33 m. ago Debenhams offering 'divine' £90 designer perfume that 'lasts all day' for £33

Just in time for Mother's Day, the 100ml Calvin Klein bottle is now better than half price at Debenhams - making it cheaper than what you pay at Boots

Economics

38 m. ago Full list of every Santander branch closing across UK this year as 750 jobs under threat

Spanish-owned banking chain Santander will shut 95 branches this year, with the majority of the job losses linked to branch closures, while approximately 12% are from a reduction in working hours

Events

39 m. ago Agonising final hours of family shot dead by twisted son and mum's haunting last photo

In the hours before he slaughtered his mother, Juliana Falcon, 48, and younger siblings, Giselle Prosper, 13, and Kyle Prosper, 16, Nicolas Prosper, who has today been sentenced, issued a chilling threat

Events

43 m. ago ‘It’s beautiful, don’t you think?’ The urban miners unearthing treasure in Belgium’s homes and garages

As the historic town of Leuven strives to become carbon neutral, it is transforming how its building are made – and demolished. Are there lessons for the rest of the world?Kelly Sempels’ dad was a builder, most of her five brothers are builders, and, until leaving her last job, she too was a builder. Now, after a career fixing roofs and laying bricks Sempels is plying a new trade: “urban mining”. She and her crew of six still dress and talk like builders, but their focus now revolves less around construction than dismantling.“I love it when I can go to work and learn something new,” says the 43-year-old, pointing to a pile of laminate floor tiles in the corner of the terrace house that she is helping to strip. “Like how to break wooden floors without actually breaking them.” Continue reading...

Politics

46 m. ago Man who murdered mother and siblings in Luton jailed for at least 49 years

Nicholas Prosper, 19, who also plotted to carry out mass shooting at his former primary school, gets life sentenceA 19-year-old man who killed his mother and two younger siblings as part of a failed plot to kill 30 children at a primary school and become the worst mass murderer in British history has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 49 years.Nicholas Prosper admitted murdering Juliana Falcon, 48, Kyle Falcon, 16, and Giselle Falcon, 13, last month. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago AI and US tariffs expected to fuel fresh surge in secondhand fashion sales

Use of hi-tech search tools enables shoppers to find items they want, while trade war pushes up prices of new clothesArtificial intelligence will spur on sales of secondhand clothing, according to the boss of one of the biggest online resale sites, after global sales rose 15% last year – more than four times faster than the wider market.Pre-loved clothing items now account for $227bn (£175bn) or 9% of total fashion sales, according to a report by analysts at GlobalData for online the clothing reseller ThredUp. The figure represents a big leap over the past five years and has led to resellers eating into the market share of major clothing retailers. Continue reading...

Economics

49 m. ago Captain Tom's daughter's book falls 145,000 places in sales charts within a week

Buyers of Hannah Ingram-Moore's self-published 144-page "Grief: Public Face, Private Loss" have not been impressed and have left the tome an overall 2.1 out of 5 rating on Amazon

Politics

58 m. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood sends message to those who 'want his job' as he 'confirms' future

Craig is one of the faces most-associated with the BBC's dancing competition

Politics

59 m. ago Inside Scots castle branded one of UK's 'spookiest' as holiday homes goes on sale

Plane Castle near Stirling, a 14th century fortress visited by royals including Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, has previously been a hit with holidaymakers paying up to £1,000 a night to stay in its 'medieval' rooms.

Economics

62 m. ago Too relaxed about the risks: the crisis in Black women’s hair care

For generations, Black women have been put at risk by a hair care industry that evades regulation. But is change on the way? Plus: the history of Black US postal workersHello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week I look into the emerging health hazards associated with styling Black hair, and how for generations Black women have been let down by legislation, social pressure and the forever shifting demands of the beauty industry. Continue reading...

Events

73 m. ago Everything you need to know about the Amazon Spring Sale 2025: When is it and how to get the best deals

Find out when the Amazon Spring Sale 2025 is happening, the best deals to expect and top tips to save money on tech, fashion and more.

Economics

77 m. ago Debenhams sale sees 'dependable' £1k men's watch become 90% cheaper

The STÜHRLING timepiece can be yours for just £104 thanks to a major discount with the online store

Economics

81 m. ago Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career removed from defense department website

Baseball legend served in US Army in second world warSimilar moves have been made in attack on DEIAn article history detailing Jackie Robinson’s military career has seemingly been taken down on the Department of Defense’s website as a purge of articles considered to be related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) continues.Robinson, who Donald Trump last month described as helping “drive our country forward to greatness”, is widely considered a national hero in the US. He broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he suited up for the Brooklyn Dodgers; he went on to be elected to his sport’s Hall of Fame. Robinson also served in the US Army during the second world war. However, on Tuesday night ESPN’S Jeff Passan noted a page detailing Robinson’s army career had been taken down and “dei” added to the URL. Continue reading...

Events

86 m. ago Nightclub tragedy in North Macedonia hits a generation already doubting its future

North Macedonia is mourning the victims of a catastrophic nightclub fire that killed 59 people, mostly teenagers and young adults, and triggered nationwide protests against safety failures

Events

97 m. ago Get iconic £60 Elizabeth Arden perfume for £18 thanks to Amazon’s flash sale

Amazon has slashed the price of the iconic Elizabeth Arden Red Door perfume to £18 in a limited time offer, saving you more than £40 compared to buying directly from the site

Economics

1 hour ago Moving the Goalposts | Mak Whitham makes NWSL debut at 14 – time will tell if it is the right move

Forward became youngest player to appear in NWSL’s regular season against Seattle – and Gotham say she is readyOver the weekend the National Women’s Soccer League started its 13th regular season, marking the 19th year of top-flight women’s soccer in the US (together with the WPS and WUSA that came before it). As is typical for an ever-expanding, aspirational league that still sees itself as a “scrappy startup”, the new year set off with myriad changes, milestones, and hopes for another historic year. There are certainly signs they’ll get that.Amid the early indications of the same dominant teams returning, marquee stars scoring again and a competition staying fierce across the table, the opening weekend featured one notable benchmark that is worth extra consideration: a 14-year-old debutant for Gotham.This is an extract from our free weekly email, Moving the Goalposts. To get the full edition, visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Stirling boss believes battling Bonnyrigg draw shows side's growth

The Binos came under significant pressure from League Two's revived bottom side last weekend - but held on for a tough point in difficult conditions.

Events

2 h. ago Paddy McGuinness and Christine put £6.5m swanky mansion up for sale after living together during divorce

Paddy McGuinness has decided to sell the family home he shares with his ex-wife Christine and their three children, three years after the couple split.

Economics

2 h. ago Amazon reduces 'amazing' Blink doorbell that's 'super easy to set up' to £30

Amazon has slashed the price of the Blink Outdoor Wireless HD smart security camera ahead of its Spring Deal Days sale.

Economics

2 h. ago Battersea royal candle factory site lights up as £140 million luxury apartments tower

Waxing interest in development has already delivered more than 20 home sales starting from £625,000

Economics