Scottish Grand National LIVE – Tips, runners, odds and updates as Moudan wins
The Coral Scottish Grand National takes place at Ayr on Saturday and we will bring you all the updates ahead of the big raceContinue Reading
2026-04-18
Richard Gadd explains unsettling sex scene in new drama Half Man
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2026-04-18
Even ex-Reform voters are considering backing the Green Party, its newest MP says
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email The Green Party is already attracting the votes of people who previously backed Reform UK, their newest MPContinue Reading
2026-04-18
Full list of Scottish Grand National 2026 horse numbers and jockey colours
1. Blaze The Way (Danny Mullins): This eight-year-old gelding will be seen in drak blue silks with lighter blue chevrons and stars on the sleeve and cap. Trained by Margaret Mullins, he enters the race following a respectable seventh-place finish at Cheltenham. 2. Quebecois (Harry Cobden): Trained by Paul Nicholls,Continue Reading
2026-04-18
The 11 best UK music festivals for summer 2026
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This While the lingering chill in the air might lead you to believe otherwise, British festival season is fastContinue Reading
2026-04-18
Starmer’s Mandelson nightmare never ends. This time, it may cost him his job as UK leader
Stay on top of the latest political news with our View from Westminster newsletter Get the latest political headlines with our free email Get the latest political headlines with our free email British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson. Starmer is againContinue Reading
2026-04-18
‘Big four’ mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customerContinue Reading
2026-04-17
NHS issues Covid jab warning over ‘waning immunity’ – how to get yours
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Millions of older and vulnerable people in England can now book their spring Covid-19 jabs. Officials stress that previous immunity “canContinue Reading
2026-04-17
Frank Lampard leads Coventry back to Premier League
Frank Lampard has led Coventry City back into the Premier League after Friday’s 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers. The Sky Blues will be playing top-flight football for the first time since 2001 after a dominant campaign in the Championship. Lampard has transformed Coventry since taking over at the CBS ArenaContinue Reading
2026-04-17
Wizards of Waverly Place star sets return for final season of Disney Channel show’s spinoff
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Wizards of Waverly Place original star Jennifer Stone is making her long-awaited return to the world of magic inContinue Reading
2026-04-17