67 h. ago Nick Knowles warns Brits against dangerous DIY house building overconfidence

An alarming number of Brits think they're great at tackling tough tasks - from building a house to solving crimes as detectives - even when they've never done it before

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69 h. ago Brits could face tough new rules as Greece tackles 'big problem'

Travellers heading off to the popular destination this autumn could be facing tougher rules as officials combat so-called overtourism

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2 d. ago ‘Our songs last three minutes but they feel like an hour’: the return of Spinal Tap – an exclusive that goes up to 11!

Over 40 years since This is Spinal Tap was mistaken for a comedy, its hard-rocking subjects are back in a legally obligated sequel. Our writer heads to smell the gloveSpinal Tap are remembering the old days. It was 1966, and the young beat group from Squatney in east London – still, at that point, the Thamesmen – were honing their act in the tough clubs of the Benelux circuit. A young band from Britain could learn a lot, facing up to riotous crowds of Dutch, Flemings, Walloons and Luxembourgers. What lessons did Tap take from that year?“If you speak really loudly, it’s all right if you don’t have any of the local language,” says David St Hubbins, Tap’s leonine lead singer. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The Krankies unrecognisable in midst of wild 'swinging' confession

The Krankies, made up of Ian Tough and his wife Janette, were a staple of British children's television in the 1980s.

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1 week ago US Open tennis day three: Sinner and Swiatek through, Boulter and Kartal exit – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US Open tennis day three: Sinner in action, Swiatek through, Boulter and Kartal exit – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US Open tennis day three: Swiatek cruises though, Boulter exits, Kartal in action – live

Updates from the third day at Flushing MeadowsDay two: Draper digs deep against Gómez | Mail TahaSwiatek has two break points as Arango trails 1-2. The defending Wimbledon champion converts immediately after Arango slices a backhand into the net. Swiatek leads 3-1 in the first set, with no real signs yet of a potential upset.Kostyuk takes the first set against Boulter 6-4. A tough start for the Brits. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago British tourists hit with new rules in Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal

Popular holiday hotspots are tightening restrictions on tourists staying in their countries.

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4 w. ago Keir Starmer urged to stand up to EU over new tough holiday checks on British citizens

Keir Starmer was challenged to 'stand up' for Britain and fight tough new checks for UK citizens travelling to the EU.

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