50 m. ago Raw sewage spills into protected parkland at twice the rate of other areas

The average length of the spills for each national park site was 549 hours last year, according to a probe by water experts

Politics

1 hour ago The exact date UK households should switch heating on in different parts of country

The date that you should turn your central heating on in each UK city has been revealed

Society

1 hour ago Exact temperature UK homes 'shouldn't get below' as Brits switch heating on

As the weather gets colder, many Brits are wondering when they should be putting the heating on - and experts have shared the exact temperature to look out for this winter

Society

1 hour ago Falkirk staff praised as schools and nurseries get 'very good' report card

All schools and nurseries that have been inspected in the past year were rated 'good' or 'very good'

Culture

2 h. ago The moon is drifting AWAY from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year

It's the reliable celestial companion that's stuck around for 4.5 billion years. But the moon is slowly drifting away from Earth, a physicist has revealed.

Politics

3 h. ago MPs' expenses claims soar after law change allows local councils to charge punitive rates on second homes

From 1 April, local authorities in England have been able to charge a council tax premium of up to 100 per cent on second homes, which effectively doubles bills.

Society

4 h. ago State pension could rise by 4.7% in April thanks to triple lock

Under the triple lock the state pension rises by whichever is highest out of 2.5%, the rate of wage growth, or the rate of inflation in September

Politics

4 h. ago Exact age Brits 'switch roles' with their parents and become the care giver

New research shows a quarter of adults have found themselves 'switching' places with their parents earlier than expecting - taking on significant caring responsibilties

Politics

5 h. ago TV fans 'work out' when they'll be able to watch 'best show of 2025'

After winning two major awards, UK fans can't wait to see the 95% rated show themselves.

Culture

5 h. ago Fire TV Sticks to rival Sky in free streaming upgrade as shoppers make the switch

Sports fans are in luck as the BBC is trialling an improved way of streaming events

Events

6 h. ago What do jobs market wobbles mean for the Bank of England's next interest rates decision?

Fresh data on the state of Britain's job market provided a fresh headache for the Bank of England as it prepares for its latest decision on interest rates this week.

Economics

6 h. ago Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland raises £160,000 in support of Cash for Kids

Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland has marked a major fundraising milestone in support of Cash for Kids this month, raising an incredible £160,000 so far this year through its charity partnership.

Economics

7 h. ago The Chase viewers switch off and rage 'what's the point?!' after 'insulting' first for ITV series

Contestants Angela, Susan, Archie and Jak quickly faltered when faced with Chaser Mark 'The Beast' Labett.

Culture

8 h. ago Dad threatened by ICE deportation days after being shot during robbery

The police in Muscatine, Iowa had his car and the cash he was carrying when he was shot and nearly killed

Events

9 h. ago Trump fails to oust Lisa Cook from Fed ahead of rates decision

Court ruling comes as Senate confirms president’s pick for US central bank’s board

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Cricket gave me everything’: South African sports star brings township children into the game

Gary Kirsten was a top international player and coach but rates his work in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as one of the highlights of his cricketing careerPhotographs by Chris de Beer-ProcterIt’s just after 3pm on a Friday and 22-year-old Sinelethu Yaso is in her happy place. Her spotless cricket whites pop against the synthetic green turf, while the upbeat rhythms of kwaito music waft on the breeze as she ambles in to bowl.Beyond the boundary, in the Makhaza area of Khayelitsha township, in South Africa’s Cape Flats, laundry flutters on a wire fence and the September sun reflects off a corrugated-iron lean-to. Continue reading...

Sport

13 h. ago Lisa Cook can stay at Fed ahead of rates decision, appeals court rules

Ruling comes as Donald Trump’s pick for central bank’s board confirmed by the Senate

Events

14 h. ago Court stops Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook

Ruling allows Federal Reserve official to participate in key rate-setting meeting this week

Events

14 h. ago Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid

Senate votes 48-27 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in placeSenate Republicans voted on Monday to confirm a senior Trump official to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors as the White House raced to strengthen the US president’s control over the central bank ahead of its latest meeting.Hours before Fed policymakers convene for their September decision on interest rates, the Senate voted 48 to 27 to confirm Stephen Miran – already chair of Donald Trump’s council of economic advisers – as a governor. Continue reading...

Politics

20 h. ago Conflict, aid cuts and equality backlash causing ‘stagnation and regression’ of women’s rights – UN

Report calls on governments to commit to renewed action at general assembly in New York, saying ‘a different path is still possible’Hard-won progress on women’s access to healthcare, rights and employment is being put at risk from global conflict, cuts to aid spending, and a backlash against gender equality, according to a UN equality watchdog.A woman’s chance of dying in pregnancy or childbirth is more than a third lower than it was 25 years ago, UN Women said in its annual report, while girls are more likely to complete school than ever before. It also found that rates of intimate partner violence were 2.5 times lower in countries that had introduced comprehensive measures on violence. Continue reading...

Events