silver and one bronze. Georgia Sheffield became England’s first swimming gold medallist of the Games, winning the Women’s S14 200m Freestyle, while Will Ellard followed minutes later with gold…
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What Love Island tells us about the changing face of dating
Love Island’s decision this series to let women choose partners first in the opening coupling, reversing a rule that had always given men first pick, is being read by academics and viewers as a sign of shifting norms in heterosexual dating. Sociologists say the change reflects a broader societal trend of women feeling more able…
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Miliband urged to order probe into international prosecutor ousted for sex pest claims exposed by Mail on Sunday
The article reports that there are calls for a government minister to order an investigation into an International Criminal Court prosecutor who was ousted following sexual misconduct allegations. The claims against the prosecutor were originally brought to light through reporting by the Mail on Sunday, and the story concerns whether UK authorities should now formally…
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Mob terror hits British countryside as organised crime gangs invade farms and intimidate owners to stage illegal hare coursing events – dumping carcasses in the area Godfather-style
An investigation has revealed that organised crime gangs are invading British farms and intimidating landowners to stage illegal hare coursing events, with mobs often dressed in military-style clothing and balaclavas forcing their way onto land. The gangs unleash lurchers or greyhounds on wild hares in an illicit bloodsport, and the involvement of organised crime marks…
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UK could bake in its fourth heatwave this week with temperatures peaking at 35C, forecasters warn
Forecasters have warned that the UK could experience its fourth heatwave of the summer this week, with temperatures forecast to peak at around 35°C in parts of the country. The prospect of another spell of intense heat follows a run of unusually warm conditions this year and will raise fresh concerns about health risks, water…
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More than 1,400 British veterans ordered to repay tens of thousands of pounds after MoD’s pensions blunder
More than 1,400 British military veterans have been told to repay tens of thousands of pounds after the Ministry of Defence admitted to errors in their pension calculations. The blunder means veterans who had been receiving incorrect, often overpaid, sums for years are now facing demands to hand back significant amounts of money, causing distress…
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The Song David Bowie Admitted To Stealing From The Rolling Stones in 1972
Mick Jagger has revealed that David Bowie openly admitted to modelling his 1972 hit “The Jean Genie” on the sound of The Rolling Stones, describing the track as a deliberate “homage” to his friend and rival. The disclosure, made by Jagger in a recent interview, adds a new detail to the well-documented decades-long relationship between…
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Quieter night in pool for Scots, but more finals reached
On the second night of Commonwealth Games swimming action at Glasgow’s Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Team Scotland failed to add to their medal tally but made progress towards Sunday’s finals. It follows a triumphant opening night that saw Duncan Scott win the men’s 200m individual medley, and while Saturday could not match that atmosphere, several…