70 m. ago Classroom changes since my own teaching days make me believe phones should be banned in schools

A ban on devices should be in place during lessons and schools should be supported in implementing it

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70 m. ago Freedom Pass to be reviewed as councillors sound alarm over soaring cost of £372m travel freebie

Exclusive: London Councils to examine likely impact of increasing qualifying age and limiting it to a free bus pass

Economics

2 h. ago LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires

It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry since the most destructive wildfires in the Los Angeles area’s history scorched neighborhoods and displaced tens of thousands of people

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5 h. ago Revealed: The staggering amount of money Ibiza Final Boss has made since his viral clip

Sporting a gold chain, designer shades and his now-iconic razor-sharp bowl haircut, Jack Kay became an unlikely internet icon after being filmed dancing at Wayne Lineker's O Beach Club.

Economics

5 h. ago I've battled hair loss since my late 30s. Now, in my 50s, I've finally discovered a solution... This is the secret ALL women need to know

The first time I suffered from hair loss, it was 15 years ago, when I was only 38. In a hair salon in Reading, in December 2011, a young stylist pulled back my hair and caught his breath in horror.

Society

5 h. ago Kathy Bates, 77, looks thinner than EVER in sleek pantsuit at Critics Choice Awards after dropping over 100lbs with Ozempic

The Matlock star, 77, has lost over a 100 pounds since turning to the type 2 diabetes medication Ozempic - now better known for its impact on tackling obesity.

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5 h. ago JAN MOIR: No matter how many flowers Meghan sprinkles on top, her As Ever brand is a netherworld of nothingness... will it even last til next Christmas?

Has it really been more than 300 days since the Duchess of Sussex launched her deathless As Ever brand? It seems like yesterday. It seems like a thousand years ago.

Politics

6 h. ago Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet mocked on the Critics Choice red carpet as HBO stars dress up as them

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery - but Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were unmistakably the butt of the joke at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.

Culture

6 h. ago Keir Starmer is accused of new Brexit betrayal as he plots a return to the single market

The Prime Minister said he wanted to pursue 'even closer alignment with the single market' in a signal he is planning yet another manifesto breach.

Politics

7 h. ago Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over justice system ‘crisis’

Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.

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7 h. ago Helen Flanagan shows off incredible figure in animal print corset and tights after feud with ex

HELEN Flanagan is looking as hot as ever in her latest snaps, shortly after reigniting her feud with ex Scott Sinclair. The gorgeous actress, 35, took to Instagram on Sunday to wow onlookers in a figure-hugging corset and tights. The metallic corset featured subtle leopard print detailing and dainty spaghetti straps falling down over Helen's...

Politics

7 h. ago 'At least we have hope now', says Venezuelan teacher who fled his homeland 10 years ago as question of 'What happens now?' lingers in wake of Trump's 'abduction' of dictator Nicolas Maduro

Donald Trump's extraordinary early hours special forces raid to capture Nicolas Maduro did not just catch the Venezuelan dictator unawares.

Politics

7 h. ago High tides and heavy rain flood parts of California’s Bay Area

King tides cause highest floodwaters in decades for area, while people are rescued from trapped cars and roads closeHigh tides and heavy rains have flooded parts of the Bay Area, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars.Five northern counties remained under a flood watch, with up to 3in (7.6cm) of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas, said the National Weather Service office in Eureka. At least a foot (0.3 meters) of snow was likely in the mountains. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Evangeline Lilly reveals she has brain damage after hitting her head in fall

Marvel, Lost and Hobbit actor says ‘almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity’ after she fainted and fell face-first into a boulderEvangeline Lilly has revealed she has brain damage, months after she suffered a concussion when she fainted and fell face-first into a boulder.The 46-year-old Canadian actor, known for her roles in Lost, The Hobbit films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared the “bad news” video on her Instagram, one of many updates she has shared since she suffered the traumatic brain injury (TBI) in May, when she fainted on a beach and hit her head on a rock. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago ITV The Masked Singer's Gargoyle 'exposed' as huge music legend

The Masked Singer UK returned to ITV on Saturday, with fans already convinced they've worked out Gargoyle's identity

Culture

8 h. ago The Masked Singer fans 'unveil' Gargoyle's identity and they're a 90s music icon

The Masked Singer UK fans believe they've worked out the identity of Gargoyle

Politics

9 h. ago Martin O'Neill has Celtic cover broken amid rising Wilfried Nancy pressure after arriving in Scotland

The Parkhead icon made an impressive return to Glasgow's east end before stepping aside for the Frenchman

Events

9 h. ago Few in Caracas are celebrating as they face an uncertain post

Stockpiling not partying is the priority for Venezuelans who say they fear crackdowns by the regime the US left in placeThere was a whirlwind of emotions on the streets of Caracas on Sunday, 24 hours after the first-ever large-scale US attack on South American soil and the extraordinary snaring of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.“Uncertainty,” said Griselda Guzmán, a 68-year-old pensioner, fighting back tears as she lined up outside a grocery store with her husband to stock up on supplies in case the coming days brought yet more drama. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Scottish Premiership manager receives unequivocal backing of owner despite 'unacceptable' results

No wins since August - but no sacking on the cards

Politics

9 h. ago Andrew Ure dead: The Ray Summers star, 41, 'didn't make it home' after walk

Tributes have flooded in after Andrew Ure, the lead singer of The Ray Summers, sadly died after going out on a walk after celebrating his birthday and not returning home

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