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Letters: Dr Peter Purton recalls the early days of the fight for gay rights in Britain, which seem in danger across the world

Is an increase in binge drinking amongst women contributing to Britain’s “sexual assault problem”? Arguments this week in the press have honed in on the alcohol intake of students, and how rampant assault has become now that young women are beginning to catch up with their male peers in their…

Bitterns are shy but make a 'remarkable' sound, conservationists say

Germans typically stay far longer in their rented homes, which are cheaper and have secure tenancies

A week ago, dressed in a period correct British Leyland rally jacket and sporting the beginnings of a Tony Pond-style moustache, Chris Ingram – one of Britain’s best young rally drivers of a generation – stood quietly at a deserted Sweet Lamb test venue looking at the Triumph TR7 V8.…

Fascinating quarter-final encounter takes place in Malaga today

He has been dancing through Strictly with an energy that recalls that of his late mother, Jade Goody – and at just 20, he is already a successful model and EastEnders regular. What is his secret?

The New Conservatives group of 35 right-wing Tory MPs said Thursday’s figures were ‘existential’ for the party

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says: 'That election, and the change that we need to see in Britain, can’t come soon enough'

A business investment tax break was made permanent, but it’s hard to see where else economic growth will come from, says James Moore

The news means international rallying will return to Britain for first time since the 2019 Wales Rally GB - the last time the World Rally Championship visited these shores.