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Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

Chelsea gears up for future of extremes as dry spring affects show preparations

18 May 2025

The Royal Horticultural Society’s world famous flower show features gardens that look to a drier future in the face of climate change.


Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

Sir Elton John ‘incredibly betrayed’ by Government’s path on copyright law

18 May 2025

Sir Elton is among hundreds of creatives who have urged the Government to protect copyright law.


Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision as Israel comes second

17 May 2025

The UK’s Remember Monday finished in 19th place.


Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

Starmer set to announce new EU deal at London summit

17 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is hosting a major summit with the bloc on Monday.


Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

Palestine campaign used police to silence my Hamas criticism – Peter Tatchell

17 May 2025

The Metropolitan Police said the human rights campaigner was arrested in ‘error’ at a march in London on Saturday.


Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

Israeli singer left ‘shaken’ after protesters rushed towards Eurovision stage

17 May 2025

The incident took place as the October 7 survivor sang her entry New Day Will Rise, which was greeted with cheers and boos.


Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

17 May 2025

It comes just one week after two teenagers died in the water in Co Donegal.


Anxious wait for Eurovision 2025 winner begins

Anxious wait for Eurovision 2025 winner begins

Anxious wait for Eurovision 2025 winner begins

17 May 2025

UK, Israel and Ukraine are among the finalists.


Eurovision crew member hit with paint as pair try to disrupt Israel performance

Eurovision crew member hit with paint as pair try to disrupt Israel performance

Eurovision crew member hit with paint as pair try to disrupt Israel performance

17 May 2025

The incident took place as October 7 survivor Yuval Raphael sang her entry New Day Will Rise in the arena in Basel, Switzerland.


In Pictures: Eurovision acts light up the stage at grand final

In Pictures: Eurovision acts light up the stage at grand final

In Pictures: Eurovision acts light up the stage at grand final

17 May 2025

Twenty-six competitors were taking part in the grand final in Basel, Switzerland.


Prince of Wales presents FA Cup to Crystal Palace after ‘historic’ Wembley win

Prince of Wales presents FA Cup to Crystal Palace after ‘historic’ Wembley win

Prince of Wales presents FA Cup to Crystal Palace after ‘historic’ Wembley win

17 May 2025

William was at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon to see Crystal Palace win 1-0, thanks to a goal from Eberechi Eze.


UK, Israel and Ukraine perform in Eurovision final

UK, Israel and Ukraine perform in Eurovision final

UK, Israel and Ukraine perform in Eurovision final

17 May 2025

Israeli singer Yuval Raphael, an October 7 survivor, sang the heartfelt New Day Will Rise.


Names of King and Queen’s dogs to feature in Chelsea Flower Show garden

Names of King and Queen’s dogs to feature in Chelsea Flower Show garden

Names of King and Queen’s dogs to feature in Chelsea Flower Show garden

17 May 2025

Run by the Royal Horticultural Society, which Charles supports as patron, the flower show was first staged in 1913.


Police condemn ‘mindless act’ after footballer hit by missile thrown by own fans

Police condemn ‘mindless act’ after footballer hit by missile thrown by own fans

Police condemn ‘mindless act’ after footballer hit by missile thrown by own fans

17 May 2025

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin described the head injury to defender Jack MacKenzie from an object thrown by his own fans as ‘totally unacceptable’.


King appears in good spirits at Royal Windsor Horse Show

King appears in good spirits at Royal Windsor Horse Show

King appears in good spirits at Royal Windsor Horse Show

17 May 2025

Charles, wearing a tweed blazer, a striped tie and brown Serengeti sunglasses, was pictured smiling and waving at the equestrian event.


Second man arrested in connection with fires at properties linked to Starmer

Second man arrested in connection with fires at properties linked to Starmer

Second man arrested in connection with fires at properties linked to Starmer

17 May 2025

Counter-terror officers arrested a 26-year-old man at Luton Airport on Saturday.


Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody

Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody

Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody

17 May 2025

The Metropolitan Police said they were ‘working very closely’ with the premises identified as the ‘suspected target of the alleged plot’.


In Pictures: Dog lovers and their canine companions enjoy annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dog lovers and their canine companions enjoy annual Goodwoof event

In Pictures: Dog lovers and their canine companions enjoy annual Goodwoof event

17 May 2025

Goodwoof is an annual celebration of dogs which features a variety of activities for animals and their owners.


Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice

Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice

Hamilton by-election a two-horse race between SNP and Reform, claims Tice

17 May 2025

Reform deputy leader Richard Tice went on to claim next year’s Holyrood election was between his party and the SNP.


Tributes paid to firefighters and man killed in former RAF base blaze

Tributes paid to firefighters and man killed in former RAF base blaze

Tributes paid to firefighters and man killed in former RAF base blaze

17 May 2025

David Chester and firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler died after the fire at Bicester Motion on Thursday.


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