42 m. ago Young adults ‘less confident about DIY skills but more likely to finish tasks’

YouTube and TikTok are replacing dusty DIY manuals for home improvement tips, research from Nationwide Building Society indicates.

Events

88 m. ago Dragged into Gaza after their observation post was raided and their unarmed female comrades murdered. Two Israeli hostages describe their ordeal for the first time

As is the tradition among the women known as Israel 's 'eyes on the border', Shahaf Nissani was allowed to choose who attended her farewell 'tea time' feast before her last shift on the border.

Events

4 h. ago Inside Anthony Perkins' life from Psycho 'curse' to wife's tragic 9/11 death

Charlie Hunnam plays Ed Gein in Netflix’s new true crime series, but it was the late acting icon Anthony Perkins who played the original Psycho.

Events

8 h. ago Former Gogglebox star reveals he got 'two salons' after being 'extremely well paid' on Channel 4 series

The star was on the series for a decade after being in its original line-up in 2013

Politics

8 h. ago Sarah Jessica Parker drops shock hint about future of And Just Like That... after controversial series was axed

Many fans of the original series were left exasperated by the follow-up, accusing it of having cloying dialogue, cringeworthy new characters and hackneyed storylines.

Events

9 h. ago Legendary adult star poses with Champions League award won by Arsenal flop boyfriend

Legendary adult star Teanna Trump flexed her boyfriend's Champions League man of the match award on social media as the stunner posed with the trophy

Sport

9 h. ago ‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?

Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the menu may be about to get wilder. How about a spoonful of ant yoghurt?Making it does not involve milking any ants. Instead, the unfortunate insects are dropped into a jar of warm milk, which is tucked into an ant mound and left to ferment overnight. The fermenting tradition originating from Turkey and Bulgaria is now being resurrected in the name of science. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Iconic British rocker dies aged 79 after 'years of health woes' as family pays tribute

The Yardbirds co-founder Chris Dreja has died at the age of 79, with his sister-in-law sharing the sad news online. The 60s rocker was with the band for its entire original run and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with them

Events

11 h. ago Did your cup of tea taste different this morning? Blame Storm Amy! Scientist reveals the surprising impact bad weather has on our cuppas

Storm Amy may destroy any possibility of a getting a proper cup of tea this weekend, according to a scientist at the University of St Andrews.

Society

13 h. ago Warning over using AI to plan your finances as Brits turn to chatbots for help

More than one in five adults have used AI to research money matters

Events

13 h. ago NHS backlog causes a fifth of Brits to postpone cancer symptom checks

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 29 per cent have delayed seeking medical help due to lengthy waiting times, whilst 22 per cent have avoided consulting a healthcare professional altogether

Science

14 h. ago Youths help woman get phone back from railway track – then steal it themselves

An unfortunate woman has allegedly had her phone stolen by a group of youngsters who had originally helped her retrieve it from train tracks at Ilford station in East London

Events

15 h. ago Galloway District Scouts recognise decades of service of adult members

Presentations were made to Linda Ashton, Helen McCormick and Margaret Swaills, who have a combined service of 100 years, as well as Heather McIntosh.

Politics

17 h. ago Forget house deposits... the Bank of Mum and Dad is now funding private medical treatment

The Bank of Mum and Dad has long funded their children's young adult life, from paying rent while at university to gifting tens of thousands of pounds for housing deposits.

Economics

17 h. ago Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror review – insiders’ account of cult musical 50 years on

Stars including Richard O’Brien, Susan Sarandon and Tim Curry line up to recount the endearing origin story of the perennial crowdpleaserNot to be confused with the unauthorised, warts-and-all fan history Sane Inside Insanity: The Phenomenon of Rocky Horror, this is an insider’s account all the way, starring the stage-show-turned-cult-film’s writer and co-star Richard O’Brien. Heck, it’s even directed by O’Brien’s son, Linus O’Brien, a fact you couldn’t really miss given interviewees frequently allude cosily to Richard as “your dad”. Given its provenance, it’s no surprise that no one here says, as they do in the rival documentary, that the 1975 film adaptation is a “shitty fucking movie” – but nevertheless there’s honesty on display, mostly about the slapdash origins of the project and the later mistakes made, including the huge flop when the original stage production tried to transfer from Los Angeles to Broadway.But even the most diehard Rocky Horror sceptic would have to concede ...

Events

18 h. ago Tom Blyth: ‘The Hunger Games taught me that I don’t act to get attention’

One of Britain’s most in-demand young actors, the star of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ speaks to Ellie Muir about his daring new thriller ‘Plainclothes’, his pride over his one-time co-star Rachel Zegler, and how his adult life was shaped by the death of his father

Politics

24 h. ago Send spending could outstrip spending by Ministry of Justice by 2029 – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies warned there is a risk that increases in spending on children will be followed by higher spending on young adults.

Politics

32 h. ago Blame game begins after adult enrolled as student at Minnesota school: ‘There should be ramifications’

Kelvin Luebke, 22, was known to students as ‘KJ Perry,’ and played on the school’s football team

Politics

32 h. ago More young adults are getting breast, kidney, and colorectal cancer — but why?

Breast, uterine, kidney, and colorectal cancer have all been diagnosed more frequently over the last decade in Americans under the age of 50

Politics

32 h. ago Airdrie dad on sex offenders' register after twice being caught in online grooming stings

The town's sheriff court heard that Scott Crossan, 43, sent naked photos to adults pretending to be children.

Events