43 m. ago Rail bosses given ‘criminal offence’ warning over fare dodger prosecutions

The use of lay prosecutors in court cases with passengers accused of not buying the correct ticket is not legal, firms were told.

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47 m. ago At least 20 killed after boat capsizes off Italian island of Lampedusa, UN says

UN refugee agency says more people could still be missing at sea, with between 70 and 80 believed to have survivedAt least 20 people have died after a boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a United Nations agency and local media reported on Wednesday.Rescuers have recovered 20 bodies so far and operations were continuing, according to initial reports by Ansa news agency. Between 70 and 80 people were believed to have survived. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago Floral Marc Jacobs perfume worn by shoppers 'on every occasion' now 50% off

One buyer says the 'sweet fragrance smells like spring'

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54 m. ago Android fans rush to buy Samsung Galaxy S10 for £90 off in online deal

This Wowcher deal will open shoppers up to a 'Galaxy of possibilities'.

Economics

1 hour ago BBC Homes Under the Hammer expert leaves duo fuming at 'very low' valuation

Homes Under the Hammer was back on our screens on Wednesday afternoon, with a father and son duo aiming to make a huge profit after buying a four-bed home in Somerset

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2 h. ago Medik8 fans flock to buy vitamin C cream with SPF that 'reduces fine lines'

Skincare has become a vital part of many people's day to day routine - from cleansers to moisturisers and SPF, it is a process that is savoured.

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2 h. ago The migrant 'mega dinghy': Huge inflatable brings record 107 across Channel to Britain, as Labour's pledge to 'smash the gangs' lies in tatters

Images from the port of Dover this morning showed human traffickers have begun to deploy a new, longer type of inflatable.

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2 h. ago Postcode Lottery winner who scooped £1m reveals spending spree

Sixty-three-year-old People's Postcode Lottery winner David shares how his life has changed - and how he even helped Dunkeld Golf Club buy a new tractor.

Economics

2 h. ago The migrant 'mega dinghy': Huge inflatable dinghy brings record 107 across Channel to Britain, as Labour's pledge to 'smash the gangs' lies in tatters

Images from the port of Dover this morning showed human traffickers have begun to deploy a new, longer type of inflatable.

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3 h. ago 'We can't search people if they want to buy a pint of milk': Off

Police scrambled to the Moss Side shop on Sunday

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3 h. ago The migrant 'mega dinghy': Labour's pledge to 'smash the gangs' in tatters after huge inflatable brings record 107 small boat migrants across Channel to Britain

Images from the port of Dover this morning showed human traffickers have begun to deploy a new, longer type of inflatable.

Events

3 h. ago If you're not buying skinny jeans now, you're going to miss the boat

The second wave of skinny jeans is fast approaching. Here’s why it’s time to hop back on the bandwagon

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3 h. ago The fashion editor's pick of the best 50 under £50 new season buys. We've sifted the High Street to find the cream of the crop

The collections are already beginning to land in high street stores and online, think transitional cardigans to throw over a cami and trendy new jean styles. This is our edit of the 50 best new high street picks.

Economics

4 h. ago Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe

Car buyers seeking stout full-size SUVs might want to consider the Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada

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4 h. ago Chinese firm a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say

Hong Kong’s CKI among those lining up to acquire struggling company if it collapsesA Chinese firm is reportedly a leading contender to buy Thames Water if the heavily indebted company collapses in coming weeks.Hong Kong’s CKI, which invests in power and other utility companies in the UK, is among those lining up to acquire the water and sewerage supplier if it enters a special administration regime (SAR), according to the Times. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Moment unlucky tourists sink their rental boat in front of huge crowd

A group of tourists were on a trip to Menorca, Spain, when they spotted a small boat beginning to sink and couldn't help but watch as onlookers crowded around them

Society

5 h. ago Buy small plants – and consider a ‘bulb lasagne’: how to give your garden a late

From planting in odd numbers to painting fences and walls the same colour, here are some easy, effective ways to give your outdoor space a seasonal spruce-up“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you could spend hours making a herbaceous border perfect but if the edge of that border isn’t crisp, it will automatically look untidy.” Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Mortgage rates remain a 'barrier' to  prospective buyers, Persimmon says

Persimmon has flagged ongoing 'affordability constraints' across the property market, as falling mortgage rates fail to lift demand significantly.

Economics

7 h. ago Persimmon sells more homes but warns mortgage costs still a ‘barrier’ to buyers

The York-based developer told investors that it was on track to meet its yearly sales target despite tough conditions in the housing market.

Events

7 h. ago Iraq’s marshes were considered an Eden. Now the oil industry is sucking them dry

Hawizeh’s wetlands once had abundant fishing and wildlife. In a land threatened by drought and desertification, oil drilling is draining the last of the waterAt dawn, a veil of mist clings to the canals of Hawizeh, where sky and water seem to blur into a mirror. In the stern of a narrow wooden boat, 23-year-old Mustafa Hashim scans the marshes’ shallows, cutting the motor and switching to a traditional pole to avoid snagging on invasive roots or thickening mud.It takes him about half an hour to push through the shrinking marshes to reach Um al-Nea’aj, once a vibrant lake teeming with boats and birdsong. Now, the water is about half a metre deep. Continue reading...

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