50 minutes ago One mistake we're all making with Yorkshire puddings, according to top chef

Yorkshire puddings are notoriously hard to get right, but a top chef has revealed the one mistake many of us are making that's causing the fluffy bakes to fall flat

Politics

4 hours ago Hilarious moment woman has to be cut free from her office chair after getting her NOSE RING stuck in it, forcing colleagues to wheel her to fire crew

The hapless employee in Bandung City, Indonesia , got her piercing stuck in the mesh chair after jokingly sticking her nose through the holes in it, a local fire officer said.

Society

4 hours ago Stirling businesses urged to attend briefing sharing shoplifting intel on city streets

The briefing is being arranged by the Retailers Against Crime group and will include details on shoplifting suspects, trends and recent footage.

Economics

23 hours ago Ange Postecoglou reveals 'vile, detestable' abuse from Tamworth fans during FA Cup clash

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou claimed an "unacceptable" minority of non-League Tamworth supporters crossed the line with their behaviour during FA Cup third round clash

Sport

34 minutes ago Jack Draper revels in ‘abuse’ from Australian Open fans during Thanasi Kokkinakis win

The British No 1 was proud of how he held up physically in his second five-set win of the tournament

Events

3 hours ago Martin Lewis posts seriously rude TV moment that was cut from Channel 4 show

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

Culture

4 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

Technology

17 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

Science

63 minutes ago As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships

Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?From my many years as a therapist and advice columnist, I’ve started to see clear patterns in the problems that bother my readers the most. And I can confirm that Sartre was right: hell is other people. It’s difficult relationships with those around us that cause the most anguish. It’s such a common theme that I’ve given a lecture on the subject: Why are other people so awful? To help you into the new year, here’s my advice on this most commonly experienced problem.Struggles in connecting to others – or, more specifically, the tension between wanting connection and feeling disconnected – can manifest in many ways. As well as difficulties in existing relationships, such struggles can also make you feel lonely or alienated. Continue reading...

Politics

12 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Society

7 hours ago United Airlines passenger fined £8.4k for urinating in seat after downing drug and alcohol cocktail

Zachary Greear, 34, forced a Newark-bound flight to be diverted to Dublin on Monday after he mixed the tranquilliser xanax with booze before becoming disprutive on the United Airlines flight

Economics

27 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou calls out ‘vile’ abuse from Tamworth fans during FA Cup win

Spurs head coach says some of the comments he heard crossed a line

Sport

46 minutes ago Police seek man who punched TfL worker to the floor after being challenged over not having a ticket

Edgware Road Tube passenger assaulted TfL staff member after pushing through barrier without ticket

Events

7 hours ago The moment Aaron Donnelly really celebrated as he showed his Celtic fan credentials AGAINST Rangers

Donnelly didn't celebrate against Celtic and hasn't hidden the reason why

Culture

25 hours ago Falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets is causing flights to be delayed across the world

Flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have been impacted, one airline said

Technology

22 hours ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton meets an 'inspiring' cancer patient during her visit to Royal Marsden Hospital

The touching moment was captured on camera and posted online, as Kate, 43, underwent her first solo visit in a year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

Science

64 minutes ago The Traitors and Dancing on Ice star's life with disease that affects thousands of Brits

Dancing on Ice contestant Mollie Pearce, who appeared in season two of The Traitors, has opened up about living with a common symptom that caused her to be diagnosed with a chronic health condition

Politics

20 hours ago Adopted Black children to testify against white parents accused of treating them as ‘slaves’, trial told

Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather are on trial for human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor

Society

7 hours ago Urine trouble: Horrifying moment valet relieves himself on man's £30,000 Mercedes

Car onwer - Michael Hinsley from Shropshire - was left horrified after dashcam caught a garage worker urinating on the front of his Mercedes while it was in the car wash.

Economics

27 hours ago Moment woman crawls past airport security and boards plane without passport or ticket

Shocking video footage has captured a woman crawling beneath airport security gates at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, before managing to board a flight with no ticket or passport

Sport

65 minutes ago New lover of 'torturer' boyfriend who was accused of driving tragic Kiena Dawes to her death loses her job after he blew her a kiss in court

Wellings' new partner, nail technician Emma Croft, (pictured) was asked to step down after her fiancé was cleared of manslaughter over the death of his ex-girlfriend who he abused for years.

Events

22 hours ago Tired all the time? Scientists find new cause of chronic fatigue condition that blights millions

For the first time, scientists funded by the NIH have found chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is seven and a half times more common in people who have been infected with Covid .

Science

79 minutes ago Kate Middleton turned down Edinburgh University dream to meet Prince William at St Andrew's

The Princess of Wales originally had plans to attend another prestigious Scottish university before she changed her mind at the last minute after Prince William confirmed his place at St Andrew's University.

Politics

20 hours ago A Place in the Sun buyer says 'I've seen enough' and shuts down property tour minutes in

A Place in the Sun viewers watched the awkward moment the buyer shut down the tour, telling host Jasmine Harman he didn't want to bother seeing the rest of the house

Society

8 hours ago Millions of passengers face decade of disruption with £3.8bn revamp of critical railway line

The West Coast Main Line - one of the most important railway corridors in the UK - connects London and Glasgow, via Birmingham, Manchester and other cities

Economics

82 minutes ago Traitors star Claudia Winkleman's interview cut short as publicist storms the set

Claudia Winkleman has become a well-known face on the BBC as she currently presents Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors, but she encountered a sticky moment while interviewing a well known band

Events

24 hours ago Is depression caused by your ancestry? New study links genetics to mental health

New genetic risk factors for depression have been discovered by scientists across all major populations.

Science

89 minutes ago Fact check: No UK prime minister has attended a US presidential inauguration

Donald Trump has broken with a long tradition of foreign leaders not attending the presidential swearing-in ceremony.

Politics

23 hours ago Despair among climate campaigners as Heathrow Airport smashes annual flights record

Climate campaigners have been left speechless and infuriated by Heathrow Airport's announcement of a record breaking year, with 83.9 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2024

Society

12 hours ago Attendance Allowance rules older people need to know or monthly payments of up to £434 could stop

Over 1.6 million State Pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 hour ago Jack Draper fed off ‘abuse from the crowd’ in victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis

Draper came through a second five-setter while debutant Jacob Fearnley is also through to round three.

Events

25 hours ago The mugshot of pervert doctor who subjected female patients to horrific sexual abuse 'for his own gratification'

Dr Wayne Sefton Davis, a GP in Salford, carried out the vile acts against two women during ‘invasive’ examinations

Science

1 hour ago The learning difficulty Holly Willoughby shares with Jamie Oliver as celebrity chef launches new documentary

Oliver, 49, discovered he had dyslexia, which causes issues with reading, writing and spelling, as a child.

Politics

17 hours ago Church where Robert Burns attended Sunday service seeks £25,000 to protect 846

Robert Burns was a regular at St Michael’s in Dumfries.

Economics

1 hour ago Beauty salon worker is asked to step down by boss after her boyfriend was cleared of manslaughter over death of his abused ex

Wellings' new partner, nail technician Emma Croft, (pictured) was asked to step down after her fiancé was cleared of manslaughter over the death of his ex-girlfriend who he abused for years.

Events

28 hours ago Patients caught in Chinese virus outbreak develop pneumonia 'between three and five days later'

Middle-aged patients are being struck down according new unconfirmed reports, based on videos shared via Chinese social media app Weibo.

Science

1 hour ago Sadiq Khan: Londoners 'should be incredibly proud' of 'great' Silvertown Tunnel

The mayor says he ‘hopes’ to attend the opening of the ‘revolutionary’ new road tunnel under the Thames

Politics

18 hours ago Captain Tom's family slash asking price of £2.25m mansion and remove all traces of him from listing

Snaps from inside the house previously showed a photograph of him being knighted and a bust of the moment he completed his lockdown fundraising challenge.

Economics

1 hour ago Hundreds attend funeral for fiancee of Irish football star after she was found dead in a river following a 'personal tragedy'

The body of Roisin Cryan was recovered from the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo, at the weekend after a two-day search involving over 500 people.

Events

29 hours ago Martin Lewis says 'demon' household appliance is hiking your energy bills

Lots of people use tumble dryers, but a content creator recently revealed how expensive they are to use. Even Martin Lewis admits they cause people's bills to hike

Science

1 hour ago 'I went on Disney's new cruise ship and it was a fairytale in the Caribbean'

The Disney Treasure cruise ship has just set sail, with Dave Monk among the first passengers on board the new ship

Politics

19 hours ago Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

Economics

1 hour ago Mum found dead in bathroom by son one day after getting surgery to make her bum bigger

Adriana Soares Lima Laurentino, a 46-year-old mother from Brazil, attended a private clinic for a buttock augmentation procedure less than 24 hours before tragically dying at home

Events

29 hours ago Thought UnitedHealthcare couldn’t get more awful? They’ve gone villain mode | Arwa Mahdawi

Killing people with paperwork instead of a gun doesn’t make you any less of a murdererAt this very moment Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, is sitting in a federal jail cell in Brooklyn. He’s got a barrage of court appearances scheduled and, once he has wound his way through the criminal justice system, he could be behind bars for the rest of his life.Which, of course, is as it should be. While there are a lot of reasons that many people find the 26-year-old alleged assassin sympathetic, you can’t just gun a CEO down outside a hotel in Manhattan and face no consequences for it. And Mangione, who is, by all accounts, an extremely smart guy with an Ivy League education, should really have known better. He should have known that if he wanted to murder someone – and get away with it – there were far more socially acceptable ways of doing so.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago The number of pupils in Welsh primary schools are declining and it's causing a serious problem

Primary school sizes in one authority are down by 10 per year

Politics

20 hours ago Chris Eubank Jr threatening to walk away from Conor Benn bout over clause in deal

The pair are close to a deal but Chris Eubank Jr has now revealed a crucial issue which could cause the Conor Benn bout to collapse if it is not agreed this week

Economics

2 hours ago John Swinney backs Moira Salmond's call to grieve in peace after death of Alex

The late politician's widow released a rare public statement claiming critics of her husband Alex were causing distress for herself and her family.

Events

2 hours ago Vernon Kay says ‘I'll get grief’ from Tess Daly over ‘embarrassing’ daughter confession

Vernon Kay has revealed that he was worried about causing 'grief' at home after an embarrassing 'confession' about his daughter

Politics

24 hours ago I’m a £13m ex Champions League ace and brother of Premiership cult hero out to win deal with relegation strugglers

The 37-year-old will train with the top relegation-threatened top flight side in a bid to win a deal

Economics

3 hours ago Starmer to look at domestic abuse in teenage relationships after girl’s death

Holly Newton’s killer Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked her for an hour before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.

Events

2 hours ago New DWP payment rates for people on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance from April

Full list of new payment rates for disability benefits and Carer's Allowance.

Politics

28 hours ago Winter sun spot with '340 days of sunshine' a year you can fly to for just £15

The incredible city the perfect place to escape the depths of winter, and it's less than a four-hour flight away.

Economics

3 hours ago Miracle VW camper van untouched by LA fires despite blaze destroying everything else in street

Amid the destruction and sadness caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, photos have shown a remarkable little VW van which survived the horrifying blaze, despite the street burning

Events

3 hours ago Flight attendant lifts lid on passenger requests that will make staff think you're crazy

A former Emirate flight attendant has shared her craziest requests from passengers including a McDonald's order, changing a baby's nappy and telling the pilot to slow down

Politics

28 hours ago You can still catch a bus to Ukraine as brave firm running route reveals true motivation

EXCLUSIVE: "In the first months, military activities had a significant impact on our network, as a result, we had to suspend some lines – for 28 days our buses didn’t reach Kyiv

Economics

3 hours ago Urgent warning to fitness fanatics as scientist reveals gyms are 'riddled with germs'

Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer at the University of Leicester, warns dumbbells, barbells, and machines act as resevoirs for bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.

Events

3 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres 'preferred destination' as Ruben Amorim eyes coup

Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim will be the difference-maker in Viktor Gyokeres' inevitable move to the Premier League says former top-flight striker Glenn Murray

Politics

28 hours ago Bungling BA crew accidentally deploy emergency slide, delaying passengers by hours and costing airline £100,000

Hundreds of passengers scheduled to take a British Airways flight from London to Brussels were left with the Monday morning blues after a crew member mistakenly activated an emergency slide.

Economics

4 hours ago Plane horror as passenger dies on board Air France flight from Paris to Boston despite doctor trying to save them

A passenger has died on board Air France flight from Paris to Boston despite doctor trying to save them.

Events

3 hours ago The 'little paradise' island that's just an hour's flight away from Manchester

The idyllic islet is a result of the crater of an ancient submerged volcano

Politics

34 hours ago Mum, 33, defrauds her employer out of more than £10,000 but avoids going to jail

Rachel Vickers, 33, from Stockport, abused a 'position of trust' at Practical Publishing Ltd by dispatching 'circuit machines' to a fake customer

Economics

4 hours ago Jet2 chaos as drunk passenger 'runs down aisle trying to expose himself after break

Jack Breheny, 32, from Burnage, told the court he was 'deeply ashamed' of his actions on the flight back from a week-long holiday his twin brother paid for to help him get over a tough break-up

Events

3 hours ago Tommy Fury finally reveals the truth about addiction that caused Molly

Former Love Island star Tommy Fury has opened up about his split from Molly-Mae Hague, admitting that his addiction spiralled out of control after an injury and the demise of their relationship

Politics

34 hours ago Borough seeks permission to increase council tax by massive 10% in bid to avoid bankruptcy

Newham town hall is blaming a £157 million budget gap caused by the spiralling cost of providing temporary accommodation for homeless residents

Economics

4 hours ago Heartwarming moment tearful firefighter whose own home burnt down in LA infernos while he worked a 16 hour shift battling flames finds his wedding ring in the ashes

Californian firefighter Chien Yu was being interviewed by CNN 's Erin Burnett about returning to work after evacuating his home when he made the discovery.

Events

3 hours ago Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Politics

36 hours ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly 470,000 people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.

Economics

5 hours ago Sydney hit by severe electric storm, causing flooding and transport chaos

Town Hall station flooded, roads blocked and gusts hit 120kmh; one man killed in Cowra after a tree struck his carGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreater Sydney and other parts of New South Wales have been hit by a severe electric storm causing widespread flooding in the city centre, traffic chaos and forcing the abandonment of an A-League Women’s fixture.Earlier in the day, an elderly man was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle in high winds in the state’s central west. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Woman suddenly loses hearing in one ear – then doctors discover living nightmare

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A 21-year-old woman had complained of a 'piercing' pain in her right ear, coupled with progressive hearing loss, vertigo, nausea and tinnitus. Then medics found the grim cause

Politics

41 hours ago ‘Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis

Pope Francis says in his autobiography he received a ‘large white box’ relating to ‘difficult and painful situations’Pope Francis has said he inherited a “large white box” full of documents related to various scandals faced by the Catholic church when he took over from his predecessor.The pontiff makes the revelation in his much-anticipated autobiography, Spera (Hope), which is published on Tuesday.Additional reporting Catherine Pepinster Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Terrifying moment two passenger jets come perilously close to a midair collision as they approach to land at Phoenix Airport before anti

United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070 came perilously close to colliding in midair with 400 people on board as they prepared to land at the Phoenix airport on Saturday morning.

Events

5 hours ago ITV Emmerdale fans convinced April Windsor has returned and was right by Marlon

Emmerdale fans are convinced that April Windsor has already returned to the village and was right by her dad Marlon Dingle in a blink and you miss it moment

Politics

5 hours ago Horrifying moment cops walk away from gunshot victim because their shifts were ending

In the video, the officers walk away from the dying man while laughing

Events

5 hours ago Moment Labour councillor accuses Reform politician of sending photo of his 'private parts' in chaotic public meeting

Labour's Aidan McGurran angrily made the allegation against Reform UK councillor Jaymey McIvor during a dramatic Essex County Council full meeting on January 10.

Politics

5 hours ago Cause of death of Irish backpacker found dead in Koh Tao 'Death Island' hotel is revealed as his heartbroken mother pays tribute

Robby Kinlan, 21, from Quilty in Co. Clare, died on the Thai island of Koh Tao last week. His body was discovered in his bed with his phone in his hand and his earphones on

Events

5 hours ago Desire to ‘meet every concern’ over HS2 causes extra costs and delays – adviser

Sir Joh Armitt told MPs a ‘private sector approach’ would have been to say ‘Sorry, I have not got any more money’.

Politics

5 hours ago Marilyn Manson claimed he was 'not into rape as it 'takes the fun out of things' and said he prefers to 'break a woman down so they have no choice to submit'

In a chilling new documentary, Marilyn Manson Unmasked, Channel 4 revisits the claims of sexual abuse allegations made against the rock star.

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