7 h. ago Alzheimer's risk can be lowered by doing three things to protect your nose

A new study has warned that picking your nose could increase the risk of micro-organisms entering your body - and that could raise the risk of you developing Alzheimer's disease

Events

10 h. ago Why we shouldn’t turn up our noses at New Zealand sauvignon blanc

Wine snobs can be a bit sniffy about it, but New Zealand sauvignon blanc is one of the most widely drunk whites in the UKBesides Provençal rosé (a column for another day), New Zealand sauvignon blanc has to be one of the most successfully marketed wines of the past century. This grape is, of course, planted around the world, and originally French, but it has become so wrapped up in the identity of New Zealand wine, and so at the forefront of our minds, that several people I know who have heard of New Zealand’s take didn’t know that sauvignon blanc also constitutes many appellation wines from the Loire and Bordeaux.It was 1973 when the first sauvignon blanc vines were planted in Marlborough, and were initially intended to be blended with müller-thurgau, which at the time was one of the region’s more popular grape varieties. That’s almost unthinkable now, when Marlborough is by far the most famed region for sauvignon blanc, with about 25,000 hectares of vines, low rainfall and long, s...

Politics

14 h. ago New Zealand city declares state of emergency as streets and homes flood

Forecasters are warning of a ‘threat to life’ from falling trees and flying debris

Events

16 h. ago Woman who had nose chopped off keeps it in a jar – and people are scared of her

Toxii, 31, from Belgium, is the first woman in the world to have her nose removed purely for cosmetic reasons. But she's not stopping there - and has more body modifications planned

Politics

17 h. ago New Zealand hit by destructive winds, heavy rain and snow and high waves

Swathes of New Zealand were under severe weather warnings Thursday with heavy downpours prompting a state of emergency for part of the South Island, while forecasters recorded “destructive” gales in the capital, Wellington

Events

32 h. ago Shocking moment Brit tries to bite off taxi driver's NOSE in attack that left terrified victim in a coma in Turkey

The driver's face was said to have been 'completely shattered' in the altercation, and his unconscious body left at the roadside until a fellow cabbie found him.

Events

34 h. ago Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026He’s got knobbly knees, turned-out toes, a poisonous wart at the end of his nose and he’s back, for the first time in more than 20 years: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new Gruffalo book.Due out in September 2026, the as-yet-untitled picture book will return to the world of the bestselling stories The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child, which were published in 1999 and 2004 respectively. The books are among the most popular children’s titles in the world, with The Gruffalo having sold 3.2m copies to date, and The Gruffalo’s Child 2.1m copies. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago Inside one of the world's scariest airports where pilots have to avoid trains on the runway

An airport in New Zealand has been described as one of the world's scariest places to land a plane.

Transport

42 h. ago Possum hunts, Antarctica and the army: one woman’s road to winning the most extreme mountain bike contest

The first woman to land a backflip in competition, Robin Goomes grew up on a remote island off New Zealand and sold possum furs to buy her first dirt bike aged 10Growing up in the remote Chatham Islands, about 800km off the coast of New Zealand, Robin Goomes had a unique upbringing. She would often tag along with her mum, a Department of Conservation ranger, helping with pest control, feeding burrowing birds and planting trees around the island.“I was a mum’s girl for sure,” says Goomes. “I always looked up to her, but she was different from your average mum. She was very hands-on, and taught me how to weld and how to shoot.” After learning how to hunt possums, Goomes began making money by plucking possum furs and selling them to the mainland. Continue reading...

Transport

47 h. ago Ousmane Dembélé, last matinee idol in Paris, finally delivers on big stage | Jonathan Liew

The forward, often seen as a remnant from the decadent PSG of old, scored the biggest goal of his career at ArsenalFor Paris Saint‑Germain, the final whistle arrived like an orchestral fanfare. Exhausted, sweat-drenched players sank to their knees; emotional embraces were shared; the knot of visiting fans in the south-east corner of the Emirates flung scarves in the air and noisily serenaded an epic, razor-thin triumph. It was at this point that Ousmane Dembélé re-emerged from the bench and strolled across the pitch, wearing flip-flops.And as visual motifs go, this one felt pleasantly on the nose. Of course Dembélé’s work here was long since done: an early goal to settle the game before being withdrawn by Luis Enrique on 70 minutes with a hint of a knock. And yet, on a night defined by screeching and suffering, brusque tackles and hard lines, Dembélé somehow managed to elevate himself above the fracas, the only man playing the game on the easy setting. Continue reading...

Politics

54 h. ago Roxanne Pallett now from CBB's 'most hated' to famous husband and fleeing UK

Roxanne Pallett's turn on Celebrity Big Brother saw her career take a nosedive after her shocking allegations against Ryan Thomas, and the star quickly fled to New York to start her life over

Politics

58 h. ago Leeds crossbow suspect ‘wrote Facebook manifesto citing terrorism and misogynistic rage’

Owen Lawrence, 38, believed to have shot two women in Headingley before turning weapon on himselfThe suspect in the Leeds crossbow attack wrote a Facebook manifesto espousing plans for “terrorism, revenge and misogynistic rage” that referenced the 2019 massacre in New Zealand, police believe.Owen Lawrence is suspected to have shot the women, aged 19 and 31, on Saturday in Headingley before turning a firearm on himself. Both women were taken to hospital, with one sustaining life-threatening injuries. Continue reading...

Events

59 h. ago How I coped with New Zealand weather at festivals and what you can do to stay safe in the UK at outdoor shows

Five tips how to stay safe in the sun at the number of outdoor concerts and festivals in the UK this summer.

Culture

60 h. ago The Breakdown | Red Roses triumph again but cannot afford another World Cup wobble

Seven straight Six Nations titles is impressive but rivals may have been encouraged by the nervous finish against FranceThere are two contrasting schools of thought after England’s grand-slam clinching win against France on Saturday. According to John Mitchell, the Red Roses’ head coach, his side’s nervy 43-42 victory was ideal preparation for the World Cup this year. Alternatively, as the former England hooker Brian Moore succinctly put it during post-match TV analysis: “If they were playing New Zealand, would they have got away with that?”Between them Mitchell and Moore know plenty about World Cup disappointment. The former was head coach of the All Blacks side beaten in the semi-finals of the 2003 men’s tournament in Australia. Moore was part of the England team edged out by the Wallabies in the final in 1991. They have spent enough time in top-level rugby to know how abruptly best-laid plans can be foiled and that wanting something badly guarantees you zilch. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago A Knives Out murder mystery dinner experience is coming to the UK

Netflix has teamed up with a top London steak restaurant to bring a one-of-a-kind immersive dining experience that will see fans solve a murder like Daniel Craig's character Benoit Blanc

Events

3 d. ago Holly Hagan reveals botched surgeries are her 'biggest regret' and left her 'thousands of pounds' out of pocket as she shows off her body transformation after overhauling fitness regime

The Geordie Shore star, 32, has undergone a host of operations over the years including lip fillers , Botox injections, jaw fillers, nose-fillers, a non-surgical bum lift and three boob-jobs.

Politics

4 d. ago Lord of the Rings fan died on 'dream trip' to film locations after accepting lift

Joseph Snode was on the Otira Highway on New Zealand's South Island when the car he was in crashed while the driver was giving him a lift, an inquest heard

Sport

5 d. ago I blew my nose and spotted the ONLY sign of cancer that had spread to my breasts, liver and lungs

Wendy White, who lives near Worcester, initially contacted her GP in 2022 when she was left suffering the symptom. But she claimed she was told it was merely sinusitis.

Politics

5 d. ago Rangers takeover gets 'forensic' as expert reveals spending spree isn't hard nosed regime's style

Kieran Maguire explains why time is being taken over Ibrox deal and what fans shouldn't expect in the early days

Politics

5 d. ago Can we sell our £1.2million house without the neighbours knowing?

We're keen to avoid time wasters who just want to nose around, and don't like the idea of having a sign plonked outside the house.

Economics