11 h. ago Highway Code rule means drivers need to check five things before setting off in snow and ice

The Highway Code has issued a warning to motorists who may need to drive in snowy or icy conditions over the coming months, with drivers urged to check six key things before setting off

Transport

19 h. ago Urgent 'check your tickets' warning as £12m jackpot prizes unclaimed

People are urged to check their tickets as a £10,633,233 prize and a £2million prize are up for grabs

Events

22 h. ago Parents urged to check if children’s items left in cars are insured

Defaqto warned car seats and prams may not be fully covered, meaning parents could face hefty bills if items are stolen or damaged.

Society

31 h. ago After my parents divorced, my mum told me my dad had died at sea. 40 years later he messaged me on Facebook

In August last year, around midnight, Charlotte Vincent logged on to Facebook. Not someone who tends to check her 'spam' messages folder, she felt an inexplicable urge to open it.

Events

45 h. ago Horror movie is so 'disturbing' viewers have been 'gagging' in fear watching it

Film fans have been urged to check out a phycological horror movie with supernatural aspects if they're in the mood for something creepy to watch in the run up to Halloween

Events

50 h. ago Home owners warned 'you may not realise' over risk of losing £78,000

People have been urged to check the details they have are correct

Events

2 d. ago Drivers must report anxiety and 187 other medical conditions to DVLA

Motorists are being urged to check whether their ability to drive might be affected.

Politics

3 d. ago Thomas Skinner announces surprise plans with Amy Dowden after 'gutting' Strictly exit

Thomas Skinner has returned to his day job after being voted off of Strictly Come Dancing - but admitted in a video to fans that he's made future dancing plans with Amy Dowden

Politics

3 d. ago Former DWP minister urges older people to check for State Pension back payments

DWP has issued more than £900 million in arrears payments for historical State Pension errors.

Politics

4 d. ago Thousands of passengers set for Christmas travel disruption due to train engineering works

Passengers are being urged by Network Rail to check online journey planners and book tickets way in advance

Politics

5 d. ago National Lottery urges players to 'check tickets' after UK ticket holder scoops £26million EuroMillions prize

The National Lottery has confirmed that the £10.6m Lotto jackpot remains unclaimed

Economics

5 d. ago Brits urged to check if they are owed cold weather payments with task that takes minutes

With winter just around the corner ringing with it dropping temperatures, it can be an expensive time for most households. But you could be entitled to payments to help you stay on top of rising costs

Politics

6 d. ago Walker in shorts rescued from mountain amid 86mph Storm Amy blasts

Mountain rescuers urged people to check forecasts before setting off

Events

7 d. ago HMRC deadline this weekend as millions of people urged to 'check' now

The cut-off for registering for self-assessment for the 2024/25 tax year is October 5 - see the full list of everyone who needs to take action now

Events

7 d. ago Terence Crawford ‘surprise’ teased as timeline emerges for major announcement

Crawford outpointed Canelo Alvarez in September to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion

Politics

8 d. ago HMRC urges people to check if they’re owed £473 and says 'find out how'

HMRC previously revealed that it expected to send around four million P800 tax refund letters between June and August - and has now issued a new reminder

Economics

8 d. ago HMRC urges 758,000 adults to check if they have unclaimed child trust fund worth thousands

More than half a million young adults could be missing out on funds worth thousands

Politics

8 d. ago Pensioners urged to check if they will pay tax in retirement next year

The earnings growth measure looks set to be the multiplier for the Triple Lock for the annual uprating.

Economics

9 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden shares powerful message in moving post

The dancer - who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 - shared a throwback snap as she urged people to check themselves.

Politics

9 d. ago 'God tier' TV show is 'greatest of all time' and people can't stop rewatching it

A movie lover has urged everyone with Now TV, Sky and HBO Max to check out a psychological drama that will keep them on the edge of their seats from start to finish

Culture