60 m. ago Grinch council bans Christmas wreaths over health & safety fears – and threaten tenants with a fine

A CITY council has sparked backlash after banning a popular Christmas decoration over health and safety concerns. Tenents in the area have been threatened with fines if they do not comply with the "Grinch" ruling. Portsmouth City Council has been accused of playing Grinch over a controversial Christmas wreath rule. Housing officers wrote to tenants...

Events

65 m. ago Keir Starmer has NOT urged Trump to drop $10bn law suit against the BBC over Panorama scandal

Donald Trump pressed ahead with his legal action overnight, accusing the BBC of causing severe reputational and financial harm with misleading editing of a speech.

Politics

71 m. ago Student accused of chanting ‘put the Zios in the ground’ during protest charged

Samuel Williams will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, January 27.

Events

73 m. ago Human remains found in Leicester belong to Polish woman, 27, who vanished on way home from work 19 years ago, police confirm

Malgorzata Wnuczek, a Polish National, vanished in May 2006 aged 27. She was last seen catching a bus from her workplace at Peter Jackson Logistics on in Leicester.

Economics

80 m. ago Urgent 999 appeal over missing woman who could be in Greater Manchester

Laura Hurst was captured on CCTV getting on a train

Events

81 m. ago Former flight attendant reveals the disgusting reason you should NEVER eat plane food that's been unsealed

Planes are not always known for their gourmet food. However, a former flight attendant has issued advice to passengers that one type of food should never be eaten.

Politics

83 m. ago 50 Million Brussels Sprouts destined for the bin as Brits admit to overbuying at Christmas

Over 50 million Brussels sprouts will be wasted this Christmas as Brits admit to overbuying festive food, with sprouts topping the list of items thrown away

Politics

88 m. ago 'What really happened in that kitchen?': Wife accused of murdering husband faces questions from prosecutors

Daryl Berman faced questions under cross-examination

Events

93 m. ago 'Beautifully cosy' M&S jumper that 'looks like designer' is 'perfect' for winter

One fashion fan said the chic knit was 'great with leggings and boots'

Politics

94 m. ago Ramsay wedding preparations get underway: Holly and fiancé Adam Peaty are supported by her parents Gordon and Tana as the family rallies in Bath ahead of their nuptials amid bitter feud with in

Gordon, Tana and their daughter Tilly, 24, held hands and walked in line as they left the swanky Robun Japanese sushi restaurant and cocktail bar

Society

98 m. ago Vegetarian couple accused of deliberately starving their three

Jaskiret Singh Uppal, 36, and Manpreet Jatana, 34, appeared via video link from HMP Pentonville and Bronzefield respectively at the Old Bailey on Tuesday to plead not guilty to killing Penelope Chandle.

Politics

1 hour ago 'Urgent' warning not to drink whisky and gin from Orkney Kimbland distillery amid safety concerns

A Scottish island distillery’s products have been hit with a ‘do not purchase or consume’ warning.

Events

1 hour ago Mayfair art gallery linked to Princess Eugenie faces trial for breaching Russian sanctions 'after supplying luxury goods to Moscow collector'

Princess Eugenie is an associate director at the Hauser & Wirth gallery, which has been accused of breaching Russian sanctions over a painting. There is no suggestion the princess is involved.

Politics

1 hour ago Urgent appeal as woman goes missing from Manchester hospital

Officers are 'becoming increasingly concerned' about Amy

Events

1 hour ago America’s largest chains accused of failing to pull botulism

A Target store in Arkansas promoted packs with a ‘Sale!’ sign

Events

1 hour ago Tucker Genal death: TikTok star dies at 31 just hours after final post

Influencer made content featuring food, viral challenges, and his previous relationship with ex-girlfriend Cortney Gibson

Events

2 h. ago M&S deal stack reduces £25 'chocolate heaven' hamper to under £10

The letterbox-sized gift can be sent straight through someone's door in time for Christmas

Economics

2 h. ago Ten of the best letterbox brownie, cookie and doughnut boxes to send for Christmas

Christmas gifting is stressful enough without trying to guess someone's candle preferences or clothes size.

Politics

2 h. ago Nigel Farage accused of turning 'blind eye' to racism after candidate's Lammy attack

Labour's chairwoman Anna Turley has written to Nigel Farage demanding Chris Parry is removed as a candidate after it emerged he said David Lammy should 'go home' to the Caribbean

Events

2 h. ago A top London chef's 7 secrets for cooking the perfect roast turkey this Christmas

The Christmas table is not complete without a golden, succulent roast turkey. Yet achieving that perfect bird - crispy skin, juicy meat and flavourful depth - can feel like an elusive holiday dream.

Society