2 hours ago Owner of Britain's oldest DVD rental store shares how business still booms 40 years on

Alongside renting DVDs, the dad-of-two also sells stationary, repairs scratched DVDs discs and runs a successful photocopying and printing service whilst also having become a local community hub

Politics

2 hours ago Recall of raw and frozen cat food in Oregon after feline dies of bird flu

Northwest Naturals has told customers to throw out Feline Turkey Recipe pet food after batch tested positive for virusA voluntary recall of raw and frozen cat food has been issued in Oregon after a cat that died of bird flu was linked to the product, state officials have said.Northwest Naturals has instructed customers of its Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food to throw out the product if its sell-by date falls between 21 May 2026 and 23 June 2026. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago 'Landlord kicked my family out 5 days before Christmas and served my child the eviction notice'

After being evicted and living in unsafe conditions, families like Emma, Aimee, and Zee are finding hope this Christmas, thanks to Shelter's support in securing safe, stable homes

Society

3 hours ago Revealed: Popular Christmas leftover could help with weight loss and improve gut health, experts say

With the many elements of a British Christmas Dinner, along with the giant roasted turkey, many find themselves too full to finish their plates more often than not. But are leftovers actually good for you?

Science

4 hours ago Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages

Cook Islands-registered Eagle S was carrying Russian oil in the Baltic SeaFinnish authorities have seized a ship carrying Russian oil in the Baltic Sea on suspicion it caused the outage of an undersea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia a day earlier, and that it also damaged or broke four internet lines.A Finnish coastguard crew boarded the Cook Islands-registered ship, named by authorities as the Eagle S, on Thursday. The crew took command and sailed the vessel to Finnish waters, a coastguard official told a press conference. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Not just sandwiches: Three genius recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers

Roast dinner sausage rolls anyone?

Politics

6 hours ago John Torode's wife Lisa Faulkner says 'worst night of the year' is coming up

Actress and cook Lisa Faulkner, who is married to MasterChef's John Torode, has opened up about her feelings around New Year's Eve.

Politics

6 hours ago Urgent warning over pet food contaminated with bird flu after cat dies as recall issued

The Portland-based pet food brand, Northwest Naturals, has voluntarily recalled bags of its "Turkey Recipe" raw frozen pet food after a cat died from eating the bird-flu contaminated product

Events

7 hours ago You've been organising your freezer wrong! Experts reveal exactly how you should arrange foods to save space and prevent waste

Most of us chuck items into the freezer without thinking twice. But taking a more organised approach could not only save you space, but could also help to prevent food waste.

Politics

7 hours ago Christmas bloat? Key mistake when eating leftovers could cause embarrassing gut problems, experts warn

A common food prep habit leads to a change in the chemistry of foods, impacting how our guts break them down and causing uncomfortable symptoms.

Events

8 hours ago That's one way to burn off the Christmas calories! Swimmers take advantage of mild temperatures to enjoy a Boxing Day dip (but it still looks chilly enough)

The annual Boxing Day dip has become as much a tradition as tucking into turkey or pulling open a cracker - and with almost balmy temperatures in the UK, the swimmers were out in their hundreds today.

Events

9 hours ago Pharmacist warns of unusual symptoms that could indicate something serious this Christmas

Being tired beyond your post-turkey nap, excessive bloating and being stuffed before starters could all be signs that there's something more serious going on

Events

9 hours ago 'Amazing' Christmas pasta recipe from The Holiday you can make with leftovers

A foodie has shared the ultimate Boxing Day treat that you can make using your Christmas leftovers, inspired by the classic festive romcom that's enjoyed year after year

Politics

9 hours ago Festive cheer as homeless charity cooks up Christmas dinners for hundreds of Manchester's most vulnerable

"I've never seen so many clean plates."

Society

9 hours ago King George VI Chase meeting: horse racing updates from Kempton Park – live

Follow the Boxing Day card with feature race at 2.30pmTalking Horses | Email Tony with your thoughts hereLook out for Kopek Des Bordes who has just won at Leopardstown despite crashing through the hurdles on his first time over jumps Kelvin MacKenzie, who styles himself “the most successful ever editor of the Sun” is at Kempton and has revealed that everyone there is getting a free scarf and mince pie. His claim that “[I] Guarantee not a Socialist in the place” won’t go down well with Greg Wood or my ex-colleague Chris Cook if he’s made it. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Jamie Oliver’s leftover Christmas turkey toastie guarantees the perfect golden crunch

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has lifted the lid on his delicious turkey toastie recipe, which can be made from Christmas dinner leftovers - and it’s so simple to make

Politics

10 hours ago Why is it called Boxing Day? The traditions behind the name of December 26 explained

Boxing Day is a day for leftover turkey, telly and bargains, but its traditions go back much further and are steeped in history

Politics

11 hours ago Ancient martyrs, fighting rules and disappearing cats – take the Boxing Day Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, even on Boxing Day. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz cares not for your so-called Christmas traditions and bank holiday. It is Thursday, and so here we are, regardless of whether it is a national holiday in the UK or not. Although in reality, the quiz master is stuffed full of yesterday’s Christmas dinner and off to see Leyton Orient at home to Crawley Town, before stuffing himself again with festive leftovers, and actually wrote this weeks ago, with every question in it loosely tied to boxes. Have fun, guess well, and a very happy new year to you all!The Thursday quiz, No 190 Continue reading...

Sport

12 hours ago Transform leftover turkey with Jamie Oliver's 'quick and easy' Boxing Day quesadillas

If you have found yourself with left over turkey from Christmas Day, TV chef Jamie Oliver has shared a quick and easy dish to rustle up in just 15 minutes with minimal fuss

Politics

12 hours ago Successful businesswoman 'lives on toast and cereal' with new focus in life

“I have chosen to have no water, no heating, no internet, no cooker.”

Politics