3 h. ago 'I'm working five days a week at 82 and will be paying my mortgage until I'm 99'

As one in six pensioners in the UK live in poverty, Roger Cliffe-Thompson has shared how he manages with the high cost of living

Economics

5 h. ago I walked 10,000 steps a day with a weighted backpack for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping

Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness

Politics

7 h. ago Week in wildlife: monkey spa day, a frisky kākāpō and a camouflaged owl

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Events

18 h. ago Sophie Rundle shares challenges of filming as new mum 'it's a huge juggle'

The ITV star, who has two young sons, praised After the Flood for allowing her to work four days a week as she returns for series two on Sunday night

Politics

20 h. ago Scots after school club had days with no qualified staff looking after kids

A manager was discovered to be the only member of staff with qualification, making the service devoid of qualified staff for two days a week.

Politics

47 h. ago Gabby Logan ‘totally overwhelmed’ after dad Terry Yorath’s death and sudden MOTD exit

Match of the Day's Gabby Logan has spoken out about the "tough week" she has had following the death of her father, Terry Yorath

Events

53 h. ago 'I'm a shopping expert and these are the 5 best deals to bag on Wednesday'

Get over the mid-week slump with our shopping expert's handpicked bargains of the day.

Economics

2 d. ago Good news for North Lanarkshire homeowners as area ranks among Scotland’s most affordable

New research has revealed the UK locations with the most disposable income after mortgage payments, with North Lanarkshire ranking in ninth place.

Politics

3 d. ago Pete Wicks reveals he was knocked unconscious in a horrific alcohol

Pete Wicks has revealed that he was knocked unconscious after a horrifying alcohol-fuelled fall on Christmas Day, which left him unable to leave his house for a week. 

Politics

3 d. ago Building society launches 100% mortgage to help renters get on property ladder with no deposit

The 'rent to own' mortgage is designed to help renters who could afford to pay a mortgage, but struggle to raise a 5% or 10% deposit.

Society

3 d. ago London in grip of worst new homes crisis since Second World War, warns damning new report

The housing shortage is leaving many Londoners having to pay sky-high rents or take out big mortgages to buy a property

Events

4 d. ago Heidi Klum, 52, and husband Tom Kaulitz, 36, can't keep their hands off each other as model goes topless

Heidi Klum went topless while enjoying a beach day in St. Barths with husband Tom Kaulitz last week. The 52-year-old model, who has since returned to the US, ditched her bikini top while strolling the sand.

Culture

5 d. ago Tributes paid to 'fearless' British tourist, 31, who died while on 'trip of a lifetime' in Asia

Tributes have been paid to a 'fearless' British tourist who vanished in south-east Asia on Christmas Day before being found dead this week.

Events

6 d. ago East London homes left without water for almost a week after main bursts

The issue was finally resolved this week after multiple days

Politics

6 d. ago Newborn Scots baby makes first journey home being towed by tractor through heavy snow

Gracie Ballantine, 31, was snowed in at the worst possible time after blizzards hit the north of the country earlier this week - with her due to give birth any day.

Politics

7 d. ago Teachers strike at two Greater Manchester primary schools over ‘culture of violence’

NASUWT members at Ravensfield and Lily Lane schools say nine-day stoppage follows ‘almost daily’ attacks by pupilsTeachers at two primary schools in Greater Manchester say they have been driven to strike because of “almost daily” attacks by pupils, leaving parents bewildered by the industrial action.Members of the NASUWT teaching union at Ravensfield and Lily Lane primary schools are taking nine days of strike action, from this week until 22 January, because of what the union called “a culture of violence” involving an increasing number of assaults by pupils against staff and other children. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Clifftop homes on Britain's most eroded coastline are evacuated before Storm Goretti hits over fears seaside properties are at risk of 'imminent collapse' into sea

More than 30ft of coastline has been lost in some parts of Hemsby, Norfolk, in the past week, including 13ft on one day alone.

Events

8 d. ago Jeremy Clarkson baffled as Millionaire Hot Seat contestant tripped up by basic days of the week question

The 65-year-old returned to our screens with six new players racing against the clock to try and get their hands on £1 million.

Politics

8 d. ago Millionaire Hot Seat contestant stumbles on basic GCSE French question – but would you have got it?

A MILLIONAIRE Hot Seat contestant managed to stumble on a basic GCSE French question that even left Jeremy Clarkson shocked. The contestant, Nabeel Nauzer from London, was asked to make a simple French to English translation which related to days of the week. But the player shocked viewers and stunned host Jeremy with his answer,...

Politics

8 d. ago UK cafe and dessert chain offering £1 coffee throughout January as costs soar

The chain will be offering £1 coffee every week day until the end of the month to encourage a simple treat without breaking the bank post Christmas

Economics