5 h. ago Science teacher drank half bottle of wine on lunch break as another kissed pupil

From spitting on pupils, kissing students and playfighting, these are some of the worst offences that lead to some teachers being placed in the 'naughty corner' this term

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63 h. ago The ultimate Easter wine guide: Our expert has picked the best bottles for any feast

Winter comfort food and heavier wines already seem a distant memory, while stretching invitingly ahead are Easter treats, lighter spring dishes and fresher-flavoured wines.

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen insists he is happy at Red Bull despite concern over car

F1 world champion finished sixth in last race in Bahrain‘I’m happy, I’m just not very happy with our car’Max Verstappen played down ­concerns that he may leave his Red Bull team after the world champion was left frustrated and disappointed at the last round in Bahrain but reiterated that he was unhappy with the car and that as things stood it will be hard to defend his title this season.Verstappen finished sixth in Bahrain, unable to make any impression against the frontrunners McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. The car struggles with balance problems and is proving a handful to drive, with the team identifying a disconnect between their data from the wind tunnel and its real-world performance. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Petrol and diesel drivers 'can improve fuel efficiency' with two refuelling tips

A TikTok user who posts about all things motoring has shared some handy tips that can help drivers of petrol and diesel vehicles get the most out of each tank of fuel

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6 d. ago Architect who chased boy, 14, with meat cleaver and broke his wife's ankle in wine

Colin Doig, 57, of Aberdeen Council, downed almost three bottles of wine on November 20, 2022, before the terrifying pursuit which left a 14-year-old boy fearing for his life.

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9 d. ago Would YOU try wine in aluminium bottles? MailOnline tastes Pinot Grigio from a bizarre metal container that promise to slash the carbon footprint

Aldi hopes its new aluminium bottle will help reduce carbon emissions - but how does it affect the taste of the wine?

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9 d. ago Our wine expert reveals the best red wines for Easter, including a £7 supermarket pick

Charlotte's Easter reds

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9 d. ago Lewis Hamilton handed Ferrari 'number two driver' warning amid Charles Leclerc reality

Ferrari have two top Formula 1 stars with Charles Leclerc joined by Lewis Hamilton this season but it remains to be seen how the Italians will juggle their personal ambitions

Events

1 week ago Man handed life term for murder of taxi driver who died one year after attack

Steven Greig, 47, left Mark Ward, 55, severely disabled after the attack in Dundee in 2022 and his victim later died the following year in hospital.

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1 week ago Disabled man took his own life after 'devoted' wife killed by 'selfish' driver

Anne Ferguson's devoted husband of 53 years, David, pined for her following her death at the hands of driver, Vernon Law

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1 week ago Conor McGregor shares his whopping £139k restaurant bill after ordering multiple bottles of £20k wine

The MMA fighter, 36, who was found to have raped a woman in a civil case in November in Dublin, shared the bill on Instagram on Tuesday.

Economics

1 week ago Drivers are only now realising what the handle inside your car is actually for

There are a host of features in newer cars that are designed to keep you safe and make your life easier. But unless you're a car buff, chances are you've never heard of most of them

Transport

1 week ago UK drivers handed boost as cost of petrol set to fall by 6p a litre within weeks

It's another consequence of President Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs

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2 w. ago ‘Special one’: Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole

Red Bull driver’s ‘great little surprise’ in unpredictable carMcLaren’s Norris beaten by one hundredth of a secondMax Verstappen delivered a salutary lesson to anyone who might consider his Formula One world championship defence a forlorn hope with one of the best qualifying performances of his career in claiming pole for the Japanese Grand Prix.In a car that is a handful to drive, at a circuit where precision and total commitment go hand in hand, Verstappen wrestled the beast through what was no less than a champion’s drive. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bottles to pair with your chocolate this Easter, from just £8

Charlotte's Easter chocolate matches

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2 w. ago White Lotus star Carrie Coon claps back at Meghan McCain in ugly spat over her support of Trump

Coon's character on the show was involved in one of the most viral scenes, in which three friends began discussing politics over a bottle of wine and one of the women revealed she was a MAGA supporter.

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3 w. ago Our wine expert reveals the best bottles of Grenache, including a 'crowd

Charlotte's Garnacha gems

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3 w. ago Consultant anaesthetist, 55, who downed bottle of wine for breakfast then drove away from her £1m home is handed driving ban

Dr Helen Butterfield, of the village of Thelwall, Cheshire, only got her licence back eight weeks ago after receiving a two-year driving ban in May 2023, also for drink driving.

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3 w. ago Top doctor, 55, downed bottle of wine for breakfast then drove Nissan Qashqai into a ditch

A court heard how Dr Helen Butterfield turned to alcohol after losing her father and working 12-hour back to back shifts during the height of the pandemic

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3 w. ago Kairos Wine Aerator review: This gadget made my cheap supermarket bottles taste expensive

A finer finish to your bottle - and at the touch of a button

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