41 h. ago Stop rats and mice from entering your home in winter by doing one 60

Rodents often come indoors during winter to stay warm, but there's a simple way to stop them from coming back

Politics

43 h. ago Nigerian migrant jailed for threatening Good Samaritan British mother with knife in front of her child wins right to stay in UK

Olajide Shinaba, 32, was jailed for 11 months after he pulled a knife on a woman, described as his friend, who had taken him off the street.

Events

66 h. ago 13 of the cosiest bedspreads to stay warm (and make a stylish statement) this winter

From luxe velvets to breezy linens, scalloped edges to playful patchwork, there's a style here for every kind of bedroom mood.

Events

2 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Ethan Nwaneri to replace Semenyo at Bournemouth?

Today’s rumours are riding the District lineAntoine Semenyo’s farewell goal for Bournemouth, before his move to Manchester City, sets off a chain reaction over who succeeds him. Ethan Nwaneri, who has struggled for game time at Arsenal, is wanted by a few suitors.Bournemouth are very interested in a loan move for someone who was the next big thing not too long ago. And still can be, though the word is he still wishes to stay a Gunner and play his part in a title-winning team. Continue reading...

Sport

5 d. ago Best money saving buys to stay warm at home this winter from thermals to heated blankets

We've rounded up the best money saving buys to help you stay warm at home this winter without spending a fortune on heating bills

Economics

5 d. ago How to stay warm at home in the winter cold without turning up the heating

Experts tips for keeping cosy as the UK grapples with sub-zero temperatures

Society

8 d. ago I banished window condensation overnight with 1 simple trick leaving them clear

I discovered an effective solution to eliminate condensation in the home during cold weather – here's how a simple tool helped make my windows stay dry and clear.

Politics

1 week ago 10 ways to stay warm without turning heating on to keep energy bills down

Energy bills are set to rise this week which means millions of households will pay more for gas and electricity from New Year’s Day.

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1 week ago Paramedic urges all Brits to do 3 things to try and prevent catching flu

As flu cases have surged across the UK this winter, a paramedic has shared three simple changes people can make to boost their immune systems and stay as well as possible throughout winter

Science

1 week ago During a fierce storm I could hear the panicked screams of children in tents outside. This is Christmas in Gaza

This time of year is the true beginning of winter: the 40 coldest and harshest days of the season. One resident of Gaza City describes the reality for Palestinians living with little shelter and no electricity or heatingIt was about 8.30pm on a Thursday when I headed back home in Gaza City. It was windy, and I couldn’t stay out any longer, so I had to walk. At first it was only a light drizzle, but after about 200 metres the rain suddenly grew heavier. That wasn’t surprising. I stopped near a tent to take shelter, rubbing my palms together to draw some warmth. A young boy was sitting outside selling homemade cookies. We exchanged a few words while I stood there, though he didn’t seem interested in talking. I noticed the cookies were loosely wrapped in plastic, already soggy from the drizzle, and I wondered if he’d have enough to sell before the night ended. The cold seeped into everything.As I walked along al-Wehda Street in Gaza City, tents lined both sides of the road. There were ...

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1 week ago Panthers v Seahawks, Browns v Steelers and more: NFL gameweek 17 – live

Playoff places up for grabs in penultimate week Drop Graham a line with your thoughtsElsewhere, we have a battle with playoff dreams on the line between the Seahawks and Panthers. The Seahawks need to win to stay ahead of the 49ers at the top of the NFC while the Panthers can clinch the NFC South with a win and a Buccaneers loss to the Dolphins. If Miami’s horrific 45-21 loss to Cincinnati last week is anything to go by then Tampa Bay should return to winning ways and force a title decider against Carolina next week regardless of the result in Charlotte.The big injury news comes from Seattle who will be without two key pieces. Starting left tackle Charles Cross and safety Coby Bryant miss out. Josh Jones stays in for Cross after performing well and not allowing a sack last week against the Rams. Ty Okada replaces Byrant in the secondary who also did well in the second half against the Rams. Okada did well earlier in the season replacing Julian Love when he snagged his first career i...

Politics

2 w. ago Strictly's Anton Du Beke admits 'I'm fearful' as he recalls 'terrible' moment

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke opted to stay at home while his family enjoyed a winter holiday after experiencing a 'terrible' time when he went on a previous trip

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2 w. ago Strictly’s Anton Du Beke admits ‘I’m so fearful’ as he addresses ‘terrible’ family ordeal

Strictly judge Anton Du Beke opted to stay at home while his family enjoyed a winter holiday after experiencing a 'terrible' time when he went on a previous trip

Economics

2 w. ago Win a luxury Tate Britain experience and explore the largest Lee Miller retrospective

Win a full Tate Britain experience – including a London hotel stay, lunch for two, a year-long membership, and the Lee Miller catalogue – just in time to see the largest retrospective of her work ever in the UK

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2 w. ago The Holiday fans can finally stay in Kate Winslet’s iconic country cottage — in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia

Exclusive: Georgia-based home designer Lucy Small spoke to ‘The Independent’ about her nine-month journey to create an exact replica of the iconic English countryside cottage featured in ‘The Holiday’

Sport

2 w. ago ITV confirm Ant and Dec have signed HUGE £30m deal to stay on I’m A Celeb, BGT and Limitless Win

ITV have confirmed that I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have signed a new three year contract to stay with the channel. The Sun exclusively revealed in August that they were about to sign a fresh deal that would see them enjoy another £30m golden handcuffs arrangement. Ant & Dec, who both...

Economics

3 w. ago European football: Mbappé matches Ronaldo’s record as Real close on Barça

Mbappé makes it 59 goals in a year in win over SevillaJuventus stay in Serie A race with 2-1 win over RomaKylian Mbappé equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga on Saturday, the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style.Mbappé missed several earlier chances before getting his chance from the spot four minutes from time and he made no mistake to net his 59th goal in as many games across all competitions in 2025 to level Ronaldo’s 2013 haul. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Stay healthy this Christmas: Doctor’s tips to beating winter germs

A doctor has shared her top tips to keeping your family free of winter viruses this Christmas.

Society

3 w. ago Homeless Nigerian migrant who followed care home worker through Surrey village and exposed himself to another is jailed for a year

Olubenga Akinpelu, 57, pursued the woman down an alleyway in a sleepy Surrey village with a broken glass bottle in his hand.

Events

3 w. ago A winter tour of Luxembourg’s fairytale chateaux – on the country’s free bus network

This tiny country is awash with atmospheric castles, many of which you can stay in, making for a magical wintry break. And it won’t cost you a cent to travel between themThe top of the tower had disappeared in the mist, but its bells rang clear and true, tolling beyond the abbey gates, over the slopes of frost-fringed trees, down to the town in the valley below. Final call for morning mass. I took a seat at the back of the modern church, built when the Abbey of Saint Maurice and Saint Maurus relocated to this hill in Clervaux, north Luxembourg, in 1910. Then the monks swept in – and swept away 1,000 years. Sung in Latin, their Gregorian chants filled the nave: simple, calming, timeless. I’m not religious and didn’t understand a word, but also, in a way, understood it completely.Although mass is held here at 10am daily, year-round, the monks’ ethereal incantations seemed to perfectly suit the season. I left the church, picked up a waymarked hiking trail and walked deeper into the for...

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