65 m. ago NHS drug already given to thousands that ends the agony of gout may also prevent deadly heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Gout, a form of arthritis, is heavily linked to heart disease - a major cause of heart attacks - and the pair often come hand-in-hand.

Events

66 m. ago Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

Colchicine is a first-line treatment for gout on the NHS

Events

3 h. ago Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal

They agreed formal talks would begin on food and drink and emissions trading deals.

Economics

4 h. ago Manchester music venue and bar says 'it breaks our hearts' as it announces shock closure

"While our doors may be closed, our soul is very much still here and in everything we do"

Events

4 h. ago Experts discover a link between how much money you make and dementia risk

More than 7 million Americans living with dementia — a number expected to double by 2060

Events

6 h. ago Rangers are better than crying conspiracy over refs and risk being poked with the Celtic paranoia stick

Keith Jackson wants the tin foil hats taken off as he issued a reminder to when the green half og Glasgow was the butt of the jokes

Events

6 h. ago Food influencer Michael Duarte, 36, shot by police after 'erratic' star threatened deputy with knife

Food influencer Michael Duarte was killed by police responding to a 911 call involving a 'male subject with a knife acting erratically' on November 8 in Castroville, Texas.

Events

6 h. ago Food influencer shot dead by sheriff’s deputy in Texas while ‘acting erratically’ with a knife, days after wedding anniversary

Michael Duarte – known as ‘FoodWithBearHands’ – was celebrated for his cooking and recipe videos

Society

7 h. ago Popular food influencer Michael Duarte shot dead three days after wedding anniversary

The content creator had over 800,000 TikTok followers and was known for cooking videos

Society

7 h. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Red, white and shoe: Tuchel and England embrace their new World Cup super slipper

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Red, white and shoe: England and Tuchel have world at their feet with fresh focus

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown

A pending deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 bison on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana

Events

7 h. ago Three surprising health benefits from adding garlic to your daily diet

Garlic’s antioxidant effects may help lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Events

7 h. ago Popular Manchester Christmas Markets stall forced to apologise after admitting ‘that’s on us’

The owners of the stall thanked customers for their patience

Politics

8 h. ago Burger King announces return of XL burger due to fan demand after five year hiatus

The burger is only available for a limited time 🍔

Politics

8 h. ago 'Vulnerable' NHS patients threatened with GP surgery 'removal' as new warning issued

The NHS has issued an important alert warning patients about a new scam involving fake phone calls. The public is being urged to stay alert or risk falling victim to the fraud

Events

8 h. ago Cafe forced to bring in headphone rule because of rude customers with loud phones and tablets

Staff have become fed up with having to ask customers to turn the volume down

Economics

8 h. ago Jamie Oliver always buys one vegetable frozen and says it's the easiest hack

The famous chef reckons it's a huge time saver when cooking and can be added to a wide range of dishes

Politics

8 h. ago Stirling Albion 2, Peterhead 1: no cup pain in the rain as Binos notch confident win

The home side had come into the contest under a small risk of not qualifying for the knockout rounds of the KDM Evolution Trophy - but they never looked in danger against their League One opposition.

Politics