65 m. ago Rivington reservoir: Police issue urgent 'stay away' notice after horror find at beauty spot

Rivington Reservoir in Lancashire has been taped off since around 8am after two members of the public are understood to have found the alarming objects and called emergency services

Events

1 hour ago LIVE updates from Rivington reservoir as urgent 'stay away' warning issued

An emergency services response has been launched

Events

2 h. ago I joined a queue of people in a quiet Yorkshire street and what turned up was worth the wait

The line of people seemed to be getting longer and longer

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2 h. ago 'I tried Papa Johns' garlic bath bomb and have important warning for others'

Papa Johns fans have labelled the launch as 'unhinged,' however, when I found out that they were launching a garlic-scented bath bomb, I knew I had to try - but I had regrets

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2 h. ago Liverpool boss Arne Slot not thinking about Premier League title this weekend

If Arsenal were to lose at Ipswich on Sunday the Reds could clinch a record-equalling 20th championship with victory at Leicester later in the day.

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3 h. ago The two ingredient drink hospital medics swear by to instantly relieve constipation: 'It's better than laxatives'

Social media users who have tried the simple-to-prepare drink, which contains just two easily obtained ingredients, confirm it delivers on its promise.

Events

3 h. ago Our wine expert reveals the best homegrown drinks to sip on St George's Day, including a £2.65 cider from a small English county

Charlotte's St George's Day picks

Economics

5 h. ago 'I ate at the Royal Nawaab at Stockport Pyramid and it was a bit of a manic experience'

The new Indian restaurant at the Stockport Pyramid has opened to the public as part of a 'soft opening'

Politics

5 h. ago We tried the new Krispy Kreme Easter donut that keeps selling out

The retailer has launched some new treats for Easter

Politics

5 h. ago We tried the new Tim Hortons burger that shouldn't work but it does

The Canadian fast food chain has launched its 'boldest menu items yet'

Politics

5 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone eating chocolate Easter eggs after certain time

While nibbling on chocolate Easter before your bedtime might be one of life's simple pleasures, an expert has warned it could have some pretty unexpected side effects

Events

6 h. ago As DEI rollbacks take hold, students of color say they're losing campus support systems

As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses

Politics

7 h. ago Martin Lewis explains whether UK energy bills will fall after Trump tariff chaos

The US President's recent tariff wars have seen global markets crash, with steep declines and then partial surges - so could the economic chaos be good news for UK households?

Politics

9 h. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador – live

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

Culture

9 h. ago Schoolgirl's parents spot 'unusual' mark leading to eight day stay in intense care

Penelope Vidal-Walsh, 10, from Southport, went to bed on Wednesday April 10, complaining of feeling unwell and spent the last eight days sedated in intensive care

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Shocking to the sense of liberty Americans hold dear’: the impassioned US court order in the Ábrego García case

Judges on the US court of appeals for the fourth circuit issued a memorable call for the return of Kilmar Ábrego García and the separation of government powers. Here is the textUpon review of the government’s motion, the court denies the motion for an emergency stay pending appeal and for a writ of mandamus. The relief the government is requesting is both extraordinary and premature. While we fully respect the Executive’s robust assertion of its Article II powers, we shall not micromanage the efforts of a fine district judge attempting to implement the Supreme Court’s recent decision.It is difficult in some cases to get to the very heart of the matter. But in this case, it is not hard at all. The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order. Further, it claims in essence that because it has rid itself of custody that there is nothing that can be done....

Events

11 h. ago Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US from Ukraine peace talks if deal proves difficult

President Trump warned the US could 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if the talks prove to be 'very difficult', as the previous 30-day deal to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attack ends

Economics

11 h. ago Pubs allowed to stay open later to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Sir Keir Starmer has called for the nation to unite in honour as the UK marks 80 years since VE Day

Politics

12 h. ago US senator says margaritas in photo with wrongly deported man planted by El Salvador

Chris Van Hollen of Maryland says drinks placed on table created hoax and neither he nor Kilmar Ábrego García touched themThe US is optimistic that it can end “the very brutal war” between Russia and Ukraine, Vice-President JD Vance said before a bilateral meeting with the Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday.The meeting comes less than 24 hours after the pair met in Washington. Vance said:I want to update the prime minister on some of the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine even in the past 24 hours, we think we have some interesting things to report on.Since there are the negotiations I won’t prejudge them, but we do feel optimistic that we can hopefully bring this war, this very brutal war, to a close. Continue reading...

Culture

12 h. ago Tropical drinks by the pool? Not so fast, says senator who visited Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

There was the pool furniture in the background

Politics