58 m. ago Don't squeeze your avocados... there's a scanner for that! Three major chains to bring in technology which can detect when fruit will go ripe

Customers will be able to simply pick up an item - such as an avocado or mango - and put it under a machine that scans it with an infrared beam.

Science

60 m. ago I want more migrants to LEAVE the UK than come here... and I'll put boat arrivals in camps, pledges Robert Jenrick

The Tory justice spokesman also argued that the points-based system created under previous governments was the 'worst policy mistake' in his lifetime.

Events

76 m. ago Up to 7,000 more school nursery places to be rolled out from September 2026

The Department for Education has announced £45 million in funding will create 300 further new or expanded school-based nurseries.

Politics

2 h. ago 'Compelling' medical drama starring James Nesbitt arrives on Netflix

An ITV medical drama featuring James Nesbitt, which first aired on TV 13 years ago, has landed on Netflix

Events

2 h. ago Angela Rayner fights for future as Deputy PM after £800,000 stamp duty row

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner faces a battle to stay in her role after an £800,000 Hove flat row emerged as your Daily Star offers readers a FREE badge in today's paper (September 4)

Economics

2 h. ago Motoring expert reveals one spot in your car that makes spiders really dangerous

Kazimieras Urbonas has issued safety tips he says every driver should do before setting off on a journey

Transport

3 h. ago Audi Concept C – a new design direction that looks suspiciously like a new Audi TT

The Audi Concept C sports car concept unveiled in Milan previews a new model and new business philosophy for Audi that’s Clear, Technical, Intelligent and Emotional

Politics

3 h. ago British firm joins Jaguar Land Rover to create UK’s first electric car battery made from recycled materials

Altilium and JLR show that rare materials from old batteries can be used to power new ones

Science

3 h. ago Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Asda shoppers could cut costs by hundreds with simple tip

A supermarket shopping expert has shared tips that could help you save a lot of money from your next weekly shop.

Economics

3 h. ago Robert Irwin reveals plans to honor late dad Steve on Dancing With The Stars

Robert is starring on the 34th season of the competition show, which begins September 16

Politics

3 h. ago Sick nursery worker who attacked 21 children smirked as police arrested her

Roksana Lecka was cold and callous when officers arrived at her home to take her into custody.

Events

3 h. ago Death toll rises to 15 with many more injured after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular derails: Latest updates

Images of the crash show the yellow-and-white street car lying on its side near the Avenida da Liberdade as emergency services respond

Events

4 h. ago Coronation Street DI Costello's next move 'sealed' and it's bad news for Betsy

Coronation Street fans have shared their concerns for Betsy Swain ahead of next week's car crash

Politics

4 h. ago Tuchel may scorn politics, but his England team cannot escape their symbolism | Jonathan Liew

As toxic nationalism spills over into our shared spaces, the England shirt is freighted with meaning for better or worseThe crosses of St George are flying all around me. Fair to say the opening line of Three Lions ’98 hits a little differently in 2025. The crosses of St George are being daubed on an Islamic centre in Basildon. The crosses of St George are being used to deface a Chinese takeaway in York. The crosses of St George are draped over men shouting at a three-star hotel from a mini-roundabout. The crosses of St George are retailing for about £2.36 on Temu, depending on whether you want them car-window sized, or big enough to write the words “GET OFF MY LAND” in the white spaces.Keir Starmer has declared that he is “a supporter of flags”. Alas, at the time of writing the prime minister’s position on other items of tactile fabric remains unclear. What does he think about blankets? Does he endorse or condemn the dishcloth? Not to be outdone, the home secretary, Yvette Cooper, ...

Politics

4 h. ago M&S hackers ‘claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack’

The car company said it is aware of the claims and is ‘actively investigating’.

Events

4 h. ago Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale review – a fine time, if proof that this franchise simply must end

This apparent closer to the long-running TV and film series can’t help but feel like two episodes smashed together

Politics

4 h. ago At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

President laments accident on railway that carries passengers up and down a hillside in Portuguese capitalAt least 15 people have been killed after Lisbon’s Gloria funicular railway car derailed and crashed, an emergency medical service spokesperson has said.Authorities would not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities, but said some foreign nationals were among the dead. At least 18 people were also injured. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Tottenham leave £30m signing Mathys Tel out of Champions League squad

Kulusevski, Dragusin and Bissouma also omittedUefa rules force Spurs to cut six non-homegrown playersThomas Frank has left Mathys Tel out of his Tottenham squad for the league phase of the Champions League while he has been unable to find room in it for Dejan Kulusevski and Radu Dragusin – even though they could return from long-term injuries while there are still ties to play.Frank has been in an impossible position because of how the profile of his players has jarred with Uefa’s regulations. Put simply, the head coach has too few homegrown squad members and too many who have come from elsewhere. He was always going to have to exclude six players from his 25-man “A” list. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Family say woman who died after being hit by bin lorry was 'bright shining light of love'

Daphne Stallard, 89, was killed in a collision in Llandudno on Monday, September 1. Her family have now paid tribute to her

Events

5 h. ago Live Lotto results for Wednesday, September 3: National Lottery winning numbers from tonight's draw

Life-changing sums of money will be won

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