‘We didn’t worry about a few dirty laughs!’ The Carry On women on playing nags, bra-burners and ‘crumpet’
I’m watching a clip from the 1969 film Carry on Camping with Valerie Leon. As in, I’m with Leon, in her house in west London,
Sewage in Scotland’s rivers and beaches far more widespread than realised
Sewage pollution of Scotland’s rivers and beaches is far more widespread than realised because ministers have failed to take the problem seriously, an environment watchdog
Final Grenfell inquiry report released as companies involved brace for criticism
Companies and public authorities involved in the Grenfell Tower refurbishment are braced for wide-ranging criticisms when the final public inquiry report on the 2017 disaster
Reliable Sabalenka cruises past Zheng to reach US Open semi-final
When Aryna Sabalenka first emerged on the professional tennis circuit, it would have been a profound understatement to describe her as inconsistent. She was raw
Why Oasis tickets are ‘definitely maybe’ too expensive – podcast
For die-hard fans like the Guardian’s North of England editor, Josh Halliday, the news that Oasis was reforming for a series of gigs had them
Councils in England draining reserves to stay afloat, leaders say
Local authority leaders say they are having to drain their financial reserves to keep services afloat and avoid effective bankruptcy. A survey of the mid-tier
NHS faces ‘tipping point’ in England where most appointments will not be with GPs
The NHS in England is heading towards a “tipping point” after which GPs will no longer provide the majority of appointments because their numbers are
Pension pot amount needed for ‘basic’ retirement rises 60% in three years
The average pension pot needed for a “basic” retirement has risen by almost 60% in three years, according to research that highlights how the UK
Taylor Fritz stuns Alexander Zverev in four sets to reach US Open semi-final
As a massive opportunity to finally reach his first grand slam semi-final came into view, Taylor Fritz refused to let the moment pass him by.
US Open quarter-finals: Fritz v Zverev, Navarro beats Badosa – as it happened
That, then, is us. Thanks for your company and comments, we’ll be back again tomorrow. Peace out. Dimitrov and Tiafoe, then. I guess I fancy