1 hour ago Tattoo artist shares four mistakes clients make that force her to cancel appointments

An experienced tattoo artist has shared the top four reasons she might choose to cancel an appointment – and you may even lose your deposit if you make these crucial errors

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2 hours ago Woman stranded in Brazil after airline ‘refuses to allow her to board flight home to UK with eVisa’

Exclusive: Maria Juliana Marquez Monsalve says she was forced to pay over £700 for new flights to the UK airline refused to let her board

Society

4 hours ago Andrew Tate's millions 'were laundered through four British bank accounts run by woman based in the West Country', court documents reveal

The woman, whose accounts were linked to a property in the West Country, transferred as much as $12million (almost £10million) through four accounts, an investigation has found.

Economics

28 hours ago Vet shares the two final words she 'hates' hearing people say as their pets die

A hospice vet has said the last moments pet owners share with their furry friends are 'very special', and she 'hates' to hear one very common phrase people say as their animals pass away

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2 hours ago ‘Speak up for Ellis’: Mother of teenager shot in back issues emotional plea on his 20th birthday to find killer

‘Kind’ and ‘laid back’ Ellis Cox was shot in the back in a confrontation on a Liverpool industrial estate last June

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2 hours ago I spotted something unusual in this photo of my baby – it led to a cancer diagnosis

'Had I not spotted it at the time the pictures were taken and had I not pushed for her to be looked at properly it would have been a different story'

Culture

2 hours ago Conor was happy and healthy until he lined up for his Covid vaccines. Now he can't work, spends most of his time at home... and will never forget a doctor's five

A young man claims he was so driven to despair by debilitating heart issues he suffered after having the Covid vaccines that he almost took his own life.

Science

2 hours ago Man Utd pay tribute to Denis Law with moving gestures ahead of Brighton clash

Manchester United confirmed plans to pay tribute to Denis Law, who is the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time with 237 goals from 404 appearances, following his death aged 84 after a battle with dementia

Politics

13 hours ago Justin Baldoni's lawyer issues furious response to Blake Lively's team saying actor used 'abuser playbook'

Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers.

Society

9 hours ago Save £40 on Armani Si Passione perfume ahead of Valentine’s Day in flash sale

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, why not snag your partner's favourite fragrance or a stunning new scent from a luxury brand without breaking the bank, thanks to this flash sale

Economics

2 hours ago From stiff necks to ‘lazy glutes’: why these unloved muscles could prevent injury – and how to train yours

Never heard of your lower trapezius? Don’t know your rotator cuff from your neck flexor? To alleviate common injuries, it’s time to get to know them Killer abs, beefy biceps and perky pecs are classic signifiers of strong, well-exercised bodies, but not many people walk into a gym with a goal of building up their teres minor. This more low-key muscle, along with several others, is often underappreciated and weak, even among fitness fans. Neglecting such muscles as the teres minor can cause overuse of other muscles to compensate, or a lack of stability around a joint, which can lead to common painful injuries. And as anyone currently in musculo-skeletal pain knows all too well, it’s preferable to build up these forgotten muscles before you end up on the physiotherapist’s waiting list with an agonising shoulder, hip or lower back. Here are those elusive muscle groups to look out for. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Andy Murray's real personality came as big 'surprise' after it was exposed on TV show

There have been regular gripes about Sir Andy Murray's personality, but the tennis legend proved that those who often stuck a knife into him were mistaken

Culture

3 hours ago 'Most depressing time of year' is on the horizon as expert issues advice

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year – and while it isn't scientifically backed, many of us struggle with our wellbeing at this time of year

Science

2 hours ago 'It's getting ridiculous now': Outrage as parking mayhem continues at popular Peak District beauty spot

Police have repeatedly been drafted in to tackle the 'persistent' issue of cars being dumped at the roadside

Politics

13 hours ago Tiny pieces of plastic that break off from shopping bags and packaging blamed for rise of deadly heart disease, dementia and several cancers

Experts believe the prevalence of microplastics, such as those in plastic bags, can be linked to health conditions as they can cause superbugs to mutate

Economics

2 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Michaela Strachan's horror health ordeals including nasty diagnosis after eating animal poo, worms under her skin and cancer battle

The presenter, 58, made her name fronting  children's television shows including Wide Awake Club and Wacaday before turning to wildlife programmes including Springwatch.

Events

3 hours ago Man diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after noticing six strange symptoms

Jon Imondi, 43, ignored a number of symptoms for months before a diagnosis of stage-three bowel cancer in December 2022 - and he now has some advice for others

Science

3 hours ago UK MPs withdraw report criticising current Bangladesh regime over ‘bias’

Exclusive: Complaints said report was 'inaccurate’ and biased in favour of ousted Sheikh Hasina’s governmentA group of MPs has withdrawn a controversial report into Bangladesh after complaints that it was biased in favour of the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina.The all-party parliamentary group (APPG) on the Commonwealth issued a report on Bangladesh last November that criticised the current regime in Dhaka but was accused of significant inaccuracies. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago Woman thought phone call was a scam before she inherited stranger's £400,000 estate

Lorraine Gesell, a Canadian who has only been to the UK once, received a phone call to say she was the beneficiary of Brit Raymond Barry's £400k estate - she'd never heard of him

Economics

2 hours ago Jimmy Calderwood dies aged 69 after Scottish football legend's dementia battle

Jimmy Calderwood, the former Aberdeen and Dunfermline manager, was diagnosed with early onset dementia in 2017 and decided to go public with his condition

Events

5 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill shares health issues ahead of retiring with Christopher Dean

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced their retirement from skating, with them set to perform for the final time on live TV on the new series of ITV's Dancing on Ice

Science

3 hours ago The Masked Singer fans left stunned as they figure out Teeth is a woman

The Masked Singer fans were left with their jaws on the floor on Saturday night (18 January) as they were convinced they'd worked out the identity of one of the remaining characters

Politics

30 hours ago 'Dumb' woman scammed into giving fake AI Brad Pitt £700,000 now homeless and penniless

A French woman who was scammed out of nearly £700,000 by a fraudster using AI to pose as Brad Pitt is now homeless and penniless after being hounded by online trolls

Economics

2 hours ago Moment clever 999 operator sends cops to help domestic abuse victim pretending to order a pizza

The Metropolitan Police received a call from a domestic violence victim who pretended to be ordering a pizza so the perpetrator, who was at home with her, wouldn't get suspicious

Events

7 hours ago 'I ignored six strange changes to body like skin issue – then was diagnosed with cancer'

Jon Imondi, 43, from Worcester, felt unhappy and unfulfilled working from home after the pandemic - but his health was suffering too, and he now encourages others to get checked

Science

3 hours ago Cat videos not a security threat, minister says as he rules out UK TikTok ban

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones downplayed concerns over security issues that have led to a US ban of the social media app

Politics

33 hours ago Apple fans race to buy £400 MacBook Pro laptops for £159 in one online sale

It should slip into most backpacks without issue

Economics

2 hours ago Fears for missing woman as cops say disappearance 'completely out of character'

Natasha, 36, has been reported missing in Reading. Thames Valley Police is urging anyone who sees her to get in touch with 999 immediately

Events

28 hours ago Sarah Ferguson opens up about ‘dark places’ she went to after double cancer diagnoses

Duchess of York speaks candidly on mental health struggles after ‘dreadful’ year for royal family

Science

35 hours ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 hours ago The common thread between hurricanes and wildfires? Increasingly strong winds

Hurricane-force winds have major destructive power that can turn bad situations worse

Events

35 hours ago Nurse shares harrowing journey with liver cancer including the four 'red flag' symptoms that led to diagnosis

Marissa Antonio was just 39 when the 19cm tumour was discovered - and now, Cancer Research UK has revealed liver cancer death rates have doubled in the last 20 years

Science

5 hours ago Luca is the progenitor of all life on Earth. But its genesis has implications far beyond our planet

New research into the single-celled organism is providing clues about what the early planet looked like – and raising the prospect that we may not be alone in the universeFor scientists, our earliest ancestor wasn’t Adam or Eve but Luca. Luca didn’t look anything like us – it was a single-celled bacterium-like organism. A recent study by a team of scientists based in the UK has delivered rather shocking news about this illustrious forebear. Despite having lived almost as far back as seems possible, Luca was surprisingly similar to modern bacteria – and what’s more, it apparently lived in a thriving community of other organisms that have left no trace on Earth today.Luca – short for the last universal common ancestor, the progenitor of all known life on Earth – seems to have been born 4.2bn years ago. Back then our planet was no Eden but something of a hell on Earth: a seething mass of volcanoes pummelled by giant meteorites, and having recovered from a cosmic collision that blasted ...

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39 hours ago Revealed: The terrible events that have befallen French woman after she was duped into handing over £700,000 to fake AI Brad Pitt scammer

Paris-based lawyer Laurène Hanna, told how her client has been branded 'dumb', 'naïve' and 'stupid' - and been harassed so mercilessly online that she's deleted social media.

Economics

2 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Dan Edgar denies cheating on ex Kate Ferdinand ahead of awkward reunion

The Only Way Is Essex's Dan Edgar has admitted to "some stupid mistakes" ahead of a potential meeting with ex-girlfriend Kate Ferdinand on ITV show Dancing On Ice,

Events

6 hours ago 'I've gained 5 dress sizes but stopping one behaviour made me accept my curves'

A woman, who once hated her body, is now unashamed of going from a size 6 to 16 after realising that punishing herself with exercise or food is not the answer - and now wants others to grow in confidence too

Politics

39 hours ago 'I defy any woman not to fall into the trap': Full inside story of scam that saw wealthy divorcee hand £700,000 to Brad Pitt conmen

Blonde, tanned and beautiful, Anne had a sensational secret. For the past year and a half, she had - she believed - been in an online relationship with Brad Pitt.

Economics

3 hours ago Michael Sheen issues stern warning to scammers trying to exploit his fans online

Fraudsters have been messaging the actor’s followers on his ‘behalf’

Events

6 hours ago ITV Masked Singer's Teeth leaves viewers speechless as they 'work out' true identity

The Masked Singer fans were left stunned during Saturday night's episode as they thought they'd worked out the identity of one contestant, Teeth - who they now believe is a woman.

Politics

3 hours ago Mother of British hostage Emily Damari says she won't believe she's free until she see's her as friends of another woman set to be released by Hamas today jump with joy

Mandy Damari, 63, has faced an agonising wait of 471 days to be reunited with her daughter Emily (pictured) after the 28-year-old was kidnapped during the October 7 attacks in 2023.

Events

7 hours ago You've been going on holiday in France all wrong! The etiquette rules tourists MUST follow to get along with the French (including the mistake to avoid when ordering wine)

Few holiday destinations are as familiar as France - the world's most visited country with 100million tourist arrivals a year. Yet, the etiquette mistakes keep coming. Here are the unspoken rules.

Politics

3 hours ago Jimmy Calderwood dead aged 69 as Aberdeen and Dunfermline lead tributes after dementia battle

Calderwood was a beloved figure in Scottish football and passes away after a battle with Alzheimer's disease

Events

7 hours ago The Masked Singer viewers speechless as they 'work out' Teeth is a woman

ITV viewers were left stunned this weekend as they learned the celebrity inside Teeth on The Masked Singer isn't a man.

Politics

3 hours ago Jimmy Calderwood dead aged 69 as tributes pour in for ex Aberdeen and Dunfermline boss after dementia battle

Calderwood was a beloved figure in Scottish football and passes away after a battle with dementia

Events

7 hours ago Skincare expert shares five beauty mistakes you're making in winter – one is 'crucial'

Skincare expert Jamie Nicole has shared the five things you're doing wrong in your beauty regime in winter – but she also has tips on how to fix them and look after your skin in the colder months

Politics

4 hours ago Woman issues open marriage warning as she's 'miserable' for unexpected reason

A woman has issued a warning about agreeing to an open marriage as she says she is now 'miserable' in her arrangement – but not for the reasons you might expect

Events

7 hours ago Mr Motivator would help Eamonn Holmes with mobility issues but host 'won't speak to him'

EXCLUSIVE: Former GMTV legend Mr Motivator claims he would be willing to help out his ex co-star Eamonn Holmes with his mobility issues - but the host "won't speak to him"

Politics

4 hours ago "I was not letting my Pomeranian die without a fight": Woman breaks arm in three places 'saving her dogs from Bully breeds'

'I was not letting my Pomeranian die without a fight'

Events

7 hours ago GK Barry reveals her marriage and baby plans with footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford as she shares she was 'scared to date a woman' before they got together

The I'm A Celebrity star, 25, was rumoured to be dating the Ipswich Town player, 24, long before the couple confirmed their relationship publicly in August.

Politics

4 hours ago 'I've gained 5 dress sizes but I will never diet again thanks to stopping behaviour'

A woman, who once hated her body, has opened up about going from a size 6 to 16 after realising that punishing herself with exercise or food is not the answer - and now she hopes to inspire others

Events

8 hours ago 'I gave into my husband's demand for an open marriage – now I'm miserable'

A woman has admitted she reached a compromise with her husband after he asked her if they could have an open marriage – but just two months later, she regrets her decision

Politics

4 hours ago Three natural remedies to keep rats and mice away that they absolutely hate

Mice and rats are common household pests, particularly during the winter months, but there are a number of natural remedies that can be used to deter the rodents from entering your home

Events

9 hours ago As a writer, Neil Gaiman is a serial fantasist. That, it seems, also applies to his feminism | Catherine Bennett

Allegations of sexual misconduct are proving hard for fans and friends of the ‘geek royalty’ author to process Perhaps uniquely in the history of #MeToo, the women now alleging sexual misconduct on the part of the fantasy writer Neil Gaiman would appear to have their alleged perpetrator’s full support. Back when this movement seemed full of potential, in 2018, Gaiman urged the public to believe women like Christine Blasey Ford, whose allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh were then being trashed.“On a day like today it’s worth saying,” Gaiman wrote. “I believe survivors. Men must not close our eyes and minds to what happens to women in this world.”Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at observer.letters@observer.co.uk Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago Gaza ceasefire begins as British woman among three Israeli hostages to be released

Long-awaited truce has begun after last minute tensions between Israel and Hamas, clearing the way for hostages to be released after 15 months of captivity

Events

10 hours ago Expect 'shock and awe' as Donald Trump begins second term with flurry of executive orders

‘Blizzard’ of directives around key issues expected in first days and weeks of second term

Politics

5 hours ago I pointed out my sister's new baby's name is the same as a terrorist group

The woman, from the US, took to Reddit on 9 January to share how the awkward conversation with her sister unfolded - which has since lead to the pair falling out.

Events

13 hours ago There's no way back for me on Strictly, heartbroken Giovanni tells KATIE HIND, as he opens up on his romance with an older woman, and reveals his sweet message to British fans...

For so long, his smile was replaced by a furrowed brow. Now, Giovanni Pernice's famous beam is back. At last, as the Strictly star reveals to me in this exclusive interview, his life is back on the up.

Politics

5 hours ago Woman's body 'left vibrating' after being stung by most venomous creature on Earth

Australian tourist, Zoe Cahill has been left with a permanent web of scars across her entire body from the ordeal and spent over a month in hospital

Events

13 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Dan Edgar admits he made 'stupid mistakes' amid rumours he cheated on ex Kate Ferdinand

The TOWIE star, 34, is competing in the skating show alongside Kate's brother-in-law Anton Ferdinand, 39, and she and husband Rio, 46, attended the show's opening episode.

Politics

6 hours ago Denis Law's sad admission on what he thought caused his dementia three years before death

The family of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law confirmed on Saturday that he had died several years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia

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