Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Israel blocked a Canadian delegation with six MPs from entering the occupied West Bank, citing links to a banned NGO. Canada has lodged a formal protest over the treatment of its citizens.
A grotesque 50kg fat sculpture exposes UK's festive drain-blocking habit, with 8.5 million litres of oil tipped away. Experts warn of £670m repair bills. Learn how to dispose of cooking fat responsibly.
Singer Grimes claims ex-partner Elon Musk blocked her on X, highlighting ongoing tensions over their three children's privacy. Read the latest on their public co-parenting drama.
Singer Grimes alleges ex-partner Elon Musk has blocked her on X, complicating their co-parenting of three children. She urges privacy and calls the situation 'silly'. Read the full story.
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple FaceTime, citing terrorism and fraud. This is the latest move in a sweeping campaign to control online communications. Discover the full story.
Plumbing experts warn against pouring turkey fat down the sink this Christmas to prevent blocked drains and expensive call-outs. Learn the proper disposal method to save money and hassle.
As the UK faces freezing temperatures, a driveway expert reveals a gentle, affordable DIY de-icer using common household items. Learn how to keep paths safe without damaging surfaces.
A plumbing expert reveals a simple, cost-effective method using a common household item to unblock sinks quickly. Ditch the vinegar and try this grease-busting solution.
A home repair expert reveals a quick, chemical-free way to clear blocked sinks using a common plunger. This sustainable hack prevents water damage and saves on plumber costs.
A plumbing expert warns festive favourites like Baileys, gravy and cooking oil can cause serious blockages and expensive damage. Learn what to avoid and how to protect your pipes this Christmas.
ITV's Lynsey Crombie reveals a natural method using table salt and boiling water to tackle grease-clogged drains, saving you money on a plumber. Try this eco-friendly kitchen hack today!
Scottish Water warns households against pouring milk down sinks. Discover safe disposal methods to prevent serious plumbing issues and environmental harm.
UK households are urged to stop pouring boiling water down drains this November. Plumbworld experts reveal this common habit can melt PVC pipes and cause costly leaks, especially in freezing weather.
A UK nurse took drastic action after her neighbour repeatedly parked in her driveway. She had him towed, teaching him an expensive £300 lesson in respecting private property.
Cold patches on your radiator? Discover the tell-tale sign of a blockage and learn a free, easy method to boost your heating efficiency and slash winter energy bills.
A five-year-old boy was killed after his grandmother allegedly ran him over while driving under the influence. The tragic incident occurred on their driveway in Louisiana.
UK plumbing experts warn about common household habits causing drain blockages and share simple prevention tips that could save homeowners hundreds.
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Tori Spelling drops bombshell revelation about being blocked by reality TV royalty Kim Kardashian, exposing Hollywood's hidden social hierarchies and celebrity feuds.
Furious homeowner reveals how strangers keep illegally parking on his property, with one driver even demanding he move his own bins to make space.