5 h. ago Forget smart meters and use £10 home hack that helps you save on energy bills

No need to worry as the temperature gets cooler, you can save money on your energy bills by following this cheap and easy expert hack that doesn't involve using a smart metre

Economics

14 h. ago Rylan Clark defended by Ronan Keating after fierce backlash over immigrant comments

Rylan Clark sparked over 500 Ofcom complaints after his passionate on-air rant about immigration on This Morning,but appears to be putting the backlash behind him

Events

15 h. ago California Schemin’ review – James McAvoy’s directorial debut is an unlikely rap tale

Toronto film festival: the actor makes for a hit-and-miss first time film-maker with the undeniably involving true story of Scottish rappers who pretended to be AmericanAt the start of the century, a struggling Scottish rap duo decided to overhaul their image in extreme fashion: they began posing as two Americans from California, and managed to secure themselves a record deal with a label in London. Eventually the hoax was revealed, and one of them released a memoir about the charade. That wild story has now been adapted into a film, California Schemin’, which marks the alternately confident and unsteady directorial debut of actor James McAvoy.McAvoy is a son of Scotland himself, and perhaps feels some kinship with rappers Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd, who found the cultural tastemakers of the south to be indifferent or even hostile to Scottish artists. Though McAvoy has fared just fine as an actor, Bain and Boyd – who would come to be known as Silibil N’ Brains – had a much tougher go...

Politics

16 h. ago Total of 890 arrests made at central London Palestine Action protest

An estimated 1,500 took part in the protest in Parliament Square, Westminster, on Saturday.

Events

16 h. ago The UK's biggest ever mass arrest: Met Police announce today they arrested 857 people at demonstration in support of Palestine Action

Scotland Yard condemned the 'intolerable' abuse its officers suffered during the rally in Parliament Square, in Westminster, yesterday attended by an estimated 1,500 people.

Events

16 h. ago Mario Falcone's VERY different life out of the limelight: TOWIE's original Lothario who boasted of bedding 500 women swaps partying for parenting

He arrived on the TOWIE scene in 2011 as Lucy Mecklenburgh's boyfriend, with the on/off couple's fiery romance dominating the show's storylines.

Society

19 h. ago Kate Middleton dons black £1,500 Alexander McQueen blazer at the Women's Rugby World Cup

The Princess of Wales oozed sophistication in a £1,500 Alexander McQueen black blazer and a £560 Knatchbull's Cascade Blouse as she attended the Women's Rugby World Cup

Politics

19 h. ago Two mosque proposals among major planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These scheme have all been tabled with councils across the city-region recently

Politics

20 h. ago Londoners spending more on food for their dogs than themselves in barking mad trend

Pet owners’ love for their dogs is outweighing the cost-of-living crisis, with sales of gourmet-style canine dinners such as chicken casserole and beef goulash soaring 500 per cent in a year

Politics

23 h. ago Protect shoes from rain and dirt this autumn with clever spray that 'works like a charm'

The Crep Protect Shoe Protector Spray is a must-have for back-to-school week, as it helps prevents brand new school shoes getting ruined before the first week of term is even over

Politics

26 h. ago Swerve £2,500 fine and 9 points on your license with clever 30p hack

There are so many spiders around in September and October because it's the peak of their mating season, during which time they come out of hiding to search for mates

Economics

29 h. ago Mystery over the value of Angela Rayner's constituency home: Axed Deputy PM's lawyers increased the price of her home by £150,000 after an 'error' was made

The official value of axed Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner's Ashton-under-Lyne house was increased by family lawyers from £487,500 to £650,000 last April,

Economics

33 h. ago More than 425 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 oppose ban in Parliament SquareMore than 425 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

Events

34 h. ago About 300 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareAbout 300 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

Events

34 h. ago Brit student Mia O'Brien facing life in Dubai's 'Alcatraz' prison accused of torture

Mia O'Brien, 23, was handed a whole life sentence after being caught with 50 grams of the Class A drug in October, valued at around £2,500.

Events

35 h. ago More than 150 arrested as protesters defy ban on Palestine Action in London

Police say offences include assault and support for a proscribed group as 1,500 defied ban in Parliament SquareMore than 150 people have been arrested at the largest demonstration yet opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Defend Our Juries, who organised the demonstrations, said there were 1,500 sign-holders in Parliament Square on Saturday at a fresh protest in London against the ban. At the previous major demonstration last month, 532 people were arrested for taking part. Participants gathered in Parliament Square by 1pm, many holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Continue reading...

Events

35 h. ago Palestine Action protest ‘peaceful’, organiser says as police claim abuse

An estimated 1,500 people gathered in Westminster to protest against the banning of Palestine Action as a terror group.

Events

36 h. ago Police ‘subjected to exceptional level of abuse’ at Palestine Action protest

It comes as violent clashes broke out in Westminster, where an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the rally.

Events

36 h. ago Legal capture of endangered manta ray sparks bipartisan outrage in Florida

Haul for Abu Dhabi aquarium leads state officials to agree to review the issuing of ‘marine special activity licenses’Florida authorities have agreed to review the issuing of special permits allowing companies to capture endangered creatures to sell, after an outcry over the netting of a huge manta ray for an aquarium in Abu Dhabi.The review comes after a viral video released on 12 July showed a boat crew capturing a giant manta ray off a Panama City beach in Florida and pulling it onto their boat, sparking outrage among the community. A dolphin tour operator who witnessed and filmed the scene confronted the crew and asked whether they would release the manta ray, but they explained they had a legal permit. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Cyclist who smashed woman's skull while riding on wrong side of the road is fined a 'paltry and insulting' £500

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Matthew Thornley, 45, was doing laps with a group of riders before he tried to overtake a car in Regent's Park when he mowed down Paola Dos Santos, 53.

Economics