25 m. ago One in four consumers buy counterfeit vapes despite health risks

A survey has found that 67% of vapers suspect they've been sold counterfeit products - but only two in 10 people check an item's authenticity before using it

Events

44 m. ago Stockport council now charges £59 for green bin collections... will you have to pay soon too?

The new £59 fee has proved controversial

Economics

55 m. ago Drop review – a standout from White Lotus excels in tight first date thriller

SXSW film festival: Meghann Fahy lands a killer star vehicle with a fun, seat-edge piece of pulp entertainment, playing a woman tasked with killing her dateI have a special place in my heart for a movie that knows what it is, doesn’t mislead and delivers accordingly in a tight 90 minutes. Drop, as indicated by title and trailer, is a one-room thriller for the digital natives: what would happen if your phone was barraged by mysterious AirDropped memes telling you to kill your date, or your family dies? It’s a simple premise familiar to anyone who has received an unwanted dick pic on the subway, and one that writer/director Christopher Landon drills into with fresh and invigorating precision.And one elevated by two well-cast leads in Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar, who both keep their cards just close enough to their chests. Sklenar, recently in It Ends With Us, once again convincingly plays the nice, understanding guy to a woman who has survived domestic abuse; sweet and self-effac...

Events

74 m. ago One person in hospital after 36 mariners rescued in North Sea oil tanker crash

Footage has shown clouds of black smoke billowing into the air after the collision off the coast of East Yorkshire.

Events

78 m. ago Community councillor resigns after taking aim at Renfrewshire Council on social media

Terry McTernan is one of four understood to have quit Ferguslie Community Council in recent days.

Politics

83 m. ago Growth of Gaelic medium education in Renfrewshire set to be discussed by councillors

Council officers will continue to explore options for growth – if approved at education and children's services policy board.

Politics

1 hour ago Oil tanker spills fuel after collision with cargo ship in North Sea sparking fears of environmental disaster

Crew of oil tanker Stena Immaculate ‘safe and accounted for’ after collision with container ship MV Solong off the coast of East Yorkshire

Events

1 hour ago Driver left 'shaken and upset' after carjacker stole phone and motor in Scots street

Police are appealing for information to trace a male, aged between 15 and 17, they wish to speak to.

Transport

2 h. ago US Navy SEAL reveals the four chilling words he thought before killing Bin Laden

Netflix has released a brand new three-part docu-series titled American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden, which was put on the platform today (March 10)

Events

2 h. ago Cheltenham Festival tips: Experts on best bets and 12 horses to watch on day one

Bravemansgame returns to Cheltenham looking to improve on last year’s runners-up placing in the Gold Cup, while Fastorslow and Gerri Colombe are also tipped to compete with favourite Galopin

Politics

2 h. ago Nutritionist urges Brits to go 'back to basics' to improve gut health

A new study has found that almost half of Brits are 'overwhelmed' by advice on nutrition with a leading nutritionist urging the UK to go 'back to basics'

Politics

2 h. ago Terrifying oil tanker mayday call as crew member says 'jet fuel on fire in water'

Crews abandoned ships when the MV Stena Immaculate oil tanker was hit by the container ship MV Solong off the East Yorkshire coast.

Events

2 h. ago Study says climate change will even make Earth's orbit a mess

A new study finds that climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too

Politics

2 h. ago Casualties brought ashore after North Sea crash between oil tanker and cargo ship

More than 30 casualties were brought ashore so far after the collision of an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire on Monday, 11 March.

Events

3 h. ago Oil tanker crew ‘safe and accounted for’ after jet fuel released in collision

Footage has shown clouds of black smoke billowing into the air after the collision off the coast of East Yorkshire.

Economics

3 h. ago Zelensky faces a painful choice in Saudi Arabia talks – bend the knee to Trump or lose his country

With Russia struggling to make gains in the east of the Ukraine, the sudden assault in the Kursk region looks like a coordinated move between the Kremlin and the White House

Politics

3 h. ago Wall Street falls again amid economic slowdown fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US markets slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from AmericaAnalysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the US economy in the second half of 2025 – while also fearing that it may slow more than expected in the first half of the year.In an updated US Economic Outlook, Jefferies tell clients:Broadly, these changes are modest relative to what we were looking for at the beginning of the year. We started out 2025 expecting growth to slow in the first half due to exactly the sort of tensions and uncertainty about policy that we are currently seeing. It now appears that the slowdown will be a bit more pronounced than we expected, but we remain optimistic about the second half of the year and beyond.We expect that the labor market will continue to cool gradually in the months ahead, with downside risks due to government spending uncertainty. We continue to expec...

Economics

3 h. ago Zelenskyy arrives in Saudi as Ukraine expected to push for air and sea ceasefire during US talks – Europe live

Ukrainian president will be holding talks with Mohammed bin SalmanThe UK rejected Russian allegations that two British diplomats were suspected of carrying out espionage activities (9:04) as “malicious and baseless,” saying it is not the first time Russia made similar accusations.Visitors from around the world have been flocking to the Pompidou Centre in Paris this weekend, seizing the last opportunity to enjoy Europe’s largest temple of modern and contemporary art before it closes its doors for a five-year overhaul. Continue reading...

Society

3 h. ago What is encephalitis? Sky Sports presenter reveals brain infection following cancer battle

Emma Saunders, who has been a regular on Sky Sports' coverage of sporting events, shared a health update

Events

3 h. ago Rib fractures of park attack victim unlikely to be from fall, murder trial told

A 15-year-old youth who told police he fell on Bhim Kohli as he ran to push him over denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter.

Events