An adorable toddler who has already won plaudits as an actor and model will soon be seen beaming out from giant screens in New York’s dazzling Times Square as the face of a Down’s syndrome charity. With his irresistible smile, 22-month-old Nate Court, from Solihull, West Midlands, won hearts in millions of homes when he … Read more
‘Terrified’ thrill seekers made a lucky escape after a ride at the UK’s oldest theme park ‘suddenly smashed to the ground’. Young children and adrenaline junkies were left frantically trying to clamber free as the Shipwrecked ride, at Blackgang Chine theme park on the Isle of Wight, tipped onto its side and collapsed. Spectators at … Read more
Britain threatens new legal war with the EU as Brussels ‘blocks UK access to scientific programmes agreed under Brexit deal’ amid row over Northern Ireland UK agreed to participate in Copernicus, Horizon Europe and Euratom after Brexit Will cost £15bn over seven years under Trade and Cooperation Agreement Ministers have accused Brussels of blocking access due … Read more
Long before Brexit – in 1947, for example – a comment frequently made by an older person was, ‘I don’t want to go abroad, never have’. These quotations are found in Lucy Lethbridge’s Tourists.
Are office jobs more difficult than manual labour? Builders tell GMB nothing is more exhausting than being on a site while businessman says a day of mental tasks ‘is much tougher’ Scientists found that a long day sitting at a desk can be as tiring as manual work The Bald Builders say nothing is more exhausting … Read more
Weatherman turned TV presenter and keen property renovator Owain Wyn Evans heads home to Wales to help judge House of the Year in new show EXCLUSIVE: We speak to Owain Wyn Evans, a judge on a new BBC TV series The new six-part series starts this evening and is called Wales’ Home of the Year … Read more
How to banish wrinkles in an INSTANT: Mum’s ‘crease release’ recipe has clothes looking freshly pressed – and you only need two household staples A Sydney cleaning guru shared the recipe for her instant wrinkle-release spray Anita Birges uses a mixture of conditioner, white vinegar, water for her DIY spray The cleaning expert said the spray … Read more
Garden offices, bi-fold doors and orangeries are among popular features that homebuyers are searching for, new research has revealed. Rightmove looked at the home features that have grown the most in popularity, based on the number of agents advertising them as a key selling point on its website. It found that garden offices top the … Read more
Rental evictions rise 39% in three months and charity warns it could become worse as tenants grapple with the cost-of-living crisis A total of 3,405 tenant households were evicted in England in three months Shelter fears rental evictions will rise as tenants struggle with living costs Rents are rising at the fastest rate in 16 … Read more
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Incredible moment a huge bolt of lightning strikes a tree just metres away from players and fans at a footy game – as match has to be called off for safety reasons Play was called off in a Geelong Football League match because of bad weather The field was hit by a deluge of hail … Read more
Evidence is mounting of a worsening outlook for the British economy as fresh data showed wage growth dwarfed by inflation and a weakening job market. The Office for National Statistics revealed that in real terms, regular pay in the year to June fell by a record 3 per cent when adjusted for soaring inflation, which … Read more
Neil Chapple has been handed a restraining order after harassing his ex-girlfriend A kitchen fitter stalked his ex-girlfriend by driving around with posters of her stuck to the outside of his van, a court heard. Neil Chapple put four A4 sized pictures of Kelly Ann Stokes on the back of the bright blue vehicle ‘for … Read more