60 m. ago Moment Father Ted creator Linehan allegedly ‘whacked’ phone out of trans activist’s hand

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan allegedly “deliberately whacked” a phone out of a transgender activist’s hand, a court has heard.

Technology

79 m. ago Autumn trends making a comeback including the return of flared jeans and double denim

A study has disclosed the autumn fashion trends that have stood the test of time including the return of flared jeans.

Politics

2 h. ago Activists urge Met Police chief to halt arrests at Palestine Action ban protest

Defend Our Juries said hundreds of people are set to demonstrate on Saturday against the ban of Palestine Action.

Events

2 h. ago David Bowie's secret last project is discovered locked in his study by archivists

Only David Bowie and his personal assistant had a key to the study so the project, described in his notes as an '18th Century musical', had not been seen until his death in 2016.

Politics

2 h. ago Up to one in four vapes confiscated in school contain spice, study finds

Researchers analysed 1,923 e-cigarettes and e-liquids, collected from 114 schools across seven regions in England.

Politics

2 h. ago Spanish holiday destination clamping down on popular activity

A Spanish holiday destination is clamping down on a popular activity - and tourists could face fines of £1,300.

Politics

2 h. ago An exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

Science

2 h. ago New study predicts Dumfries and Galloway wild boar population set to grow

A new modelling system has predicted there will be a significant rise in the country’s boar population over the next 50 years.

Politics

3 h. ago British Toddlers Fire Off 21 Questions Daily as Parents Make Up Answers, Study Shows

'Where does the sun go at night?' and 'do animals have friends?' are among the 41 questions that leave parents stumped

Events

5 h. ago Driving instructor shares 'one thing' you should always do on narrow roads

After spotting her student making the common blunder during a lesson, a driving instructor has shared a simple yet necessary habit she urges every motorist to do whenever they're travelling along a narrow road

Transport

5 h. ago English speakers unhappier than everyone else in the world according to new data

A new study has revealed that English speakers are among the least happy in the world with young generations more stressed than ever before

Politics

6 h. ago How cutting US air pollution could save 6,000 lives a year by 2030

Shift from fossil fuels could lower deaths from particle pollution in some states by 19% in five years, study findsEfforts to improve the climate could reduce the number of deaths caused by air pollution in the US by about 6,000 people a year by 2030, according to a study. If action is not taken, the situation is predicted to worsen. This is because of a growing and ageing population who are more vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution, resulting in nearly 13,000 increased air pollution deaths in 2030 compared with 2015.The research, led by Princeton University, looked at pollution sources and population. These revealed health gains from climate actions across every US state and, more locally, in nearly every US county. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Slugs flee gardens for good if you plant one common flower they hate

Slugs are a common problem in UK gardens and can quickly ruin crops and flowers come autumn - but there is a simple way to keep them away for good

Politics

10 h. ago My posts on transgender activists were in the public interest, Father Ted creator tells court

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan, 57, denies harassing trans woman Sophia Brooks, 18, in a series of posts last year, which she said left her 'alarmed and distressed'.

Events

10 h. ago I can't recognise my own children's faces because of this impossibly cruel condition. There is no cure or treatment and it's far more common than you'd think: LYNN MARTIN

As the children pour out of school, I start to scan their feet. 'Look for the shoes with the grey sparkly wings on the side,' I remind myself silently.

Politics

15 h. ago Here’s how many minutes to walk each day to save yourself from a life of back pain

16 million Americans experience chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Low-intensity walking can help, researchers say

Politics

17 h. ago Air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia, research suggests

Airborne particles cause toxic clumps of proteins in brain that are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, study indicatesFine-particulate air pollution can drive devastating forms of dementia by triggering the formation of toxic clumps of protein that destroy nerve cells as they spread through the brain, research suggests.Exposure to the airborne particles causes proteins in the brain to misfold into the clumps, which are hallmarks of Lewy body dementia, the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Fuming Rory McIlroy pleads for common sense after incident at Irish Open

The superstar name was left frustrated at being put on the time clock during the first round of his tournament at K Club

Politics

18 h. ago Keep rats from ruining your garden by planting these 3 plants now

Rats are a common problem in gardens, but there are certain plants you should plant now that can help keep them at bay

Politics

19 h. ago UK households urged to check wardrobes before putting summer clothes away

One common issue could be ruining your clothes

Events