39 h. ago The undiscovered tropical island that is perfect for a winter break

Sarah Marshall finds Principe has all the tranquility of a Caribbean holiday without the crowds

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43 h. ago How long is the F1 winter break? New regulations, testing, and when racing returns

Lando Norris wrapped up the 2025 title in Abu Dhabi last weekend, and while the Brit celebrates his ultimate achievement, the F1 paddock has already turned its attention to next season

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62 h. ago Where’s hot in February? 9 warm winter sun holiday destinations

EVEN if you enjoy crisp mornings and a bit of snow, it’s hard not to daydream about a sunny break during the British winter.  You could be looking for a half term getaway with the family or simply trying to escape the UK at its chilliest. Whatever your motivation, the desire to shed your winter...

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3 d. ago Lewis Hamilton to ‘unplug from matrix’ after worst season of F1 career at Ferrari

Seven-time world champion could not ‘wait to get away’First year without podium for Brit in Ferrari debut seasonA despondent Lewis Hamilton has said he could not wait to get away from Abu Dhabi after enduring what has been the worst season of his career. He finished in his lowest ever championship position of sixth place and is looking forward to the winter break and disconnecting from the sport as he attempts to reset and regroup.In the final race of the season in he qualified in 16th place and finished in eighth, while the young British driver Lando Norris claimed his first world championship, the first Briton since Hamilton last did so in 2020. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Lewis Hamilton to 'throw phone in bin' during winter break after nightmare Ferrari season

Lewis Hamilton said he will 'throw his phone in the bin' during the winter break after the seven-time world champion's nightmare debut season with Ferrari finally came to an end

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6 d. ago Rangers injury tracker as key man faces race for Celtic return date while Mikey Moore edges closer

The Light Blues will look to return to winning ways when they face Kilmarnock on Saturday night

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9 d. ago Where is hot in December? Best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2025

Get much-needed break from the winter gloom in one of these sunny holiday destinations

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9 d. ago Study highlights concerning new link between obesity and Alzheimer's as experts urge for regular blood testing to track development of the disease

Being obese could increase the rate at which you will develop Alzheimer's , new research today suggested.

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1 week ago Two Met officers running spycops unit were ‘incredibly racist’, inquiry told

Undercover unit monitored Stephen Lawrence’s family, as well as thousands of mainly leftwing political activistsTwo senior officers who supervised an undercover Scotland Yard unit spying on political campaigns were “horribly and incredibly” racist, a whistleblower has told a public inquiry.Peter Francis, a former member of the unit, testified that one regularly used the “N-word”, while the other used a repertoire of explicit racist slurs. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Emma Raducanu's perfect slice! Brit tennis star shows off dramatic new look as she enjoys time away from the court during winter break

The 23-year-old was forced to cut her season short after struggling with back pain, with Raducanu falling to defeat in three sets against Lin Zhu in her final match of the year at the Ningbo Open.

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on animal testing: we can stop sacrificing millions of lives for our own health | Editorial

New technologies can reduce our reliance on animal experiments. This isn’t just morally right, it could have scientific and economic benefits tooScience is a slaughterhouse. We rarely acknowledge the degree to which animal life underwrites the research that provides us with medicines, or the regulation that keeps us safe. Live animals were used in 2.64m officially sanctioned scientific procedures in the UK in 2024, many of them distressing or painful and many of them fatal. But the government’s new strategy to phase out animal testing – published earlier this month – suggests that in the near future emerging technologies can largely replace the use of animals in our scientific endeavours.The UK previously banned cosmetics testing on animals, and has already taken steps to regulate and reduce their use in research. But some needlessly cruel experiments still take place: the forced swim test (FST) for example, in which a rodent is placed in a body of water it canno...

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2 w. ago I visited one of Europe's best cities less than an hour from Cardiff for less than £30 return

When people discuss trips to Dublin, they always say how expensive it can be. Which is true, but it's a really great city break this winter.

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2 w. ago Glasgow dad in coma in Turkey after suffering heart attack on holiday

Peter McMahon's family say he is being kept alive by machines after he suffered a devastating heart attack days into a winter break.

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3 w. ago BBC The Repair Shop expert supported by fans as he announces last day

The Repair Shop expert Richard Talman has announced he's finished filming for 2025 as he packs up his barn bench for the winter break

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3 w. ago Britain's biggest burglary hotspots revealed as homeowners issued winter warning

New figures revealed the top 10 worst areas for burglaries in the UK, and an expert shared his top tips for keeping your home safe as break-ins soar during the autumn and winter

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3 w. ago I found a luxury Welsh lodge perfect for a festive break with friends for £149

I love booking a break in winter, as you can often bag a bargain!

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3 w. ago The 10 best European Christmas markets for a magical winter break

Look no further than these twinkly continental cities for a festive holiday

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