17 h. ago Residents complain their lives being made a misery and their village has become a 'no go zone' after a migrant hotel was opened nearby

Villagers in Crick, Northamptonshire, said their idyllic community is being turned into a 'no-go zone' by residents at a migrant hotel nearby.

Society

32 h. ago Drink driver crashed van into girl, 14, before urinating in front of her

Drunk driver John Thompson, 45, collided with a girl in Westbury in March this year before proceding to urinate just metres away from her as she lay injured in the road

Events

48 h. ago A moment that changed me: I resolved to reduce my screen time – and it was a big mistake

I was looking for liberation from the apps, but quitting them only made my life harder and turned me into a man obsessedI unlocked my iPhone screen at the precise moment that my weekly screen time notification appeared – accidentally dismissing it before I could take a screenshot – and promptly erupted into a rage. I had spent an excruciating week resolutely not looking at my phone, part of a month-long effort to whittle my daily screen time down from more than four hours a day to less than an hour, with the hope of improving my mental wellbeing (and possibly carving out a career as an inspirational speaker). But my efforts felt futile without being able to post evidence online about how offline I had become. I frantically Googled how to retrieve notifications (you cannot) and – briefly – considered re-creating my screen time report in Photoshop.Over the past decade or two, my efforts at self-improvement have taken various forms: the year where I read 105 books; the period during wh...

Politics

58 h. ago Vegas’ oldest hotel ditches live table games: ‘we couldn’t be more excited’

The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino has been in operation — under various names — in Las Vegas since 1905

Society

64 h. ago Widow's poignant message to Stonehaven rail crash driver on fifth anniversary of tragedy

Driver Brett McCullough, 45, conductor Donald Dinnie, 58, and passenger Christopher Stuchbury, 62, all died when a ScotRail train derailed at Carmont, Aberdeenshire, in 2020.

Events

2 d. ago Car driver dies after horror crash with ambulance on Scots road

Two paramedics and the male patient from the ambulance were also rushed to hospital following the incident on Monday morning.

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3 d. ago Teen driver, 17, had only passed his test day before killing friend in crash after doing 'doughnuts' in car park

Josh Atkins, 17, died after the car he was a passenger in crashed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, back in November 2023.

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3 d. ago Driver, 21, admits causing serious injury after crashing stolen BMW into a care home during police chase

Sam Asgari-Tabar was fleeing from police at the time of the crash, speeding down A1231 eastbound in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, at around 9.35pm on Wednesday July 9.

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3 d. ago Driver admits causing serious injury after crashing stolen car into care home

Two elderly residents at Highcliffe Care Home, Witherwack, Sunderland, died following the crash which happened last month.

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3 d. ago Edinburgh Fringe luvvies claim 'Oasis effect' is 'catastrophic' as influx of fans sends hotel prices surging... and some moan they've been forced to live in their cars

Performers at the Fringe -which draws millions of people each year - say the impact of the band's tour has been 'diabolical, while hotel and accommodation prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels

Society

4 d. ago Man in his 50s dies after tractor crashed into parked vehicles at vintage car show

The horrifying collision happened in the village of Fiddington, Somerset, at around 11.25pm on Saturday, near the Severn Vale Vintage Club event (pictured).

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6 d. ago Girl, 10, among 25 passengers killed when bus overturns on way back from funeral

A bus carrying mourners home from a funeral in Kenya crashed into a ditch, killing at least 25 passengers, with the driver accused of speeding and losing control

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6 d. ago Footballer who lost both legs in horror crash will 'never forgive' drink driver

Adam Golebiewski, 18, was a passenger in a car when a collision resulted in both his legs needing amputating - the brave youngster has since vowed to carry on enjoying his life

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6 d. ago Teen footballer who lost legs in horror crash will 'never forgive' drink driver

The promising footballer "will never forgive that man for what he has done to me".

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6 d. ago Chris Hughes reveals moment he knew 'feelings had changed' towards JoJo Siwa

Viewers of Celebrity Big Brother were shocked to see the pair form an unlikely friendship

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8 d. ago F1 driver smashes up car in crash during testing and rushed to medical centre

Alpine F1 ace Franco Colapinto was taken to the medical centre after he smashed up his car during testing at the Hungaroring, leaving the front of the car mangled

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8 d. ago Mum of boy, 14, killed in crash slams 'disgusting' dad who had seizure at the wheel

Devastating CCTV captured the moments before a cocaine-fuelled driver sparked a horror crash on the M6 - killing his 14-year-old son.

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8 d. ago Inside the depraved world of migrant hunters using disturbing tactics to track down asylum hotels

Far-right activists are descending on asylum hotels and livestreaming to thousands of followers as they hurl abuse at those who live and work there. Holly Evans reports how their actions are laying the groundwork for anti-migrant protests across the country and the violence that follows

Events

9 d. ago A moment that changed me: on the day of my first book deal, a mysterious hum overcame me

When the noise started, I entered a state of perpetual panic and despair. It was unstoppable. Then, in the snows of Transylvania, I suddenly came to terms with the sound I developed tinnitus the same night I was offered my first book deal at the end of 2014. I’d received the news late-afternoon, then went out for cocktails with two friends to celebrate. I remember the evening well: we’d gone somewhere loud but not too loud; I ordered a fluorescent orange drink that I didn’t enjoy. Before I went to bed, I spoke to my boyfriend on the phone. “This could really change your life,” he said.Sometime in the early hours of the following morning, I woke up with a ringing in my ears that has not gone away since. Continue reading...

Economics

9 d. ago Spain wildfires LIVE: Hotels and bars evacuated after wildfire near beach resorts

Multiple aircraft have been scrambled to tackle the latest Spanish wildfires, which have taken hold in Cadiz in Andalusia, and are now spreading in the hills of Torre de la Peña

Society