62 m. ago Tim Dowling: after a year of ignoring each other, the cat and the dog have declared war

We arrive home from holiday to discover our pets scrapping constantly. Are they enjoying themselves? It’s hard to tellWe arrive home from our holiday to another household altogether: the oldest one, the middle one and the oldest one’s girlfriend have been in charge for more than a fortnight. The food in the fridge is strange, sourced from unfamiliar shops. The kitchen table looks like the centre of a boiler room stock fraud operation, with computer screens everywhere and power cords dividing the space at waist height. Below the sink, the dog and the cat are scrapping. After more than a year of avoiding each other, both animals have suddenly gone on the offensive.“They fight?” I say. Continue reading...

Events

62 m. ago ‘Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead’: the women getting hair transplants

A growing wave of women are turning to what was once seen as a surgery for men, hoping it will cure their self-consciousness about high hairlines and thinning crowns. But with treatments costing thousands and bodge jobs common, is it suitable – or even safe?Aria, 27, first noticed her hair falling out after she had Covid in 2021. “It started receding at the temples,” she says, adding that, after two further bouts of Covid, the hair on the side of her head is now fluffy and sparse. A part-time nanny studying for a master’s in speech therapy, she hides the problem with a fringe. When she goes out, she wears a cap or headband to anchor it down, but activities such as walking in the wind or swimming feel impossible. “Even a fringe is not protective enough because at any minute someone could flick it up,” she says. “It makes me feel so vulnerable.”Aria started watching YouTube and TikTok videos of hair transplants two years ago. Now she has decided to take the plunge herself, and in a fe...

Science

62 m. ago Scaredy cat Brits take action to keep ghosts away as many use garlic to deter vampires

Ciaran O’Keeffe, who has appeared on the popular TV show ‘Most Haunted’ as a paranormal investigator, believes the garlic scent makes Brits feel more in charge of their safety

Politics

2 h. ago Six metres below ground, a hospital treats Ukrainian soldiers injured by Russian drones

Doctors at the secret facility are able to perform amputations while others monitor zigzagging drones overheadScrubby trees hide the entrance. A sloping wooden tunnel descends to a brightly lit reception area. There is a surgery unit, equipped with beds, cardiac monitors and ventilators. And shelves full of medical equipment, drugs and neat piles of spare clothes. In a staff room with a washing machine and kettle, doctors keep an eye on a screen. It shows the movements of Russian spy drones as they zigzag in the sky above.Welcome to Ukraine’s secret underground hospital. The facility opened in August and is the second of its kind, located in eastern Ukraine not far from the frontline and the city of Pokrovsk, in Donetsk oblast. “We are 6 metres below the earth. It’s the safest way of providing help to our injured soldiers. And it keeps medical personnel safe,” said the clinic’s surgeon, Maj Oleksandr Holovashchenko. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago He left his fiancé 'bleeding, battered and with a fractured eye socket, then told police she fell

A judge told the 32-year-old defendant had left his partner "bleeding, battered and bruised"

Events

8 h. ago Nicky Cadden admits Hibs hairdryer treatment happens at home with David Gray not his only taskmaster

Cadden, along with twin brother Chris, have another former footballer keeping an eye on their performances

Society

8 h. ago James Forrest insists Celtic are ready to hunt Hearts as pacesetters told it's tough at the top

Forrest has kept an eye on the Jambos and wee brother Alan ahead of Sunday's top of the table showdown at Tynecastle

Politics

8 h. ago Glasgow Warriors grab top spot in URC with gritty victory after latest chapter of fascinating rivalry

Disallowed try changes complexion of match as hosts forced to dig deep

Events

8 h. ago RAY MASSEY: At £3.5m, the Rolls Phantom that's a work of art on wheels

With a solid gold Spirit of Ecstasy figurine at its prow, each of 25 special edition anniversary cars showcases a century of illustrated tales.

Economics

9 h. ago 9 best drugstore moisturizers that deserve a spot in your skincare routine

These budget buys are worth adding to your cart

Events

9 h. ago I’ve found the best drugstore makeup products that rival high

Whether it’s concealer, lip liner, or a primer, these products deserve a spot in our routine

Events

9 h. ago Cruz Beckham releases explicit debut album about 'drugs and sex'

Cruz Beckham is set to leave his parents Victoria and David Beckham red faced following the release of his new single Optics as he talks about sex and drugs

Events

9 h. ago I tried budget champagnes winner was fab supermarket fizz that’s £50 less than Bollinger but has all the same flavours

WITH the festive season weeks away, you’ll soon be toasting it with some bubbly. France’s premier fizzy wine still holds the top spot for bubbles but many big brand bottles will set you back a pretty penny at the supermarket. So is the famous name on the label really necessary? Here drinks expert Helena Nicklin...

Economics

10 h. ago NBA podcaster Zach Lowe warns that ‘prop bets are an absolute menace’ right after touting them in FanDuel ad spot

‘Everyone is in bed with the sports betting companies We’re all complicit,’ Zach Lowe acknowledged on his podcast.

Events

11 h. ago Very bold new ad released by maker of cherry picker in Louvre heist with tagline: ‘When things need to go quickly’

A GERMAN company raised eyebrows after launching a tongue-in-cheek ad campaign for their cherry picker which was used in the Louvre heist. Furniture lift manufacturer Böcker posted a picture of the truck and wrote a shocking slogan in German that translates to "When things need to go quickly". Photos of a freight lift went viral...

Politics

13 h. ago Coronation Street fans spot 'significant' clue that 'confirms' death for beloved resident

Fans of the ITV soap have been calling for Todd Grimshaw to leave Theo Silverton as their controlling relationship continues

Events

14 h. ago Tolkein's rumoured "dark tower" up for auction alongside former mill house for £200

Eagle-eyed fans have long wondered whether Black Mill House in East Yorkshire inspired the key piece of the Lord of the Rings story

Economics

14 h. ago Tess Daly's Strictly exit could give husband Vernon Kay the opportunity to crack America again as it's rumoured Claudia Winkleman is 'eyeing up spot in Hollywood'

The presenter's husband Vernon Kay previously tried to crack the US and has expressed his desires to return.

Culture

14 h. ago Lost Salvador Dalí painting bought for £150 sold at auction for £45,700

Illustration of ‘old sultan’ by surrealist artist found at a house clearance sale by Cambridge antiques dealerTo the untrained eye, it looks more like an alien has landed on Chewbacca’s head than a masterpiece by Salvador Dalí.But the watercolour and felt-tip painting – bought two years ago for £150 – has been sold at auction for £45,700, after it was identified as a lost illustration of an “old sultan” by the great surrealist artist. Continue reading...

Economics

14 h. ago Bari Weiss is eyeing Fox News star Bret Baier and CNN’s Anderson Cooper for ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chair

Sources also told The Independent that Weiss has also expressed interest in bringing Andercon Cooper over from CNN to lead the nightly news program.

Politics