It was different when Manchester United faced Leicester City at Old Trafford last night. It was a brisk night on Salford Quays but a balmy atmosphere as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Red Devils ran riot to blaze into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where Tottenham await. Relief. It was palpable. An era had come to an end. […]
Wallace and Gromit sequel gets ‘perfect’ reviews from critics | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, one of the most anticipated sequels of this year, has just received glowing reviews from critics. The quirky claymation duo, consisting of the eccentric cheese-obsessed inventor Wallace (played by Ben Whitehead, replacing Peter Sallis) and his silent canine companion Gromit, will finally return to our screens after more than […]
How we met: ‘We connected in a chat room, lost touch – then found each other 10 years later’ | Friendship
Living in a remote, mountainous region of Tennessee during her teenage years, Alicia remembers feeling lonely. “My parents were missionaries and we moved around a lot,” she says. “I come from a conservative Christian background and didn’t go to school, so my upbringing was very different from that of other kids my age.” By 1997, […]
The four ways Rachel Reeves’ Budget broke her promises to working people | Politics | News
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised a budget where “working people will not see higher taxes in their payslips”, yet the hit on businesses will have a detrimental knock-on effect on employees. On the surface, it may seem like she left alone the ‘working people’ from tax hikes, yet the budget will indirectly affect millions of hardworking […]
Eradicate lawn moss forever using one of 3 very effective methods
Damp conditions lead to the growth of moss, which will turn destructive towards your lawn. It’s crucial to tackle this issue promptly because moss competes with grass for vital nutrients. During autumn, it’s essential for lawns to be fertilised to store energy and remain robust against the impending frosty weather. Failure to clear moss and […]
Shell investments in renewable energy drop to 8% of spending budget | Shell
Shell’s investments in renewable energy fell to only 8% of the oil supermajor’s overall spending budget in the latest quarter after the company watered down its carbon emissions targets in March. Its financial results for July to September revealed that Shell spent $409m (£315m) in its renewables and energy solutions business, from an overall capital […]
Paris Masters LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz complains as angry boss reveals talks after Sinner blow | Tennis | Sport
Paris Masters tournament director Cedric Pioline has admitted that event organisers are in talks over how they can make the “geopolitics” of the tour easier for players. He was speaking in reference to Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal from the Paris Masters, with the Italian citing a virus. Stefanos Tsitsipas has also complained about being ill this […]
Joe Biden leaves Americans outraged after ‘biting’ baby at White House: ‘Call 911’ | US | News
US President Joe Biden seemingly bit two babies on the foot and leg as he welcomed trick-or-treaters at Wednesday’s White House Halloween event. Videos shared online show Mr Biden interacting with one baby dressed as a chicken. The outgoing President was talking to the child before nibbling their leg. In a separate incident, Mr Biden […]
Windows 10 outrage as millions may be ‘forced’ to bin their PCs
The big countdown to the end of Windows 10 is now on with users having less than a year to switch over to Windows 11. With full free support stopping from October 2025, those who don’t jump over to Microsoft’s latest operating system will face using PCs that aren’t updated with new features or protected […]
Horoscopes today – Russell Grant’s star sign forecast for October 31
Aries It doesn’t matter what their position might be, someone has let power go to their head and you hate being told what to do. If you’re in a leadership role, you will try to avoid coming off as too forceful . But you still need to be clear when giving instructions. Clarify any misunderstandings […]