42 m. ago The perfect Christmas party canapés: Easy recipes for a memorable celebration

The key to flawless hosting lies in irresistible festive bites, says Gurdeep Loyal. These Christmas canapé recipes – cheese straws, devilled eggs and devils on horseback – deliver effortless style, bold flavours and unforgettable first impressions for your celebrations

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44 m. ago Brit student jailed 'for life' over cocaine charges in Dubai set to be freed

Mia O'Brien was arrested in the Middle East in October and pleaded not guilty to drug offences in court, but was convicted by a judge after just a day-long hearing on July 25

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64 m. ago Weather tracker: Atmospheric rivers to bring heavy rain and snow to Pacific north

Flood and weather alerts in place across western half of region as parts of Iraq and Iran also face significant rainWeather alerts are in effect across the Pacific north-west this week as a series of atmospheric rivers are forecast to deliver multiple rainfall events and heavy mountain snow from western British Columbia in Canada, to Washington and Oregon in the US.More than 200mm (8ins) of rainfall is expected across the western half of Washington state and north-west Oregon by Friday, with between 100-150mm expected in cities such as Seattle and Portland. About 400mm are possible on the western side of the Cascades, while more than a foot of snow is expected above 1,800-2,100 metres. Continue reading...

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64 m. ago What it’s really like to have a tattoo burnt off you – and how much it will cost

Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times. But what is tattoo removal really like?

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66 m. ago Brit, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after 'very stupid mistake' released from prison

Mia O'Brien was detained in Dubai's central prison after allegedly being found with 50 grams of cocaine in October last year in what her mum described as a "very stupid mistake"

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67 m. ago The simple drinking trend that could stop you overindulging at Christmas parties

The new trend can help those who to drink less alcohol at festive events

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68 m. ago Mother of student who killed himself after grade error to collect his degree

Emotional day for family as they attend graduation ceremony on his behalf

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69 m. ago I'm a Celebrity's Angry Ginge says he almost wasn't crowned King of the Jungle in 'shock' admission

The social media star found jungle life tough on the ITV show

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72 m. ago Couple gobsmacked by what they found hidden behind bushes in garden of new home

A Kent couple were left stunned after realising the spacious amount of land that came with their newly-purchased property included a hidden extra amongst overgrowth in the back garden

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83 m. ago Royal Stoke Hospital declares 'critical incident' and only attend if 'life

NHS Royal Stoke University Hospital has declared a "critical incident" after coming under "severe and sustained pressure" with an increased number of patients over the weekend

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88 m. ago Brit, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after 'very stupid mistake' is released from prison

Mia O'Brien was detained in Dubai's central prison in September after making what her mum described as a "very stupid mistake"

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1 hour ago Storm Bram latest as UK braces for 90mph winds in 'danger to life' warning

Disruptive weather is set to impact large parts of the UK as the Met Office issues rain and wind warnings

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1 hour ago Neighbours at war over 'persistent nuisance' noise caused by rain smashing down on family's metal roof

An outbuilding, which was built behind a bungalow in West Winch, Norfolk, in July, received retrospective planning permission by the council despite complaints from the woman next door.

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1 hour ago The Royals' controversial property agreements — from Princess Alexandra's £2,200

As an inquiry is launched into Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s living arrangements, the rest of the Royal Family is under scrutiny. Here’s how they pay for their homes

Politics

2 h. ago Brit boy, 2, killed by pitbull at Greek holiday hotspot as parents refute manslaughter

British toddler Leon Dulia, 2, was mauled to death by the family's pitbull on the Greek island of Zakynthos, where his mother Robbie Deeth, 32, believes hunters' gunshots may have spooked the dog

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2 h. ago Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry wins bombshell victory in bitter security battle

Prince Harry's security arrangements when he visits the UK are reportedly being reviewed following a long-running legal battle after it was decided he should receive a different level of taxpayer protection when in Britain

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2 h. ago I'm a Celebrity winner Angry Ginge reveals how jungle life 'changed' him

The star also admitted that he'd never do the ITV show again

Politics

2 h. ago Six modifiable risk factors linked to almost half of cancer deaths

Avoidable cancers are a quieter crisis that has been gathering force for decades

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2 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein’s most powerful ally was silence | Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky

When abuse occurs, the first instinct is too often containment. We know this pattern because we have seen it ourselvesFor years, Jeffrey Epstein conjured a kind of grotesque fascination: the private island, the powerful friends, the whispered allegations. But focusing on the lurid details of his life and eventual death obscures the far more unsettling truth his case lays bare. Epstein’s story is not really about one man’s depravity. It is about a system – legal, cultural, and institutional – engineered to protect the powerful through silence. His crimes thrived not because they were hidden, but because the people who knew were coerced, encouraged, or more than willing to shut up.Silence was not incidental to Epstein’s success. It was central to it. And in this, he was hardly unique.Gretchen Carlson is a journalist, bestselling author and internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights. Julie Roginsky is a champion of women’s rights and political consultant. Carlson and Rogins...

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2 h. ago 'Exile Prince Harry's security win means nothing as King Charles does not trust him'

Could Harry's security review signal a return to royal life for the Duke - and what about the Prince William factor? We take a closer look at what the latest move could mean for his future

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