51 m. ago Your afternoon nap may actually be doing you more harm than good

Naps can boost alertness and enhance mood – but also sabotage nighttime sleep, writes Talar Moukhtarian

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58 m. ago British space tech helps prevent satellite collisions in crowded orbit

Nottingham-based GMV UK has developed new software to help predict and prevent collisions between satellites orbiting Earth, where crowded space is making close calls increasingly common

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94 m. ago Rapist who attacked woman during her morning commute has jail sentence increased

The predator had his sentence increased to 17 years under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme

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1 hour ago POLL OF THE DAY: Should the BBC be allowed to continue charging a compulsory licence fee?

After years of scandals for the BBC culminating in the dramatic resignations of Director-General Tim Davie, the corporation is coming under increasing scrutiny over its mandatory licence fee.

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1 hour ago Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day

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2 h. ago ‘I still get humiliated’: the perils of appearing on a celebrity gameshow

Agents claim it can increase their clients’ profile and show off their human side. Is that your final answer?For Monty Panesar, it was answering that Germany played their home football matches in Athens. For David Lammy, it was saying Henry VIII’s heir was Henry VII. And for actor Amanda Henderson it was responding with the name Sharon to a question about Greta Thunberg.Panesar’s disastrous appearance on Celebrity Mastermind six years ago was used to taunt him this week by Australia’s cricket captain Steve Smith. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago M11 crash LIVE: Major UK motorway closed after collision sparks huge queues

Long queues have been reported on a stretch of the M11 this morning after a collision caused two lanes to close - with drivers warned to expect traffic and queues continuing for miles

Events

3 h. ago Mormon church makes major rule change in bid to get more women serving missions

It has been heralded as one of the major decisions under the leadership of new church President Dallin H. Oaks

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3 h. ago Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim handed transfer boost as target holds talks over new deal

Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Monday night when they host Everton at Old Trafford, and there are plenty of transfer stories surrounding the Red Devils

Economics

3 h. ago Gerwyn Price slams 'backwards' PDC decision as darts star demands change

Gerwyn Price has hit out at the PDC's prize money structure for the World Darts Championship, despite the overall pot increasing to a record-breaking £5million.

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4 h. ago DWP State Pension boost worth nearly £700 for those nearing retirement

Many people are not aware that the option is open to them, according to the Department for Work and Pensions

Economics

5 h. ago DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes to look out for in the Autumn Budget

There are many DWP and HMRC benefits and pension changes expected at the Budget, including rate increases

Economics

5 h. ago Kelly Brook's husband Jeremy Parisi weighs in on I'm A Celeb feud with Jack Osbourne and admits he is a 'lucky man' after THAT bikini shower scene

In recent days, the relationship between Kelly and Jack has appeared to become increasingly tense amid their feud - which even saw his sister Kelly Osbourne accuse the model of being a 'bully'.

Culture

5 h. ago Simple tyre check could boost fuel economy and save drivers £100s a year

Many drivers pay no attention to the tyre checks machine in the petrol garage, but that oversight is costing drivers hefty bills annually - and the legal consequences could be damaging to your wallet

Economics

5 h. ago Two blokes wanted 'army of homeless mercenaries' to take over island and enslave women

A pair of crazed Texans allegedly planned to invade a small Haitian island, leading an army of homeless people to kill all the men and turn the women and kids into 'sex slaves'

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5 h. ago Voices: ‘Calling her Rachel from accounts is unfair and sexist’: Readers call out gendered attacks on Reeves

Many in our community have highlighted that much of the pre-Budget criticism aimed at the chancellor carries sexist undertones

Events

6 h. ago Four schemes to help you with your energy bills if you’re struggling including £2,000 grant and free fridge

IF YOU'RE worried about how you are going to pay your energy bill this winter then help is at hand. Last month millions of households saw their energy bills rise by 2% to £1,755 a year. The increase added an extra £35 to the bills of families already struggling to make ends meet. Meanwhile, from...

Economics

6 h. ago To beard or not to beard? Single women reveal the facial hair styles they find the most attractive on men

A survey of 2,500 single women has revealed the facial hair they find the sexiest - with surprising results.

Politics

7 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, November 22)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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7 h. ago Bro boost: women find LinkedIn traffic ‘drives’ if they pretend to be men

Collective experiment found switching profile to ‘male’ and ‘bro-coding’ text led to big increase in reach, though site denies favouring posts by menDo your LinkedIn followers consider you a “thought leader”? Do hordes of commenters applaud your tips on how to “scale” your startup? Do recruiters slide into your DMs to “explore potential synergies”?If not, it could be because you’re not a man. Continue reading...

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