37 m. ago Author and gardener Arthur Parkinson on how to raise happy hens

Arthur Parkinson’s new book is a celebration of hens, with each chapter devoted to a different breed. The author talks to Cat Thomson about his obsession and the joy his flock brings.

Culture

63 m. ago How to watch Brentford vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Reds out to end Premier League winless streak

Politics

63 m. ago Daisy May and Charlie Cooper’s NightWatch: their hilarious ghost show is a warm

The Bafta-winning siblings bicker, fart and squeal the night away in some of the UK’s ‘haunted as hell’ hotspots. But forget the ghosts – this is really just a golden opportunity to weep with laughterA full moon looms, a synthesiser gulps and – dun dun duuuuuuuun – we’re off to HMP Gloucester in a Skoda Octavia with Daisy May and Charlie Cooper’s NightWatch (Sunday 26 October, 9.30pm, BBC Two). Why HMP Gloucester? Because the former Victorian prison is, according to our hosts – the titular, Bafta-winning siblings behind peerless mockumentary This Country – “supposedly haunted as hell.” A fitting setting, then, for the first episode of a series that finds lifelong paranormal enthusiasts Daisy May (39) and Charlie (36) stuff their slippers into the aforementioned family hatchback and set off to spend a night bickering and farting “in some of this country’s spookiest places.”An opening montage offers further elucidation. “Some people want to climb Everest,” explains Charlie while a the...

Events

1 hour ago Historic cobbled market town with county's best deli and 'most haunted' pub 40 minutes from Manchester

An award-winning deli, a host of historic pubs and a pretty cobbled square are among the attractions

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead’: the women getting hair transplants

A growing wave of women are turning to what was once seen as a surgery for men, hoping it will cure their self-consciousness about high hairlines and thinning crowns. But with treatments costing thousands and bodge jobs common, is it suitable – or even safe?Aria, 27, first noticed her hair falling out after she had Covid in 2021. “It started receding at the temples,” she says, adding that, after two further bouts of Covid, the hair on the side of her head is now fluffy and sparse. A part-time nanny studying for a master’s in speech therapy, she hides the problem with a fringe. When she goes out, she wears a cap or headband to anchor it down, but activities such as walking in the wind or swimming feel impossible. “Even a fringe is not protective enough because at any minute someone could flick it up,” she says. “It makes me feel so vulnerable.”Aria started watching YouTube and TikTok videos of hair transplants two years ago. Now she has decided to take the plunge herself, and in a fe...

Science

2 h. ago How learning better sleep hygiene can help beat the winter blues

Better sleep hygiene could provide a welcome boost for both mood and energy after the clocks go back. Emilie Lavinia turns to the experts for their tips

Politics

2 h. ago Inside Claudia Winkleman's stunning home with strict ban on everyday household item

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman shares her Grade II-listed townhouse with her husband Kris Thykier and their three children in central London

Society

2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Inspection findings reflect Bridgewater School’s values and vision

You can see for yourself at a Whole School Open Day on Saturday, November 8

Politics

2 h. ago Nine players could miss Man United vs Brighton as Ruben Amorim handed double blow

Manchester United will look to make it three wins in a row when they host the Seagulls at Old Trafford in Saturday evening's Premier League game.

Sport

2 h. ago Liverpool news: Alan Shearer verdict speaks volumes as new Alexander Isak worry emerges

Liverpool returned to winning ways in the Champions League and will look to bring that form into the Premier League after a woeful few weeks and question marks surrounding their striker situation

Politics

2 h. ago What is the White House East Wing and why has it been torn down in Trump’s renovation plans?

President Donald Trump is adding a $300m ballroom to the White House – but that plan has come at the cost of the historic East WingEast Wing of White House reduced to rubble as part of Trump’s ballroom constructionIt was confirmed on Friday that the East Wing of the White House has now been completely destroyed, days after construction started on the planned $300m (£225m) ballroom that Donald Trump is adding to the historic building.The demolition marked a reversal of Trump’s earlier promise in July that none of the White House’s existing infrastructure would be torn down during construction of the ballroom. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago 'I've tried more than 40 Christmas candles, but this one outshines them all'

For shoppers after a new winter-inspired burn, this is the one to light this season

Politics

3 h. ago Man United vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction and odds ahead of Premier League clash

Man United will be looking to to go three wins on-the-bounce but face a Brighton & Hove Albion side who have an impressive run of form at Old Trafford in recent years

Politics

3 h. ago Entire village made from pumpkins has a church, wind turbine and something terrifying if you're brave enough

This pumpkin village is the first of its kind in the UK

Events

3 h. ago Scottish Labour figures believe Keir Starmer will quit if SNP wins Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has been urged to be bolder while another insider urged party MPs north of the border to "shut the f**k up".

Politics

3 h. ago Nine symptoms of ‘severe’ winter dog illness and when to see a vet

Pet owners should look out for some key signs of illness in their pets this winter

Science

4 h. ago The cult chub rub tights shoppers have 'never been so pleased' about for winter

High fashion isn't just for people in one particular size - and neither are tights. From basics to bold and beyond, Snag are taking fashion in a more inclusive direction

Economics

4 h. ago Gardeners face hefty £5,000 fine this autumn if they make one easy mistake

As we begin clearing gardens for winter, many people don't realise that a simple green waste bag could land them with a hefty fine - and it's not just the council who can penalise you

Economics

4 h. ago Stay home and wear a mask warning as four winter bugs spreading across the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public due to a rise in illnesses such as flu, Covid, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Events

5 h. ago Barristers win right to go without wigs in court after campaigners branded the hairpieces 'culturally insensitive'

Revised guidance from The Bar Council now allows lawyers to ditch their wigs for criminal cases if it is 'uncomfortable, or impractical'.

Events