44 m. ago 'Cosy' UK city is perfect for a winter staycation and it's not Bath, London or York

Norwich is a historic city that offers a quieter, yet equally enchanting, winter escape compared to the likes of Bath, London, Oxford, Edinburgh or York

Politics

50 m. ago WTA Finals tennis: Sabalenka v Pegula; Gauff beats ailing Paolini in straight sets – live

Updates from the group-stage matches in Riyadh Gauff’s second serve key to success | Email YaraGauff 3-1 Paolini* (* denotes server): Gauff nets two backhands in a row as the Italian plays her first ball with a bit more power than in the first three games. But Guaff uses the court to make Paolini chase the ball at the baseline and gets to deuce after a weak second serve from the Italian. The two trade advantages for a while and at the fifth deuce, Gauff nets a backhand return. Paolini finally sees out the 8min 58sec game after Gauff sends one long.*Gauff 3-0 Paolini (* denotes server): A long rally ends with the Italian powerfully slicing a winner and following it up with another crosscourt forehand that Gauff strains to reach. But she sends three returns long in back-to-back break points, putting her arms up in the air in frustration. Gauff gets the advantage and turns the game around to take the set after another poor return from Paolini, this one going into the stands. Continue r...

Politics

53 m. ago Winter Fuel Payment rules in full and the reasons some pensioners won't get one

Many pensioners will have already received a letter explaining how much they will get

Economics

62 m. ago Magical winter village to light up Scots shopping centre for the first time this Christmas

The seasonal event has rsomething for everyone, from shopping and dining to rides and festive films.

Economics

65 m. ago ‘Music is my remedy’: how DJing is helping Ukraine’s war veterans with their recovery

At the Superhumans centre in Ukraine, the EnterDJ music therapy programme teaches war-wounded soldiers how to mix, rehabilitating them with dance music and providing purpose and opportunities to performIn Ukraine, sound carries a different weight: the cautionary blurt of sirens, Shahed drones humming overhead, the concussive thwack of air defence interception and the subsequent explosion. But as well as the sounds of war, which continue three and a half years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, music still plays, clubs remain open during the day (closing well before the midnight curfew), and electronic dance music remains an intrinsic part of many Ukrainian lives.Kyiv’s iconic clubs, such as K41, became bomb shelters before transforming into frontline fundraisers. Parties doubling up as cleanup operations are held at strike sites. New venues such as Abo Records – the first of many creative spaces to set up shop in an abandoned liquor factory – have emerged as gathering points where y...

Events

65 m. ago Gardeners' World's star says 'avoid' one thing during vital autumn gardening task

Gardeners' World presenter Joe Swift has shared the best time to mulch your garden beds ahead of the cold winter months - and there is one thing you should definitely 'avoid'

Politics

78 m. ago Parents say social media sets unrealistic standards of the 'perfect' home

Majority of parents say social media has set unrealistic standards for what the ‘perfect’ family home should look like

Society

81 m. ago Eurostar launches sale for European city breaks just in time for Christmas

Eurostar’s latest sale is a great excuse to book yourself a city break this winter.

Politics

97 m. ago Wild about Wills! Prince is mobbed by VERY handsy Brazilian royal fans after setting pulses racing with his physique during beach volleyball

The Prince of Wales left fans swooning as he showed off his sporty side in Brazil on Tuesday.

Sport

1 hour ago Exact date subzero freeze to hit Scotland as weather maps turn icy blue

After the dullest October since the 1960s, the weather looks set to turn bone-chilling as we approach winter.

Events

1 hour ago Edinburgh street that inspired Harry Potter Diagon Alley among UK's 'most beautiful' festive streetscapes

The streets were ranked on their festive light displays, local events and seasonal decorations creating winter wonderland atmospheres.

Politics

1 hour ago Apprentice stars engaged almost a decade after meeting on BBC show

Reality stars Michaela Wain and Harrison Jones, who met on the 13th series of The Apprentice almost a decade ago, have revealed that they are set to tie the knot

Politics

2 h. ago Adam Sandler to receive Movies for Grownups career achievement award

Veteran actor has been credited for setting a ‘new standard for comedic storytelling’

Events

2 h. ago Cat expert Jackson Galaxy settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

Politics

2 h. ago Cat expert settles debate on whether cats ignore owners on purpose

Cats have a reputation for acting a certain way - so count yourself lucky when they break that habit for you

Politics

2 h. ago Emmerdale exit for April Windsor 'sealed' after 11 years as fans left gutted

Emmerdale's April Windsor could be set for an unexpected exit, according to fans

Politics

2 h. ago ‘Emo deer’ is spotted in rural Texas, officials say he’s ‘totally fine’

Texas officials noted that male deer naturally shed their antlers before the end of winter, meaning the ‘emo-chic accessory’ should drop off on its own soon

Politics

2 h. ago Celebrity Traitors final seen in explosive new trailer as Claudia Winkleman delivers warning

The final episode of The Celebrity Traitors is set to air in a matter of days, and the BBC has released a teaser trailer that hints at what is to come for the remaining players

Events

2 h. ago Report on how paedophile headteacher was able to abuse girls set to be released

A major review into child safeguarding was launched after the head was jailed last year

Events

2 h. ago King Charles' hidden fear as he 'spends millions on Andrew to secure royal secrecy'

After living at Royal Lodge for more than 20 years, the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is set to move to his brother's, King Charles, private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk

Economics