England’s beaches and rivers have been slammed as it’s revealed around one in 12 fail to meet water quality standards. The Environment Agency’s monitoring of designated bathing waters during the official swimming season between May and September reveals 8.2% of bathing waters – some 37 sites – were rated “poor” for water quality in 2024. […]
Home cook shares ‘creamy’ slow cooker vegetable soup recipe that’s so simple
Winter signifies the season of comfort food, and nothing quite hits the spot like a steaming bowl of soup – it’s the perfect thing to warm the soul. It is the go-to easy dish that allows for cooking creatively, letting you toss together various ingredients for a nutritious delight; a great way to repurpose leftovers, […]
World’s oldest known man dies aged 112 in Merseyside | Ageing
John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, has died at his care home on Merseyside surrounded by “music and love”, his family said. He was 112. The former accountant was born on 26 August 1912, the same year that the Titanic sank; the year the character Tarzan first appeared and the doomed Polar explorer Captain […]
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz battle as Raducanu up for end-of-season award – vote now | Tennis | Sport
The 2024 tennis season has officially come to an end and it’s time to have your say on the best players and moments of the year. Some players have dominated like Jannik Sinner, who rose to No. 1 after winning two Grand Slams and six other titles and helping Italy defend their Davis Cup title. […]
PS Plus December 2024 free PS5 and PS4 games reveal date, time, leaks and predictions | Gaming | Entertainment
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down to the reveal of the final batch of Essential games for 2024. The free PS4 and PS5 games for December will be revealed at 4.30pm UK time on November 27. The new games will be available to download and play the following week, on the morning of December 3. […]
POLL: Should we get an extra bank holiday to mark WW2 anniversary? | UK | News
Britain will come together next year to say a big thank you to the greatest generation to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 is etched in the memory of everyone who witnessed it. VE Day marks the formal acceptance of Germany’s unconditional […]
Amazon is offering you millions of Kindle books for just 99p this Black Friday
Kindle Unlimited usually costs £9.49 per month, which is £28.47 for three months, so getting this for 99p is a real steal. This offer is open until 2 December to anyone with an Amazon account who hasn’t previously claimed the deal. Though Kindle Unlimited doesn’t have every single published book behind its paywall, it has, […]
Beijing warns US ‘nobody will win in a trade war’ after Trump vows to impose tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada – US politics live | US news
Beijing warns US ‘nobody will win in a trade war’ after Trump vows to impose tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada Beijing has told Donald Trump that “nobody will win in a trade war” after the president-elect vowed to sign an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on all products coming in to the United […]
Andy Murray told ‘everything won’t revolve around you’ after joining Novak Djokovic camp | Tennis | Sport
Andy Murray will need to get used to not being the centre of attention when he joins Novak Djokovic’s team, the Scot’s former coach has warned. The double Olympic champion shocked the tennis world by announcing he will coach his former rival at the Australian Open. The Serbian superstar, 37, failed to win a Grand […]
Rod Stewart confirmed to headline Glastonbury after career announcemen | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV
Glastonbury Festival have confirmed that Rod Stewart will be headlining their Sunday teatime legend slot for next year. The news comes just days after the 79 year old announced his intention to “stop playing large-scale world tours” at the end of 2025. The Scottish singer will be following in the footsteps of Dolly Parton, Barry […]