62 m. ago Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time – now just one country remains untouched

There's only one country left that doesn't have mosquitoes, after the blood-sucking critters popped up in the freezing cold glaciers of Iceland recently

Politics

79 m. ago Labour's grooming gangs inquiry is plunged into chaos: Potential chairwoman pulls out as third abuse survivor quits panel

The departure of senior social worker Annie Hudson comes after two victims of child sexual abuse resigned from a liaison committee attached to the inquiry, citing a 'toxic, fearful environment'.

Events

89 m. ago A Greater Manchester borough's biggest employer announces 'recruitment freeze' as 'urgent' warning issued over finances

The council is grappling with a predicted £23m black hole in its finances

Events

4 h. ago Adorable snow leopard's reaction to pumpkin in enclosure melts fans' hearts

To mark Halloween, Juno, the snow leopard, was given a pumpkin to play with at wildlife park and her reaction was absolutely hilarious and very similar to a domestic cat

Politics

6 h. ago Bins flow down street as roads turn to rivers after Britain battered by torrential rain

The Met Office expects a deep area of low pressure will affect southern and eastern England from tomorrow night into Thursday with strong gusts and heavy rain.

Politics

7 h. ago Snow leopard's adorable reaction to pumpkin after wildlife park gives her spooky treat

People are obsessed with a snow leopard's reaction to having pumpkins scattered all over her enclosure, joking cats are definitely cats no matter what size they are

Politics

8 h. ago Barefoot Chloe Burrows suffers a nip slip, Maura Higgins nearly trips in her sheer gown and Christine McGuinness spills out of her plunging corset as stars stagger out of Pride Of Britain

The awards will be televised on Thursday. Several moments that probably won't make the TV edit, however, came as the celebrity guests made a raucous departure.

Politics

9 h. ago Family won't face charges after young girl fell off Disney Cruise ship while posing for photo

The little girl was on the ship with her mum and dad when she plunged 50 feet into the sea.

Culture

9 h. ago Man claimed girlfriend's car had been stolen after crashing it into lake

Harry Mason plunged the car into the water after leading police on a 90mph chase

Events

11 h. ago I fell at the top of a mountain – and knew I had to haul my broken body down or die in the snow

While navigating a steep trail, Jean Muenchrath lost her grip. She was horrifically injured, with a broken spine, shattered tailbone, pubic bone and hip fractures, internal bleeding, a head wound and one on her buttock that turned gangrenous. There was no choice but to get home ...As Jean Muenchrath stood at the summit of Mount Whitney, a storm thundered in. It was May 1982, and here, at the highest point of the contiguous US, she and her boyfriend Ken were coming to the end of a month-long ski and hike, 223 miles along the John Muir Trail, through the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California.The trip had been gruelling at times – equipment had broken and they had been threatened by bears and avalanches. But it had also been exhilarating. At 22, Muenchrath was fit, strong and an experienced hiker. She had skied since she was a child and worked as a ranger for the US national park service in Montana; she and Ken, who she had met at university, had been on many smaller adventures wh...

Events

18 h. ago Big Brother fans complain as Farida makes comeback in chaotic twist

Big Brother fans issued complaints within minutes of the latest episode as the house was immediately plunged into chaos

Politics

19 h. ago ITV Big Brother fans complain within minutes as house plunged into chaos by new arrival

Forner housemate Farida is one of three 'new' arrivals and has already been causing chaos in the Big Brother house

Society

22 h. ago ITV fans share 'unpopular opinion' as Big Brother house plunged into chaos

Big Brother has seen a number of twists and turns already but some fans have called for a major change to be made

Events

23 h. ago UK snow: Exactly where faces mega snowfall as mercury plunges to freezing

Some parts of the UK could experience snowfall this week as temperatures plunge - and weather maps show which areas are set to be blanketed before the end of October

Politics

23 h. ago Pizza Hut to close 68 UK branches as restaurant firm enters administration

It comes six weeks after HMRC had reportedly filed a winding-up petition against the business.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Derelict’ UK seaside town where FORTY shops lie empty is set for a mega makeover under £240million plans

BRITS living in a "derelict" coastal town where 40 shops lie empty are set to benefit from a massive £240 million makeover. The town's high street has "been in a state of decline" for 20 years and has been hit with huge shop closures in recent years. Kirkcaldy, a coastal town and former royal burgh...

Economics

25 h. ago 11 best women’s snow boots to keep feet warm and dry this winter

Whether you’re heading to cooler climes or walking the dog in the park, I’ve found footwear to suit

Events

25 h. ago Scotland warned of ‘potential storm’ that could ‘pack punch’ as Met Office pinpoint worst day amid ‘colder’ forecast

SCOTLAND could be hit by a horrific storm just in time for Halloween. A low-pressure system could see wind speeds increase and temperatures plunge. Southernly winds are currently barrelling towards Ireland and could make landfall later this week. Irish weather forecasters warned the potential storm could "pack a punch". Weather Alerts Ireland said: “There is...

Events

25 h. ago B&M shares plunge as finance chief quits over ‘embarrassing’ accounting error

The discount retailer said the issue has been resolved but will have a financial impact

Economics

25 h. ago Pizza Hut UK to close 68 branches after plunging into administration

It comes six weeks after HMRC had reportedly filed a winding-up petition against the business.

Politics