10 h. ago Queen of Christmas cheer! Camilla surprises seriously ill children with a visit from Santa at Clarence House party

Camilla, 77, threw her 20th annual party for youngsters with life-limiting conditions at Clarence House and declared that 'Christmas has started' for her.

Society

19 h. ago Queen Camilla meets BBC's John Hunt and his daughter Amy for emotional radio show after crossbow killer murdered their family at home

Louise Hunt, 25, her sister Hannah Hunt, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, were killed by Kyle Clifford, 27 - Louise's ex-partner - in a quiet cul-de-sac in Bushey last year.

Events

20 h. ago Murdered pregnant woman's mum and sister 'had affairs with her fiancé before she was killed'

Cortney Bartholomew, 40, and Bradly Bartholomew, 47, have been charged in connection with the death of Rebecca Park.

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21 h. ago I was horrified to find a mystery door behind our drywall – but what was inside was the BIG surprise

A WOMAN was left shocked to discover a mystery door concealed behind a drywall in a house she had bought.  The homeowner had been excited to start decorating her new pad with her partner, and was left baffled at finding a hidden room she didn’t know existed.  In a clip posted on her @goldenberryx page,...

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31 h. ago Pregnant woman's mum and sister 'had affairs with her fiancé before she was killed'

Two people have been charged with murder and torture in connection with the death of mum-to-be Rebecca Park, who was reported missing before she was found brutally murdered while 38 weeks pregnant

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31 h. ago Woman breaks down recounting deadly house fire started by ex that killed sister and kids

Sharaz Ali targeted the house to take revenge on his former partner, Antonia Gawith, after she ended their seven year abusive relationship.

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32 h. ago 'Their futures were stolen': Woman whose jealous ex started house fire that killed her sister and three children says they will 'never become who they were meant to be'

Antonia Gawith whose jealous ex sparked a blaze that killed her sister, Bryonie Gawith and her three children, Density, Oscar and Aubree, has spoken out about her loss.

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33 h. ago 'Their futures we stolen': Woman whose jealous ex started house fire that killed her sister and three children says they will 'never become who they were meant to be'

Antonia Gawith whose jealous ex, Sharax Ali, 40, sparked a blaze that killed her sister, Bryonie Gawith and her three children, Density, Oscar and Aubree, issued a heartbreaking tribute.

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38 h. ago 'Jealous' ex murdered mum and her three children in botched revenge attack

Sharaz Ali set fire to his former partner's sister's home, killing her and her three young children

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38 h. ago Woman whose ex killed sister and her children says their futures were stolen

Antonia Gawith’s sister Bryonie Gawith and her three children were killed when Antonia’s vengeful former partner Sharaz Ali set fire to their house.

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40 h. ago Mum, 29, and her three children murdered by sister’s ex after he poured petrol & torched family home

A MAN who killed his former partner’s sister and her three children by setting fire to their house in a botched revenge attack has been found guilty of murder. Sharaz Ali was “motivated by jealousy and fuelled by drink and drugs” when he started the “catastrophic” blaze at the home of Bryonie Gawith and her...

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4 d. ago Woman, 60, and boy, 4, killed in 'deliberate' house fire as murder probe launched

A 60-year-old woman and four-year-old boy have died in a house fire, which Gardai believe was deliberately started in what they call a 'murderous attack'.

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6 d. ago Boxer stabbed to death with machete when defending sister as coach 'heartbroken'

The young boxer was killed with a machete when he stepped in to defend his sister and his 'devastated and heartbroken' trainer has issued a touching tribute

Sport

7 d. ago Sarah Ferguson's next move revealed as Royal Lodge eviction looms

It has been revealed that Sarah Ferguson has started house hunting as she awaits her and ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsoreviction from Royal Lodge amid ongoing scandal

Politics

8 d. ago Sick nursery worker sexually abused children and turned attacks into 'comedy' videos

Vincent Chan, 45, molested children who were meant to be under his care at a nursery in London - he pleaded guilty to 26 charges including nine counts of sexual assault of a child

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8 d. ago Depraved nursery worker Vincent Chan filmed himself sexually abusing children

Vincent Chan, 45, molested children who were meant to be under his care at a nursery in London - he pleaded guilty to 26 charges including nine counts of sexual assault of a child

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9 d. ago Houseplant hacks: how can I stop my plants dying when I turn on the central heating?

Ease your houseplants into winter by giving them a seasonal reset and moving them away from radiatorsThe problem As soon as the heating is switched on, houseplants start to struggle. Warm, dry air strips moisture from leaves, dries soil faster, and turns cosy corners into arid microclimates. Many people mistakenly think radiator heat is similar to sunlight – warm and life-giving – but it isn’t. Sunlight provides energy for photosynthesis, while radiator heat is dry, stagnant and relentless, closer to a slow cooker than sunshine.The hack Before turning on the heating, give your plants a seasonal reset. Move them away from radiators or vents (at least half a metre, ideally). Group plants together to create a pocket of humidity, or place a bowl of water nearby to counteract dryness. Top-dress tired soil with fresh compost, trim off any yellowing leaves and wipe dust from the foliage so the plants can breathe. Water lightly, then let them rest in bright, indirect light to adju...

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1 week ago ‘We have to rebuild from scratch’: Sri Lankans relive the devastation of Cyclone Ditwah

Many uncertain about the future after losing everything in the country’s deadliest natural disaster for yearsWhen the rains began, Layani Rasika Niroshani was not worried. The 36-year-old mother of two was used to the heavy monsoon showers that drench Sri Lanka’s hilly central region of Badulla every year. But as it kept pounding down without stopping, the family started to feel jittery.Some relocated to a relative’s house, but her brother and his wife decided to stay behind to collect the valuables. As they were inside, a landslide hit the family home. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Plan to move migrants into army barracks is delayed over safety fears after hundreds of furious residents marched in protest

Ministers initially promised Crowborough Camp in East Sussex and Cameron Barracks in Inverness would start housing hundreds of asylum seekers by December 1.

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2 w. ago Car windscreens won't freeze if covered with this household item in November

As the weather is getting colder, our windscreens are starting to freeze overnight; however, there's a simple household item you can use to prevent the problem.

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