Charity issues safety advice to cold water festive swimmers
The RNLI has issued safety advice to people planning to go cold water swimming over Christmas and New…
The Ashes 2025-26: Glenn McGrath says England must change the way they view tours down under to beat Australia
Can England remove those mental blocks before the next Ashes in this country in 2029-30? Before then, they…
Gold and silver hit record highs on geopolitical tensions
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Ant McPartlin’s ex Lisa Armstrong falls ‘head over heels’ for actor 15 years her junior she met through Strictly pals Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
Lisa Armstrong has endured torrid times since her life was turned upside down following her high-profile split from…
Plans to sell car parks in Southampton’s Bedford Place halted
Conservative opposition group leader Jeremy Moulton said the car parks were “key to the success of Bedford Place…
Injured caver rescued from ‘awkward’ Peak District cave entrance
An injured caver was rescued from an entrance shaft of a cave system in the Peak District. A…
Ashes 2025-26: The England fans flying to Australia with series lost
There was plenty of positivity about England’s chances of ending their 15-year wait for a series win in…
Preston City Council keeping listed red telephone boxes mothballed
The authority – which acquired the booths in 2021 amid concern about their deteriorating condition – said before…
Storm Arwen tree damage could ‘take years to clear’ – National Trust
In the years since Arwen and Corrie a number of other storm events have rocked the North East.…
Fussy eaters and TV remote hogs: How to avoid family rows over Christmas
Complicated family dynamics don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas and festive classics are playing. One minute you’re merrily…
Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said on Sunday the total of freed students was now 230. Since the kidnapping,…
Puppy farm and trail hunt ban promised in animal welfare strategy
An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are…