80 m. ago 28 iconic shops we grew up with that have vanished from our high street

You don't need to be that old to remember these stores, once stalwarts of the high street but now consigned to history

Politics

93 m. ago Witches of Essex: Rylan and Prof Alice’s look at one of history’s most shameful periods is unfailingly moving

This engaging if slight show sees the unlikely duo reopen witch trials from 400 years ago on the hunt for justice. It’s Blackadder crossed with CSI – with a sprinkling of Philomena CunkWitches of Essex is one of those television shows that could have been created working backwards from its title. “It sounds like Witches of Eastwick!” you can imagine a producer brainstorming. “Can we do anything with that?”Yes, yes we can. We can put together a three-part documentary about the Essex witch trials, which saw hundreds of people – the majority of them women – accused of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries. Crucially, we can hire everyone’s favourite Essex boy, Rylan (though less favourite since his comments on immigration saw more than 700 Ofcom complaints last month) to present it alongside Prof Alice Roberts. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Ninja shopper ditches Starbucks for machine that's the 'first thing I switch on'

The Ninja Luxe Cafe makes everything from espressos to creamy cappuccinos - and it's now £100 off

Politics

3 h. ago Cosy country town with roaring pub fires and stunning autumn walks

This small countryside town in the Cotswolds might be the perfect spot for an autumnal day trip or weekend away, offering everything from delicious pub grub to stunning walks

Events

4 h. ago Lavender will 'flourish' if you use 3 food scraps that will give them 'additional nourishment'

Lavender plants are often associated with serene summer days, offering a sense of tranquillity with their fragrant aroma - and there's a way to make them even healthier

Politics

5 h. ago Parents risk fine of up to £160 for taking child on holiday this winter

Going abroad might be a fun experience for your child, but it could land you in a lot of trouble

Society

5 h. ago Parents could be fined £160 for taking child on holiday in winter

It is generally not allowed to take a child on holiday during term time in the UK and can result in a fine of up to 160 - but there may be exceptions

Society

6 h. ago NHS hospital workers demanding £470 pay rise reach their 200TH DAY of strikes... as union boss claims they have been left 'no choice'

Members of Unison at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals have been on strike since March - becoming one of the longest in NHS history.

Economics

6 h. ago One in 20 adults use fat jabs to lose weight as Mounjaro and Wegovy... but 90 per cent buy them privately

Life science analytics company, IQVIA figures show that 2.49 million packs of Mounjaro and Wegovy were purchased in July - up from 493,000 the previous year.

Economics

7 h. ago AstraZeneca makes deal with Trump to lower drug prices and avoid tariffs

Company to sell some medicines at a discount to US’s Medicaid health plan in exchange for tariff reliefDonald Trump announced a deal with the British-based drugmaker AstraZeneca for a “most-favored-nation” drug-pricing model aimed at making prescription medicines more affordable and avoiding the administration’s tariff threats.The company will sell some medicines at a discount to the government’s Medicaid health plan in exchange for tariff relief, similar to a drug-pricing pact reached last week with Pfizer. Continue reading...

Economics

8 h. ago ‘New era’ in history of passports will see King’s coat of arms on the front

The new passports will be issued from December.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump announces AstraZeneca will offer discount drugs on ‘TrumpRx’ website

TrumpRx.gov, a website where Americans can buy pharmaceutical drugs under President Donald Trump’s new drug pricing plan, is set to begin operation in 2026

Politics

9 h. ago Peter Kay reveals he caused 'thousands of pounds' worth of damage to rock star Eric Clapton's holiday home in Provence

Peter Kay has revealed he accidentally caused thousands of pounds' worth of damage to Eric Clapton's swanky holiday home.

Events

9 h. ago China’s Ming Yang to invest up to £1.5bn in Scottish turbine factory

Company says the project is subject to ‘final approvals’ from the UK government

Economics

10 h. ago Philadelphia Cream Cheese makes company history with new holiday offering

The new holiday sweet treats are already available nationwide

Politics

10 h. ago Scrapple sculpture contest winner prevailed in Eagles country by putting the pig into pigskin

In the contest for best scrapple sculpture in Philadelphia on Friday it was the “Mush Push” fashioned from the regionally popular pork breakfast meat that got Patrick Moser’s entry over the goal line

Culture

10 h. ago UK hit rapper Aitch makes history as he 'signs up' for I'm A Celebrity

The 25th series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is set to hit out screens next month with plenty of famous faces taking part

Events

11 h. ago PPE Medpro partners willing to discuss ‘possible settlement’ of Covid gowns case

The company was ordered to pay back nearly £122 million due to a breach of contract.

Science

12 h. ago Martín Zubimendi: ‘I have to adapt but Arsenal signed me because they like what I do’

From replacing Rodri in the Euro 2024 final to leaving his hometown club, the calm Spain midfielder is taking everything in his strideMikel Arteta knew and so did Win. Dogs just do. “Well, of course,” Martín Zubimendi says, cracking up. The July day he walked through the doors at the Arsenal training centre, the club’s resident chocolate labrador – a therapy dog the head coach had brought in to bring the kind of calm wanted from the new signing too – was the first to welcome him. “It was lovely. I arrived with my parents, my agent, a small group, and he came straight to me, sat by me, rolled on the floor at my feet; that was very nice.”It was also the way he would have wanted it, part of the plan. “He’s a bit like yours,” the sporting director, Andrea Berta, offered as Win lent against the midfielder’s legs. Zubimendi’s dog, Lea, hadn’t made it to London – he’s hoping she will soon – but this was a good start. There was a letter from Mikel Merino and a video call from Martin Ødegaar...

Politics

13 h. ago Sweden v Switzerland, France v Azerbaijan: World Cup qualifying clockwatch – live

⚽ All the latest from Friday’s World Cup qualifiers⚽ Sign up for Football Daily | Mail Billy with any thoughtsDjed Spence is at it again. The England defender has a history of boasting on social media about “locking up wingers” after good performances and following England’s win, the full-back has done Spurs teammate and Wales winger Brennan Johnson dirty in his latest post. Scroll to the fifth image to see.“YOU CANNOT ESCAPE THE INEVITABLE LETS TAKE A WALK TO THE PENITENTIARY BROTHER”, writes Spence in the caption. Brutal.I actually broke my hand, I don’t even know how I did it, I think I went to grab someone and then I felt a crack,” Burn told Chronicle Live. “It was early in the second half, so I went for the scan and I have seen a specialist. I’ve been told I can play with it. I am ready for Latvia, I am ready for Newcastle and I’d have been ready to play tonight. I will not be missing any time for a broken hand! This is nothing, I have had worse injuries than this. I am ready...

Politics