6 h. ago Rayner to back plan to build 180,000 social homes in next decade

The figure would be six times the number of social homes built in the 10 years up to 2024.

Politics

15 h. ago Half of the most Instagrammable houseplants are dangerous for your pets, experts warn

While posting aesthetic pictures of your home surrounded by beautiful, lush plants has boomed in popularity, an expert has warned that many popular houseplants can be toxic to pets and pose serious health risks if ingested.

Events

18 h. ago EDF giving customers free electricity for Wimbledon finals weekend

Almost half of Britons are planning to watch the tennis finals from home, which means an increase in energy consumption

Economics

23 h. ago 'Best' homemade tomato plant feed makes huge fruit and keep slugs away

Tomatoes are heavy feeders, requiring more nutrients to flourish. However, by using the right fertiliser, you can help them produce larger and healthier fruit

Politics

29 h. ago Full fibre broadband added to another 21 locations. Here’s where

The company plans to connect up to five million more homes and businesses by next March

Politics

36 h. ago Andy Murray and wife’s huge hotel losses, new net worth and Emma Raducanu relationship after awkward incident

Andy Murray will not be competing at Wimbledon and plans to watch the action from home, though the two-time champion's presence will still be felt throughout the tournament

Events

40 h. ago Energy firm EDF offering 'Free Electricity Day' for Wimbledon finals parties

A huge 29million Brits plan to tune into the Wimbledon finals from home to watch the best tennis players in the world battle it out in London

Sport

40 h. ago Energy giant to serve 16 hours' free electricity to customers to power Wimbledon parties

A whopping 29million Brits plan to tune into the finals from home, with eight in 10 saying they'll be bringing centre court vibes to their homes and 22% hosting loved ones, according to EDF research

Economics

57 h. ago Florida woman's terrifying end after getting stuck in clothing donation drop box

The homeless woman was discovered sticking out of the pink bin in Plantation, Florida, and was dead when police arrived to rescue her. A handful of North Americans die each year the same way.

Events

58 h. ago Our neighbour built TWO homes without planning permission... we're going to sit there with popcorn when they got bulldozed

The controversial semi-detached homes sprung up on the site of a former pub car park in Bradford, West Yorks, despite original planning permission having long since lapsed.

Events

62 h. ago Palestine Action documentary makers fear being criminalised under anti

Exclusive: Directors of To Kill a War Machine take legal advice as Home Office plans to proscribe protest groupThe makers of an award-winning documentary about Palestine Action say they fear they will be criminalised if they continue distributing the work after the group is banned under anti-terror laws.The online release of To Kill a War Machine was brought forward to this week after it emerged that the Home Office was going to proscribe the protest group, which takes direct action against Israeli arms companies in the UK. Continue reading...

Events

67 h. ago Planning permission may soon be needed to turn homes into small HMOs

Town's cabinet behind move following raft of objections from residents

Events

2 d. ago Expansion plan at Ayrshire nursing home in bid to improve quality of environment

Proposals have been lodged to increase the number of bedrooms within Dundonald House Nursing Home.

Politics

3 d. ago Pastor stole $200k from church as founder lay dying and spent it on flights and a new home

Assistant pastor used stolen funds to buy home, car, and plane tickets during cross-country move to Tennessee

Economics

3 d. ago Nightmare 'smelly' village where locals stuff duvets down toilets so sewage doesn't bubble up

One resident in a nightmare Devon village has had condoms wash up in her garden as furious locals live with sewage and foul smells all while battling against plans for more homes in the area

Politics

4 d. ago Moment Pope Leo is hit on the head by object thrown from a worshipper before another man yanks his arm with the new pontiff left begging for calm at the Vatican

As the object knocks the pontiff's skullcap and forces him to rearrange it, a huge swell from the crowd breaks the railings and they suddenly surge forward, trying to grab at Pope Leo's arms.

Events

4 d. ago New town plan for west London with over 25,000 homes spanning three boroughs

Old Oak, which aims to be built within 30 years, will span across three London boroughs

Politics

5 d. ago Celebs like Jeremy Clarkson are ruining our Cotswold idyll: Chipping Norton locals say influx of famous names is causing 'ridiculous overdevelopment' as they condemn plans for 350 homes

The town has become a magnet for tourists after the arrival of figures such as TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson and ex-England captain Sir David Beckham.

Politics

5 d. ago British woman killed after horror gas explosion at Spanish bar

A 56-year-old British woman was one of two people killed following the blast

Events

5 d. ago Mayor of seaside town condemns his OWN council over plans to charge residents £70 to park outside their own homes

George Farquhar claimed he knew nothing about the contentious plans which are in response to visitors parking across driveways, on pavements, grass verges and even roundabouts.

Economics