2 h. ago 'Sexually motivated' school teacher made secret code with pupil and hid in her garden

Graham Coyle, who was a teacher at the private Christian River School until 2017, has been banned from teaching following a misconduct panel after multiple allegations

Society

8 h. ago Home Bargains teases three stunning new outdoor dining ranges as shoppers fall 'in love'

The high street favourite is getting ready to launch its summer garden range that will add a taste of elegance to alfresco dining and 'capture the essence of sun soaked coastal living'

Economics

8 h. ago Man wakes up to find 10,000 tonne cargo ship crashed into garden

A 10,000 cargo ship crashed into Johan Helberg's home in Norway but the sound of the collision did not even wake him up - the huge vessel was metres away from destroying his house

Events

9 h. ago Shoppers rave about Dunelm's comfy £29 padded chair that's perfect for garden and camping use

Dunelm's padded portable chair is the perfect choice for taking camping, to festivals or just for having in the garden, and you can snap it up for under £30

Economics

9 h. ago ‘A case study on psychosis’: men on why Tim Robinson’s Friendship feels a little too real

‘I was so incredibly uncomfortable,’ one man said of watching the new cringe comedy starring Robinson and Paul RuddFriendship is a nightmare – especially if you’re a guy.The new film, starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, follows middle-aged Craig (Robinson), who spends every night sitting alone, in the same chair, until he makes friends with his neighbor Austin (Rudd). But their joint adventures end in a friendship breakup, essentially because Craig is too weird. (Warning: mild spoilers ahead.) Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Supermarket shoppers can get money back on gardening essentials with easy hack

Those looking to get in on the deal need to just do one thing

Economics

9 h. ago Dunelm's £29 portable padded chair is ideal for festivals, camping and 'snoozing in the garden'

The camping chair is ideal for taking everywhere from festivals to camping, or just setting up for a comfy afternoon reading and snoozing in your garden, and it's under £30

Economics

10 h. ago 'Brilliant' adjustable garden sprinkler slashed by 40% in Amazon flash sale

The Gardena AquaZoom compact oscillating sprinkler is down to £33 from £56 on Amazon, meaning gardeners can save 40% on the must-have garden tool

Politics

10 h. ago Amazon slashes 40% off 'brilliant' garden sprinkler that keeps gardens watered in summer

The Gardena AquaZoom oscillating sprinkler is currently on sale at Amazon with £22 off, and it's perfect for keeping gardens watered in the hot weather

Politics

11 h. ago Major UK supermarket makes big change that not everyone will like

As UK supermarkets look to cut costs, one major High Street name has confirmed its scrapping a much-needed aspect of its stores, and instead bringing in a high-tech replacement

Politics

15 h. ago Comfy Boden sliders with 25% off are easy to walk in and look brilliant

A summer shoe essential from online retailer, Boden, which is running a sale across the site at the moment, has dropped by £12

Politics

16 h. ago Supermarket that was cheaper than Aldi and Lidl at the start of the year is now most expensive of all

For most of January the retailer was cheapest of all the main supermarkets

Politics

16 h. ago Distressing RSPCA video shows cruel woman whack dogs with garden spade

A pet owner was caught on video swinging a spade down onto her French Bulldogs - but she has not been banned from keeping dogs (WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT).

Culture

17 h. ago Former Boots employee shares essential tips on choosing best sunscreen to prevent sunburn

It's essential to understand what causes sunburn and why it's important to incorporate SPF into your routine. Here's what you need to know, according to a beauty expert

Events

17 h. ago Tim Dowling: let my tortoise’s humiliating mishap be a lesson to him

A freak thunderstorm soaks the middle one on his way to our house (he’s come to raid the fridge), but the real drama is the toppled tortoise After an hour’s work on a hot morning I leave my office shed and return to the kitchen for a coffee. Halfway there I find the tortoise lying on his back on the path. He can’t have been there for more than an hour, as he wasn’t there when I came out.“What happened to you?” I say, setting him on his feet. But it’s pretty obvious what happened: he tried to exit the garden bed by climbing over the border of diagonally laid bricks and overbalanced. It’s an obstacle he surmounts without difficulty between five and 10 times a day in the warmer months, but occasionally – perhaps once every four years – he puts a foot wrong. So far, I have always been there to turn him back over. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago 'I wore these Simba slippers for two weeks and they eased my achy feet instantly'

Shopping writer Lauren Codling tried Simba Sleep's Rok Slippers - and they're her new WFH essential

Politics

17 h. ago Iceland confirms exact closure dates for two UK supermarket stores

The supermarket said it had entered into a consultation process with workers at the affected Iceland stores, and both groups have been offered other roles within the businesses

Economics

18 h. ago Gardeners urged to bury UK supermarket broccoli and watch it grow

Broccoli-lovers won't want to miss out on this incredibly simple hack which allows you to transform one supermarket broccoli into a crop of new vegetables to enjoy

Politics

18 h. ago From matcha lattes to Dubai chocolate – how supermarkets fight to cope with TikTok trends

Food fads were once dictated by restaurants, now it is viral videos influencing stores what to stock and quicklyTikTok’s algorithm is one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What it deems to be interesting is fed to millions of users, giving it huge cultural sway, from fashion to music and politics. It is also increasingly influencing what we eat.Supermarkets were once the trendsetters, studying popular items on restaurant menus and recreating them on their shelves. Now the big shops are the ones being influenced, says Zoe Simons, a brand development chef at Waitrose. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago May 2025 bank holiday supermarket opening times including Tesco, Aldi and Asda

Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed on the late May bank holiday next week on Monday, May 26

Economics