35 m. ago MP declares he is Cornish, not English, and urges others to be ‘loud and proud’

Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, said he has been ‘mocked’ for describing himself as Cornish.

Politics

66 m. ago UK households warned to place this common kitchen product in wheelie bins to deter pests

This unexpected trick could help to deter flies and maggots

Events

1 hour ago Harry Styles and Carole Radziwill's surprise pairing at a wedding sends fans into frenzy

The pair separately attended the wedding of Charles Porch and Robert Denning in late August, but an unexpected snapshot of them together has gone viral.

Society

2 h. ago 10 legendary procrastinators from history who prove there’s hope for us all

Do you ever feel guilty about letting your mind wander when you’re meant to be doing something useful? Don’t worry, you’re probably a genius like this lot

Politics

2 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree to stop it blocking my light? 4 experts all agree on the answer

With summer ending and trees and plants at the peak of their growth, our gardens might look vibrant and green — but what if that means a neighbour's tree is blocking out your natural light?

Politics

3 h. ago The average attention span is just 8 minutes. Here’s how to improve yours

The average attention span has dropped from 12 seconds to 8, writes Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian. But what does that mean for society?

Politics

3 h. ago Thousands of Lanarkshire families benefit from child disability payment

More than 13,000 families across North and South Lanarkshire receive the benefit, and all those who are eligible are encouraged to apply

Society

4 h. ago Can I cut neighbour's tree if it's blocking my natural light? I asked 4 experts who all said the same thing

Experts explain whether you can cut a neighbour's tree if it's blocking your natural light — and things you must know before you act

Politics

4 h. ago How will Arne Slot change his Liverpool tactics to get best out of Alexander Isak? | Jonathan Wilson

Swede is not a classic central striker, but could his signing herald tactical tweaks and what does it mean for Salah?On the face of it, it’s not hard to see why Liverpool would want Alexander Isak. He will not turn 26 until later this month and has scored more than 20 Premier League goals in each of the past two seasons, something matched only by Erling Haaland. But he offers more than just goals; he’s a very modern centre-forward.Thirty or 40 years ago, when 4-4-2 was still the dominant formation, strike pairings tended to come in two forms: either target-man and finisher, or creator and finisher. These days, the very best centre-forwards combine traits of all three. This is not entirely new: the days of Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush or Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips are long gone and football has been familiar for some time with players of the ilk of Didier Drogba, Andriy Shevchenko and Radamel Falcao, forwards with pace and some blend of physicality and technical ability. Continue ...

Politics

4 h. ago Painting your garden fence could be classed as criminal damage

Brits should be aware of the rules surrounding garden boundaries, as painting a neighbour's fence without permission could be seen as "criminal damage".

Events

4 h. ago Labour’s asylum crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

Events

4 h. ago Scot visits supermarket in Peru and finds something unexpected on shelves

Scottish travel enthusiast Craig Ferguson went in search of a familiar soft drink as he explored the city of Arequipa in Peru and was astounded by what he found in the supermarket

Politics

5 h. ago Banish yellow stains from pillows in minutes using 1 natural item

The 'genius' hack uses a natural product and promises to get your pillows looking new again.

Politics

5 h. ago Voices: Trust me, splitting up refugee families is not the answer to the migrant crisis

As the Home Office seeks to revert back to the 28-day move-on period for asylum-seekers and pauses reunions, Alex Fraser of the British Red Cross explains how the government needs to better support refugees – starting with a focus on family

Events

5 h. ago Cooper’s family reunion crackdown may fuel small boat crossings, British Red Cross warns

The charity warned families will face ‘harsh choices’ after the home secretary announced a pause on new applications from refugees wanting to bring their loved ones to the UK

Events

5 h. ago I saw my neighbour throw rubbish in my skip but he denies it. What can I do? DEAN DUNHAM replies

My neighbour threw an old carpet and wooden boards into my skip when he thought no one was looking. I saw him, but he denies it. What can I do?

Politics

6 h. ago I saw my neighbour throw rubbish in my skip but he denies it. What can I do? Lawyer DEAN DUNHAM reveals the nuclear option that WILL get results...

My neighbour threw an old carpet and wooden boards into my skip when he thought no one was looking. I saw him, but he denies it. What can I do?

Events

7 h. ago The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England starsThe streets of Eccles have given little away on the face of it over the past two Saturdays. Local residents are going about their business, the nearby canal path is full of walkers and runners, and there is a slumberous Saturday morning feel: until you turn into the Salford Community Stadium.The Women’s Rugby World Cup has made a strong start with decent crowds and good viewing figures. But there was a concerted effort to go beyond familiar territory in this tournament and lay down some roots in the north of England, too. The early signs suggest that may well have been achieved. Continue reading...

Sport

7 h. ago Britain's gender pay gap revealed: Women earn 25% LESS than men in wealthy households, study finds

The gender pay gap is something all too many female employees are familiar with. Now, new research suggests women in wealthy households earn a staggering 25 per cent less than men.

Economics

7 h. ago Families horrified as 'monstrous' 60ft tall warehouses are built metres from their homes

Residents in Tyldesley, Wigan, branded the colossal steel frames 'monstrous' as they became the latest structures at a 350,000 sq ft industrial site.

Society