2 h. ago Driving crackdown as motorists warned of four major rule changes – full list

The Government is set to shake up the rules of the road as it believes current guidelines are not working – see how you will be affected

Events

2 h. ago Netflix viewers are 'gripped' after watching 'greatest film of the decade'

One of the greatest films of the decade is apparently now on Netflix after a TikTok reviewer shed light on the movie in a recent post – and it's just over 90 minutes long

Politics

2 h. ago Rise in energy prices leaves 1m UK households behind on bills

Energy debts have more than doubled in last 12 years, finds report, as Ofgem signals it will raise cap on billsAbout 1m households are behind on their gas and electricity bills with no repayment plan amid a rise in energy debt over the past decade, according to a new report.The Resolution Foundation thinktank found that the number of customers in energy debt has increased and the size of their debts has risen. It found that between 2012 and 2024 the average gas and electricity debts more than doubled to £1,400 and £1,600, respectively, from an average of approximately £500. Continue reading...

Economics

2 h. ago AKA Charlie Sheen review – he shows no genuine remorse for all the terrifying things he’s done

This flimsy tell-all about the actor’s decades-long addiction to pills, alcohol and crack-cocaine is far too light on contrition or self-reflection. You pity everyone around himIf it comes as a shock to anyone that at some point in the grip of a decades-long addiction to pills, booze and crack cocaine the essentially heterosexual Charlie Sheen occasionally “turned over the menu” and had sex with men, then I am delighted. I did not know such pockets of naivety could still exist in this benighted world. You sweet things. Enjoy your time!That this is the fact that has made headlines (the few there have been) around the release of the two-part documentary AKA Charlie Sheen is testimony to how little new information there is in it. How, really, could it be otherwise? Every one of the three acts – which in the film he labels “Partying”, “Partying with problems” and “Just problems” – of his adult life has been comprehensively documented by the media in real time. Sometimes that was via sto...

Events

2 h. ago ‘All the accused men in that court had a double life’: Béatrice Zavarro on defending Dominique Pelicot

He is one of the worst sexual predators in history – and she agreed to be his lawyer. But why? The woman who was called ‘the devil’s advocate’ explains allThis time last year, Béatrice Zavarro, a then unknown lawyer from Marseille, drew herself up to her full 1.45-metre (4ft 8in) height, and addressed the figure in the dock: “It’s you and me against the world.”That man was Dominique Pelicot. Over the next three months and 17 days, the court would learn that for almost a decade he had drugged his wife, Gisèle, and invited more than 50 men into their bedroom to rape her while she was unconscious. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Group of military whistleblowers testify under oath they’ve seen UFOs and the government is part of a cover up

Military veterans and whistleblowers told how they have suffered in their careers for speaking out about unidentified aerial phenomena

Events

7 h. ago Hero lorry driver reveals how he saved man from killing himself on motorway bridge by moving his truck below him and cradling him to safety

Lorry driver Dan Shillito, 34, from Hull, East Yorkshire, stopped his vehicle under a motorway bridge in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and climbed onto the roof to save a man from taking his life.

Events

7 h. ago Half of drivers say illegal parking on double yellow lines is 'significant problem' where they live

The nationwide poll revealed a growing frustration with motorists who flout parking regulations - particularly in busy urban areas where visibility, access, and safety are paramount.

Events

9 h. ago US supreme court to decide on legality of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

A lower court earlier ruled president exceeded his authority when enacting tariffs under law meant for emergenciesThe US supreme court agreed on Tuesday to decide the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, setting up a major test of one of the Republican president’s boldest assertions of executive power that has been central to his economic and trade agenda.The justices took up the justice department’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that Trump overstepped his authority in imposing most of his tariffs under a federal law meant for emergencies. The court swiftly acted after the administration last week asked it to review the case, which involves trillions of dollars in customs duties over the next decade. Continue reading...

Politics

10 h. ago Roadside breakdown mechanic, 37, is killed while helping a stranded motorist

Father-of-four Ryan Balls, 37, died after being struck by a car in broad daylight and dry conditions on the A11 dual carriageway after being called to a broken-down vehicle.

Events

11 h. ago People left baffled as Hollywood director is spotted in bombshell UFO hearing

The filmmaker's presence stirred up a lot of excitement online, with many speculating the reason behind him being there.

Events

11 h. ago Recovering ketamine addict reveals why Gen Zs are turning down cocaine for ket... and what the lasting effects are

Liam J, 37, became addicted to ketamine in his early 20s, abusing it for more than a decade and miraculously surviving to warn others against the increasingly popular drug.

Politics

11 h. ago Motorist recalls finding car 'in a hedge on fire' after crash which left dad dead

Two brothers from Manchester are on trial where they both deny causing death by dangerous driving following the tragedy in Wales

Events

12 h. ago UFO witness screamed 'it's coming right for us' after spotting glowing red squares

The US Congress held its third UFO hearing since 2023 and listened to a number of witnesses, including a military veteran who saw gold 'plasma' around a massive triangle

Politics

12 h. ago Full list of 53 cracked and crumbling Manchester roads to be improved as drivers warned about closures and speed limit reductions

'Future-proofing our roads for the coming decade'

Events

13 h. ago Man United let player 'better than Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte' depart as transfer verdict sent

Manchester United had a busy summer transfer window but struggled to add reinforcements to their midfield before reaching the deadline

Sport

14 h. ago Bombshell new video shows US military's direct hit on glowing UFO with hellfire missile

The third congressional hearing on UFOs took place Tuesday, with witnesses revealing new close encounters and alleged coverups by the US intelligence community.

Events

14 h. ago Do beta blockers really increase the risk of death? A cardiologist explains

Experts fear that new studies on beta blockers could overturn decades of medical practice

Events

15 h. ago Older UK motorists urged to sit 'mature driver' test ahead of 2027 change

The exam can be accessed for free in five regions of the country

Transport

15 h. ago West Lothian speed limit cut to bring in 20mph welcomed as 'common sense'

Residents say there is a need for public engagement, saying the streets are too busy to warrant official limits being put in place

Politics