9 h. ago The moment I knew: when we reunited in our 60s, it felt like coming home

Lynne Besant met Paul as a teenager. After 40 years apart, she discovered she still had feelings for himFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesIn the mid-60s, my family followed my father’s work to a caravan park in Gladstone, central Queensland. He worked in construction and the sprawling transient accommodation for the hundreds of families who’d relocated to build an aluminium plant became our home. I was going on 16 and sulking about having to change schools, again. Then I met Paul.Back in those days people made their own fun. We often had huge parties at the caravan park, and Paul, an apprentice electrician, would volunteer to rig up the lighting. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Debenhams shoppers can get three Michael Kors perfume for 20p each in early Black Friday deal

'Nice presentation, lovely perfume. Very happy with purchase price too'

Economics

23 h. ago Apple fans snap up £17 MacBook Air in 'lowest ever price' Black Friday deal

Sky Mobile has started Black Friday early by offering the MacBook Air M2 for 56p per day.

Economics

35 h. ago UK set to slash aid funding to fight deadly diseases – putting 250,000 lives at risk

Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge £850m to the the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – a cut of 15 per cent – despite previous assurances to protect funding

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35 h. ago UK set to slash aid funding against deadly diseases – putting 250,000 lives at risk

Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge £850m to the the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – a cut of 15 per cent – despite previous assurances to protect funding

Events

36 h. ago Black Friday tech deal offers Apple, Samsung and Amazon gadgets for £10

We've found a way to snag premium tech from major brands like Sony, Apple and LG at a fraction of the usual price

Economics

36 h. ago Ninja Black Friday deal on 'excellent quality' knife block knocks £60 off price

'The knives are fantastic, so sharp and look good too. They are comfortable to hold and slice like a dream'

Economics

42 h. ago Shopper looks 'at least 10 years younger' thanks to £10 anti

The Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum is included in a huge Black Friday deal at LookFantastic

Economics

45 h. ago Huge electric blanket with ten heat settings slashed by £100 in early Black Friday deal

The Lyndon Company's Heated Throw Blanket is available in various prints and colours

Economics

49 h. ago British woman on Bali death row flies home on humanitarian grounds

Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest drug laws, but has moved to release more than half a dozen high-profile detainees in the last yearTwo British drug convicts including death row prisoner Lindsay Sandiford were repatriated from Indonesia on Friday, as part of a deal to return them on humanitarian grounds.Indonesia has some of the world’s toughest drug laws, but has moved to release more than half a dozen high-profile detainees in the last year. Continue reading...

Events

57 h. ago Luxury YSL Black Opium perfume reduced to £49 in better than half price Black Friday deal

One shopper said the fragrance is 'absolutely intoxicating in the best way'

Economics

60 h. ago Black Friday Disney and Universal deal slashes 20% off trips to Orlando parks

Snap up something to look forward to with money off tickets and hotel packages for 2026

Economics

63 h. ago Will the Kindle paperwhite be on sale for Black Friday 2025?

Our tech critics’ favourite e-reader had 28 per cent off in last year’s shopping event

Events

64 h. ago Sky launches biggest Black Friday with incredible £22 TV and Netflix deal

Sky says Black Friday will see the biggest and best deals ever launched by the TV giant

Economics

3 d. ago I found a £100 discount on the Dyson airwrap ahead of Black Friday

The November reductions have commenced and savings are dropping on the coveted hair tool

Economics

3 d. ago Debenhams Black Friday deal sees 94% off 'magnificent' £3k diamond watch

The store's Milan Swiss Quartz Watch is now on sale with a big discount this Black Friday month

Economics

3 d. ago There's no better time to buy garden furniture: Top retailers including John Lewis slash prices on sofas, dining sets and accessories in end

The clocks going back mean that summer is well and truly over - which is great news for those looking to buy outdoor goods, as many top brands are now offering top out of season deals.

Economics

4 d. ago Debenhams' heated airer bestseller reduced by 50% in early Black Friday deal

Normally £179.99, this best-selling heated airer is down by 50% at Debenhams to £89.99.

Society

4 d. ago The Elemis cleansing balm is reduced ahead of Black Friday 2025

The formula is a favourite for good reason

Politics

4 d. ago The Dyson airwrap has been reduced by £100 ahead of Black Friday

The November reductions have commenced and savings are dropping on the coveted hair tool

Economics