74 m. ago 'Unknown substance' found on sterile surgical tools at Scots hospital as procedures cancelled

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Highland and NHS Orkney have been asked to help in the cleaning of instruments to try and reduce the number of cancellations.

Politics

87 m. ago Delivery driver wins £810,000 dream home and car in £1 BOTB prize draw

A Bradford dad’s dreams have come true after winning a £765k home and £45k Audi in a £1 BOTB competition

Society

2 h. ago UK households warned over one type of flooring that could be costing you more

A flooring expert has shared the type of flooring that could help reduce energy bills and keep your home warmer in the winter months.

Events

2 h. ago Wrexham owner's wife speaks out on claim her husband dated Kim Kardashian

Kaitlin Olson, the wife of Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac, has revealed how her husband has been telling their children that he once dated Kim Kardashian - but it's not true

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Soft and comfortable’ teddy cardigan just £28 at M&S comes in perfect autumn colour

'Lovely colour and fit. Will be wonderful as the weather gets colder, although with the current cold snaps that have come along and surprised us, I'm glad I got it early!'

Economics

3 h. ago Loose Women star Charlene White reveals her dad died by suicide after battling 'dark cloud he couldn't lift'

‘Hiding emotions and the true depth of our feelings — hurt, pain, shock, grief etc — helps no-one,’ White, 45, wrote in a devastating post

Events

3 h. ago Dragons' Den fans left in awe over 'best pitch in history of show' as entrepreneurs ask for money towards a business for 'travelling life size dinosaurs'

Chris Roberts, known as 'Ranger Chris', from Aberdare in Wales, appeared on Thursday evening's show with lifelike dinosaur costumes.

Economics

3 h. ago Crossword editor’s desk: clues for Michael Stipe and a life in puzzles

REM’s Michael Stipe declared it an honour to feature in a puzzle; we continue to do those honoursA new book about crosswords? From one of the Guardian’s setters? And one of the setters who has set across the board, edited other series to boot, and brought fresh faces into the game?It’s true. Maskarade, AKA Tom Johnson, has published All Squared. I hereby recommend it and direct you here to learn how to order a copy for yourself and another for a loved one’s beloved Christmas present. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago All fluffed up: why modern balls are causing frustration and injury in tennis

Daniil Medvedev is one of a growing number of leading players who say that the balls have become unpredictable and are affecting their gameIt did not take Daniil Medvedev long to realise he was in serious trouble at the French Open. As he tried to find a way past Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the first round, Medvedev simply did not feel comfortable on the ball.With his prospects of advancing in one of the biggest tournaments in the world dwindling, the 29-year-old settled on a drastic solution. Medvedev requested completely different strings when he sent his rackets for restringing mid-match, switching from a hybrid of natural gut and polyester strings to a full polyester setup. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Strictly's Nick Knowles admits 'it's a shame' as he shares true thoughts on BBC show

Nick Knowles, who took to the Strictly dance floor with his partner, Luba Mushtuk, last year, has reflected on his early exit and admitted that it was a "shame"

Politics

4 h. ago What does BTK Killer stand for? Netflix drops chilling true crime

True crime fans can’t miss out on this documentary

Events

4 h. ago Charity shopper spends £20 on cat painting then realises its true value

A bargain hunter and avid reseller was gobsmacked when he walked passed a charity shop and spotted a unique piece of artwork - and despite paying just £20 for it, he soon realised it cost significantly more

Economics

4 h. ago History shows war against immigrants will backfire on all Americans

Deportations are likely to cause employers to let go of US workers, and reduce the labor forceThe government shutdown may have prevented the publication of September’s job report, but we can be reasonably confident that when the numbers are known, they will further underscore the Trump administration’s policy incoherence and remind us of all of the damage he is prepared to inflict on the American economy.The president will most likely be apoplectic over data confirming that the economy is generating very few new jobs (the payroll processor ADP estimated a loss of 32,000 private sector jobs in September). Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which produces the jobs numbers, after a lackluster report published in August. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago People are only just realising how small the city of London is

The city of London is is tiny, both in terms of size and population

Politics

6 h. ago Man Utd £43m transfer stance clear as Ruben Amorim's true feelings shared

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is considering leaving the club in January

Economics

6 h. ago Crocs 'unbelievably comfortable' slippers that are 'true to size' reduced to £30

Just in time for winter, Crocs has launched a sale on its faux-fur lined range which includes slippers, clogs and sandals that are designed to keep feet warm

Economics

7 h. ago Save £500 on your energy bills this winter by doing one cleaning job

According to experts, one cleaning job could help reduce your bills by up to £500 a year - and it takes just five minutes to complete

Economics

7 h. ago First Brands: why a maker of spark plugs and wiper blades has Wall Street worried

Investors fear that the collapse of the car parts company – and the size of its debt – could portend wider problemsFinancial problems at the maker of spark plugs, wiper blades, brake calipers, brake shoes, tow hitches and motor oil has caused intense anxiety on Wall Street in recent weeks.Car parts are not usually something that causes finance chiefs to lose much sleep. But the potentially multi-billion dollar financial crisis surrounding First Brands has them rattled. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Popular High Street chain to shut almost 90 stores with plans to axe 100 more

The charity has announced plans to close nearly 90 of its UK stores by May 2026 as part of a plan to reduce its retail footprint by nearly half

Politics

8 h. ago We found a £22 alternative to Strictly's Vicky Pattison's £115 Uggs for rehearsals

Strictly's Vicky Pattison is always wearing her Ugg slippers to rehearsals, but've found the perfect budget-friendly pair to recreate the look for a fraction of the price

Economics