2 h. ago From a water filter that removes microplastics to a toothbrush that cleans with an energy beam, your essential super

Our selection of some of the best gifts to give this Christmas, for the health-conscious.

Politics

3 h. ago Labour's obesity tsar urges restaurants to give women smaller portions than men as they need less calories

Professor Naveed Sattar said menus should be adapted to include smaller versions of meals that contain fewer calories, as part of an effort to drive down obesity rates.

Politics

4 h. ago Save up to £10.50 when driving by selecting this option on your phone

UK drivers can avoid extra cost by changing one simple phone setting

Economics

5 h. ago F1 driver standings: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri before title decider

Norris would seal maiden world championship by finishing on the podium at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Transport

5 h. ago Jack Osborne reveals he broke I'm A Celeb rules with burner phone

Jack Osbourne took part in I'm A Celeb and was the joint seventh to leave alongside Emmerdale's Lisa Riley, exiting during the quarter final, leaving behind just four campmates

Events

5 h. ago ‘It’s not your turn,’ the board's selection committee chair said. Instantly I felt as though I was back in the school yard | Julianne Schultz

While the tension between meritocracy and ‘jobs for mates’ is always there, the best boards are more than the sum of their parts Many years ago, I was encouraged to put my name forward to chair a significant government board. It seemed like a long shot to me, I wasn’t in anyone’s club, but my supporters were insistent. I agreed to let my name go into the mix.It was a surprise then when the chair of the selection committee called a few weeks later and said with an apologetic tone: “Sorry Julianne, it’s just not your turn.”Julianne Schultz is deputy chair of the Sydney writers’ festival board Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Senior West Midlands Police chief 'apologises to Jewish community in Birmingham for telling MPs they BACKED ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans for Aston Villa match'

WMP assistant chief constable Mike O'Hara told a select committee last week that concerns were raised by the religious community over supporters of the Israeli team travelling to the city.

Events

9 h. ago Terrifying moment Formula E star’s car flips in air in huge crash before it sets on fire

TERRIFYING scenes were seen in the Formula E season opener in Sao Paulo as a huge crash left debris strewn all over the track. British driver Jake Dennis won the race from pole but not before a scary incident which saw rookie Pepe Marti flip over in the middle of the air. Marti was involved...

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10 h. ago Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘anger and rage’ after desperate Ferrari F1 campaign

Ferrari driver Hamilton will line up only 16th on the grid for Sunday’s season-finale in Abu Dhabi

Politics

11 h. ago 'Out for weeks': Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal injury update after double selection blow

More bad news for the Gunners after dramatic Aston Villa defeat hits title hopes

Politics

12 h. ago DAN HODGES: 'People despise Starmer. It's genuine hatred'. MP's damning verdict on PM and the proof that Labour's fight to save the Red Wall is over

The Labour MP in the Red Wall seat was angry and despondent. 'Starmer's abandoned us,' he told me. 'It's basically every man for himself.'

Politics

12 h. ago Hunt for hit and run driver after man seriously injured in Dundee

The vehicle involved failed to stop at the scene.

Events

12 h. ago Shocking moment Mercedes driver flies over cars in roundabout crash

In the CCTV footage, the Mercedes is seen flying over a bus and two cars after slamming into a roundabout at high speed after the 49-year-old driver suffered a medical episode

Events

12 h. ago Strictly’s Amy Dowden in tearful Tom Fletcher relationship insight after he ‘saved my life’

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has revealed how her close bond with former partner Tom Fletcher not only brought them to tears on the dance floor, but ultimately helped save her life

Politics

12 h. ago Desperate family's 'world has crumbled' in bid to raise £500k to save daughter's life

Sophia Wilson from Sauchen, Aberdeenshire, is battling aggressive Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and urgently needs a specialised treatment in the US.

Economics

12 h. ago AirPods, Ring doorbells and Xboxes – BEST Christmas dupes to buy now and save yourself £100s

BIG brand techy presents are easily the most expensive items on Christmas lists - but there is a way to get similar products for a lot less. Dupes aren't usually the best idea for gadgets - but we've tested a whole bunch against well-known favourites and uncovered great alternatives from as little as £29. Of...

Economics

12 h. ago Michael Annett, who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s 3 national touring series, dies at 39

Michael Annett, a former racecar driver who made 436 combined starts in NASCAR’s three national touring series, has died

Events

13 h. ago Verstappen on pole for Abu Dhabi F1 title decider but Norris hot on his heels

World championship rivals side by side at front of gridMcLaren driver still well placed for the season finaleMax Verstappen claimed pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a vital first step in attempting to clinch the world championship in the decisive season-finale at Yas Marina.His title rivals – McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri – took second and third in a competitive and tense qualifying session, with the protagonists in three-way title fight duking it out for the top spots on the grid. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Advantage Max Verstappen who takes Abu Dhabi pole ahead of Lando Norris as three

MAX VERSTAPPEN soared to pole position to put a dent in Lando Norris’ title hopes and spice up tomorrow’s blockbuster season finale. The Dutchman roared “let’s f***ing go guys, that was insane” after quali, with his most likely route to lifting the driver’s title being a first place finish with Norris in P4 or lower....

Politics

14 h. ago Moment out of control Mercedes flies over cars on busy road after hitting roundabout

A driver made a miraculous escape after his out-of-control Mercedes hit a roundabout and flew over traffic during a medical episode.

Transport