3 d. ago Popular temporary fix for blocked drains actually makes issue 'far worse'

A plumber has warned against the popular temporary fix for blocked drains, and shared his expert advice for clearing them at home.

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4 d. ago Unblock drains and get rid of smells by pouring 2 common items down plughole

If you're dealing with a blocked drain, there's a simple method to unclog it and remove any bad odours - and you probably already have the ingredients to hand.

Politics

4 d. ago "Christmas brings out the worst in some": Greater Manchester bar issues defiant message after staff met with abuse

'Be nicer and grow up'

Sport

5 d. ago Adam Peaty 'uninvited more family' from wedding days before as sister's 'betrayal' revealed

Adam Peaty family issues appeared to worsen in the days leading up to his wedding and it has been claimed hi barred mother is upset by daughter Beth's attendance 'betrayal'

Society

9 d. ago Labour is living in a fool’s paradise if it thinks it has plenty of time to turn Britain around | Larry Elliott

Going into 2026, the economy has little forward momentum. And there’s the issue that things may get worse before they get better Continue reading...

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1 week ago Roy Keane issues damning Manchester United verdict after latest defeat: ‘One of the worst teams’

United were beaten by two stunning goals

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2 w. ago Chelsea: Jamie Carragher issues stark Enzo Maresca prediction after cryptic 'worst 48 hours' comment

Liverpool great was not impressed by Italian’s “power play”

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3 w. ago Today is PEAK time for a Christmas home emergency: How to avoid getting ripped off if your heating breaks or you find a leak

Problems with drains, blockages and plumbing are expected to be the most common home emergencies - here's how to make sure you don't pay over the odds to fix them.

Society

3 w. ago The two reasons why flu season is so bad this year as NHS issues 'worst case' warning

NHS figures show hospitalisations from flu have surged by more than half in just one week

Events

3 w. ago UK hit by 'tidal wave' of flu as 'worst case scenario' warning issued

The NHS has been battling a severe flu outbreak in the UK, with the mutated H3N2 strain circulating - and health bosses have warned of a 'tidal wave' of illness

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3 w. ago Plumber shares simple fix to unblock drains — ditch baking soda and vinegar

A professional plumber has shared his preferred methods for tackling blocked drains in kitchens and bathrooms - and they don't involve the usual DIY remedies

Politics

4 w. ago New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office

Eric Adams signed orders on boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and protests near houses of worshipNew York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, has issued two executive orders he says are meant to combat antisemitism, less than a month before he hands over the keys to the mayoralty to Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel.The first order prohibits city agency heads and staff from engaging in “any policy that discriminates against the state of Israel, Israeli citizens based on their national origin, or individuals or entities based on their association with Israel”. It also prohibits officials overseeing the city pension system from making decisions in line with the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, which Mamdani has said he supports. Continue reading...

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