52 m. ago Make way for the flock! Hundreds of sheep head through German city to their winter pastures

Pedestrians in the German city of Nuremberg made way for hundreds of bleating sheep on Sunday as a flock of the animals was herded through the center on its way to its winter quarters

Politics

1 hour ago Jamie George admits he was brains behind England’s provocative response to haka

George gave Pollock starring role in reaction to All BlacksEngland moved into V-shape during traditional danceHenry Pollock’s starring role in England’s response to the haka was designed by Jamie George, who revealed he took inspiration from the 2019 World Cup semi-final win and admitted they risked poking the bear before clinching a first home win over the All Blacks in 13 years.George admitted he was the brains behind England’s decision to initially line up as usual while the All Blacks performed their traditional war dance before breaking out into a V-shape. As the eldest player in the squad, George was intentionally on one end with Pollock, the youngest, on the other. The captain Maro Itoje stood at the point of the V, which, in truth, looked more like a C-shaped formation. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris

Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare?As autumn blurs into winter, the news is once again filling up with a familiar story: overflowing rivers, inundated streets and overwhelmed infrastructure. Since Friday, England, Wales and Ireland have been hit by the storm the Spanish meteorological agency has elegantly named Claudia, with grim results. One place in particular massively bore the brunt of it all: the Welsh border town of Monmouth, where the raging River Monnow spilled into the streets, people had to be rescued from their homes and drones captured aerial views of the scene, showing fragile-looking buildings suddenly surrounded by a huge clay-brown swamp.Claudia and her effects made it into the national headlines – but mostly, local and regional floods now seem too mundane to attract that kind of attention. Eleven days ago, Cumbria saw submerged roads, blocked drains and over 25...

Events

2 h. ago Fitness fans can cut the price of Fitbit as Amazon takes 30% off two popular watches

Shoppers have left high praise for both watches on Amazon

Sport

2 h. ago Google's popular Pixel phone plummets in price ahead of Black Friday

Google's phones are packed with AI skills and offer a smooth Android experience

Technology

2 h. ago Savvy winter deal sees Dunelm 'heavenly' teddy bear throw cut to less than £5

The furry Dunelm throw is large in size and available in lots of different colours

Economics

2 h. ago November hydrangea mistake can cause flowers to die off in winter

Many gardeners tend to overlook this essential task in the cooler months of the year, but this can lead to damage and no flowers in spring

Events

2 h. ago UFC beauty Tracy Cortez left with cuts and swelling as blood trickles down her face after brutal UFC 322 defeat

TRACY CORTEZ was left with cuts and swelling on her face after being defeated by Erin Blanchfield at Madison Square Garden. A slick early combo by Blanchfield cut Cortez just above her right eye. And having already sustained plenty of damage, Cortez was submitted via rear naked choke in the second round by her No4-ranked...

Events

2 h. ago Hydrangeas need 1 November task to ensure flowers are healthy in spring

There is a simple task all hydrangea owners need to do in November to ensure their plants are healthy over winter and will bloom properly in spring

Politics

2 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘I do get jealous and question whether I’m cut out for non

Maya worried about entering into an open relationship with Ollie, but being honest with each other has deepened their relationship• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyIf I know that Ollie’s on a date, I find it difficult sitting around, not knowing what to do with myself Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Martin Lewis says anyone with fridge needs to make crucial 2 setting change or 'lose money'

Personal finance guru has shared a number of ways to cut bills this month - and some are really common mistakes that people across the UK are making

Politics

3 h. ago MasterChef’s Grace Dent praises ‘kind, clever’ John Torode despite sacking over ‘racist term’

The new presenter of BBC’s flagship cooking franchise also said she ‘utterly cut [herself] off’ from remarks made by Gregg Wallace during filming

Politics

3 h. ago Genesis Scottish Open set to stay at current venue through to 2030

Deal for East Lothian venue staging Rolex Series event set to be extended

Politics

3 h. ago DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment warning and says 'you do not need to'

Most people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically - and the DWP is urging elderly households to be wary of scammers

Events

4 h. ago Putin’s desperate ‘last roll of the dice’ for besieged city before troops face brutal

VLADIMIR Putin's army has just weeks to clinch a "symbolic" victory in a Ukrainian key city - or face a killer winter in the trenches. The tyrant has thrown closing in on 200,000 troops into his stalling meatgrinder in an ongoing 18-month attempt to capture Pokrovsk. Intelligence suggests at least 135,000 Russian soldiers have been...

Politics

4 h. ago From heated throws to underblankets: the best electric blankets to buy right now

Baby, it’s cold outside — time to hunker down with the cosiest electric blankets, says Nicky Rampley-Clarke

Politics

5 h. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for winter fuel payments in 2025

The winter fuel payment provides between £200 -£300 depending on personal circumstances

Economics

5 h. ago DWP confirms five groups of people 'not eligible' for 2025 £300 winter fuel payment

The winter fuel payment is a one-off payment made to help people pay for heating during the winter months

Economics

6 h. ago Help hedgehogs survive winter by placing 1 item in your garden this November

Hedgehogs need our help to survive, and one of the best things you can do to help them is to provide the adorable creatures with a safe place to find food in your garden

Events

7 h. ago Silentnight electric blanket has £10 off in Black Friday deal from little

'Perfect for colder nights and the dual control is brilliant'

Economics