38 m. ago The Merry Wives of Windsor at Shakespeare’s Globe: rare London revival is a treat

Led by George Fouracres at Falstaff this is full of zest

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42 m. ago Martin Lewis names 'simple' answer for everyone with a state pension

The personal finance expert has issued a warning that some people with a state pension may be taxed on their income. However, he has said there are ways people can avoid it

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50 m. ago Iran's nuclear threat to UK mainland revealed in bombshell new report

The threat of physical attacks by Iran on people living in the UK has increased 'significantly' since 2022, Parliament’s intelligence watchdog has warned in a bombshell report

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57 m. ago 'Overlooked' vitamin could be key to combating fatigue and boosting energy

Despite its benefits, nearly 80% of people have never heard of it according to new research

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60 m. ago Urgent advice for millions of Brits on common medication during heatwave

The MHRA has urged people on certain medications to "take extra care" as temperatures soar to 34C in the UK

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61 m. ago Coronation Street fans 'need more' as Weatherfield legend makes rare appearance before big move

Viewers of the ITV soap 'need more' as a Weatherfield legend made a rare appearance alongside one of their co-stars

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75 m. ago PeckPerk AI Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Panel review: Perfect for wildlife

EXCLUSIVE: Everyone loves wildlife, especially the Daily Star's resident 'I prefer animals to people' expert Adam Cailler who gave PeckPerk's Smart Bird Feeder with Solar Panel a spin

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84 m. ago Iran has tried to kill or kidnap 15 people in Britain including 'prominent' Jews as watchdog warns physical threat posed by regime has increased 'significantly'

Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee stated in a new report that the threat from Iran as 'persistent' and 'unpredictable'.

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88 m. ago You're eating hummus wrong! Oxford scientist reveals the common error people make when enjoying the dip

We have all been eating hummus wrong, according to a top Oxford University foodie.

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90 m. ago MHRA warns Brits to remove item from car to avoid 'heat damage'

As the UK enters its third heatwave of the year, people are being warned to remove medicine and medical devices from their cars as temperatures begin to climb

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93 m. ago People urged to take 'swift action' if they have a fuse box at home

Electricians say it's crucial to act fast to avoid a potential fire risk - here's what you need to know

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95 m. ago Physical threat of attacks from Iran on people living in UK has ‘increased significantly’, watchdog warns

Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee said the threat from Iran was ‘unpredictable’

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1 hour ago People with a fuse box at home told they need to 'take action fast'

Electricians say it's crucial to act fast to avoid a potential fire risk - here's what you need to know

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1 hour ago Cosy video games are on an unstoppable rise. Will they unleash a darker side?

Non-violent games about cooking, farming or tidying now rival the more traditional video game pursuits of shooting and fighting in popularity. So what will the #cozy genre tackle next?In 2017, a game design thinktank called Project Horseshoe gathered a group of developers together to define the concept of cosiness in video games. Games, of course, have had non-violent elements since the medium was invented. Early life simulators such as 1985’s Little Computer People, a low-stakes game in which the player interacts with a man living his unremarkable life in a house, could fit the bill; then there was the proliferation of social farming simulations after 1996’s chibi-adorable Harvest Moon.But the resulting report, Coziness in Games: An Exploration of Safety, Softness, and Satisfied Needs, is probably the first organised effort to define a then-emerging genre. The group zeroed in on three core things: safety, abundance, and softness. Cosy games (cozy in US spelling) don’t have high-ris...

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1 hour ago Macron suggests EU needs to be involved in finding solutions to illegal migration – UK politics live

Emmanuel Macron says there is a need to tackle small boats with ‘common resolve’, and to restrict the entry points into EuropeSky News is now broadcasting remarks from Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron at their summit in Downing Street.Starmer says the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is now.We all agree the situation in the channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs.In uncertain times, we achieve more by strengthening our relationship with our allies, so that is what today is all about working together on the priorities that we share as two nations.For us, it’s about delivering the changes that the British people want to see, and we will agree the situation in the Channel cannot go on as it is. So we’re bringing new tactics into play and a new level of intent to tackle illegal migration and break the business model of the criminal gangs An e...

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1 hour ago Iran poses ‘persistent’ threat to UK, warns intelligence committee

Parliamentary report finds there has been a ‘significant increase’ in risk faced by dissidents and Jewish people in Britain

Events

1 hour ago Lavazza's 'superb' and 'easy to use' coffee machine is slashed to under £50 in Prime Day deal

The Lavazza A Modo Mio Jolie Evo coffee machine has been given a rare discount of 48% in the Amazon Prime Day sale, meaning you can now pick it up for just £49

Economics

2 h. ago DWP may owe thousands to PIP claimants, 400k people potentially underpaid

According to new data, the Department for Work and Pensions has reported that a number of those receiving Personal Independence Payment could be under-claiming due to unreported changes in their situation

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2 h. ago Amazon slashes 'superb' and 'easy to use' Lavazza coffee machine to under £50 in rare deal

Lavazza’s pod coffee machine has been slashed from £95 to £49 in a rare Amazon Prime Day deal, with shoppers hailing it for its ‘superb’ coffee and how ‘easy to use’ it is

Economics

2 h. ago Defector ‘tortured’ in North Korean detention facility to sue Kim Jong Un

Choi Min Kyung says she suffered physical and sexual abuse in North Korean detention after being repatriated from China

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