These Christmas books are among the best ever released – the popular titles never fail to get people into the Christmas spirit and have become timeless classics. The festive novels are household names and crop up every year, and readers love to revisit these tales. Books such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas, which has […]
Incredible £43m bridge in Africa crosses same river twice | World | News
An incredible bridge in Africa that took 27 years to build – at a cost of more than £43m at today’s prices – is so long that it crosses the same river twice. The 6 October Bridge in Egypt is a major infrastructure landmark in Cairo, both in terms of its size and historical significance. […]
‘We tried the best supermarket Christmas showstoppers and 1 item won’
Christmas is a time for indulgence of letting go of any fad diets and enjoying any food and drink that people can get their hands on. While many supermarkets shelves have their festive food available to buy we thought we would try some of the best ones out there. So, we decided to buy a […]
UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms | Unemployment
Britain’s network of jobcentres has become a hollowed-out “benefit administration service” that is shunned by employers and jobseekers alike, a cabinet minister has warned before a government overhaul of out-of-work support that will oblige young people to take up education or employment. In an interview with the Observer, Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, […]
Penguins star Sidney Crosby scores 600th NHL goal
Sidney Crosby would’ve liked his 600th NHL goal to come in a win Crosby became the 21sth player to reach the mark when scored in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday night. “It’s not enjoyable, obviously,” Crosby said after Pittsburgh lost for the 14th time […]
Orlando Pride beat Washington to win 1st-ever NWSL title
Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute to give the Orlando Pride their first National Women’s Soccer League championship with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit on Saturday night. Banda dribbled into the right side of the box and made a move past a defender before kicking the ball on the ground with her […]
How to remove moss from patios and paving fast without bleach, vinegar or scrubbing
Moss is often seen as a pretty harmless plant, but it can actually cause damage to patios, driveways, and paths if left untreated for long periods of time. Moss on your patio can grow in the spaces between tiles, lifting them up and even cracking them in some cases. When it comes to moss, it’s […]
Las Vegas Grand Prix: F1 – live | Formula One
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Martin Brundle’s grid walk has begun on Sky Sports but he’s having a bit of trouble anyone finding anyone to talk to at the moment. Well, nobody he wants to talk to; he’s already been stopped by a couple of locals […]
Jets fall 4-1 to Predators in Nashville
Roman Josi scored twice and Jonathan Marchessault scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night. Steven Stamkos also scored and Juuse Saros made 22 saves for the Predators, which have won two of their last three games. Adam Lowry scored and […]
COP29 agrees on $300B-a-year deal for developing countries to curb, adapt to climate change
Countries at the COP29 climate change conference agreed on a deal to inject at least $300 billion US annually in humanity’s fight against climate change, aimed at helping poor nations cope with the ravages of global warming at tense United Nations climate talks in the city where industry first tapped oil. The money will go […]