27 m. ago BBC Countryfile's Matt Baker sparks concern after suffering from 'years of pain'

The Countryfile presenter has been flooded with support after sharing a candid Instagram post about dealing with years of pain

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45 m. ago Married people over State Pension age could boost annual income by £4,300

Older people with a weekly State Pension of less than £346 could be due extra money from DWP.

Economics

48 m. ago What does sugar do to your body – and how can you avoid a slump?

We evolved to like energy-dense foods such as honey, but modern diets tend to include too much sugar. Here’s how to make sure you eat the right amount, at the right timeSugar tastes great for good reason: we evolved to like it, back when honey was a hard-to-get, energy-dense treat and we spent half of our time running around after antelope. Now that it’s much easier to get and we don’t move as much, that sweet tooth is working against us: many of us are consuming far too much of it, and suffering from poor health as a result. But is there anything specifically bad about it beyond it providing too many calories and not enough nutrients?“When we taste sugar, the body starts reacting the moment sweetness touches the tongue,” says Dawn Menning, a registered dietitian who works with health app Nutu. “The brain recognises it as a quick source of energy and activates the reward system, releasing the feelgood chemical dopamine that makes it so appealing.” Interestingly, not everyone tastes ...

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97 m. ago Four men killed in car crash named locally as five more remain in hospital

The families of the victims are said to be receiving support

Events

1 hour ago UK threatens action against X over sexualised AI images of women and children

Government signals support for possible Ofcom intervention on Grok as scrutiny of X’s AI tool intensifiesBusiness live – latest updatesElon Musk’s X “is not doing enough to keep its customers safe online”, a minister has said, as the UK government prepares to outline possible action against the platform over the mass production of sexualised images of woman and children.Peter Kyle, the business secretary, said the government would fully support any action taken by Ofcom, the media regulator, against X – including the possibility that the platform could be blocked in the UK. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jimmy Lai sentencing hearing begins in Hong Kong after people queue for days to show their support

British media tycoon’s lawyers have four days to appeal for a lighter sentence after his conviction in high-profile national security trial

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2 h. ago Coronation Street cast rush to support Lucy Fallon after emotional family update

Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, issued a relationship update online just months after getting engaged

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2 h. ago Kevin Clifton pays tribute to 'amazing friend' after Strictly co

Former Strictly pro Kevin Clifton flooded with support after sharing a moving tribute to his friend, whom he called 'a heck of a fighter.'

Politics

2 h. ago Young people support WASPI women’s call for State Pension age compensation next month

More than half of 18 to 34-year-olds believe the UK Government should hold a debate over a redress scheme

Politics

3 h. ago Golden Globes branded ‘most boring ever’ as stars flee show mid

A-listers including Selena Gomez and Kristen Bell were spotted leaving early as furious viewers slammed this year’s Golden Globes as "dull", "awkward" and "cringe"

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3 h. ago I fought on the front lines against Iran. Trump can topple the mullahs in 30 days, without putting US boots on the ground. Here's how...

US Army intelligence veteran Michael Pregent says American support for protesters in Iran could bring down the country's Islamist dictatorship in as little as a month.

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7 h. ago People rally around the world in support of protests in Iran, in photos

People around the world rallied over the weekend in support of the mass protests in Iran.

Events

10 h. ago Ariana Grande undergoes sudden makeover for Golden Globes as fans say she ‘looks like herself again’

ARIANA Grande has ditched her blonde hairdo for natural brunette locks at the Golden Globe Awards. The actress arrived to the 83rd annual ceremony with a total hair transformation after spending the past two years with a platinum hairstyle. Ariana, 32, committed to her Wicked character, Glinda, by trading in her darker hair color for...

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10 h. ago Golden Globes 2026 worst dressed list: Kristen Bell leads list of awkward frocks and metallic looks taking over red carpet

The Daily Mail has rounded up the worst fashion faux pas from this year's 2026 Golden Globe awards.

Events

10 h. ago Care sector may become ‘irreparably broken’ without more support, union says

Unite says healthcare funding from the previous Budget could have been better spent on support for those in need of care.

Politics

12 h. ago Donald Trump says Marco Rubio should be the next president of CUBA: 'Sounds good to me!'

President Trump has appeared to throw his support behind Marco Rubio as the next president of Cuba. He has threatened the Caribbean country to make a deal with the US.

Politics

13 h. ago Masses gather in London, Paris, Istanbul to support Iran’s anti

Masses gather in London, Paris, Istanbul to support Iran’s anti-regime protests  The Times of Israel

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14 h. ago ‘Iran will be free’: Iranians in London show support for protests

‘Iran will be free’: Iranians in London show support for protests  Sky News

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17 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta sends message to Arne Slot over Gabriel Martinelli support after Conor Bradley backlash

Arsenal forward responded to tough week with FA Cup hat-trick

Politics

17 h. ago Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why

After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising which is only going to get more bloody, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

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