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Daily RecordTensions escalate as Tenerife told to get rid of Brits wearing popular item on beach
Opera star Ainhoa Arteta has spoken out following protests by locals against UK holidaymakers.
- Wales Online
Drivers 'mind blown' after realising their car handle has 'secret' function
Many people have been left impressed after finding out about the 'little known' function they never knew existed
- The Independent
Pub landlord stabbed to death by ex-sister-in-law seconds after calling police, court told
Stephanie Langley said ‘I’m glad I did it’ as paramedics tried to save him, court told
- Sky News
Warwick Davis's wife Samantha dies aged 53
Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis and herself an actress, has died aged 53. Samantha co-founded the dwarfism charity Little People UK and featured in the final Harry Potter film, alongside Warwick. Warwick announced the news in a statement to the BBC, revealing she had died on 24 March.
- Bristol Live
Warning as Brits not aware of big change to enter EU countries in six months
Concerns have been raised that people have no idea of a massive post Brexit change which could lead to delays at airports
- The Telegraph
JK Rowling is rightly turning her fury against those who colluded in the trans nightmare
Following the Cass Review, a riveting ding-dong has broken out on X (formerly Twitter) between JK Rowling and the TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp. In broad terms, Allsopp belongs to the Pollyannaish “Be kind to trans people” (what harm do pronouns do?) side.
- Manchester Evening News
This Morning's Ben Shephard responds as Jon Bon Jovi 'walks off show' after awkward moment
The rock legend appeared live on the show with Ben and Cat Deeley to celebrate and reflect on his 40-year career with his band
- Chronicle Live
Barclays issues warning to anyone with £14,000 in their bank account
The bank has issued a warning to its customers, with the 21 to 40 age group making up nearly half of all reported cases
- The Telegraph
Netanyahu has done what the world warned him not to
Israel’s strike on Iran on Friday morning will not come as a surprise to Western observers – but it will cause great concern in Washington and London as the region tips closer towards an all-out war.
- Daily Record
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'in difficult position' over King Charles' Balmoral invite
King Charles is said to have extended an olive branch to his youngest son and his wife by 'hinting' they should visit Balmoral this summer - but it could put the couple in a 'difficult position'.
- Teesside Live
'Ugly scenes' as boozy boyfriend slapped half-naked partner before 'pinning her against wall'
Robert Oliver left his girlfriend with a head injury after pushing her into a wall in Stockton
- Hello!
Victoria Beckham's rarely-seen sister shares incredible photo alongside Spice Girl - and they could be twins
Victoria Beckham marked her 50th birthday on Wednesday and her rarely-seen sister shared a fabulous photo of her Spice Girl sister. See photo.
- Devon Live
Helen Skelton fans issue complaint minutes into her TV return
Springtime On The Farm returned to Channel 5 with Helen Skelton and Jules Hudson but fans had the same complaint for the show and the former Blue Peter presenter
- Bristol Live
UK speed limit rule could be axed as soon as next week
Speed limits could be dramatically changed in one part of the UK from next week as opposition politicians demand an immediate review amid a growing resentment of 20mph zones
- Birmingham Live
Prince Harry drops major sign he has 'finally cut ties with the UK'
The Duke of Sussex has made a change on official documents
- Liverpool Echo
ITV Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey declares love for co-star on special day
The soap star has issued a heartfelt tribute
- The Telegraph
Iran is about to start a nuclear world war – and the West is determined to lose
The conventional wisdom is wrong. We need rational, controlled escalation from the Western powers in the face of Iranian aggression, not more of the sickening appeasement, delusion and cowardice of the past few days. The regime needs to be punished for its monstrous war-mongering, not mollified and placated by a bunch of Western ignoramuses who confuse weakness for virtue.
- People
Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates Her Appearance After Fan Comments on Bikini Pic: 'I Love This Body'
The Lemme co-founder is thankful for her body because it "gave me my 3 big babies and my little baby"
- Manchester Evening News
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice supported by fans as he confirms break
The dancer confirmed the news to fans ahead of the BBC One dance contest returning later this year
- The Telegraph
Europe is revolting against the tyranny of electric cars
The rest of Europe, Remainers like to tell us, is forging ahead into a glorious green future while Brexit Britain is stalling, the government backsliding one by one on its net zero commitments.