62 m. ago I’m still globetrotting at 76. New people and new places are what keep me alive

Getting older hasn’t dimmed my love of travel. In my 70s, it’s still all about my next trip, be it a cruise, Goa or a naturist resort in CreteI may be 76, but slowing down, or retirement, couldn’t be further from my mind. True, I don’t have a hefty pension or a partner to while away the rest of my days with, but my love of travelling is as passionate as it has always been.I love scaring myself stupid trying new experiences, and if a friend or daughter is unavailable I’ll go alone. Solo travel is far better than sitting at home looking back instead of forward. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Britney Spears says she has 'brain damage' in bizarre post after ex

Britney Spears returned to Instagram on Sunday with one of her most bizarre posts to date following a series of bombshell claims from her ex-husband Kevin Federline.

Events

2 h. ago Baby Ava: could a new clue help trace parents of child found dead in Greater Manchester?

Police hope a distinctive piece of women’s underwear may help them solve the case one year after remains discoveredBeneath an ash tree in a snow-covered park, a tiny soiled bundle stood out against the gleaming white. A passing dog stopped in its tracks, sniffing at the dirt-covered fabric. Its owner stepped closer then halted, horrified, and called 999.The first police officers at the scene carefully inspected the unusual object but had identified it within minutes: it was a little baby, frozen and decomposing in the first snow of winter. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Mary Berry at 90: Three timeless recipes from a lifetime of cooking

To mark her 90th birthday, Britain’s best-loved baker is back with ‘Mary 90 – My Very Best Recipes’ and a new BBC series. Here’s three recipes from the book that sum up her remarkable career — from fuss-free suppers to the perfect carrot cake

Society

2 h. ago Bereaved families demand public inquiry into suicide forum linked to UK deaths

The families and survivor of loved ones whose deaths are linked to a suicide forum and a poisonous substance are calling for a public inquiry into missed opportunities to protect those vulnerable

Events

3 h. ago Vietnam’s love affair with gas bikes is colliding with a new electric reality

Vietnam is racing to electrify its motorbike market, one of the largest in Southeast Asia with 77 million bikes on the road

Society

5 h. ago I'm a top pharmacist and this is the cream I recommend to every woman over 50... it could save your marriage

During my 20 years as a pharmacist, I saw a pattern. Women would walk in, bursting with urgent questions about their intimate health, yet clearly felt nervous, embarrassed.

Politics

5 h. ago The ban on Tel Aviv fans is simply about appeasing the most aggressive faction in a city increasingly defined by sectarian politics: DAVID PATRIKARAKOS

Banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending their Europa League match against Aston Villa is merely the latest symptom of something far more serious: a state retreating from its own territory.

Politics

5 h. ago I thought an inheritance from my wealthy father would support me for life. But now, at 49, I'm renting and broke because he left his millions to his second wife...

My stepmother told me Dad had succumbed to a massive heart attack. Just as I was trying to come to terms with the loss of such a loved one, my grieving process was blind-sided by another blow...

Economics

6 h. ago David Beckham says his love of the rural lifestyle was inspired by 'modern day caveman' Guy Ritchie as he guest edits Country Life magazine

David Beckham has admitted he was inspired to adopt a rural lifestyle after seeing how 'modern day caveman' Guy Ritchie loved the outdoors.

Politics

6 h. ago The modern slavery loophole that let an Albanian serial burglar stay in Britain to rob again and again

Lorenc Hysa, 32, used his freedom during the drawn-out legal process to carry out a spree of burglaries in Kent, where he 'ruthlessly' targeted precious jewellery.

Politics

7 h. ago AJ Odudu shares rare snap with hunky fiancé Peter Gibson as the loved

The Big Brother host, 37, announced their engagement in June, beamed as she cosied up to the American Art Director.

Politics

7 h. ago America, there is still so much to love about you but we have to break up. This is why I’m renouncing US citizenship | Anonymous

A menacing portrait of Donald Trump at the US consulate in Sydney is the final push. I know I am making the right choiceAmerica, it’s been 60 years but I’m breaking up with you. I still love you but I’m not in love with you and I’m calling it quits. I’m going willingly although I’m sad because there is a lot that’s wonderful about you.From your magnificent national parks, soaring redwoods and unique wildlife to the magic of fireflies amid the corn fields on summer nights and the vibrant colours of autumn leaves, your natural beauty is stunning. Your capacity to inspire creativity and innovation is boundless, as reflected in the inspirational people I have met who live within your borders. So many of my fondest memories of our time together revolve around the flavours that will always remind me of you – cinnamon, pumpkin pie, grape jelly. But, America, I just don’t understand you any more. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Women exploited by 'menopause gold rush' as lack of official guidance lets firms cash

This 'dearth' of information on symptoms and treatments is being filled by private companies who see menopausal women as a 'lucrative market', experts say.

Politics

8 h. ago Women’s urinals to be at more UK events after £1m funding boost

The urinals are 2.7 times faster to use than conventional portable toilets

Economics

8 h. ago Women are being exploited by menopause ‘gold rush’ – experts

Academics have said there is a need for a national education programme for women.

Politics

8 h. ago New bone health campaign supported by Queen targets millions of Britons

The Great British Bone Check has been launched by the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

Science

8 h. ago Tulisa 'secretly dating billionaire cannabis mogul Maximillian White with the loved

The singer, 37, has been enjoying secret dates with the businessman and last month he whisked her off on a romantic trip to Portugal, which is the location of his medical cannabis farm.

Society

8 h. ago Male migrant who posed as a female nurse and worked in A&E department for months avoids jail

Male migrant Lucius Njoku borrowed a female friend's identity to tend to seriously ill patients in the A&E unit at the NHS hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked, a court heard.

Events

8 h. ago ITV stands by Kaye Adams as she clings on as Loose Women host despite 'bullying' storm at the BBC

ITV is standing by Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams after she was suspended from her BBC radio morning show following bullying allegations.

Events