43 h. ago Woman ‘bought abortion pills online to kill unborn baby before burying fetus in back garden’

A WOMAN in Kentucky has been charged with homicide after allegedly using abortion pills and burying the fetus in her backyard. Melinda Spencer, 35, is accused of disposing of her unborn child in a Christmas-wrapped lightbulb box behind her home on Flat Mary Road. She was arrested on Wednesday after visiting a healthcare clinic in...

Events

7 d. ago Quality Street unveils new mystery flavour in move that no one saw coming

As Brits are tucking into their festive sweets, Quality Street broke their silence to reveal just what its latest addition to its sweet tubs were — and it caught many off guard

Politics

8 d. ago Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate box office as Marty Supreme and The Housemaid make decent showings

Third installment in James Cameron’s sci-fi fantasy franchise is expected to hit $1 billion by next week

Society

8 d. ago Timothée Chalamet 'wins' Christmas box office for third year running

As Marty Supreme becomes A24’s second-biggest hit over its opening weekend, Timothée Chalamet has once again come to ‘own’ Christmas

Politics

1 week ago Exactly how prices and sizes of Roses, Heroes, Celebrations and Quality Street have changed

New research has shown the cost of some chocolates have soared by as much as 95 per cent, while sizes went down

Politics

1 week ago Third of Brits say Christmas TV is ruined by slow internet speeds

Watching TV on Christmas Day with relatives and a box of chocolates is no longer the uninterrupted pleasure it once was, figures show.

Politics

1 week ago Lewis Hamilton sends ‘box of gifts’ to former F1 star’s children every Christmas

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton uses Christmas as an opportunity to spread festive cheer to the family of a former F1 star, despite their personal differences

Politics

1 week ago Quality Street sold for just £2.75 at this UK supermarket ahead of Christmas Day

Asda are selling the festive treats for almost half the price of their rivals - but stores are closing soon

Economics

2 w. ago Quality Street tub size shrinks AGAIN to just 60 sweets and fans aren't happy

The latest 'shrinkflation' cutback comes as manufacturer Nestlé sees chocolate prices soar due to a record-high surge in the cost of cocoa beans

Politics

2 w. ago We tried Asda's Christmas dinner in a box and it's the cheapest around

The retailer has joined a host of supermarkets offering a festive dinner in a box this year

Politics

2 w. ago WW2 grenade found in Quality Street tin forces bomb disposal team to rush to house

Danny Wyatt, 48, was clearing out a shed next to his house in Hellesdon, Norfolk, when he found the explosive with its pin and lever still in - before bomb disposal teams safely detonated it at a nearby golf course

Events

2 w. ago Christmas chocolates RANKED: From Quality Street to Celebrations to a classic Chocolate Orange, how much fat and sugar lurks in YOUR festive favourite?

It's not just presents getting unwrapped at this time of year: MILLIONS of chocolates are also getting peeled out of their colourful foils on a daily basis.

Politics

2 w. ago Quality Street shrinkflation leaves fans outraged: 2.5kg tins with more than 100 sweets in the 1980s have shrunk to sad plastic tubs with 60 chocolates

The weight of a small plastic tub of Quality Street was cut this year to a record low of 550g containing just 60 chocolates, despite being on sale for up to £7.

Politics

2 w. ago Matalan's £8 Christmas season dress 'ticks every box' for style and warmth

"This is such a cosy jumper, great to wear with leggings and knee boots. I love the chocolate brown colour, very rich."

Economics

2 w. ago We tried Sainsbury's 'Proper Christmas Dinner Box', this is our honest verdict

The supermarket is selling a festive meal for four all in one handy box

Politics

2 w. ago Supermarket selling 'cheapest in UK' Quality Street and Celebrations tubs

The supermarket has reduced the price of two popular chocolate tubs

Politics

2 w. ago Cheapest place to buy Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations right now for Christmas

With less than a week until Christmas Day, supermarkets are competing for our custom

Politics

2 w. ago M&S shoppers have hours left to send £5 ‘great’ brownie gift box in time for Christmas

Normally £20, shoppers can get it delivered to loved ones for just £4.67 - but only if they're quick

Economics

2 w. ago Amazon slashes multipack of chocolate tubs including Celebrations and Quality Street to under £30

Amazon has slashed the price of the multipack of chocolate tubs, which includes Celebrations, Heroes, Roses, and Quality Street, to under £30 just in time for Christmas

Economics

2 w. ago Huge multipack of chocolate tubs including Celebrations and Quality Street are under £30

The mega multipack of chocolate tubs including Celebrations, Quality Street, Heroes and Roses are 'great for Christmas' and they're now on sale

Economics