37 minutes ago 'Right way' to cook jacket potato in microwave in just 10 minutes without oven

Cooking a jacket potato in the oven can take ages, but one food expert has shared the 'right way' to cook the spud in the microwave in just 10 minutes, and the results look delicious

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2 hours ago Cambridge students handed party ban over unruly college gathering which ended with smashed bottles and sore heads

Students at a University of Cambridge college have been banned from partying after an unruly student gathering ended with smashed bottles left on campus.

Society

40 minutes ago B&M's new bedside table that 'looks like it is from Next' only costs £20

Shoppers who fell in love with the tables were urging each other to 'grab them quickly before they sell out'

Economics

13 hours ago Love Island fans devastated as Scott Thomas' final scenes air with heartbreaking admission

Emotions were running high in the Love Island villa as Scott Thomas shockingly announced he'd be leaving the show despite being partnered with Tina Stinnes

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73 minutes ago ITV Love Island bombshell as star is second to 'quit' after Scott Thomas' exit

A second Love Island star has reportedly exited the villa

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66 minutes ago ‘Casual brutality’: playwright Amy Jephta on Cape Town and shared histories of land ownership

The writer of A Good House explains how her new play explores notions of belonging, suburban living and community politicsPlaywright, screenwriter and director Amy Jephta has spent her career exploring the contradictions of belonging in post-apartheid South Africa. Her landmark film Barakat made history as the first feature filmed entirely in Afrikaaps, a uniquely South African dialect blending Afrikaans with other linguistic influences. Jephta’s latest work looks at the complex intersections of property, privilege and identity in modern Cape Town. In A Good House, her provocative new play for London’s Royal Court theatre and Bristol’s Old Vic, a shack mysteriously appears in the middle of a quaint suburban community, causing consternation among the residents. At the centre of the play is the question that echoes throughout Jephta’s work: “To whom does the land belong? Who gets to call it mine?”*** Conti...

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19 hours ago Love Island star smashes car into London bus with baby daughter in passenger seat

Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has updated fans after she and young daughter Lucia were involved in a terrifying collision with a double-decker bus in London

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81 minutes ago Welsh Government faces deadlock with single vote it needs to pass budget not on offer

The most likely person to lend the ruling Labour party her vote says she currently cannot agree the budget

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2 hours ago Helen Flanagan says 'there's always something' in honest posts about appearance years after 'secret' boob job

The former Coronation Street star has opened up to her fans as she continues to be transparent with those who follow her online

Society

1 hour ago Bianca Censori returns to Instagram to share naked photos from the Grammys as Kanye West wipes his account AGAIN and unfollows Taylor Swift

Bianca Censori has tapped into the frenzy surrounding her naked stunt on the Grammys red carpet by returning to Instagram.

Economics

21 hours ago Stina Blackstenius gives Arsenal edge over Manchester City in WSL thriller

Both teams knew this was a win or bust moment for their already fading title hopes and, in that spirit, they served up a breathless seven-goal thriller. It was the visitors, Arsenal, who came out on top to surely confine the remainder of Manchester City’s Women’s Super League campaign to merely a battle for European qualification.City’s fourth defeat in their past six WSL games was another engrossing but mistake filled match that will be hugely damaging for their hopes of domestic success. On the overall share of the chances, Arsenal probably deserved to edge an end-to-end contest. Continue reading...

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95 minutes ago Urgent warning over the apparently harmless party trick that can KILL in seconds after young mum's tragic death

Faith Waterman Batistich, 20, collapsed at her daughter's first birthday party in the New Zealand town of Te Puke in September 2022.

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10 hours ago Katie Price shares snap of her bandaged nose as she shows off the results of her latest surgery

The former glamour model, 46, jetted to Turkey last month to get several 'tweaks' to her sixth £10,000 facelift.

Culture

1 hour ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's fresh fears as Trump may keep chilling promise

It appears there is no love lost between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the US President Donald Trump - and one expert believes that him returning to the White House is proving 'rather awkward' for the couple

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5 hours ago Marks and Spencer's £27 dress that 'fits perfectly and is comfortable' is flying off shelves

"Love this dress. Perfect fit and length for me and it is very comfortable to wear. I liked it so much that I bought the brown one as well"

Economics

1 hour ago Love Island fans stunned as Eyal Booker rubs shoulders with Beyonce at Grammy Awards

Former Love Island star Eyal Booker, who famously coupled-up with Megan Barton-Hanson on season 4 of the ITV dating show, was spotted rubbing shoulders with mega stars at the 2025 Grammy Awards

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20 hours ago Dancing On Ice star is forced to QUIT the series just hours before the live show after suffering a devastating injury

The skater shared she's no longer able to continue in the competition after sustaining an injury in rehearsals.

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2 hours ago Charlotte Crosby 'gives birth to second child' as her dad lets slip baby news

Charlotte Crosby appears to have given birth to her second child with her fiancé Jake Ankers, as the star's dad shared a message about a ‘new addition to our family’

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12 hours ago Rory McIlroy wins at ‘cathedral of golf’ Pebble Beach for 27th PGA Tour title

McIlroy highlights include eagle on par-five 14thIreland’s Shane Lowry secures second on his ownRory McIlroy claimed the 27th PGA Tour title of his career with an impressive victory at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. McIlroy made an eagle and five birdies in a superb final round of 66 to finish 21 under par, a shot outside the tournament record set by Brandt Snedeker in 2015.Playing partner Shane Lowry birdied the 18th to secure outright second on 19 under, with Justin Rose making an eagle on the same hole to share third place with American Lucas Glover. “Some people would argue the golf courses I have won on are not up to a Pebble Beach or an Augusta, but to win at one of the cathedrals of golf is really, really cool,” McIlroy told CBS. Continue reading...

Society

14 hours ago Love Island's 'strategic' Curtis could bank 'power couple' brand deals with Ekin

Love Island's Curtis Pritchard could be in for a big payday after the show if he sticks with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, after choosing to re-couple with her during tonight's show.

Economics

1 hour ago ITV Love Island star quits show less than 24 hours after Scott Thomas' shock exit

Love Island has lost its second star in a matter of days after another islander decided to walk out of the villa - less than 24 hours after Scott Thomas' shock exit

Events

21 hours ago Dancing on Ice star quits hours before live show as they share heartbreaking update

Dancing on Ice star Vanessa Bauer has been forced to withdraw from the competition just hours before the latest live show after suffering an accident in rehearsals

Culture

2 hours ago Love Island star nabs huge stash of condoms from ITV villa for cheeky snap

One Love Islander couldn't resist taking a massive bag of condoms from the ITV dating show's South African villa and flaunted their loot with a cheeky photograph

Politics

14 hours ago Three foods cancer doctor eats to slash chances of getting disease and boost health

A doctor who treats cancer patients has shared the three foods he eats to reduce his risk of developing the disease - and they're all backed by science.

Society

24 hours ago How 'sucker punched' Kevin Costner could go back on his bitterly fought divorce deal now his ex has found new love so fast

The ring is a magnificent emerald-cut diamond, which signifies 'clarity, strength and a clear and transparent relationship'.

Economics

1 hour ago Patio moss 'disappears and never comes back' with 29p item expert loves

Moss can be a real pain to remove from patios and there are a number of reasons as to why moss grows on your patio stones, but one expert has shared a top tip to make it disappear

Events

3 hours ago Violet Cakes has opened a secret cafe in the Alaïa store in central London

Violet Cakes has opened a secret cafe in the Alaïa store in central London  Hot Dinners

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25 hours ago Justin Baldoni shares handwritten notes from It Ends With Us intimacy coordinator after publishing explosive new website telling 'his side' of Blake Lively lawsuit

Justin Baldoni has shared his alleged handwritten notes from a meeting with an intimacy coordinator for It Ends With Us amid Blake Lively's sexual harassment allegations.

Society

25 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

Economics

2 hours ago Children’s Online Safety APPG chair Gregor Poynton MP slams Elon Musk’s X for failing to remove harmful video linked to Southport killings

Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston Constituency, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Children’s Online Safety, has written to X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, demanding the immediate removal of a violent video linked to the Southport killings.

Events

3 hours ago Shakira celebrates Grammy win with rarely seen sons nearly three years after Gerard Piqué split

Shakira shared a sweet moment with her rarely seen sons at the 2025 Grammys.

Politics

26 hours ago The 'most expensive' gypsy wedding ever: Traveller bride, 21, ties the knot at the Dorchester with 350 guests, 3 dresses, bible verse party favours...and a bill of up to £250,000 for her parents

Guests were left in awe after attending a wedding - held at the posh Dorchester Hotel in London , where weddings can start from £10,000 - and comparing the bride and groom to 'royalty'.

Society

26 hours ago 'I won £10k a month for 30 years on National Lottery when I was 21 – here's how it changed my life'

Set for Life winner James Evans, 25, will receive £10,000 in his bank account every month until he is 51 and has shared how the money has changed his life, but still helps family and charities

Economics

2 hours ago ‘Before Ozempic we had amphetamines. But it’s always the same violence’: Coralie Fargeat on women, ageing and Hollywood

Her gruesome horror The Substance has won her an Oscar nomination – and given its star Demi Moore’s career new life. But did taking down the patriarchy have to be so gory?Coralie Fargeat is based in Paris, but is in London for the Oscar nominations – the film she wrote and directed, The Substance, has been nominated for best picture, best director, best original screenplay, best actress (for Demi Moore) and best makeup (the prosthetics are really something). It’s the same story with the Baftas (minus best film), and Moore, of course, has already won the Golden Globe for her role. She accepted it with the memorable line, “Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a ‘popcorn actress’ ”Fargeat is all smiles in the office of her production company in central London. There’s a big plate of salami – she loves salami (I love salami!). I suppose I expected her to be more austere, but that’s the patriarchy for you: you can’t even make feminist body-horror without people expecting...

Events

3 hours ago Adam Thomas says 'it isn't a soap' as he defends Love Island star after brother Scott leaves villa in tears

He shares his thoughts on Love Island: All Stars contestant Elma Pazar after her confrontation with his twin brother, Scott

Politics

26 hours ago Paul Danan revealed he bought a £10,000 car in rehab as he opened up about overcoming shopping addiction in poignant final interview

Shortly before his untimely death, Paul spoke to the Outlet Ten Discussions Podcast , where he opened up about battling a shopping addiction.

Economics

2 hours ago British Army sergeant in the Welsh Guards raped a female soldier when they shared a bed together after a night out in Belize

Taukakau Viavialevu, of the Welsh Guards, attacked his victim on an off-duty trip to the Caribbean coast whilst they were both stationed in the Central American country.

Events

4 hours ago Is it true that the more lip balm you use, the more lip balm you need?

Are chapsticks as addictive as some claim? We ask an expert to clarifyEver found yourself stuck in a loop of applying more and more lip balm, wondering whether it’s because the product’s becoming less effective with each application, or your lips are becoming reliant on it for moisture and dry out more easily when you don’t apply it?Dr Rosalind Simpson, a medical dermatologist from the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology at the University of Nottingham, says: “Lip balms don’t contain products that cause tolerance. But it can feel like this due to other factors.” Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago Valentine's gifts from £4 to treat your loved one, your girlfriends and yourself to this year

Love is in the air, so spoil someone special or treat yourself to our pick of Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day gifts from as little as £4

Economics

2 hours ago Lennon Miller on site as Celtic transfer drama explodes, Kvistgaarden 'secret arrival' answered and Rodgers drops clue

The injured Fir Park skipper was watching in the stands yards from the Parkhead bigwigs on Sunday

Events

4 hours ago Ruth Langsford shares worrying update after speaking out on Eamonn Holmes divorce for first time

The Loose Women presenter has been flooded with messages, including support from a Strictly Come Dancing star

Politics

28 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

2 hours ago Silent Witness I Believe in Love cast including Emmerdale and Until I Kill You stars

As the last two-parter of the season airs tonight, here is all you need to know about who will be joining Emilia Fox and David Caves in the cast for Silent Witness

Events

4 hours ago Kerry Katona details Celebrity Love Island plan after split from fiancé

EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Katona has called for ITV to launch a celebrity version of Love Island for single stars over the age of 40 as she searches for love again after splitting from her fiancé.

Politics

28 hours ago Coronation Street star's 'magic' £9 skincare product she says 'gave me my confidence back'

Stephanie Davis has opened up on her eczema struggles in the past and has shared the product that has become a firm favourite in her skincare routine during those times

Economics

3 hours ago ‘Hope has returned’: tribe hails Lula’s fight against illegal mining in Amazon

Two years after Brazil’s president vowed to bring the Yanomami tribe back from the brink, hunger and infant mortality rates are fallingThe Yanomami villagers had trekked for days through some of Brazil’s most secluded jungles to reach the assembly, their traditional clothing announcing an existence deeply entwined with nature that stretched back thousands of years.As they filed into a thatched communal hut to share stories of their lives, the forest dwellers wore armlets fashioned from toucan and macaw plumes and monkey-tail headbands representing their bond. “It’s a symbol of unity because these little monkeys never get separated: they always roam together,” said local leader Júnior Hekurari, as the group gathered in Kori Yauopë, a cloud-cloaked Yanomami hamlet on a table mountain at the heart of their ancestral home. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Inside Alison Hammond's surprising 50th birthday plans as she shares exact same day with son

EXCLUSIVE: Alison Hammond will celebrate her 50th birthday on 5 February, the same day her son Aiden turns 20, but the This Morning star has no plans for a star-studded bash

Politics

30 hours ago Money Saving Expert shares how workers can get 18 days off using just nine days of annual leave

Money Saving Expert (MSE) is founded by Martin Lewis

Economics

3 hours ago Daniel Khalife: Jail break prisoner was spy for Iran who wanted to be James Bond

Daniel Khalife passed on secrets to Iran after his efforts to become a British secret agent were rebuffed

Events

5 hours ago Lady Gaga takes swipe at Donald Trump as she shares moving message on stage at the Grammys

Lady Gaga sent a message to President Donald Trump at the Grammy Awards as she stood in solidarity to the transgender community in America amid recent government decisions

Politics

3 hours ago Hotline Live transfer deadline day special live on YouTube tonight at 10pm

Join Keith Jackson, Scott McDermott and Record Sport reporters from around the country as we bring you all the latest deadline day dealings - LIVE from our Hotline Studio

Events

5 hours ago Jake Tapper leaves Democratic senator dumbfounded after asking why party is so 'staggeringly unpopular'

Jake Tapper left Democrat Senator Tim Kaine dumbfounded when he asked about a new poll showing the national party is widely unpopular on Sunday,

Politics

4 hours ago Six Nations warning lights are flashing for exposed England and weak Wales

Steve Borthwick’s side still lack an effective Plan B while Warren Gatland’s aim is to avoid embarrassment in RomeFew annual tournaments lay bare the truth as brutally or swiftly as the Six Nations. There are no play-yourself-in pool games, no one-off-the-mark half-volleys. The opposition want your guts from minute one and, particularly away from home, there is no hiding place. Even in boxing they allow you a pair of padded gloves and a breather every three minutes.If you are not quite at the level of your opponent, even for a relatively short period of time, the scoreboard rarely lies. Until their late, late flurry in Dublin, England were 27-10 down and already pinned on the ropes. Over in Paris on Friday night there were moments when you almost wanted the referee, Paul Williams, to step in and save Wales from any more punishment. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago 4 Celtic VIPs put the Jota sniders straight as 'emotional' winger hears the love from where it really matters

Manager, captain, teammate and pundit - a galaxy of big Celtic names rallied round Jota after his emotional celebration

Politics

4 hours ago Back to the drawing board! Outrageous design fails from around the world revealed

People from around the world have shared the epic design fails they've spotted online - and Pleated Jeans collated the very worst into a hilarious gallery. From hideous patterns to unfunctional spaces

Events

6 hours ago Shemar Moore’s ex breaks silence on split with heartfelt Instagram message: ‘I will always love you’

Moore confirmed the recent break-up in an emotionally charged Instagram video, where he told fans off for negative comments

Politics

5 hours ago Liam Payne remembered at 2025 Grammy Awards with moving tribute after death

"I love and miss him so much. Rest in peace angel."

Events

6 hours ago Primark's 'cute' teddy bears perfect for Valentine's Day loved by Jellycat fans

Primark shoppers fell in love with the new teddy bear range after fans showcased the plush toys on social media

Politics

6 hours ago Parents issue devastating warning after beloved Manchester coffee shop owner, 38, dies

Jamie Boland died in June last year aged 38 after battling ketamine addiction and now his parents have called for the drug to reclassified as a Class A substance

Events

7 hours ago ‘I was trying to explode the idea of beauty’: Coralie Fargeat on The Substance, women and Hollywood

Her gruesome horror has won her an Oscar nomination – and given its star Demi Moore’s career new life. But did taking down the patriarchy have to be so gory?Coralie Fargeat is based in Paris, but is in London for the Oscar nominations – the film she wrote and directed, The Substance, has been nominated for best picture, best director, best original screenplay, best actress (for Demi Moore) and best makeup (the prosthetics are really something). It’s the same story with the Baftas (minus best film), and Moore, of course, has already won the Golden Globe for her role. She accepted it with the memorable line, “Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a ‘popcorn actress’ ”Fargeat is all smiles in the office of her production company in central London. There’s a big plate of salami – she loves salami (I love salami!). I suppose I expected her to be more austere, but that’s the patriarchy for you: you can’t even make feminist body-horror without people expecting you to frown....

Politics

7 hours ago Coercive control to be put on par with other types of domestic abuse in England and Wales

Police and probation services will be legally required to share with one another information that suggests offenders are risk to othersCoercive control is to be put on a par with other forms of domestic abuse in England and Wales with police and other enforcement agencies working together to tackle it.Offenders sentenced from Monday to at least 12 months for controlling or coercive behaviour will be automatically managed under multi-agency public protection arrangements (Mappa). Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slip as worries grow about Trump's tariffs

Asia shares are mostly declining as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners

Politics

9 hours ago How a terrifying ignorance about lethal asbestos is threatening the lives of our young tradesmen: The truth about why so many STILL have fatally cavalier attitudes towards the cancer

. A survey of 500 construction workers shared exclusively with the Daily Mail has uncovered a terrifying lack of understanding of just how lethal asbestos can be.

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8 hours ago Democrats brutally mocked as 'beyond parody' and in 'shambles' for obsessing over gender equality in cringe

The Democratic National Committee's leadership vote was met with widespread criticism, as conservatives mocked it as proof the party has learned nothing from its 2024 election losses.

Politics

9 hours ago Revealed: From gushing 'love bombs' to legal threats... Five years of emails and texts behind the bitter Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni feud

It's the latest twist in the fight between Ms Lively, 37, and her husband, the actor Ryan Reynolds - two of the most powerful players in Hollywood - and the until-now obscure Baldoni.

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