2 h. ago Walking in a winter undies land! Town's Christmas decorations are mocked for looking like giant pants

The quirky lights that resemble a massive pair of knickers are strung up in the main shopping centre of Tiverton,Devon are making a comeback after first appearing in 2015.

Events

2 h. ago Photos of the first major winter storm blanketing the Northeast

The Northeast is experiencing its first significant winter storm just as snow and ice that disrupted post-Thanksgiving travel in the Midwest began to ease.

Events

3 h. ago Eric Trump’s cryptocurrency firm loses half its value in half an hour

American Bitcoin Corp’s shares fell from $2.39 to $1.90 after closing in what some are calling ‘crypto winter’Shares in Eric Trump’s crypto mining business lost more than half their value in less than 30 minutes on Tuesday.The nosedive of American Bitcoin Corp, which triggered repeated trading halts, followed the steep decline of many cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked companies into what some observers are calling the onset of a “crypto winter”. Bitcoin’s value has fallen sharply since the start of October and erased a year of large gains. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Scotland's struggling NHS heading for 'collapse' this winter as flu cases spike by 45 per cent in a week and deaths hit double digits

Flu cases in Scotland have soared by 45 per cent in just a week amid warning the NHS is facing 'collapse' under the pressure.

Events

5 h. ago Mad Men begins streaming on HBO Max and viewers spot bizarre mistakes

The award-winning drama series has received a 4K restoration that has seen jumbled up episodes and a vomit machine goofA recent 4K restoration of Mad Men has brought new fans to HBO Max – as well as technical headaches.Bemused and bewildered fans of the groundbreaking television series, which ran from 2007 until 2015 on AMC, have spotted numerous errors after the supposedly sleek restoration began streaming on HBO Max, including several episodes out of order and one particularly glaring post-production goof. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago What to know about norovirus in the UK as 'winter vomiting bug' circulates

Health officials recorded 'all-time highs' in norovirus levels in the 2024/25 season

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6 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches its winter advice campaign to help people access the right care

The health board is sharing information on the full range of services people can access.

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6 h. ago 'Erotic' honeymoon hotspot is now abandoned hellhole with filthy green pool

The Birchwood Resort was home to "spanking parties" and bondage in the late 90s, with rumours circulating that sex-mad holidaymakers were playing naked hide-and-seek in the woods. But now it looks like a ghost town

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6 h. ago Cameron Winter proves he may be the next Nick Cave or Leonard Cohen

The 23-year-old songwriter’s existential poetry cuts to the core of the human condition

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6 h. ago Norovirus: Symptoms of the 'winter vomiting bug' and the current UK situation

The UKHSA says you can still catch norovirus even if you've already had it this season

Science

7 h. ago The best Canary islands to explore for warm weather this winter

Here’s how to enjoy the best of the warm temperatures, volcanic peaks and Atlantic shallows that the cluster of Canaries has to offer

Events

7 h. ago Where is hot in December? Best holiday destinations for winter sun in 2025

Get much-needed break from the winter gloom in one of these sunny holiday destinations

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7 h. ago 'Quiet' electric heater that is a 'life saver in winter' drops to £39 in limited time deal

Shoppers are 'delighted' with portable heater that 'doesn't cost a fortune to run'.

Economics

7 h. ago The six warmest holiday destinations in Spain for winter sun

You can still enjoy 20C weather on the Iberian peninsula in winter

Events

7 h. ago SmartAir dehumidifier that heats rooms for 11p and dries clothes is slashed to £135

The SmartAir Dehumidifier is now £135 with a discount code, helping tackle winter damp whilst cutting heating and laundry costs to just 11p per hour

Society

8 h. ago Battle of the Christmas lights: Families who spend £10,000 transforming their homes into winter wonderlands... and the Grinch neighbours who live in their glow

Britons use an estimated 150,000 miles of Christmas lights each year, enough to circle the country's coastline 20 times as they brighten up the darker months.

Society

8 h. ago Lowest thermostat temperature to avoid frozen pipes at home without hiking energy bills

Experts warn maintaining the right temperature is crucial to prevent costly frozen pipes. Here's the minimum temperature range and tips for winter heating without hiking energy bills

Science

8 h. ago Flu cases surge in Scotland as visitors restricted amid vaccine mutation fears

Scotland’s flu season has started earlier than last year’s winter surge.

Politics

10 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon, Ian Rankin and Val McDermid headline Winter Words Festival

The Pitlochry Festival Theatre event takes place in February.

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11 h. ago All gardeners urged to put tennis balls in garden this winter

The humble tennis ball can be used for more than just games or playing fetch with the dog, as it can help wildlife like hedgehogs and birds in the colder months

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