2 h. ago High blood pressure: 60p vegetable could lower your risk of silent killer

High blood pressure risk could be lowered by making some simple diet changes, and you could lower your chances of hypertension symptoms by eating more spinach, it's been claimed

Events

2 h. ago Scientists discover disturbing 'unexpected' side effect of new mRNA jab

American experts who analysed the vaccine trial data said what was causing the reaction in the small trial of just over 100 volunteers was unclear and needed further investigation.

Politics

2 h. ago Spirited Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘bring their boots’ against PSG

Manager said club ‘feel’ lack of Champions League trophyMikel Merino could replace Thomas Partey in midfieldMikel Arteta has told the Arsenal support to “bring your boots” and a can-do attitude for the Champions League semi-final first-leg at home against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, as he radiated conviction that the club was primed to make history.The manager described the game as the biggest of his career and one of the most significant hosted by the Emirates Stadium, which opened for the 2006-07 season. It is Arsenal’s third appearance in the last four of Europe’s elite competition, after the victory against Villarreal in 2005-06 and the defeat by Manchester United in 2008-09. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago Keep your lettuce fresher for up to 30 days using a budget hack we all have in kitchen

Salads are set to become a staple as the weather warms - but how do you stop your lettuce from wilting and turning brown before its time? Some food waste experts have the answer

Politics

4 h. ago Home of missing Claudia Lawrence 'targeted by ghouls' after secret attic revelation

"I still don’t know how they got in. It makes me feel a bit creepy going there on my own, that somebody’s been in. I will go in daylight. It’s made me really nervous."

Society

6 h. ago 'I feel sorry for Gen Z who think jabs and diets are the answer

A super fit grandmother has shared her thoughts on why the older generation are more active and fitter than the younger generations - and why she feels sorry for Gen Z

Events

7 h. ago Vanessa Feltz reveals the secret behind her new slimline figure after describing the 'turmoil' of dieting

The former This Morning presenter, 63, has been candid about her challenges with her weight in the past, having fluctuated between sizes 10 and 22.

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7 h. ago Teen who died after being hit by van pictured as 'broken' family pay tribute

"I feel absolutely devastated that there is nothing I can do to bring my baby back. I take comfort knowing that he will get the send off he so deserves. Life is so cruel."

Events

7 h. ago Even Tesla drivers seem to hate Elon Musk. Their honking protest warms the heart | Zoe Williams

The demonstration outside the Tesla showroom in west London was one of the smallest I have seen. But everyone who passed by was keen to show their supportPark Royal is the worst underground station in London and therefore the world. You come out of a stubby 1930s entrance hall that must have been cute once, right on to a dual carriageway. There’s a hotel on the other side of the road, and a tourist will most likely approach you, asking how she’s supposed to cross, and your answer will be just a sub-verbal collapse into nothingness. There is no obvious way to cross the road. This place was built for cars, and if you’re not a car, you’re stuck in a tube station now. There is actually an underpass, but that’s no excuse for dystopian urban planning.I was there helping the Stop Trump Coalition make a video before the US president’s state visit, whenever that might be, and they were there to see Tesla Takedown, which is not as antagonistic as it sounds, just a score of people, one dressed...

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7 h. ago I went to a Tesla protest this weekend – here’s what I learned | Zoe Williams

The demonstration outside the Tesla showroom in west London was one of the smallest I have seen. But everyone who passed by was keen to show their supportPark Royal is the worst underground station in London and therefore the world. You come out of a stubby 1930s entrance hall that must have been cute once, right on to a dual carriageway. There’s a hotel on the other side of the road, and a tourist will most likely approach you, asking how she’s supposed to cross, and your answer will be just a sub-verbal collapse into nothingness. There is no obvious way to cross the road. This place was built for cars, and if you’re not a car, you’re stuck in a tube station now. There is actually an underpass, but that’s no excuse for dystopian urban planning.I was there helping the Stop Trump Coalition make a video before the US president’s state visit, whenever that might be, and they were there to see Tesla Takedown, which is not as antagonistic as it sounds, just a score of people, one dressed...

Politics

7 h. ago Recruiter shows best way to answer one common job interview question

A recruiter has shared his insight on why so many interviewers will ask candidates one very common question during a job interview, and what they want to learn about you from your answer

Politics

8 h. ago After years of following a strict diet, Gwyneth Paltrow is now eating this food type again

This shift marks a departure from the grain-free, low-carb approach of the paleo diet

Events

9 h. ago Gen Z turning their backs on fancy barista coffee for a good old

Tea has enjoyed a recent surge of popularity amongst 18-24s and is now overtaking coffee for youngsters who don't want the 'jitters'

Politics

10 h. ago Artists are telling off Gen Zs for being bad crowds — are phoneless gigs the answer?

With artists lamenting the mass of phones that point at them during their gigs (and some even banning them) we explore why Gen Zs make for such bad crowds

Politics

10 h. ago Voices: How can Britain’s housing divide be fixed? Join The Independent Debate

According to new figures released by Savills, older generations now hold the majority of the UK’s housing wealth – sparking debate over whether the system is fair to younger people struggling to get on the property ladder

Politics

11 h. ago Boden's flowing £98 dress reduced to £52 until midnight is so 'flattering' shoppers want 'all the colours'

"A beautiful rich colour, this elegant dress offers smart, comfort for the office, along with a slightly casual feel for those less formal occassions."

Economics

12 h. ago Disturbing reason you feel like you're falling off a cliff right before you nod off

A dropping sensation as you fall asleep -accompanied by your legs or arms twitching - is called a 'hypnagogic jerk' - also commonly known as 'sleep starts' or 'hypnic jerk'.

Politics

12 h. ago My mother secretly gave my wealthy sister 10k for a house renovation

My mother has secretly given my sister £10,000 towards her house renovation. My sister is a doctor and makes a lot more than I do. I feel really angry.

Society

13 h. ago Chris Hughes says he ‘feels sorry’ for Mickey Rourke after Celebrity Big Brother fight

‘It’s hard not to feel sorry for someone who’s so detached,’ said the TV personality

Politics

13 h. ago Scientists say this common food type is killing ‘thousands’ every year

Experts say there is a link between people eating UPFs and a greater risk of early death

Events