18 h. ago Brits urged to avoid using hotel irons for one very gross reason

Hotel irons are often used for more than just smoothing out wrinkles, and travellers are being warned to avoid using them

Politics

33 h. ago No moaning about the teachers and definitely no nudes! How to survive the school WhatsApp group

With the new school year starting next week, parents’ WhatsApp groups are pinging back into action. Here are the rules you must follow to avoid disasterBecoming a parent can be one of the richest, most rewarding things you can ever experience. That said, it’s a qualified reward, because to be a parent is often to be forced into joining the school WhatsApp group. In theory, it’s a community of like-minded peers who understand that it takes a village to raise a child. In reality, the school WhatsApp group is a vortex of petty drama, pointless competition and outright hostility.Navigating a mess like this can often leave a parent feeling bruised and overwhelmed. It is a task that requires diplomacy, patience and – sometimes, because everyone’s human – locking your phone away in a drawer until your blood pressure recovers. With that in mind, using real-life stories collected from friends and acquaintances, here are the top 10 rules of school WhatsApp group ...

Events

34 h. ago ‘The surfers were methodical and mesmerising’: Ed Templeton’s best phone picture

The US photographer watched on enviously as young people enjoyed the artificial wave in the centre of MunichEd Templeton had woken up in Zurich, Switzerland, that morning, but by the early afternoon he’d arrived by train in Germany. He was visiting the city of Munich, and after dropping his bags at a central hotel, he walked to the city’s Englischer Garten. “It’s one of the biggest parks in Europe,” he says, and home to the Eisbach river’s famous artificial wave. “The surfers follow unwritten rules based on respect that are fascinating to watch. They line up on either side of the river and take turns. When one surfer falls off the wave and is swept away in the current, another jumps on, and everyone cheers each other on. It’s methodical and quite mesmerising. It takes great skill to jump from the wall into the wave, and manoeuvre back and forth in such a narrow space.”He took this image from a bridge, because “while the banks on either side of the river create a perfect amphitheatre...

Politics

35 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone taking statins, iron tablets, ibuprofen or Naproxen

Peter Thnoia from PillTime, an NHS-registered online pharmacy, says juggling multiple prescriptions can be tricky - but there are some simple rules to follow

Events

39 h. ago People with passport issued urgent text alert over crucial reminder

Passport holders in the UK have also been warned to avoid one common mistake that could ruin their holiday

Events

55 h. ago Follow two house rules to stop spiders coming inside this autumn

As the weather gets colder and wetter, spiders will start to look for places to shelter and stay warm - and that could mean inside your home.

Politics

57 h. ago DWP issue full list of holiday rules anyone claiming Universal Credit must follow

Full DWP guidance for Universal Credit claimants going abroad for extended periods of time

Politics

58 h. ago Vet issues warning to drivers travelling with dogs over £5k fine

Motorists have been warned that if you are taking your dog with you, you need to follow these rules

Events

67 h. ago Brits driving in Spain urged to check if they need £6 permit before hiring car

Drivers are being urged to check whether they need to apply for a permit in order to drive abroad, especially in Spain as it can be a legal requirement for motorists

Economics

3 d. ago Everyone with an Android phone placed on high alert and must follow 4 new rules

There's a new alert for Android users and it's vital ro follow new rules.

Events

3 d. ago Meghan Markle takes swipe at 'silly' royal rule that felt 'a little bit inauthentic'

Meghan Markle has taken a swipe at life in the royal family and one rule in particular she had to follow while serving as a working member of the Firm, saying it felt 'a little bit inauthentic'

Politics

3 d. ago UK travellers urged to follow important rules when taking vapes on planes

Since the ban on disposable vapes in the UK in June, many Brits have been confused about how to pack and charge their vapes on planes. Here's everything you need to know before your next flight.

Politics

4 d. ago Jet2 issues urgent warning to holidaymakers flying to Greece this week

Passengers headed to Greece are urged to keep an eye on Jet2's website for updates as the airline continues to monitor strike developments that could impact flights

Events

4 d. ago Foreign Office warns that not declaring one thing when travelling could cost £150k

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has issued a warning to Brits who are planning to travel abroad, urging them to declare one detail or risk paying thousands

Events

4 d. ago Android users put on red alert as millions unknowingly download corrupt apps

Security experts are urging all Android users to follow one crucial rule to protect their devices from attack.

Events

4 d. ago Urgent warning issued over thousands of dangerous travel adaptors sold online that could pose a fire risk for holidaymakers

The charity Electrical Safety First has warned that holidaymakers have been sold thousands of faulty travel adaptors.

Events

5 d. ago Urgent appeal to find missing man who may have travelled to Manchester

Alan was reported as missing in the early hours of Tuesday (August 26)

Events

6 d. ago 'Delay travel' warning as Burning Man 2025 airport and gates closed after storms

The Burning Man Festival has been hit by a storm that has caused chaos at the site with a notice urging anyone still in Reno to avoid travelling to the playa

Events

6 d. ago UK holidaymakers warned over 'one simple mistake' that could cost 150,000

The Foreign Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British holidaymakers, urging them to declare any pre-existing medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance or risk being left with a hefty bill

Events

6 d. ago UK households urged to follow 'golden rule' when loading washing machine to slash energy bills

It could stop you from using more electricity

Science