48 m. ago Specsavers director is suspended for wrongfully billing £80k on expenses including Secret Santa gift and hotel stays

Mark Edgar, 45, used the multinational optician's money to pay for taxis, car repairs, meals and hotel stays when tensions were high at home with his partner and baby.

Economics

73 m. ago New free rail travel boost for people with a concession card 

A pilot scheme will run until the end of March for people in Scotland.

Transport

75 m. ago Get a Macbook Air for under £100 that’s perfect for students heading off to university

Shoppers can now get a Macbook Air laptop for less than £100 thanks to this brilliant deal, and it’s perfect for students who are just starting university

Society

89 m. ago Welsh rugby teenager scores try from the Gods as crowd stunned

Harvey Bryant ran in a remarkable score for Cardiff U18s on the weekend

Sport

2 h. ago Dunelm's new £10 'enchanting' lamp already has shoppers 'obsessed'

Shoppers loved the fun light from the home and furniture shop that has a mesmerising impact on any room

Economics

2 h. ago Would YOU live in this former police cell block in Nuneaton? It's going up for auction for £170,000

Midlands property buyers have the chance to lock in a deal on a unique character building which was formerly used as police holding cells.

Economics

2 h. ago Couple left horrified after discovery in the basement of their new 'dream' house

Daniel and Lynn Rae Wentworth made a shocking discovery after buying what they believed was their dream home in Pennsylvania.

Politics

2 h. ago Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to more than 1,100 as rescue efforts continue

The UN coordinator in Afghanistan has warned that the final toll is likely to rise further

Events

2 h. ago 'I pawned 100 DVDs and couldn't believe how much I was offered'

Armed with a sack full of DVDs of popular films and television series, Cayle Marklew was left staggered by the amount a high street pawn shop offered him for his goods

Politics

2 h. ago A new Nintendo Direct is rumoured for September, and it could be Mario's time to shine

A new Nintendo Direct is rumoured to be on the cards for September, and it's a date that indicates we could be getting a special anniversary showcase from the gaming company

Politics

2 h. ago David Squires on after review, this week’s cartoon is a VAR special

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Politics

2 h. ago Furious business owner cracks down on sneaky shoplifters after releasing CCTV of rubber ducks, bath bombs and chocolate being swiped

A fuming business owner is cracking down on thieves who repeatedly raid his gift shop - to steal rubber ducks.

Economics

3 h. ago More than 1,400 dead in Afghanistan earthquake with many more trapped under rubble and death toll expected to keep rising following devastating 6.0 quake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday that at least 1,124 people are confirmed dead and 3,251 have been hurt, with more than 8,000 homes destroyed.

Events

3 h. ago Inside Cardiff City's summer: Silence, chaos and transfer wins as phone rings off hook

The Bluebirds started the summer managerless, directionless and with an angry supporter base – but finished it top of the table and with a fantastic window under their belts

Sport

3 h. ago I have 100% confidence in Findlay despite defections, says Badenoch

The Scottish Conservatives have seen three high-profile MSP defections this year.

Politics

3 h. ago Aberdeen office housing Acorn carbon capture firm for sale at £1.9 million

“Aberdeen is emerging as the most liquid market in Scotland, with buyer and vendor expectations broadly aligned” – Matthew Park, partner at Knight Frank

Economics

3 h. ago Jet2holidays discount codes for September 2025 – Get up to £100 off

Plus an extra £50 off per person with these eight Jet2holidays voucher codes

Economics

3 h. ago More than 1,100 dead in Afghanistan earthquake with many more trapped under rubble and death toll expected to keep rising following devastating 6.0 quake

The Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday that at least 1,124 people are confirmed dead and 3,251 have been hurt, with more than 8,000 homes destroyed.

Events

3 h. ago 16 best trampolines that will keep kids entertained in the garden

From those first tentative bounces to flips and tricks, we’ve found the best trampolines for all ages

Politics

4 h. ago Stacey Solomon's autumn range lands in Asda as shoppers drool over £3.50 buy

The autumn winter collection is the supermarket's fifth At Home With Stacey Solomon range

Economics