3 h. ago Police ‘arrest’ care home resident in 97th birthday surprise

Officers arrived at the care home with a set of handcuffs and a spoof arrest warrant

Events

28 h. ago 'Little Ikea' homeware store opening 50 new UK shops with first set to arrive this summer

The Danish home furnishings chain, which has been dubbed "little Ikea" because of its low prices, is set to open a further 50 UK sites over the next two years

Events

29 h. ago Goodison Park saved from bulldozers to become home of Everton Women

US owners confirm it will become the country’s first major stadium dedicated to a women’s team next seasonGoodison Park, one of the UK’s oldest football stadiums, has been saved from demolition and will become the country’s first major stadium dedicated solely to a women’s team next season, the Guardian can reveal.Hailed as a gamechanging move for women’s football, Everton Women will kick off their first season at Goodison in September, 133 years after the men’s team started playing at the ground in Walton, Liverpool. Continue reading...

Politics

35 h. ago Newmains residents asked for their thoughts on new homes set to built at old school

The council planning to build around 33 affordable homes for social rent on the site of the former St Brigid’s Primary School on Newton Drive.

Politics

3 d. ago Why Man Utd are wearing different home shirt vs West Ham as lesser

Manchester United will wear a special-edition home shirt for the first time when they take on West Ham on Sunday, with the iconic home kit set to be replaced

Society

3 d. ago UK care homes to be banned from overseas recruitment in bid to slash migration to ‘significantly’ below 500,000

Home secretary Yvette Cooper to set out sweeping measures as Labour attempts to deal with growing threat from Nigel Farage and his Reform party

Events

3 d. ago UK care homes face ban on recruiting from overseas in bid to slash migration to ‘significantly’ below 500,000

Home secretary Yvette Cooper to set out sweeping measures as Labour attempts to deal with growing threat from Nigel Farage and his Reform party

Politics

5 d. ago Statue of Motörhead legend Lemmy containing his ashes to be unveiled in epic tribute

Motorhead rocker Lemmy, who died in 2015, will be remembered with a statue containing his ashes set to be revealed in his hometown, to mark 10 years since his passing

Politics

7 d. ago Australia star Jake Gordon rejects lucrative offers to commit to Wallabies until 2027 World Cup

The scrum half looks set to feature on home soil in two years time after agreeing a new deal

Politics

7 d. ago New special needs school could be built on industrial estate in Greater Manchester town

If approved, the school would be based at the new site for 15 years

Politics

8 d. ago Scottish city suburb set for nearly 100 new homes with a third ‘affordable’

“We’re bringing forward a development that not only delivers high-quality homes but also enhances the character of the local area”

Politics

9 d. ago South Dakota students weigh protest against university honors for homeland security chief Noem

Students and faculty at Dakota State University are facing free speech concerns for the first time now that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to deliver the commencement speech May 10

Events

1 week ago Tielemans winner keeps Villa racing for Champions League as Fulham falter

This was a narky, gnarly narrow victory but Aston Villa will not mind. After missing out on a Champions League semi-final and an FA Cup final over the previous two matches, Unai Emery’s team enhanced their chances of the top-five finish in the Premier League that would return them to Europe’s elite competition after Youri Tielemans’ first-half header dented Fulham’s own bid for continental competition.Villa have now equalled their 17-match record unbeaten home run in the Premier League, set during Emery’s first season here two years ago, and are level on points with Nottingham Forest, who visit Crystal Palace on Monday, and Chelsea, at home to Liverpool on Sunday, on 60 points. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Leicester vs Southampton and the worst game in Premier League history

The bottom two face off on Saturday with Leicester going nine home games without a goal and Southampton set to break several unwanted defensive records nearing the end of nightmare seasons

Politics

1 week ago Bristol explosion: Family living next to gas blast house homeless as home set to be demolished

Onlookers said it was a "miracle" no one was killed when a property in Yate, Gloucestershire was blown to pieces after a suspected gas explosion which has left other residents homeless

Society

1 week ago DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

Daniel Tatters, 26, and Dale Francis, 37, travelled from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set fire to a family home, jurors have been told.

Events

1 week ago 'Laughing clown' tells girl to set family's home on fire and murder stepmum

A 12-year-old girl was accused of starting a fire in her family's flat before stabbing and killing her stepmother Maria Torres, claiming that a 'laughing clown' had told her to do it

Events

2 w. ago Death Row killer hours away from execution despite 'Gulf War brain damage' claim

Jeffrey Hutchinson murdered his girlfriend and her three children in their home while her eldest son watched and is set to be executed on May 1, but his lawyers are trying to stop it

Events

2 w. ago Fold away £79 Dunelm bistro garden set looks 'perfect' in a conservatory or patio

With a 4.9 star rating and currently no negative reviews, this small garden set could be perfect addition to your home this summer.

Economics

2 w. ago Homemade weed killer with three kitchen ingredients 'works wonders in 24 hours'

Gardeners may see an increase in weeds popping up around their home during warmer weather, but this simple homemade recipe is set to banish them for good

Events