31 m. ago Wetherspoons boss accuses Ed Miliband of making drinkers pay for his Net Zero targets after 'huge stealth taxes' cost pub chain millions

Sir Tim Martin said taxes added to energy bills and designed to pay for the transition away from fossil fuels and to build new nuclear plants are spurring inflation - and so driving up drink prices.

Economics

62 m. ago Scientist says 'answers may be hiding in plain sight' in predicting dementia risk

Dementia is a broad category encompassing various syndromes associated with the ongoing decline in brain functioning

Events

4 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing Gorka Marquez shares 'return' news in fresh career announcement

Strictly Come Dancing professional Gorka Marquez has shared the news of his 'return' to the BBC One dance contest.

Politics

4 h. ago Sergeant arrested following Panorama secret filming of Met police officers

A BBC documentary secretly filmed officers making racist and sexist comments.

Events

5 h. ago Cillian Murphy says there was no demand for him to lead major projects after Oscar win: ‘Maybe it’s too late’

Murphy won Best Actor in 2024 for playing scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer

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5 h. ago The underused herb that’s chock full of antioxidants and rich in fiber

The plant tastes like licorice and was used by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago

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6 h. ago Anmaat may have run last race after injury rules him out of Champion Stakes

Last year's big race winner, whose career has been blighted by setbacks, has suffered a fresh injury during preparations for another tilt at the Ascot showpiece

Sport

6 h. ago He left a man unconscious with an 'almighty kick' during a 'melee' outside a pub

A judge said young men need to understand when they use violence in drink there can be serious consequences

Politics

7 h. ago Shroud of Turin mystery deepens as surgeon spots hidden detail that points to Jesus' resurrection

Millions of Christians believe that a 14-foot linen housed in Italy bears the imprint of Jesus, left behind by a burst of energy during the resurrection.

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7 h. ago Scientists discover key part of the brain that degrades in Alzheimer's... paving way for breakthrough therapies

Researchers have uncovered a key part of the brain that causes older people to become less familiar with their surroundings as they age, a potentially early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

Politics

8 h. ago In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but amid rising antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start nowIt was the Jewish New Year last week, when the traditional greeting is shana tova: a good year. This time around, you’d often hear it in adapted form, as Jews wished each other something more modest: “A better year.” As if, given the times we live in, “good” would be too much to ask for; as if we ought to scale down expectations. It turns out we didn’t scale them down enough.I was in synagogue when word spread of the murderous attack at Heaton Park in north Manchester that left two people dead, along with the killer. Yom Kippur is rightly described as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a moment of vulnerability. Those who follow tradition, and that includes plenty who wouldn’t describe themselves as believers in God, do not eat or drink for 25 hours; many switch off their phones, and don’t watch TV or listen to the radio; they engag...

Events

8 h. ago Celtic receive new verdict on VAR controversy as fresh camera angle leaves 'no clear' handball defence

Kelechi Iheanacho saw his Europa League leveller against Braga controversially chalked off

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8 h. ago TUI tourists floored by £9million holiday price increase which costs 'trip to moon with NASA'

It's no secret that flights and hotels have increased in price, but for one traveller, the cost of their trip was dubbed 'a trip to the moon with NASA' as it saw a whopping price increase

Economics

9 h. ago The 14 rivers set to be cleaned up with funding from £3.3 million of Thames Water fines

More than £3.3 million of penalties handed to the capital’s water company between April 2022 and October 2023 are now funding river schemes across the city

Economics

10 h. ago Fried chicken will taste 'succulent' if you do 1 thing which can make a 'difference'

Fried chicken is a popular takeaway order, but it can be tricky to make at home. A recipe expert has shared the common mistake people make - and how to avoid it

Politics

10 h. ago Madagascar president who took power in coup accuses protesters of trying to trigger another one

Young people take to streets to voice anger at water and power cuts, and corruption in political systemMadagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, who first came to power in a coup in 2009, has condemned protests calling for his resignation, saying that demonstrators were trying to trigger a coup and were funded by unspecified foreign governments and organisations.Youth-led demonstrations on the Indian Ocean island started on 25 September, initially driven by outrage over water and power cuts, but have grown into demands for action against corruption and reform of the political system. At least 22 people have been killed by security forces, according to the UN, which officials denied. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Billie Eilish’s mom wants you to eat more plants. Here are her top tips

The mother of world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas has founded a non-profit dedicated to fostering a climate-friendly food system

Economics

10 h. ago Gareth Bale and Andy Murray's new golf handicaps as full celebrity list published

Wales football legend Gareth Bale boasts an impressive golf handicap and he blows other celebrities out of the water

Politics

11 h. ago Scientists give their final verdict on the 'alien object' heading for Earth in weeks

An unexplained alien object heading towards Earth has confused plenty of astronomers for months – but now NASA are convinced they have reached the final verdict on where it's going

Politics

11 h. ago Scientists behind study linking Tylenol to autism accuse Trump of 'spreading misinformation'

Researchers behind the latest studies investigating links between acetaminophen use and autism have slammed Donald Trump for 'spreading misinformation' about their work.

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