9 h. ago Surgeon who performed UK's first successful heart transplant dies aged 93: How pioneering doctor gave new lease of life in 1979 to 52

Sir Terence English carried out the procedure on 52-year-old heavy smoker Keith Castle in August 1979. Mr Castle, a beer-loving Fulham fan, went on to live for nearly six more years.

Events

7 d. ago How Europe's 'most photographed boat' is becoming a sign of Polish

A 65-year-old fishing cutter built in Scotland and abandoned in Poland has found an extraordinary new lease of life

Culture

8 d. ago The 19th Century manor house Army veterans will soon be able to call home

The building has been empty for years, but now it has been given a new lease of life

Society

2 w. ago Mikey Moore emerging from rough start at Rangers as early Tottenham Hotspur return murmurs addressed

On-loan winger showing new lease of life under Danny Rohl

Politics

2 w. ago I spent 10 days in total silence... it was brutal but EVERYONE should do it at least once in their life

When Alison Weihe found herself at a crossroads in her life she decided to take a path she had never travelled before-she went inwards.

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2 w. ago This is how we do it: ‘The sex is so good I walk around with a ridiculous smile on my face’

Claudine and John both found a new lease of life on dating apps – and now put time aside to do things properly• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWith John there’s never any pressure, unlike in my old relationship Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star given 'second chance' after crushing blow

The Strictly Come Dancing star said she's been given a new lease of life after being dealt a crushing blow on the BBC competition

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2 w. ago Strictly's Amber Davies 'given new lease of life' after crushing blow

Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies has spoken out after being dealt a crushing blow.

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2 w. ago Wickes discount codes for November 2025 – how to save on your DIY essentials

Give your home and garden a new lease on life with the help of Wickes’ deals and discounts

Politics

2 w. ago AD FEATURE: How the Royal Hospital Chelsea gave local veteran a new lease on life

Barbara was inspired by a TV programme about the first intake of female veterans at the hospital

Politics

2 w. ago 'Good Samaritan' killed when driver rammed wedding died doing what he 'loved'

Bryony Marriott told how husband Chris died as he lived, helping others. His killer Hassan Jhangur was jailed for life today, and will serve at least 26 years behind bars

Events

2 w. ago English Victorian bathhouse to finally reopen after 50 years as new free attraction

A HISTORIC Victorian bathhouse is getting a new lease of life after closing nearly 50 years ago. Manor Place Baths in South London is a 19th century bathhouse that was once a huge swimming pool complex. It later became a boxing venue before closing in the 1970s. However, a new attraction is set to open...

Politics

3 w. ago Killian Phillips revels in St Mirren rebirth as Stephen Robinson rescues midfielder from 'dark place'

The Republic of Ireland international has found a new lease of life at the SMiSA Stadium and is looking forward to a cup final appearance.

Events

3 w. ago Cocktails and checkmates: the young Britons giving chess a new lease of life

Laid-back clubs proving a hit in London, Birmingham and elsewhere as people look for new ways to socialiseOne of the liveliest spots on a Tuesday night in east London’s Brick Lane isn’t a restaurant or a streetwear brand pop-up, it’s a chess club – or chess club-nightclub hybrid, to be exact.Knight Club is the unlikely crossover between chess and London’s fervent nightlife scene. It was started by Yusuf Ntahilaja, 27, who began his first chess club in August 2023 at a smaller bar in Aldgate, not too far from the current location at Café 1001 on Brick Lane. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Dad, 34, who saw council seize his home and end business lease took his own life

Blackpool Council had uprooted dad of four Alistair Taylor, 34, from his business and the home he had specially adapted for his disabled children

Economics

4 w. ago ‘I hate the term hybrid’: How Ben Earl is embracing the future with England

The Lions star returns to England duty with ‘a new lease of life’ after featuring for the Lions and tells Harry Latham-Coyle about his new mindset heading into the Autumn Internationals

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