6 h. ago 'We ditched the UK for sunny Spain and kids have never been happier'

A family-of-four ditched their life in the UK for a fresh start in Spain, with the household saying their quality of life has improved massively since moving to Alicante

Politics

6 h. ago Expert explains if you can take fruit from overhanging neighbour's tree

It might be tempting, but there are rules

Politics

7 h. ago Vet issues warning to dog owners over poisonous autumn fruit

Conkers are extremely poisonous to dogs, cats, and humans, and can cause a range of symptoms including drooling, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite

Events

7 h. ago Hidden gem European city costs just £20 to fly to perfect for autumn break

The Istrian peninsula is one of the most underrated destinations in Europe and is the perfect place to soak up some September sunshine - and what's better? Flights can cost as little as £20

Economics

8 h. ago Scientists develop new cooling sunscreen from an unusual ingredient

Camellia pollen-based sunscreen will have no allergy issues and help tackle pollution, inventors say

Events

8 h. ago Urgent 'health risk' warning issued over Pistachio Cream Dubai Cake

There is an issue relating to the ingredients

Events

10 h. ago Fly to Paris and stay among the Christmas markets for just £119 with this deal

Paris sparkles at Christmas, and this Wowcher deal lets you experience its famous festive markets with flights, hotel, and breakfast included from only £119pp

Economics

10 h. ago 'Freakiest flight in history' and final words of attendant who tried to fly plane

Helios Flight 522 to Athens turned into a "flying tomb", with passengers and pilots passed out while the plane remained flying in the air before crashing in the mountains

Transport

11 h. ago I tried the DIY fruit fly trap that only needs two household ingredients

Fruit flies are a common pest in UK households - but there's an easy way to get rid of them

Events

11 h. ago 'I was a child carer for my mute parents and lacked confidence

Miira, 26, an only child, grew up caring for her deaf and mute Sri Lankan parents from the age of six. She arrived in London at 11 speaking little English and life in a silent household made her quiet and shy, and she struggled to make friends at school. Still, despite these obstacles — and the weight of being a young carer — Miira got herself into university, where she studied Accounting and Financial Information Systems, and then landed a job as a financial assistant.

Society

12 h. ago Ingredient red flags: how to spot the chemicals to avoid in food, kitchenware and cosmetics

Should your makeup be fragrance-free? Is it time to purge your kitchen of plastic? Are all food dyes dangerous? These are the everyday ingredients that could be harming your health‘Far from being a rock or island it turns out that the best metaphor to describe the human body is ‘sponge’. We’re permeable,” write Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie in their book Slow Death By Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things. While the permeability of our cells is key to being alive, it also means we absorb more potentially harmful substances than we realise.Studies have found a number of chemical residues in human breast milk, urine and water systems. Many of them are endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones. “They can mimic, block or otherwise disrupt normal hormone function, leading to adverse health effects,” says Dr Shanna Swan, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. We (often...

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13 h. ago How this son of the Valleys became a household name with an instantly

Merthyr Tydfil-born actor Jonny Owen, husband of Line of Duty and Trigger Point star Vicky McClure, reflects on his extremely varied career and how he owes it all to his upbringing in the Valleys

Politics

15 h. ago Rid limescale from your tap in minutes with 1 kitchen product that's not vinegar

Limescale can be difficult to remove and found across different appliances and fixtures - including taps, kettles and showerheads - but one ingredient can help fight the stubborn problem

Politics

19 h. ago Chris Froome breaks silence after tearing open his HEART in horror crash which saw him fly into a road sign at 30mph

The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to hospital in France on Thursday after the incident, which saw him clip a kerb, hit a road sign at 30mph and resulted in a heart injury.

Events

24 h. ago Explosive Ghislaine Maxwell claims caught on camera during dating app honeypot trap as White House forced into urgent damage control

Joseph Schnitt, Acting Deputy Chief, was caught on camera making the claims about Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell to a woman he met on Hinge.

Events

26 h. ago Remove maggots from bin 'instantly' using common household item

It can be hard to keep your bins free of flies and maggots, especially if you don't clean it regularly - but one common household item can help you get rid of these pests quickly

Politics

26 h. ago Brit in Benidorm says 'dangerous situations' in party hotspot almost made him fly home

A man who relocated to Benidorm from the UK has shared three 'dangerous situations' he has found himself in since the move, and issued some advice to those planning to visit

Society

26 h. ago Brit in Benidorm says 'scary' reality of beach resort made him want to fly home

Benidorm has long been a popular destination for tourists, and is generally considered pretty safe - but a man who relocated from the UK has shared some of the less fortunate encounters he's had

Society

26 h. ago Should you still use home gel nail polishes after 'banned' ingredient news?

Confused by the gel polish ban news? Here’s how it actually affects your at-home mani kit

Events

27 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat fruit' warning issued to people who take Sertraline

Eating the fruit whilst taking the tablets may cause several complications

Events