6 h. ago Woman 'loses independence overnight' after getting tiny spider bite

Of the thousands of species of spiders, a tiny fraction of their bites are capable of harming humans - but one woman got unlucky after being bitten and says she "lost her independence overnight"

Politics

6 h. ago Aldi mocks M&S over Cuthbert the Caterpillar scandal with cheeky stunt

Aldi and M&S settled out of court in 2022 over Cuthbert the Caterpillar, but the budget supermarket continues to fire cheeky swipes at its rival on social media

Science

9 h. ago UK weather: Pink and purple fog descends across country leaving people stunned

People took to social media to voice their amazement at the phenomenon, which weather experts have explained is rare due to it requiring very specific conditions

Politics

11 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life to tackle misogyny in England’s schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

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12 h. ago All Creatures Great and Small village is just as quaint in real life

This lesser-known village features in All Creatures Great and Small, which is set in the 1930s Yorkshire Dales, and offers a 'true taste of rural England' with cobbled market squares and beautiful walks

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13 h. ago Boys to learn difference between porn and real life in bid to tackle misogyny in schools

Teachers to be given extra training as Keir Starmer warns ‘toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged’David Lammy: I want my sons to know masculinity can be kind – and my daughter to live without fearChildren as young as 11 who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour will be taught the difference between pornography and real relationships, as part of a multimillion-pound investment to tackle misogyny in England’s schools, the Guardian understands.On the eve of the government publishing its long-awaited strategy to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade, David Lammy told the Guardian that the battle “begins with how we raise our boys”, adding that toxic masculinity and keeping girls and women safe were “bound together”.Preventing young men being harmed by “manosphere” influencers such as Andrew Tate.Stopping abusers in England and Wales through measures such as dedicated rape and sexual offences teams and enforceable domestic abuse protection orders.£550m ...

Politics

25 h. ago She thought she had a chest infection, hours later she was dead

"Jenny wasn’t just loved - she was unforgettable"

Events

30 h. ago 'I've spent 15k on Christmas presents but worry I won't be able to pay my bills'

Jodie Weston, 32, has spent £15,000 on Christmas presents for her two-year-old son Koa-Zayde, but the influencer now fears her savings are dwindling and she won't be able to cover bills in January

Economics

32 h. ago Real life "Mrs Claus" gives up family to spend Christmas Day with kids in care

Helen Sloan is preparing to spend her 24th Christmas Day with Kibble to ensure care-experienced young people have a day to remember

Politics

34 h. ago 'I ate breakfast, lunch and dinner in Greggs for 3 days and worst meal was diabolical'

A YouTuber known online as Just Deano spent three days eating nothing but Greggs and he has shared the best and worst things he tried during the eating challenge

Politics

37 h. ago 'We're determined to make our Disney star girl's last Christmas so special'

15 year old Ann-Louise has a rare life-limiting condition, but lights up when she sings. As our Mirror Christmas appeal for Lifelites continues, her mum Mary shares how the charity's clever tech helps her daughter enjoy life

Politics

46 h. ago Prowler caught on Ring doorbell as bizarre decision leaves people stunned

It is not the first incident of this nature in recent weeks

Events

56 h. ago 'UK’s best boss' splashes £100k on Xmas gifts for staff including £44k Range Rover

Every year in the run up to Christmas Benjy runs the 'Santa Leslie incentive'

Economics

58 h. ago Man eats every meal at Wetherspoons for a week and says £10 dish is the 'best'

YouTuber Sam Wilder spent £166.46 eating every meal at Wetherspoons for a week, rating close to 150 menu items to find the best and worst dishes

Economics

58 h. ago ‘I fear electromagnetic catastrophe’: Josh Safdie on Marty Supreme, latent Jewish anxiety and why men are lost

The Timothée Chalamet-starring comedy about a hustling table tennis ace has been voted one of the Guardian’s films of the year. Its writer/director talks ambition, American dreams and alien takeovers• Why Marty Supreme is the No 5 film in the UKJosh Safdie, 41, is best known for the films he has made with his brother, Benny – frenetic chancer yarns such as Uncut Gems, Good Time and Heaven Knows What.Last year, the brothers split and shot separate movies loosely based on real life sportsmen. Benny made wrestling drama The Smashing Machine, starring The Rock; Josh a loose take on the life of Marty Reisman, a shoe-store clerk in 1950s New York, who aspires to table tennis pre-eminence but must hustle to fund his passage to championships in London and Tokyo. Continue reading...

Events

60 h. ago 'Terrifying ex cheated on me, then stalked me and broke in to my home'

Author Sophie Lee feared she would never have a normal relationship after an ex-boyfriend destroyed her confidence

Society

60 h. ago 'My life was endless parties, booze and cocaine, this is how I changed'

Kevin Swindells, 36, from Levenshulme spent years partying four nights a week enjoying heavy drinking sessions and illegal substances until the early hours

Politics

64 h. ago 'Controlling ex cheated on me, then asked to live rent free in my house'

Richa Raval's life was torn apart by coercive control. Here, 10 years on from it becoming an official offence, she bravely shares her story

Society

3 d. ago 'I ate TGI Friday's Triple Stacked Jingle Bell Burger – it's a Christmas cracker'

REVIEW: The Daily Star's Neil Docking took his family to try TGI Friday's new Christmas menu complete with festive cocktails. His daughter's verdict said it all...

Politics

3 d. ago Cutting screen time will be one of biggest resolutions in 2026

People weant to prioritise real life experiences, new research shows

Politics