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Police search of Royal Lodge enters second day after Andrew released from custody

<p>Prince Andrew pictured leaving police station after arrest </p>
<p>The British Indian Ocean Territory or Chagos Islands</p>
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Starmer’s Chagos treaty hits new crisis after judge’s intervention

<p>Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane has died after battling ALS </p>
LiveTV & Radio

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies aged 53 after ALS diagnosis

<p>Arriving soon: Tougher rules for British dual nationals are being imposed</p>
news

British passport issued 37 years ago could get dual nationals into UK

<p>Russia-Ukraine war latest news today: EU says Kremlin not ready for peace</p>
Livewar in ukraine

More than 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Putin’s war

<p>Great Britain's Keely Hodgkinson at the UK Athletics Indoor Championships</p>
Athletics

Hodgkinson smashes 800m indoor world record with stunning run

<p>Although Prince William has sought to identify with the mental health struggles of Gen Z, his relative silence over his uncle’s activities leaves a sour taste for many</p>
in focus

Prince William is keen to prove he’s different – Gen Z don’t buy it

Europe

Austrian climber guilty of manslaughter after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

<p>Air India flight 171 wreckage after the crash in Ahmedabad in June 2025</p>
India

Growing calls for independent probe into Air India crash

<p>Team GB have booked their place in the gold medal match</p>
Winter Olympics

Team GB pull off great escape to guarantee curling medal

<p>Chinese New Year festivities traditionally start with the Night Parade at Tsim Sha Tsui </p>
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<p>Natalie, 38, and her 7-year-old Azuriah from the West Midlands</p>
Education

Parents of disabled children say they are paying thousands over ‘broken system’

<p>Researchers in the US have tested a vaccine formula that protects against a wide range of respiratory viruses</p>
Health

Scientists develop universal vaccine to protect against cold and flu

<p>Marian Keyes: ‘My novels have been optioned over and over but nothing has been made for 27 years. I just got used to it!’</p>
Features

‘She’s the queen of Ireland’: Inside Marian Keyes’ first ever TV show

<p>Commanding priestess: Florence Welch performs at the London O2 Arena</p>
Features

Florence Welch is the UK’s best live act – a moment of magic proved it

<p>British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, of East Sussex</p>
Middle East

Son of British couple jailed in Iran shocked at 10-year sentence

<p>Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey criticised the Send system </p>
Home News

Private equity firms are ‘cashing in on broken Send system’

<p>Mumford & Sons turn their album singalongs into a stadium-sized lock-in</p>
Reviews

Mumford & Sons choose vulnerability on their new album Prizefighter

<p>Igor Tudor is the new man in the dugout at Spurs</p>
Football

Arsenal may be stumbling but they still show aimless Spurs the way

<p>Jamal Edwards and his mum Brenda Edwards</p>
Home News

Loose Women star opens up on son Jamal Edwards’ death four years on

<p>The spots of the measles rash, which are not usually itchy, are sometimes raised and join together to form blotchy patches</p>
Health

London measles outbreak infects 50 children

<p>Jeffrey Epstein on a yacht with Peter Mandelson</p>
UK Politics

Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses after Epstein links exposed

<p>Ferrari have impressed so far during pre-season testing (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
LiveF1

F1 testing 2026 live: Charles Leclerc on track on final day in Bahrain

<p>The spots of the measles rash, which are not usually itchy, are sometimes raised and join together to form blotchy patches</p>
Health

London measles outbreak infects 50 children

<p>Jeffrey Epstein on a yacht with Peter Mandelson</p>
UK Politics

Mandelson’s lobbying firm collapses after Epstein links exposed

<p>Ferrari have impressed so far during pre-season testing (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
LiveF1

F1 testing 2026 live: Charles Leclerc on track on final day in Bahrain

<p>Pie and mash was designed for appetite not aesthietics or algorithms</p>
Features

Is pie and mash too ugly for the social media age?

London’s most traditional dish has long resisted reinvention, yet its survival may depend on the very platforms accused of eroding culinary authenticity. Hannah Twiggs explores how an unapologetically beige institution is navigating visibility, nostalgia and a new generation of diners

<p>Dental experts have revealed the common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth – and the impacts this can have on everything from heart health to inflammation to cognitive decline</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

You’re brushing your teeth wrong, these changes could save your life

<p>‘I’m absolutely knackered, I won’t lie to you. It’s a bit of a mental time’</p>
Features

This rising star is up against DiCaprio for a Bafta – he found out while doing the dishes

<p>Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that falling net migration figures will mean the government has to borrow billions more</p>
UK Politics

Sharper than expected migration fall ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’

Features

<p>Wagner Moura in ‘The Secret Agent’</p>
Reviews

This Brazilian Oscar contender has the best acting you’ll see in 2026

Reviews

This Brazilian Oscar contender has the best acting you’ll see in 2026

<p>Wagner Moura in ‘The Secret Agent’</p>
<p>Ryan Riley</p>
Food and Drink

Recipe for joy: Sweet-and-sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream

<p>Juno Temple, Michael Peña, Sam Rockwell and Zazie Beetz in ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ </p>
Reviews

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die is the work of a very angry filmmaker

<p>Rolling back the years: ‘And Just Like That’ addressed the changing lives of women as they enter middle age</p>
News

Forget the new research, these are the real signs you are getting old

Reviews

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis concert film restores The King to his glory

Reviews

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis concert film restores The King to his glory

<p>Rose Byrne in Mary Bronstein’s ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’</p>
Reviews

Oscar-nominated If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is a sublime endurance test

<p>Located 60 miles north of Newcastle, the island is accessible by a causeway just twice daily</p>
travel

Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special

Premium

<p>A scene from ‘White Lotus’, where being rich and thin is part of the lifestyle</p>
Lifestyle

The ‘Mounjaro gap’: How the rich have just got a lot thinner

As new research shows weight loss jabs are more likely to be used by women on high incomes than those who need it in deprived areas, Radhika Sanghani looks at how a life-changing and saving medication is deepening the class divide

Lifestyle

The ‘Mounjaro gap’: How the rich have just got a lot thinner

As new research shows weight loss jabs are more likely to be used by women on high incomes than those who need it in deprived areas, Radhika Sanghani looks at how a life-changing and saving medication is deepening the class divide

<p>A scene from ‘White Lotus’, where being rich and thin is part of the lifestyle</p>
<p>Youngpremium</p>
Home News

The time has come to admit it – we have failed young people

<p>Taking a photo of dinner is now so routine it barely registers – the argument begins when documentation turns into disruption</p>
Features

Why Jeremy King might regret banning influencers from his restaurants

<p>Unemployment figures are rising and many are blaming AI</p>
in focus

Unemployment is rising – how to become one of the 35 per cent of ‘irreplaceables’

<p>Sarah Ferguson practically begged Jeffrey Epstein to become his ‘house assistant’</p>
UK

The truth about Fergie working as Epstein’s house assistant

<p>Sarah Ferguson practically begged Jeffrey Epstein to become his ‘house assistant’</p>
UK

The truth about Fergie working as Epstein’s house assistant

<p>A stack built for Pancake Day excess, where restraint feels not just unnecessary but actively discouraged</p>
Recipes

Indulgent Shrove Tuesday pancake recipes from Mary Berry, Jamie Oliver and more

<p>Tony Blair in the Channel 4 documentary being aired this February</p>
Features

How Tony Blair became more powerful now than he ever was as PM

Bulletin

<p>Jos Buttler is yet to find his best form at the T20 World Cup</p>
Sport

Jos Buttler vows not to ‘hide away’ as he speaks out on T20 World Cup

Sport

Jos Buttler vows not to ‘hide away’ as he speaks out on T20 World Cup

<p>Jos Buttler is yet to find his best form at the T20 World Cup</p>
Children with special educational needs are having to travel long distances to school due to a lack of suitable provision near home (PA)
News

New measures to address spiralling cost of special school fees

<p>Jamal Edwards died last month from a sudden illness</p>
Culture

Jamal Edwards’ mother unveils London project honouring his legacy

<p>Relatives of Kenyans believed to be fighting for Russia in Ukraine</p>
News

At least 1,000 Kenyans ‘recruited’ to fight for Russia in Ukraine

<p>Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane has died after battling ALS </p>
Lifestyle

What to know about ALS and early symptoms after Eric Dane’s death

<p>Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane has died after battling ALS </p>
Lifestyle

What to know about ALS and early symptoms after Eric Dane’s death

<p>Anthony Joshua could fight in July but it won’t be against Tyson Fury (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Sport

Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua will not fight Tyson Fury next

<p>Keely Hodgkinson set a new world record on Thursday </p>
Sport

Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson sets a new world record

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Voices

<p>For now, US naval firepower is giving Iran a relatively wide berth. The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is on station off the coast of Oman, some 450 miles away</p>
Voices

If Trump goes to war with Iran, it will be without the American people

Voices

If Trump goes to war with Iran, it will be without the American people

<p>For now, US naval firepower is giving Iran a relatively wide berth. The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is on station off the coast of Oman, some 450 miles away</p>
<p>Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested</p>
The Independent View

The King and the PM are right – no one should be above the law

<p>‘The King is the principal figure to be defended. This has produced a rapid professionalisation of comms and advice streams across both Charles’s and William’s operations’</p>
Voices

The royal family is built to survive disaster, but Andrew is a new low

<p>The King gives the process his ‘full and wholehearted support’ and says ‘the law must take its course’</p>
Voices

Queen Elizabeth would be horrified by how far Andrew has fallen

<p>Difficult as it may be to believe now, of this ageing, seedy man, but it is well within living memory that he was one of the royal family’s most popular members</p>
Voices

Andrew’s arrest brings this awful drama to its final act

<p>Difficult as it may be to believe now, of this ageing, seedy man, but it is well within living memory that he was one of the royal family’s most popular members</p>
Voices

Andrew’s arrest brings this awful drama to its final act

<p>In the Budget in November, it was announced that the salary at which graduates must begin to repay their plan 2 student loan is being frozen at £29,385 for three years from April 2027</p>
Home News

‘We need to rethink university education’: Readers on student loans

Comment

We’re in trouble: everything about our armed forces is yesterday’s war

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Sport

<p>Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead and had to settle for a draw against Wolves</p>
Football

Arsenal drop points in title race after Tom Edozie’s late equaliser

Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: The Gunners are now five points clear of Man City but have played one game more

LiveWinter Olympics

Team GB seal men’s curling gold medal match after women’s heartbreak

Football

Newcastle on brink of Champions League last-16 after huge Qarabag win

LiveF1

F1 testing 2026 live: Antonelli pips Piastri and Verstappen to P1

<p>Vitor Pereira’s first Forest outing will be against a former club</p>
Football

Why Pereira’s mission at Forest goes beyond avoiding relegation

<p>Edogbo was subjected to racist abuse after his international debut</p>
Rugby union

Farrell throws his support behind Ireland star targeted by ‘disgusting’ racist abuse

<p>Arsenal’s biggest rivals for the Premier League title once again stand as Pep Guardiola’s side </p>
Football

Who has the easier Premier League run-in, Arsenal or Man City?

<p>Wales face an uphill task against Scotland</p>
Rugby Union

The concerning Six Nations trend Scotland must address against Wales

Travel

<p>A kangaroo hops between the vines at The Lane Vineyard</p>
Australasia

Australia’s famous wine region that has much more to offer

Australasia

Australia’s famous wine region that has much more to offer

<p>A kangaroo hops between the vines at The Lane Vineyard</p>
<p>Travelers with flights on United Airlines will soon earn fewer miles per flight if they don’t have a United credit card </p>
News & Advice

United announces sweeping changes that could impact million of flyers

<p>Queenie Shaikh at Bar Italia in London, one of the few places in Soho open until 4am</p>
London

How Ramadan’s chai culture can save London’s night-time economy

<p>This spring marks 70 years since Tunisia gained independence from France</p>
Tunisia

It’s time to return to Tunisia, the Med’s most intriguing country

<p>Calpe beach in Valencia, Spain. </p>
Inspiration

Where’s hot in April? Seven best places to visit for spring sunshine

<p>Calpe beach in Valencia, Spain. </p>
Inspiration

Where’s hot in April? Seven best places to visit for spring sunshine

<p>Snow-tipped peaks, rust-coloured moorland and small lochs create a rugged backdrop </p>
Scotland

I’ve found a no-fly affordable way to ski without leaving the UK

<p>After a four year wait, Paisley Museum is set to open with a brand new facade</p>
News & Advice

Scottish museum to reopen after years-long transformation

Independent TV

<p>Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo</p>
Lifestyle

Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo

Lifestyle

Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo

<p>Giraffe and ostrich gets into epic staring contest at Memphis Zoo</p>
<p>Man emerges naked from stolen ambulance he took on joyride with patient inside</p>
News

Man emerges naked from stolen ambulance he took on joyride

News

Kim Jong Un drives ‘world’s most powerful’ rocket launcher

News

Anti-monarchist outlines Andrew’s possible police detention conditions

News

Trump’s odd question over Guns n Roses during Board of Peace photo op

News

Trump’s odd question over Guns n Roses during Board of Peace photo op

<p>More than 50 half-naked, blindfolded fraternity pledges found in dirty basement by cops</p>
News

More than 50 blindfolded fraternity hopefuls found in Iowa basement

<p>The Prime Minister said ‘nobody is above the law’ when quizzed about Andrew (Jordan Pettitt/PA)</p>
News

When was the last time a royal family member was arrested?

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<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden</p>
Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to high street brand has 20% off spring staples

Women's Clothing

Kate Middleton’s go-to high street brand has 20% off spring staples

<p>Kate Middleton's wardrobe seems to be bursting with Boden</p>
<p>The Pixel 10a launches 5 March – here’s how to pre-order the phone</p>
Phones & Accessories

Pixel 10a pre-order deals: Get Google’s new phone for £14.99 per month

<p>Reviewing style, comfort and appeal, these are our favourites from the brand </p>
Fashion & Beauty

New Balance’s trainers are the best in class – these are the designs

<p>I’m a long-time Spotify user, but this deal is making me reconsider</p>
Deals

I’m swapping Spotify for Apple Music, thanks to a limited-time offer

<p>From snacks to desserts, it’s time to widen your air fryer repertoire</p>
Cookbooks

8 best air fryer cookbooks 2026, tried and tested

<p>From snacks to desserts, it’s time to widen your air fryer repertoire</p>
Cookbooks

8 best air fryer cookbooks 2026, tried and tested

<p>Tinie Tempah joins the panel as this week's guest dragon </p>
Television

Every pitch on Dragons’ Den tonight, from sea moss to protein cookies

<p>This Easter egg raises sweet and salty to a new level</p>
Easter

The Torres crisps Easter egg is dividing opinions

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Scientist invents shoe to help 89-year-old mentor avoid falling

Scientist invents shoe to help 89-year-old mentor avoid falling

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Elon Musk is attacking Nigel Farage’s Reform UK again

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Ancient 5,500-year-old workshop 'confirms key part of the Bible'

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Tell Me Lies finale leaves viewers debating Lucy’s ending

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Republican doubles down on 'bigoted' dogs and Muslims post with ‘stupid’ observation

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