58 minutes ago People are being asked to put a bowl of salt in their window this October

As the weather gets colder and damper it's important to keep on top of home maintenance

Politics

67 minutes ago No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live

Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early releaseThe funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly earlier this month after delivering a speech in North Macedonia, will be held on Tuesday 29 October, his family has announced.The funeral will be at Strichen parish church in Aberdeenshire. It will be conducted by Rev Ian McEwan, a friend of the family, and only family and close friends are invited. Salmond will be laid to rest in Strichen cemetery.According to the Eurostat data, England and Wales had 144 prisoners per 100,000 head of population, the 8th highest rate among EU countries and the highest amongst western European jurisdictions. Scotland had the 9th highest with 137 prisoners per 100,...

Events

76 minutes ago Anna Kendrick: 'We've all been alone with somebody and wondered – how bad is this situation about to get?'

The acclaimed actor talks about making her directing debut, being a cry-baby on set and how she is turning the serial killer movie on its head

Politics

92 minutes ago Russian boxer faces lifetime ban after knocking out opponent with horror head kick

Idris Abdurashidov was set to lose his first fight before lashing out against Bagher Faraji

Events

96 minutes ago Members of extreme body modification ring can challenge sentences, court rules

Three senior judges ruled that the men’s challenges against their sentences were ‘arguable’.

Events

1 hour ago Boiler expert warning over whistling noise that could stop your house heating up this winter

With temperatures dipping across the counrty, it's important you ensure your boiler is working properly

Events

1 hour ago Scientists discover worrying health condition triggered by 'problematic' masturbation habits

Scientists in Brazil have discovered abstaining from watching porn can trigger withdrawal-like symptoms causing intense cravings, frustration, headaches and chills.

Science

2 hours ago Clean car and make headlights sparkle with £1 product you already have at home

A woman who goes by the name of 'Driver Ms May' online has shared a number of cost-effective household hacks to help keep your car in tip-top condition - including using one everyday essential

Economics

2 hours ago Undefeated MMA fighter who switched to boxing faces a ban for LIFE from the sport after he knocked out his opponent with a HEAD KICK when he was losing... and then boasted about it

Fight fans are fuming after Russia's Idris Abdurashidov committed one of the worst fouls in boxing last weekend - then had the nerve to gloat about it on social media.

Sport

2 hours ago Tropical Storm Oscar swirls toward the Bahamas after hitting Cuba as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Oscar is chugging toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least six people

Events