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Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Claire Petulengro — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:20 GMT

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Taurus to Aries

Electrician faces life sentence for murdering judge’s daughter in a rage

Tristan Kirk — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:45:49 GMT

Clifton George, 45, killed his partner Annabel Rook, 46, by stabbing her 31 times during a row at their east London home.

Matt Smith: House Of The Dragon is ‘at its best’ in its ‘darkest moments’

Carla Feric — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:31:24 GMT

The 43-year-old fronts the HBO prequel fantasy series.

Recycling centre fire brought under control

Jessica Coates — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:44 GMT

The fire service confirmed the blaze was brought under control shortly before midnight and its cause is under investigation.

Cracking news Gromit! New Royal Mint 50p coin celebrates 50 years of Aardman

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:17:55 GMT

The coin’s design features characters including Morph, Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Wallace and Gromit.

Lineker says ‘marriage’ with BBC ‘starting to run out of love’ by time he left

Lauren Del Fabbro — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The former England footballer was the presenter of BBC’s Match Of The Day for 26 years until he stepped down in May last year.

Stamp duty reform needed to help first-time buyers afford homes, say MPs

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Rocketing house prices and slow wage growth have contributed to a deterioration in the affordability of home ownership in England, a committee said.

Luciano Pavarotti World Cup football shirts to celebrate singer’s 90th year

Casey Cooper-Fiske — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Both shirts feature the closing line of Nessun Dorma.

Tim Allen thought Toy Story would end after the third film

Carla Feric — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The 72-year-old actor plays action figure toy Buzz Lightyear in the award-winning animated film series.

Bronze Rodin sculpture to go under hammer for up to £1.5m

Lauren Del Fabbro — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The piece, Eve au Rocher, will feature as part of a series of six specialist sales at Christie’s.

Murrell inquiry could help ‘restore public trust’ in politics, Labour claims

Katrine Bussey — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The party will force a vote at Holyrood this week on its call for a parliamentary probe into the actions of former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell.

Growth to slow and unemployment to jump to two million, says CBI

Henry Saker-Clark — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The Confederation of British Industry warned that around 200,000 more Britons were on track to become unemployed.

FCA aims to help more people such as first-time buyers to access mortgages

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

The regulator said it believes that some creditworthy people may be currently underserved by the market.

May heatwave boosts spending on barbecue food, sandals and sunglasses

Josie Clarke — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Total UK retail sales increased by 3.7% year on year in May, well above the 12-month average of 2%, according to the BRC and KPMG.

Bermondsey fire LIVE: Huge blaze sparks rail chaos at London Bridge as plume of smoke seen across capital

Matt Watts — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:47:58 GMT

100 firefighters battle fire at recycling centre which is causing major disruption to rail services to and from central London

Huge fire at London recycling centre sparks rail chaos and sends smoke billowing across city skyline

Matt Watts — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:32:55 GMT

100 firefighters battle huge blaze fire at recycling centre that caused major disruption for passengers on rail services to and from London Bridge station

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan accused of preying on women for sex

Ted Hennessey and Matt Watts — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:19:17 GMT

Allegations published by BBC Panorama and The Times with Sullivan denying the claims

When Serena Williams is playing at Queens tomorrow and how to watch legend's comeback

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:02:22 GMT

Tennis legend set for sensational return to the lawns in west London

Badenoch to call for public sector equality rules to be scrapped

David Lynch — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:49:15 GMT

It comes just a week after a political row broke out over whether the police response to the murder of Henry Nowak was influenced by equality law.

France 3-1 Northern Ireland: Michael Olise hits stunning hat-trick as Les Bleus send World Cup warning shot

Ian Parker — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:39:09 GMT

Bayern Munich star laid claim to starting berth as Didier Deschamps fielded first-choice team

Trump told Netanyahu of need for ‘a lot of common sense’ amid Iran strikes

Nick Lester — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:26:14 GMT

The president said if he tells the Israeli leader to do something ‘he does it’, after he appeared to ignore a White House request.

The best multi-generational holiday in France? This Languedoc château estate has thought of everything

Lucy Tobin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:55 GMT

From flamingo-spotting on the lagoon to grape juice tastings in the vineyard, this Languedoc estate has solved every problem that plagues family holidays, for grandparents and six-year-olds alike

‘Severely ill' boy, 9, and parents died after plunging from 36th floor of luxury London tower block

Matt Watts — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:15:26 GMT

Local MP reveals details of tragedy in which three people died in Elephant and Castle

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal deal agreed; Chelsea wait for Enzo bid; Rogers to Man Utd boost; Liverpool latest

George Flood — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:53:22 GMT

Follow all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

Zelensky weighs in on Reform UK councils lowering Ukrainian flags

David Lynch — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:30:24 GMT

Some Reform-run councils have lowered the Ukrainian flag from their civic buildings which were hoisted in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Number of London households moved out of city by councils doubles to 1,300 a year

Rachael Burford — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:14:15 GMT

Official figures suggest there were some 1,300 homeless households relocated from London to places where rental accommodation is cheaper in the year to March 2025

Andrew Flintoff to explore reality of Tourette’s syndrome in new documentary

Carla Feric — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:08:46 GMT

The 48-year-old hopes to ‘spread awareness’ and ‘push for change’.

Jose Mourinho dream Real Madrid signings revealed as 'Arsenal star tops list'

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:47:58 GMT

Portuguese hoping to revolutionise porous defence

I’ve been a Harry Styles fan for 15 years – this is what to wear to his Wembley concerts

Daisy Lester — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:27:34 GMT

From sporty looks to tailoring and colour blocking, here’s how to method dress at Together, Together

England vs Costa Rica: World Cup 2026 friendly prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:56:18 GMT

Three Lions have one last chance to prepare for group stage

Jurrien Timber: Netherlands confirm huge injury blow as Arsenal star ruled out of World Cup

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:52:53 GMT

Dutchman missed much of the Premier League run-in

ECB launch investigation into Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson nightclub 'incident'

Pa Sport — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:37:02 GMT

Pair under fire after ‘breach of team protocols’

'Lawless London' row erupts as threat-to-kill knife attacks soar to near-record high

Nicholas Cecil — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:28:08 GMT

‘Knife crime behaves like a virus, with one attack too often leading to another in a tragic spiral,’ says Liberal Democrat London spokesman Luke Taylor MP

Ex-Cameron aide and California governor hopeful hits out at election ‘shambles’

Nick Lester — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:23:51 GMT

The Republican candidate stopped short of backing the US president’s unfounded claim that the race is ‘rigged’ amid count delays.

Keir Starmer gives tech firms three months to stop children sending nude images

George Lithgow — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:19:19 GMT

Adults will need to verify their age if they want to take or view nude images.

World Cup: John McGinn reveals Scotland priority after Norway friendly row

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:18:56 GMT

Steve Clarke was branded ‘unprofessional’ after calling off behind-closed-doors friendly citing injury concerns

Noah Donohoe may have ‘lost touch with reality’ prior to death – inquest

Claudia Savage — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:04:53 GMT

Statements were heard from two experts in relation to the ‘sequence of unusual and perplexing behaviour’ exhibited by the Belfast schoolboy.

Sky Bet World Cup 2026 offer: Get a £10 free bet every time Kane scores

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:44 GMT

Find out about the Sky Bet offers for the 2026 World Cup

Nationwide boss sees pay packet nearly double after Virgin Money takeover

Anna Wise — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:55:17 GMT

Chief executive Dame Debbie Crosbie took home a total package of £4.67 million for the latest financial year.

Climbing temperatures at the weekend could hit 30C threshold again – Met Office

Mathilde Grandjean — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:52:56 GMT

Conditions are expected to take a sharp turn at the weekend, with temperatures likely to rise above the seasonal average.

BetVictor World Cup 2026 offer: Get 100/1 on England to win the World Cup

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:16 GMT

BetVictor are offering the biggest odds on England winning the 2026 World Cup of any bookmaker

Betway World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £60 in free World Cup bets

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:40:56 GMT

The Betway welcome offer has been upgraded for the 2026 World Cup and now features £60 in free bets

Bet365 World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £30 in free bet credit

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:40:30 GMT

The bet365 World Cup betting offer features £30 in free bets. Find out how to claim this offer and what other World Cup betting offers bet365 has

Christian Eriksen issues statement after collapsing during Denmark friendly

Arthur Ferridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:08 GMT

Dane thanked doctors and confirmed he is recovering well after latest heart scare

William Hill World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £30 in free bets for the World Cup

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:03 GMT

Find out about William Hill’s World Cup offers for the 2026 tournament, including how to claim £30 in free bets

Betfair World Cup offer: Get 50/1 on Spain or France to qualify from their group

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:19:59 GMT

Get 50/1 on either France or Spain to reach the round of 32, plus free bets for each win they enjoy, with the Betfair World Cup offer

Stocks mixed amid lack of Middle East progress

Jeremy Cutler — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:19:20 GMT

The FTSE 100 closed up 5.15 points at 10,373.20.

Betfred World Cup 2026 offer: Get £50 in free bets for the World Cup

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:59 GMT

Betfred are running several special offers for the World Cup so we have taken a look at their selection

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Jonathan McCambridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:29 GMT

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

BetMGM World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £10, get £40 in free bets

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:06:19 GMT

BetMGM have a range of World Cup betting offers for the 2026 tournament. We’ve taken a look at the pick of the bunch

Ladbrokes World Cup 2026 offer: Bet £5, get £30 in free bets for the World Cup

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:03:56 GMT

Ladbrokes are one of the UK’s best-known football bookmakers and we’ve taken a look at their World Cup offers

Iran and Israel halt strikes after Trump tells both sides to ‘stop shooting’

Nick Lester — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:59:43 GMT

Despite the clashes, the US president says peace talks are progressing ‘subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way’.

Senior Met Police inspector fired after naked photos of junior colleague found on phone

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:56:54 GMT

The intimate photos were discovered on DI Ben Coogan’s work phone during a routine audit

There are no untouchables warn garda as Kinahan lieutenant jailed for 24 years

Cillian Sherlock — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:48:16 GMT

Sean McGovern, 40, pleaded guilty to two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

World Cup 2026: Where to watch all the games on big screens in London

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:07 GMT

Here’s some of the best places to get together with other fans to watch the World Cup in London

No murder trial for Valdo Calocane ‘robbed’ victims of justice – victim’s mother

Sophie Robinson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:41:48 GMT

Valdo Calocane was sectioned four times before he went on a violent rampage in Nottingham, killing three people.

Up to courts to decide if Sturgeon has to give back Murrell gifts, Swinney says

Craig Meighan — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:37 GMT

Peter Murrell is set to face legal action to recover the more than £400,000 he embezzled from the SNP.

Doctors in Northern Ireland set for two days of strike action over pay

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:35:06 GMT

The industrial action is to take place on June 25 and June 29.

Minister indicates cut-off date for mother-and-baby home redress to stay at 2011

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:26:40 GMT

More than 14,000 women and girls in Northern Ireland are thought to have passed through institutions.

Fifth of drivers ‘cutting vehicle use or household spending to pay for fuel’

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:51 GMT

Three-fifths of drivers surveyed said they were concerned by the cost of fuel.

Raye admits she's ‘emotional’ for Katie Price after Lee Andrews meme goes viral

Ekin Karasin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:21:12 GMT

Price’s alleged conman partner went missing for several weeks and claimed he was kidnapped in a van

Idris Elba says James Bond should not be made ‘woke’

Lauren Del Fabbro — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:13:17 GMT

The award-winning actor was rumoured to be stepping into 007’s shoes to play the beloved character however, Sir Idris said it was ‘never legit’.

Murrell inquiry by MPs would be ‘party political stunt’, SNP’s Dave Doogan says

Katrine Bussey — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:12:53 GMT

The party’s Westminster leader dismissed calls for the Scottish Affairs Committee to stage an inquiry into Murrell’s embezzlement from the SNP.

Roman Abramovich carried messages between Ukraine and Russia, Zelensky confirms

Christopher McKeon — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:01:10 GMT

The former Chelsea owner reportedly met the Ukrainian president in Kyiv.

Man pleads not guilty to attempted murder of three children in Dublin city

By Gráinne Ní Aodha — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:27 GMT

Mr Justice Tony Hunt told a panel of potential jurors that the trial could take up to five weeks.

My Lady Jane’s Edward Bluemel to star in major new Hercule Poirot TV series

Laura Harding — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Hercule will be made by Mammoth Screen for the BBC.

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as England train ahead of Costa Rica game

Alex Young — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:43:56 GMT

World Cup fever is building with tournament opening game just days away

Objections to Northern Ireland centenary stone ‘hypocritical’ – DUP’s Robinson

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:41:18 GMT

There has been continuing disagreement over the stone designed to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland which passed in 2021.

FCA seeks injunction against Neil Woodford and investment platform

Henry Saker-Clark — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:34:05 GMT

It comes after the financial regulator provisionally fined Mr Woodford and banned him as a fund manager last year.

Stormzy and Wretch 32 lead tributes to singer-songwriter stabbed to death in east London

Tom Place — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:32:11 GMT

Stormzy and Craig David among the stars paying tribute to Talay Riley, who was stabbed at an address in Silvertown, east London

Tickets go on sale for National Lottery’s overhauled Lotto game

Josie Clarke — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:21:20 GMT

The new-look Lotto will give players two chances to win from a single ticket and is expected to double the number of millionaires a year.

Westminster Tories accused of ‘astounding hypocrisy’ for keeping increased salaries

Katherine Gray — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:12:27 GMT

The party had previously branded the salary increases under Labour as ’wasted spending’

Hundreds more mortgage deals available in June than in early May – Moneyfacts

Vicky Shaw — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:08:22 GMT

The ‘churn’ of mortgage products remaining on the market before being withdrawn has been calming down, Moneyfacts said

New Popeyes restaurant to stay open until 2am despite opposition from neighbours

Josef Steen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:05:02 GMT

Local residents warned Camden Council that later hours would ’erode the residential character of the local area’

World Cup 2026: How late are London pubs staying open to screen the games?

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:01:47 GMT

The World Cup might be played outside regular UK working hours, but late kick-offs throw a potential spanner in the works for those wanting to watch in pubs

Terrifying moment hitman shoots victim outside busy restaurant in London gang war

Michael Howie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:16 GMT

Hitman was hired by gangster to carry out drive-by shooting outside Hackney restaurant

Free electric vehicle chargers for Stormont MLAs suspended

Rebecca Black — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:13 GMT

It comes as a new system is introduced which will charged for electricity used.

World Cup 2026: Where in London can the Tartan Army watch Scotland's 2am match against Haiti?

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:51:21 GMT

London is primed to host the Tartan Army as Scotland returns to the World Cup

Mother of Nottingham attacks victim says there has been ‘miscarriage of justice’

Sophie Robinson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:50:35 GMT

Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates were stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane.

Five arrested as man stabbed in Pimlico fights for life

Alastair Lockhart — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:49:46 GMT

One man has been charged with attempted murder following the attack on Lupus Street just after midnight on Thursday

Miliband urged to visit Aberdeen amid oil and gas ‘extinction’ accusation

Craig Paton — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:40:30 GMT

The Aberdeen South by-election has been called after former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn was elected to Holyrood.

Controversial yellow box junction to remain after raking in £450,000 in eight months

Charlotte Lillywhite — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:35 GMT

Kingston Council officers ruled that shortening it would negatively impact cyclist safety

Fulham confirm Harry Wilson new contract talks as Raul Jimenez set to leave on a free

Alex Young — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:19:09 GMT

Star forward’s current deal will expire on June 30

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Jonathan McCambridge — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:17:44 GMT

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

Manchester United eye shock move for another Chelsea star after Cole Palmer links

George Flood — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:14:46 GMT

Old Trafford could yet be surprise alternative destination for Blues regular this summer

Major airline to offer passengers Elon Musk's Starlink internet service

Alastair Lockhart — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:13:38 GMT

Many other airlines have either offered the service on flights or announced plans to do so, including British Airways and Virgin Atlantic

2026 World Cup free bets & betting offers

Jack Tanner — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:03:47 GMT

Check out the latest World Cup free bet offers for the 2026 edition of the tournament

What happened to Talay Riley? Profile of R&B singer-songwriter stabbed to death in London

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:57:27 GMT

Raised in east London, Riley - real name Mark Orabiyi - emerged as a rising talent at the age of 18

SXSW London review: Ant & Dec

Martin Robinson — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:56:30 GMT

The TV dynamic duo revealed the canny business moves they have made into digital media in this session at SXSW London

London heatwave 'more likely' within days as temperatures to rocket after miserable week

Michael Howie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:49:37 GMT

London is predicted to bask in highs of between 26C and 28C from Saturday, June 13 to Wednesday, June 17

Luxury Las Vegas: From world-class spa days to Michelin-star dining

Ashleigh Arnott — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:41:16 GMT

Whatever your interests, make them the focus of your trip at these MGM Resorts hotels

Jeremy Clarkson launches his own version of OnlyFans for farmers

Ekin Karasin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:15:03 GMT

Jeremy Clarkson has promised ‘real experiences’ for people wanting to get a taste for farming

Tate & Lyle timeline: From historic roots in Liverpool to £2.7bn US takeover

Tom Jeffreys — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:14:48 GMT

The group was first founded in the UK more than 165 years ago.

Weekend of bloodshed in London: Two people murdered and seven others stabbed within 72 hours

Niva Yadav — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:06:29 GMT

Emergency services responded to six separate incidents between Friday and the early hours of Monday

Finchley shooting: Murder investigation after 19-year-old woman 'shot dead' in north London

Alastair Lockhart — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:02:13 GMT

Paramedics called Metropolitan Police officers to a house on Dale Grove in Finchley at around 12.15am on Monday following reports of gunshots

Kinahan ‘lieutenant’ Sean McGovern sentenced to 24 years in prison

Cillian Sherlock — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:54:12 GMT

The 40-year-old admitted two charges of directing the activities of a criminal organisation.

SXSW review: Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

Hannah Pettit — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:51:07 GMT

Screening at the SXSW London festival, Gillian Anderson is enthralling in Jane Schoenbrun’s layered ode to sex and slashers

‘Don’t regulate flexible work out of existence’, retail industry warns

Henry Saker-Clark — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:37:55 GMT

Last week, ministers laid out details for proposals which could ensure guaranteed hours for workers.

Harry Styles Wembley gig setlists: Everything we know so far

Ekin Karasin — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:36:49 GMT

Pop star’s Amsterdam dates give fans a strong clue as to what the Wembley show setlists will look like

Scottish wild kittens born to released mothers for third year in a row

Danyel Vanreenen — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:36:28 GMT

The Saving Wildcats project captured trail camera images of a released female carrying kittens along a path.