Entertainment
Friday Night Pub Quiz: 20 General Knowledge Questions for August 14, 2026
Test your general knowledge with our weekly Friday night pub quiz. 20 questions on geography, music, food and drink. Play with friends and family, and check the leaderboard.
Business
FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe
London's FTSE 100 closed down 22.56 points, 0.2%, at 10,750.11 on Friday, dragged by weak mining and pharma stocks, while the FTSE 250 posted modest gains.
Crime
Great-gran hospitalised after balcony trip turning Turkey holiday into 'nightmare'
June Redman, 75, from Middlesbrough, is in intensive care in Turkey after a fall and sepsis; family needs £31,500 for air ambulance.
Sports
Wests Tigers in race to bottom with Titans as worst NRL club this century
Wests Tigers have lost seven straight NRL matches, closing in on Gold Coast Titans as the worst-performing club of the 21st century, with a new club record of 11 consecutive defeats possible.
Environment
Health
Nine life lessons from the happiest man in the world
Buddhist monk Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, known for exceptional happiness, shares nine strategies for a richer life, from embracing change to redefining meditation.
Care System Fails Parents of Disabled Children, Charity Warns
Parent carers face systemic failures, says charity Contact, urging early support and adoption of Law Commission proposals to assess needs.
Iceberg, romaine, kale: which salad greens are healthiest?
If you're trying to meet your daily serving of 2.5 cups of vegetables, you might have some questions about which greens are most nutritious.
Police warn of 'public opposition' to Larbert datacentre
Scottish police warn a proposed Larbert datacentre will need 'robust security measures' amid likely public opposition, as protests and objections grow.
Liverpool hospitals urge against A&E visits amid IT issues
Royal Liverpool and Aintree hospitals urge people to avoid A&E unless in emergency due to 'unprecedented demand' caused by internal IT technical issues.
The Great Royal Family Quiz: Crown and Country
Explore the British monarchy with ten questions on kings, queens, royal residences and grand traditions. Ranging from easy to challenging, this quiz tests royal watchers of all kinds. See if you can earn your place at court.
