June rain and coming sunshine set to boost flowering garden plants and veg – RHS June’s weather is proving a boon for gardeners, with plants set to be taller and more ladened with flowers than in recent years, horticultural experts have said. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said prolonged rain, combined with June’s long daylight
A million events was never in the plan, says parkrun founder as milestone nears The founder of parkrun has said that a million events was “never in the plan” as the charity is set to reach the milestone this weekend. There were just 13 runners and five volunteers when Paul Sinton-Hewitt organised the first parkrun
Police in Kansas City investigating theft of England’s training equipment Police are investigating the theft of team equipment ahead of England’s arrival at their Kansas City base, the Football Association has confirmed. Thomas Tuchel’s side land in the Midwest on Saturday afternoon as World Cup preparations go up a notch following a warm weather camp
Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours. Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire
David Hockney dies aged 88 David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. He died peacefully at home on June 11, his publicist Erica Bolton said. A statement to the Press Association said: “The celebrated British artist David Hockney, one of the most important figures
Mexico and South Korea grab wins in their World Cup openers Mexico’s misery in World Cup opening games was finally ended as they secured a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in a match featuring three red cards. The co-hosts had been involved in seven matches which either alone, or jointly, opened
Razorlight announce anniversary tour British rock band Razorlight have announced a tour with dates across the UK and Ireland to mark 20 years since the release of their eponymous hit album. The group’s second album, titled Razorlight, topped the UK album chart and secured their first number one single with America when it was released in
UK economy contracts for first time since last August Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.1% in April in a sharp
‘Showstopper’ peacock tops poll to find nation’s favourite butterfly The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said. Peacock butterflies, with their striking colours and “eye-spots” designed to fend off predators, beat 59 other British species in the vote run by Butterfly Conservation.
Public backs closer EU relationship but still not behind ‘rejoin’ – research A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests. A study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe found