80 m. ago I paid £18.50 for fish and chips in pub owned by British icon — 3 words sum it up

This pub has centuries of history and is owned by a knight of the realm.

Economics

1 hour ago Scientists say kidney damage can be reduced by avoiding five common drinks

Research indicates that what you drink can significantly impact kidney health, with studies linking certain beverages to increased kidney disease risk.

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1 hour ago Doctors say kidney damage risk can be cut if you avoid five popular drinks

The contents of our daily fluid intake can significantly affect kidney health, even if we don't immediately feel the consequences.

Events

2 h. ago Ukraine deal: EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets

Two-year deal will cover most of Ukraine’s needs, but will be secured against EU borrowing rather than Russian assetsEuropean Union leaders have decided to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, after failing to agree on using frozen Russian assets, diplomats said in the early hours of Friday.“We have a deal. Decision to provide €90bn ($106bn) of support to Ukraine for 2026-27 approved. We committed, we delivered,” EU Council president Antonio Costa said in a post on social media. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The immediate shock and terror of the Bondi shooting is giving way to anger and division. We must look for the light | Paul Daley

Some politicians have gone straight for the darkness, seeking to foment racial division. But we need community now more than everVictims of Bondi beach shootingTen minutes of terror: how the Bondi mass shooting unfolded in real time – videoFollow the latest live updatesAs Australia winds down for a traditional Christmas holiday across languorous days of beach and blistering heat set to the soundtrack of Test cricket and cicada song, this year the country’s summer mood feels, sadly, like none before.It would be a dramatic understatement to describe the national disposition after the antisemitic terrorist attack on Australian Jews during Bondi Hanukah celebrations as one of mere ennui. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The woman who's outraged millions by revealing her dream Christmas dinner is a Tesco Chicken Tikka Masala for one... now SOHPIE CORCORAN reveals why she does it

Pathetic. Sad. Weirdo. Embarrassing. Those are just some of the names I have been called in recent years on social media for the crime of enjoying my beloved Christmas dinner.

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3 h. ago I thought my drinking was normal despite my nightly wine habit, says NICKY WAKE. Then, at 52, I hit rock bottom and realised I was an alcoholic. I wish I'd seen the 6 subtle signs earlier

December used to be my own personal endurance test. While the rest of the year I'd get through a bottle of a wine a night, during December that easily doubled.

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3 h. ago Moment brazen porch pirate gloats he's 'like a kid' while opening stolen boxes filled with heaters and kettles as Britain battles a £650m

The brazen thief called 'Jay' bragged to an investigative journalist on camera that he uses violence as an 'element of surprise' to target unsuspecting delivery drivers.

Economics

3 h. ago Doctors said my hip pain was just tendinitis from sitting all day at work. The real cause may kill me... they had left it far too late

When 23-year-old Brooke Bailey began experiencing intense hip pain, doctors blamed it on her height and sitting for long hours at her job.

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3 h. ago Two mothers, both 42, die together in single horror car crash after their BMW 5 series careered off A

The single-vehicle crash happened in the early hours of the morning on December 13 after the blue BMW 5 Series they were passengers in left the A46 between Thrussington and Sileby.

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4 h. ago Starmer blasted for 'failing to deal with rampant extremism' yet again

The Prime Minister admitted in a new report that anti-Semitism has been 'rising in recent years', in many cases driven by 'hatred of the world's only Jewish state, Israel'.

Economics

4 h. ago Anthony Joshua makes slitting throat gesture to Jake Paul after almost coming to blows in face off ahead of Netflix bout

ANTHONY JOSHUA sent Jake Paul one more menacing word of warning just 24 hours before their controversial Netflix clash. The two almost came to blows in a fiery final face off ahead of their Miami bout on the streaming service. AJ - who came under fire for making remarks about being able to "kill" Paul...

Politics

5 h. ago Terrifying video shows jet carrying NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family exploding into flames

Flight tracking data revealed the moment NASCAR star Greg Biffle's jet crashed killing seven, including Biffle and his family.

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5 h. ago Victorian premier ‘deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed’ after husband caught drink driving

Jacinta Allan says husband Yorick Piper lost his driver’s licence after being intercepted for a random breath test in Bendigo on Thursday morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA tearful Jacinta Allan says she’s “deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed” after her husband lost his driving licence after being caught drink-driving during a trip to the supermarket.The Victorian premier on Friday revealed her husband, Yorick Piper, was intercepted for a random breath test in Bendigo on his way to buy some groceries just before 9am on Thursday morning. He had been involved in a minor collision at an intersection shortly before the test. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ohio University football coach allegedly fired for drinking, affair with student

His attorneys said, ‘We vigorously dispute Ohio University’s grounds for the termination for cause of Coach Brian Smith’

Society

7 h. ago NASCAR's Greg Biffle said to be on downed plane. Here are some other athletes who died in the air

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's death in a plane crash adds to a list of athletes lost in aviation accidents

Events

7 h. ago Police say Nascar great Greg Biffle and family among seven dead in jet crash

Cessna jet crashed during attempted return to airportPolice say Biffle and family among seven fatalitiesFAA and NTSB responding to North Carolina crashFormer race driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash Thursday in North Carolina, state police said.The business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground while trying to land at Statesville Regional Airport, about 45 miles (72km) north of Charlotte. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago NASCAR mourns the loss of Greg Biffle, family in tragic plane crash in North Carolina

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle has died in a North Carolina plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others

Events

7 h. ago Hero neighbour saves family 'screaming for help' as huge fire rips through house

Fire crews raced to the scene and tackled the blaze for eight hours after a father and his two daughters were rescued from the semi-detached home in Wigan

Society

8 h. ago 'I ditched Dr Pepper and Sprite for a tasty alternative to booze at parties'

I've been on a mission to find the best low-calorie fizzy drink alternatives to Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper and I've finally found a brand that ticks all the boxes

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