77 minutes ago Water companies ‘misleading public over colossal volumes of sewage being dumped in our rivers'

Researchers from the University of Manchester claim they have uncovered ‘widespread use of greenwashing’ by England’s nine major water companies - including United Utilities

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17 hours ago SARAH VINE: Kate's 'very happy' childhood has given her the grounding to withstand the vicissitudes of Royal life. That's why she's perfect to help improve Britain's early years parenting

A new survey by a charity working to improve early-years development has revealed that 24 per cent of parents do not consider toilet training a necessary skill before their child starts primary school.

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"Honestly have never had so many compliments on my skin after using this"

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12 hours ago The chocolate box village near Greater Manchester perfect for Valentine's Day

It's been described as "one of the country's leading luxury destinations"

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58 minutes ago Dancing On Ice star 'choked up' as he pays heartbreaking tribute to plane crash victims

Dancing On Ice star Christopher Dean was choked up as he paid tribute to the figure skaters who lost their lives in the horror plane crash in the United States

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24 hours ago Haunting final photos inside doomed DC plane reveal young ice skating sisters and their parents

Everly Livingston, 14, and her younger sister Alydia, 11, were beaming as they headed back to the capital after an ice-skating development camp in Kansas, alongside their parents Donna and Peter.

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39 hours ago Tiny UK airport flying to Spanish island and 5 other destinations in 2025

Originally designed as an RAF base in the Second World War, Humberside Airport has added a popular Spanish island to its offerings this year - along with its regular routes

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Developers behind some of Wales' most popular food markets want to bring a new food hall to some of Cardiff's historic arcades

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34 hours ago I tried Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Finish and it's legendary for a reason

The Airbrush Flawless Finish has been on my wishlist for years and Makeup fans will know it takes a long time to use up a powder, so it's the perfect opportunity to try

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64 minutes ago Marks and Spencer shoppers snap up 'warm but not itchy' jumper on sale for £24

"The jumper is perfect for trousers or skirts, dress it up or pull on and go. It never fails to look casual and smart"

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33 hours ago Aston Villa transfer plans confirmed as they close in on Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford

Aston Villa are closing in on the loan signing of Man United forward Marcus Rashford.

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2 hours ago Tony Martin dead at 80: Farmer who shot and killed teenager burglar at his house in case that divided the nation dies

Tony Martin, 80, was jailed in 2000 for the murder of 16-year-old Fred Barras and injury of 29-year-old Brendan Fearon after the pair entered his Norfolk home.

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33 hours ago ‘The image is a call to honour our roots’: Reginald Kofi Boateng’s best phone photo

Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike qualityReginald Kofi Boateng had spent his morning scouting the perfect location and gathering props. “The day was steeped with intention,” says Boateng, who comes from Koforidua, in eastern Ghana and now lives in Dansoman, in the capital, Accra.“Dansoman is a sprawling estate and a place of contrasts,” he says. “Stories are waiting to be uncovered in its bustling streets and quiet corners. This setting became the perfect backdrop to explore themes of identity, heritage and individuality.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge

A series of earthquakes near the Greek island of Santorini have led authorities to shut down schools, dispatch rescue teams with sniffer dogs and sent instructions to residents including a request to drain their swimming pools

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43 hours ago Ed Miliband is accused of having 'lost his voice' over Heathrow expansion plan as Energy Secretary remains silent after announcement

The Energy Secretary once threatened to resign over proposals for a third runway, but has been conspicuously quiet since Rachel Reeves 's announcement.

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92 minutes ago Amazon's 13,000 rating £25 perfume beauty buffs compare to £97 Jean Paul Gaultier

"This perfume is borderline insane. It lasts forever and the projection on the smell is next level. For this price, it is perfect."

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35 hours ago ‘I don’t like corporate boxes’: Jeremy and Ben Corbyn on Arsenal, coaching and Starmer

The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Dimitri Van den Bergh HIT with phone as World Darts Masters punter selfie request goes agonisingly wrong

The Belgian was overjoyed as he progressed at Milton Keynes with a win over Nathan Aspinall but it didn't go to plan

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37 hours ago 'Near perfect' movie set for Quentin Tarantino remake is on TV tonight

The director suggested a Star Wars actor would take over the iconic role

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4 hours ago Why peace talks between Ukraine and Russia are not as simple as Trump makes out

The US president says he will use financial leverage to force Russia to accept a deal to end the invasion of Ukraine

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2 hours ago The heated blanket that shoppers ‘don’t know how I managed without’ now less than £35 on Amazon

This heated blanket on Amazon is perfect for the colder weather

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2 hours ago Man, 27, charged with attempted murder after three police officers injured outside police station

Alexander Dighton, 27, will appear before Merthyr Magistrates' Court on Monday morning following the alleged incident at Talbot Green police station in South Wales

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5 hours ago Furious parents accuse council of 'lying' over plans to close 'amazing' school in months due to 'declining birth rates'

Furious parents have accused their local council of 'lying' after it proposed plans to close a school that champions Special Educational Need (SEN) students due to alleged 'falling birth rates'.

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3 hours ago People who went to extreme lengths for the perfect selfie ended up paying ultimate price

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2 hours ago Families of victims visit Washington plane crash site amid swirl of questions

Federal investigators are still working to piece together the events that led to the crash that killed 67 peopleFamilies of victims of the deadliest US air disaster in nearly 25 years visited the crash site on Sunday amid a swirl of ongoing questions on what caused the mid-air collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter at an airport just outside Washington DC.Dozens of people walked along the banks of the Potomac River near Reagan National airport, close to where an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into each other on Wednesday, killing all 67 aboard.The Associated Press contributed to this report Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Fungus named after David Attenborough turning Irish spiders into 'zombies’

Findings point to hidden diversity of this class of fungi in British Isles, researchers say

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6 hours ago Fury over man's plans to turn £170k toilet block into 18 glamping pods overlooking iconic landmark off Cornish beach

A plan to turn a disused public toilet into a cafe and glamping pod has been poo-pooed by locals.

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6 hours ago I tried to escape London for Sri Lanka to write a book — it didn't all go to plan

When Sydney Lima took herself off to write in the South Asian island, she wanted to escape Londoners. Not so simple, she discovered...

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8 hours ago Emma Connolly praises £75 sustainable electric toothbrush with '40 day battery'

Emma Louise Connolly has shared the affordable £75 sonic electric toothbrush she’s ‘obsessed with’ thanks to its 40 day battery life and sustainable plant-based brush heads

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3 hours ago Tony Martin dies 26 years after shooting teen in killing that divided a nation

The farmer was jailed for murder for the killing of Fred Barras before the conviction was reduced to manslaughter

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6 hours ago Luis Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over Jenni Hermoso kiss at World Cup

Spanish football federation’s former president is accused of sexual assault and coercion over incident in 2023Spain’s former football chief Luis Rubiales will go on trial in Madrid on Monday over the unsolicited kiss he planted on the World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso, a gesture that stunned millions of TV viewers and unleashed a backlash against sexism in sport.Rubiales, 47, is accused of sexual assault as well as coercion after allegations that he tried to force Hermoso, 34, into publicly declaring that the kiss, which occurred as she celebrated her team’s victory in the 2023 World Cup in Australia, was consensual. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago How Kieran Culkin finally escaped his brother's shadow: As actor gets his first Oscar nomination at 42, how he grew up sharing tiny bedroom with six siblings and dealing with 'abusive' father

Kieran - who had made sporadic hit with roles in the likes of Father of the Bride, She's All That and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World - is now finally being recognised centre stage in Hollywood.

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6 hours ago League One boss makes grovelling apology after 'embarrassing' Ange Postecoglou swipe

Richie Wellens' comments mocking Ange Postecoglou led to anger from Tottenham fans, who pointed out the club have a close relationship with Leyton Orient and have loaned them two players this season

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11 hours ago M&S shoppers go wild for 'stylish' £30 denim jacket 'perfect for transitioning seasons'

The high street retailer's Pure Cotton Denim Relaxed Shacket will be a hard-working wardrobe staple no matter the weather.

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4 hours ago Watch scene of Philadelphia plane crash as six feared dead after air ambulance crashes into homes

Warning: This livestream may include some distressing scenes of footage.

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7 hours ago Valleys recycling facility and landfill site can operate for 25 more years

Rhondda Cynon Taf's planning committee granted two applications to extend the time of operations of Bryn Pica in the Cynon Valley

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11 hours ago Aldi launches £2.99 LEGO dupe which could be the perfect Valentine's Day gift

Lego fans rejoice, as Aldi has brought out a dupe flower set which is just a fraction of the cost and could wow your partner this Valentine's Day.

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4 hours ago Salman Rushdie set to testify as attempted murder trial gets under way

Hadi Matar, 26, accused of stabbing author 10 times in case likely to draw world’s media to tiny upstate New York townA man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie as he was being introduced at a literary lecture in New York state in 2022 is going on trial this week in a case likely to create global headlines.The trial could upend life in the tiny upstate New York village of Mayville, whose population of less than 1,500 is not accustomed to finding itself at the center of a media circus covering the attempted assassination of one of the world’s most famous writers. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Photographer that captured Melania Trump's FLOTUS portrait compares President's wife to 'the Queen of England'

Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux told The Times she believes the First Lady shares traits with royalty, in particular the 'never complain, never explain' conduct.

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11 hours ago Vet shares one dangerous plant dog owners should avoid at all costs on walks

Dog owners are being warned to be on the lookout for a dangerous plant that can threaten pets during walks - and there's one sign to watch out for that means your dog could be in danger

Economics

5 hours ago Quiet, please! The remarkable power of silence – for our bodies and our minds

Our increasingly noisy world has been linked to cardiovascular disease, anxiety and depression, as well as hearing loss. But that’s not the only reason we need more peace and quiet in our livesNo dogs barking. No lawnmowers. No revving engines. No sirens or car alarms. No planes. No construction work. No delivery lorries. Just pure, blissful silence. My ears could barely believe what they weren’t hearing when I opened the door, stepped into the garden and listened. It was autumn last year and I had just moved 600 miles north, from south-east England to Abernethy Forest in the Scottish Highlands. Occasionally, the wind shushed through the tree tops, like a slow wave breaking on the shore. Then it was quiet again. I lay in bed that night, letting my ears explore the faint thrum of silence, and for the first time in ages I didn’t reach for my earplugs.In the ensuing months, my ears let go, by degrees, of a tension that I hadn’t been aware I was holding. I almost expected to look in the...

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7 hours ago Amanda Holden, 53, channels her inner Bond vixen as she shows off her incredible figure in tiny 'shaken not stirred' bikini on Dubai getaway

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 53, looked incredible as she emerged from the sea in the skimpy cut-out swimwear during a Dubai getaway.

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13 hours ago Renewables investment fears over Labour's energy price plan that would cut Scots' bills

The Labour government is weighing up cutting energy bills for Scots or keeping renewables investments on track.

Economics

5 hours ago DC plane crash latest: Army identifies third pilot taking part in 'doomsday' training as black box recovered

None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived

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7 hours ago Keep cauliflower fresh for up to 10 days by avoiding common storage mistakes

Cauliflower is a versatile and delicious winter vegetable, but many people make storage mistakes that cause it to spoil quickly - an expert has shared how to keep it fresh

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21 hours ago Brits rush to 'cancel' TV licence and dodge £174 charge amid payment plan change

A proposed new regulation has been met with anger on social media.

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6 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash: Nurses threw party for patient, 6, hours before she died in air disaster

The child, who nurses had “grown incredibly close to”, was flying home to Mexico with her mother when the medical transport plane crashed near Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening.

Events

8 hours ago Gardeners urged to scatter this strong spice in garden in February for vital wildlife reason

It might sounds strange, but scattering a spice in your garden this February is the perfect way to keep food out for birds - without it being stolen by other animals

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23 hours ago Covid chief attacks Labour after AstraZeneca axes its plan for £450million vaccine site

Former head of the Covid Vaccine Task Force Dr Clive Dix accused ministers of a 'fatuous argument', claiming the country is in a worse position to produce vaccines than 2020.

Economics

6 hours ago American Airlines plane black box gives conflicting information after deadly crash

In a news conference, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said that data from the jet’s flight recorder showed its altitude as 325ft, plus or minus 25ft, when the crash happened on Wednesday night.

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8 hours ago Bournemouth star ends all debate with reaction to Cody Gakpo penalty incident

Lewis Cook was pinged for a foul on Cody Gakpo during Liverpool's win at Bournemouth and the midfielder, amid all the debate, appeared to own up to his mistake

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27 hours ago Ellen DeGeneres clashes with Cotswolds neighbours over extension ‘breach’ at £15m home

DeGeneres has been accused of increasing flood risk and disturbing Roman ruins with modifications to her property

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7 hours ago Amanda Holden, 53, wows in tiny white bikini as she channels Bond girl on beach

Britain's Got Talent beauty Amanda Holden looked sensational as she emerged from the sea in a skimpy white cut-out bikini during her sun-soaked holiday in Dubai

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8 hours ago China to file lawsuit at WTO over Trump’s trade tariffs – US politics live

Goods from country are to face an extra 10% levy from Tuesday alongside additional 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian importsOver in the UK, the home secretary Yvette Cooper said that Trump’s tariff plans could have a “really damaging impact” on the global economy and growth.The Labour cabinet minister said the UK wanted to break down trade barriers, not put them up. Continue reading...

Politics

27 hours ago Ruben Amorim will get ideal opportunity to assess dream £68m summer transfer in Man United audition

United are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window and one Palace star could be central to their plans

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7 hours ago DC plane crash latest: US army identifies third pilot taking part in 'doomsday' training as black box recovered

None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived

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8 hours ago Wrecking ball: Trump’s war on ‘woke’ marks US society’s plunge into ‘dark times’

President’s ‘culture war’ crusade targets DEI and LGBTQ+ rights in bid to spread rightwing agenda, experts sayDonald Trump didn’t need to wait for the black box flight recorder. He knew what caused the mid-air collision of a passenger plane and army helicopter that killed 67 people. Or he thought he did.“They actually came out with a directive – ‘too white’,” the US president told reporters on Thursday, seeking to blame former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for including Black and Latino people in the federal workforce. “We want the people that are competent.” Continue reading...

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29 hours ago Katie Price huge transformation includes a 'shopping list of plastic surgeries'

Katie Price is only just back from Turkey, but a source says she has many more procedures planned for the future.

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7 hours ago Elon Musk backs mission to Mars to investigate remarkable 'square structure' seen on the red planet as Joe Rogan brands bizarre feature 'wild'

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has backed a mission to Mars to investigate the remarkable 'square structure' (pictured) that was captured on NASA's Mars Orbiter Camera.

Events

9 hours ago A pub was getting rave reviews. Then a hygiene inspection uncovered the chef's past

A catastrophic food hygiene inspection led to revelations about the history of the Crown's chef David James

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33 hours ago 'Perfect' £30 M&S dressing gown with over 1,000 reviews 'like a hug in a robe'

M&S shoppers love a cosy dressing gown with over 1,000 5-star ratings and glowing feedback from impressed testers

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7 hours ago Day of the Jackal icon Edward Fox leads town rebellion over 'criminally bad' plans to modernise listed Victorian railway station

British actor Edward Fox, 87, has taken aim at Network Rail who want to build a modern ramped bridge onto the Grade II listed Victorian station in Wareham, Dorset.

Events

9 hours ago Five pink drinks perfect for Valentine's Day, according to Douglas Blyde

Douglas Blyde raises a glass to the sheer absurdity of love

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34 hours ago Boden's 'unique' £110 dress 'perfect' for spring weddings slashed to just £33

Boden is treating shoppers to a massive 70% off its Ophelia Wrap Midi Jersey Dress in the Raindrop Geo print and it's the perfect number to wear to any upcoming nuptials.

Economics

7 hours ago Exonerated environmental defenders to face murder retrial in El Salvador

Critics decry ‘politically motivated’ decision to revisit civil war-era charges against leaders of anti-mining campaignFive Salvadorian environmental defenders who were exonerated of bogus civil war charges will face retrial this week amid growing evidence of political interference.Miguel Ángel Gámez, Alejandro Laínez García, Pedro Antonio Rivas Laínez, Antonio Pacheco and Saúl Agustín Rivas Ortega, were acquitted in October over the alleged killing of an army informant in 1989. The court in Cabañas in northern El Salvador ruled that the state had failed to prove a crime had taken place, or that the defendants, former leftwing guerrilla fighters, were linked to any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago I'm a beauty writer and Marc Jacobs' new perfume is a perfect Valentine's Day present

Beauty writer Eve Rowlands has been on the lookout for a new scent after wearing Floral Street Peony Wonderland to death - and she thinks she's found her new favourite in Marc Jacobs' latest release

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34 hours ago I spent £3k building picnic tables and now jobsworths are demanding I tear them down for a petty reason

EXCLUSIVE: A furious pub landlord has blasted 'jobsworth' national park planners after being threatened with legal action over a decking area he installed during lockdown .

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7 hours ago Who was flying the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter before Washington DC crash?

Officials have recovered 40 bodies from the wreckage after American Airlines flight collided with Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac

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