How the Shetland result exposed the dangers of assumed political inevitability
A concise exploration of how long incumbency, local campaigning and the 8 May 2026 Shetland result reveal risks to democratic responsiveness
Barry hepatitis A cluster: public health urges extra handwashing for schoolchildren
Public Health Wales is probing a cluster of hepatitis A cases in Barry and has written to parents of primary school children to stress vigilant handwashing and outline local control measures
Lubbock girl turns lemonade day into headstone fundraiser for late father
A Lubbock girl raised nearly $3,000 through a community lemonade stand to purchase a headstone for her late father
Unearthed comments show Zack Polanski defended Lib Dem tuition fee hike
A podcast clip and a Red Cross clarification have reopened debate over Zack Polanski’s past defence of the Liberal Democrats and the accuracy of parts of his biography
Arsenal beat Atlético to reach Champions League final with Saka winner
Arsenal advanced to the Champions League final for the first time since 2006 after Bukayo Saka’s strike saw them beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 on aggregate, with PSG and Bayern set to conclude their semi on May 6
Fire erupts in northern Gaza City after strike near Al-Jalaa roundabout
Footage from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike near Al-Jalaa Roundabout that struck a group of civilians
Hearts come from behind at Tynecastle to beat Rangers 2-1
Hearts overturned a 1-0 deficit to defeat Rangers 2-1, a result powered by Stephen Kingsley and Lawrence Shankland and significant tactical shifts
Dragons’ narrow defeat to Montpellier shows resilience and missed opportunities
A concise review of the Dragons’ Challenge Cup semi-final loss to Montpellier, the players who impressed and the lessons to take forward
Version 1 acquisition of CreateFuture strengthens ai-first digital transformation offering
Version 1 has reached an agreement to acquire CreateFuture, creating a larger ai-first consultancy with broader capacity for clients in regulated industries
How the EU is defining Article 42.7 as a practical collective defence tool
European officials are turning a treaty line into procedure by tasking the Commission with a blueprint for Article 42.7 as doubts grow about US support for NATO
Unbeaten Le Frimeur secures Grade 1 glory for Harry Derham at Punchestown
Le Frimeur remained unbeaten to give trainer Harry Derham a long-awaited Grade 1 breakthrough in the Channor Real Estate Group Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
Claire’s shutters standalone stores while concessions and head office continue
Claire’s shutters its standalone stores, triggering redundancies and leaving concessions and head office intact amid talks over some locations
Araghchi travels from Islamabad to Moscow as mediators press to keep Iran‑US dialogue alive
Iran’s Abbas Araghchi moved from Islamabad and Muscat to Moscow amid indirect exchanges with the US and lingering doubts about the prospects for direct talks
M&S in-store cookies contain up to 29 grams of sugar, influencer warns
A wellness founder flagged the sugar level in M&S bakery cookies and offered an alternative for a sweeter but lower-sugar treat
Federal shift downgrades state-licensed medical marijuana to schedule iii
The administration has moved certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III, opening research and tax changes without legalizing recreational cannabis
How to plan neighbourhood health centres: guidance for ICBs and NHS England regions
A concise guide showing how ICBs and NHS England regions should plan, fund and design neighbourhood health centres to improve access and integration
How to reuse odd socks for cleaning, scent and crafts, according to a BBC expert
Turn lone socks into reusable cleaning tools, lavender sachets and craft toys with step-by-step tips and ways to stop your socks disappearing
Ireland women face Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in final home qualifier
Ireland’s women return to Cork for a crucial World Cup qualifying match against the Netherlands, with tickets on public sale Wednesday, April 22
Lenny Henry opens up on The Assembly about relationships and past roles
Sir Lenny Henry answers tough questions about his long-term partner, controversial early roles and childhood experiences in a raw interview
Budget underseat bags for Ryanair: top picks under £10 on Amazon
Save on travel by choosing an approved underseat bag: three Amazon deals, size tips and the regulatory context every flyer should know
Robertson confirms exit from Liverpool at end of season
Andy Robertson ends his Anfield chapter as Villa, Forest and Palace secure important first-leg results in Europe
Record Store Day 2026 in Scotland: releases, shops and buying tips
Find out where to shop, which exclusive records are due and how to increase your chances of scoring limited edition vinyl on Record Store Day 2026