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Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:31
The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.

Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree in Belfast

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:19
Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.

Bust-ups, off-loads and ex-pats - Prem talking points

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:16
A touchline bust-up, big-stadium spectaculars and a decisive move in the top-four race defined the 12th round of Prem action.

Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:15
The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.

Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:15
The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.

Korir banned for five years over doping admission

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 13:04
Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.

Why Kris Jenner's picture has become a good luck charm on Chinese social media

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:59
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

Kris Jenner's image spreads in Chinese social media good luck trend

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:59
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity

Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:47
The UK Foreign Office says it is giving consular assistance to "a small number of British nationals" that have been detained there after allegedly taking pictures of Iranian attacks.

How will car finance compensation payments work?

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:14
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

Lazraq-Khlass suspended for whereabouts violation

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:04
French heptathlete Auriana Lazraq-Khlass is provisionally suspended for anti-doping whereabouts failures, says the Athletics Integrity Unit.

Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:02
Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 12:02
Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.

Lifeguard rescues doubled last year, says RNLI

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:57
Better weather and more people staying in the UK for their holidays are cited as reasons for the jump in rescues.

Two hurt in Derby car incident released from hospital

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:51
Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:44
Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:44
Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:35
Keir Starmer says the 7 May elections take place against an "uncertain" backdrop with wars in Ukraine and Iran.

Sir Billy Connolly creates audio guide for Kelvingrove Museum

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:31
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum contains thousands of artefacts - from a full sized elephant beneath a spitfire to a Salvador Dali masterpiece.

Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 over 'personal conduct'

Mon, 03/30/2026 - 11:21
On 24 March he ended his programme saying "back tomorrow" and the following morning Gary Davies was standing in for him.

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