21 m. ago Most parents argue with kids over smartphones but a new free method could help

Research from EE has shown that a whopping 93 per cent of parents row with their children over phones.

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37 m. ago Rail bosses given ‘criminal offence’ warning over fare dodger prosecutions

The use of lay prosecutors in court cases with passengers accused of not buying the correct ticket is not legal, firms were told.

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37 m. ago Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.

Society

41 m. ago Six by Nico Crowdfund passes 1.9 Million as it officially opens to the public

Over 3800 early access community members sign up to become a co-owner

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42 m. ago At least 20 killed after boat capsizes off Italian island of Lampedusa, UN says

UN refugee agency says more people could still be missing at sea, with between 70 and 80 believed to have survivedAt least 20 people have died after a boat capsized off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a United Nations agency and local media reported on Wednesday.Rescuers have recovered 20 bodies so far and operations were continuing, according to initial reports by Ansa news agency. Between 70 and 80 people were believed to have survived. Continue reading...

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45 m. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

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47 m. ago Mystery over identity of man whose 'shredded' body parts were found at skip yard with the organs missing and fingers and toes cut off

The man's remains were found by horrified workers at Skelton Skips, in Knowsthorpe Way, Leeds in October 2022. Police sources say officers are still probing whether it was a possible gangland hit.

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58 m. ago Labour minister vows ‘every community’ in England and Wales to have contactable police officer

Labour minister Diana Johnston has vowed that “every community” in England and Wales will now have a named and contactable police officer.

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64 m. ago Emmerdale's Lawrence Robb addresses speculation that Mack has been 'killed off'

Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb has addressed rumours that he is being killed off in a new death twist during an appearance on Loose Women

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70 m. ago Parents and child killed when tree falls on car amid heavy rain, flooding in Tennessee

An official in Tennessee says a mother, father and child were killed when a tree fell on their car amid heavy rain and flooding

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82 m. ago Fears Alaskan capital could disappear underwater as melting GLACIER sends torrents of floodwater rushing towards homes

Thousands of Americans are set to evacuate their homes due to what could be a record surge of water. Officials warned that entire neighborhoods at risk of potentially catastrophic flooding.

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95 m. ago Emmerdale's Mack actor breaks silence on 'exit' as he warns 'no one is safe'

Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb has addressed his rumoured 'exit' from the soap for the first time amid the John Sugden serial killer plot and warned that 'no one is safe'

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1 hour ago Highways officers stop lorry drivers for 'flouting the rules' on old Severn Bridge

The body responsible for the suspension bridge that connects Wales and England says a 'small percentage' are ignoring new rules on weight limits

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2 h. ago Get an 'easy to build' LEGO Bluey Playground set for under £3 with clever money

The LEGO Bluey Playground set is perfect for fans of the popular children's TV show, and we've found a way for parents to get their hands on it for a fraction of the price

Economics

2 h. ago At least 25 killed by Israeli gunfire as Netanyahu says he will 'allow' Palestinians to leave

Health officials and witnesses say at least 25 people have been killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid

Events

2 h. ago Mutant 'Frankenstein' rabbits with tentacles sticking out their heads spotted by locals

The mutated rabbits — which have 'scabby looking growths' on their faces — have been spotted by disturbed locals in Fort Collins, Colorado, in the US, in recent years

Politics

2 h. ago Drake lawyers allege Universal head Lucian Grainge ‘personally involved’ in Kendrick Lamar diss track

Lawyers for Universal Music Group deny that British chief exec had any ‘meaningful involvement’ in the promotion of allegedly defamatory track Not Like UsAs Drake’s lawsuit continues against his record label’s parent company, Universal Music Group (UMG), his lawyers have claimed that UMG’s British chair and chief executive Lucian Grainge had a “role in and knowledge of the scheme to defame and harass” Drake, and have requested that UMG produce texts and emails by Grainge.UMG has previously denied access to those communications, stating that Grainge has “no meaningful involvement in the matters and decisions at issue in this litigation”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones joins Instagram with nod to Nessa

Ruth Jones has made her Instagram debut, welcoming fans to her official page with a reference to Gavin and Stacey.

Politics

2 h. ago Weather warnings as summer’s fourth heatwave brings thunderstorms and showers

The heat is expected to give way to instability in Scotland, with a growing risk of thunderstorms and a chance of flooding and disruption.

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