80 m. ago Young couple left speechless when they pull up the carpet in their new home

A young couple's home renovation took a surprising turn when ripping up their carpet saved them thousands of pounds

Politics

1 hour ago What was an average breakfast for Britain's fattest and 'most useless' monarch?

Branded by English Heritage as Britain's 'most useless monarch', George IV indulged his expensive tastes and insatiable appetite without restraint.

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2 h. ago Rhona Mitra on healing, horses and leaving Hollywood behind: ‘I had to save my soul’

The British actor found fame in ‘Boston Legal’, ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and as the original Lara Croft, before trauma, ill health, and the toxicity of the American entertainment industry led her to carve out a new life in Uruguay. She speaks to Adam White about fame, survival and her new film, ‘Red Sonja’

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2 h. ago Major update on parking after thousands complain of 'incredibly vague' rules

A government is facing calls for clearer parking signs in the UK amidst potentially 'misleading' factors

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3 h. ago Check your wallets now for rare £10 banknote that could sell for £3,600

It's always worth checking your pockets as there could be a hidden gem worth thousands hiding in there. Now one collector revealed the £10 note which holds a value of £3,600

Economics

3 h. ago Menendez brothers face parole hearings after decades in prison for parents' 1989 murders

The Menendez brothers are set to make their cases for parole this week

Events

4 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as experts reveal thousands of ALARMS used by the elderly are about to stop working

The lives of vulnerable people are being put at risk by firms selling personal alarms that soon won't work, experts have warned.

Events

5 h. ago DWP puts thousands of Universal Credit claims under review after blocking £1bn payments

The Department for Work and Pensions has said it has stopped over £1bn in overpayments of Universal Credit, with more than one million claims now reviewed.

Economics

6 h. ago Netanyahu convenes security cabinet as Israel prepares ground assault on Gaza City

Israel's military is set to launch a major ground assault on Gaza City, with tens of thousands of soldiers being sent as part of "preliminary actions" to occupy the heavily populated civilian area

Events

6 h. ago I fled to the UK for safety. So why are your leaders cosying up to the brutal despots in Beijing who've put a £100,000 bounty on my head?

Chloe Cheung Cheung never takes the same route home twice in succession. She carries self protection devices, including alarms and air tags, in case she is kidnapped.

Politics

7 h. ago Calls for smacking ban in England grow as 8 in 10 adults say punishment is 'unacceptable'

Parents are still allowed to use 'reasonable punishment' against their children despite the practice being outlawed in Scotland and Wales.

Politics

8 h. ago Urgent warning to Brits as experts reveal thousands of personal ALARMS are about to stop working

The lives of vulnerable people are being put at risk by firms selling personal alarms that soon won't work, experts have warned.

Events

8 h. ago New advanced bladder cancer treatment can ‘double chances of survival’

Treatment for advanced bladder cancer had not significantly changed for 40 years. Now thousands are set to benefit

Events

8 h. ago GCSE results day explained including new app and how students can appeal their grades

Thousands of GCSE students in England will get their grades in an app - but there are other things to look out for as well

Politics

8 h. ago Government urged to enforce a total ban on smacking of children

Psychiatrists say decades of research show the ‘detrimental effects of physical punishment’

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8 h. ago Call for complete ban on smacking children as new growing number say it's 'unacceptable'

Polling for the NSPCC by YouGov shows a huge majority - 81% - of parents with a child under 18 say using force, however slight, against a child crosses the line

Politics

9 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'spot' genius change to Moira Dingle's business that would save Butlers Farm

Emmerdale fans have been urging Moira Dingle to make a small change to her farm in order to save it from Joe and Kim Tate, who have been scheming to buy it

Politics

9 h. ago Scientists invent ‘superfood’ they hope will save honeybees and boost global food security

Yeast strain offers complete diet that beekeepers cannot give without flower pollen, say Oxford experts

Events

9 h. ago Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers

Parents of the 27 campers and counselors killed when floodwaters rushed through a girl's summer camp in the Texas Hill Country pleaded with lawmakers Wednesday to pass a bill that would boost camp safety

Events

10 h. ago OAP couple ordered to tear out driveway after forking out thousands of pounds

A devoted husband who spent thousands building a driveway to help his disabled wife has been ordered to tear it out after council chiefs refused him planning permission.

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