18 h. ago 'Fit and healthy' stepdad told he had constipation...two weeks later he was dead

A heartbroken woman has told of her shock at losing her healthy stepfather to cancer after his symptoms were initially brushed off as constipation.

Events

3 d. ago How to stop your neighbour's shabby property wiping thousands off your home: Five steps you must take

Almost a million homes are standing empty across the UK. The majority have been vacant for more than six months, according to council tax data.

Society

9 d. ago Zara Tindall suffered huge wardrobe blunder at Queen's funeral and wanted Harry to step in

Zara Tindall faced a wardrobe malfunction during her grandmother's funeral as she reveals the moment she was desperate for her cousin Prince Harry to step in as thousands watched on

Politics

1 week ago Why a swimming pool could knock £52,000 OFF your house price: Our experts reveal the top ten turn offs when it comes to selling your home

Features from your house number to plants in your garden could be a turn-off for viewers and wipe tens of thousands of pounds from your property's price.

Economics

2 w. ago Steps' Clare Richards has made thousands flogging old clothes to followers online

Steps star Clare Richards has been raking it in selling her old outfits from her time in the band to followers online with everything from custom made sets to platform heels on offer

Politics

4 w. ago Balkan Holidays collapse: Simon Calder explains your rights as thousands of Brits have holiday cancelled

The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has explained your rights and the next steps you should take after thousands of people had their holiday cancelled following the closure of a major travel provider.

Politics