Cowboy builder jailed for £100k extension fraud
A Derbyshire family was conned out of £98,000 by a cowboy builder who left their home in ruins. Michael Parr, 55, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Read the full story.
A Derbyshire family was conned out of £98,000 by a cowboy builder who left their home in ruins. Michael Parr, 55, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison. Read the full story.
Electrical safety experts issue urgent warning to never plug electric heaters into extension leads this winter due to severe fire risk. Learn the safe alternative.
A Derbyshire couple lost £100,000 to a rogue builder, leaving their home uninhabitable. The stress contributed to a miscarriage. Read their warning to others.
Kate Middleton's go-to jewellery brand, Missoma, has extended its Black Friday sale for another day. Save up to 40% on pieces worn by Taylor Swift and Margot Robbie. Shop the A-list favourite now.
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
RFU chief Bill Sweeney confirms no plans to extend Steve Borthwick's England contract despite an impressive 11-game winning streak and autumn clean sweep. Discover the reasons behind the decision.
The RFU confirms no plans to extend Steve Borthwick's contract beyond 2027 despite England's impressive 11-match winning streak. Discover the financial and strategic reasons behind this decision.
A mother in Worcester is ordered to tear down her £170,000 garden building after a planning row with neighbours. Discover the full story behind the council's devastating ruling.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce funding for a £1.7bn Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead, unlocking 25,000 new homes and 10,000 jobs. Discover how this transport boost will transform East London.
A Chinese biotech firm claims its new pill, targeting 'zombie cells', could extend human life to 150. Discover the science behind this bold longevity claim.
Tottenham Hotspur plan to activate Yves Bissouma's one-year contract option to prevent free transfer. The midfielder faces uncertain future after disciplinary issues and injuries. Read the latest transfer news.
Discover the true purpose of the mysterious glass tiles on UK pavements. Are they for light, fire safety, or both? Find out the fascinating history behind these urban features.
Tottenham Hotspur plan to activate a one-year extension for Yves Bissouma to prevent a free transfer. The midfielder has faced disciplinary issues and injuries, with a January sale likely. Read the latest on his future.
Residents in Fairfax County clash over controversial three-storey home extension that neighbours call an 'eyesore'. Local officials now reconsidering zoning laws.
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign from 75 MPs and activists over penguins kept in basement enclosure without sunlight. Owners vow to listen to concerns.
A man was left terrified after discovering a concealed trapdoor leading to a mysterious hidden basement and a concrete tunnel during a property viewing in a 1920s mountain cabin.
The Liberal Party is set to scrap Australia's net-zero by 2050 target, extending coal power and lifting the nuclear ban. Internal divisions erupt as moderates warn of electoral consequences.
Experienced prop Dan Cole commits his future to Leicester Tigers with a new contract extension, bringing stability and leadership to the Gallagher Premiership side.
A group of London tenants made a chilling discovery in their basement after being tormented by unexplained scratching sounds, uncovering a hidden chamber that had been concealed for years.
In a dramatic rescue operation, a missing four-year-old Louisiana girl has been discovered alive in a Pittsburgh basement, ending an intensive multi-state search that captured national attention.
Bournemouth secure manager Andoni Iraola's future with new long-term deal following remarkable Premier League transformation and record-breaking campaign.
At least eight people perish in New York City basement apartments during catastrophic flash flooding, highlighting deadly housing crisis in major metropolitan areas.
Liverpool FC have tied down promising young talent Harvey Elliott to a fresh long-term deal, securing the 21-year-old's future at Anfield amid growing interest from Aston Villa and other Premier League clubs.
The Detroit Lions make a monumental commitment to their defensive future, locking down star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with a staggering £180 million contract extension that reshapes the NFL landscape.
Darts prodigy Luke Littler races against time to reach Players Championship event after being stuck in traffic, with organisers granting special extension until Wednesday.
Exclusive insight into Bukayo Saka's crucial contract situation at Arsenal and how keeping their star man could transform the Gunners' Premier League title ambitions for 2024/25 season.
A Warwickshire couple's dream home extension has turned into a neighbourly nightmare as their ambitious build faces fierce opposition and council scrutiny over its imposing size and design.
Scientists discover that combining inexpensive, widely available medications could significantly extend healthy lifespan, bringing anti-ageing treatments closer to reality.
Manchester City's veteran goalkeeper Scott Carson has signed a new one-year contract, continuing his remarkable journey at the Etihad Stadium into the 2024-25 season at 39 years old.
Football legend Lionel Messi commits his future to Inter Miami with a new contract extension, securing his stay in Major League Soccer and continuing David Beckham's ambitious project.