Paul Hollywood shares best biscuit for dunking – but Brits don’t agree
There’s nothing quite like the perfect pairing of a warm cup of tea and a delicious biscuit for dunking. Whether you’re a devoted fan of digestives, a bourbon buff, or a malted milk aficionado, everyone has their go-to biscuit of choice. However, Paul Hollywood, renowned judge of the Great British Bake Off, has revealed his […]
Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of seven-month incursion into Russia | Ukraine
Under constant attack from drones attached to fibre optic cables, the soldiers scrambled in groups of two or three along hidden tracks or through fields, often walking miles on foot to get back into Ukrainian territory. The Ukrainian retreat from the Kursk region, carried out in stages over the past two weeks, appears to mark […]
Spanish press rage at ‘greatest robbery’ in Man Utd vs Real Sociedad game | Football | Sport
The Spanish press have collectively blasted the standard of refereeing that helped Manchester United beat Real Sociedad in controversial fashion in the Europa League on Thursday. The Red Devils fell behind to an early goal from Mikel Oyarzabal, but Ruben Amorim’s men sealed their progress to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 victory (5-2 on aggregate), […]
Tories should have axed NHS England when in power, Robert Jenrick admits | Politics | News
The Tories “probably” should have axed NHS England while they were in power, Robert Jenrick has said. Sir Keir Starmer yesterday announced that the quango in charge of running the health service would be scrapped. The move is expected to save at least £500million a year and could see the workforce of NHS England and […]
Gardeners urged to leave two fruits on lawns and bird tables in March
It’s the most important time of the year for all sorts of birds in our gardens – as sparrows, starlings, blackbirds, robins and many other British favourites enter breeding and nesting season. And to help birds during the vital spring months in March, April and May, gardeners are being urged to leave two fruits out […]
White House clarifies Witkoff, not Trump, spoke to Putin as Ukraine denies US president’s claim its troops are encircled in Kursk – live | Europe
Trump hails ‘very good and productive’ discussions with Putin US president Donald Trump has just revealed that the US had a “very good and productive” discussion with Russian president Vladimir Putin, claiming “there is a very good chance that this horrible, bloody war can finally come to an end.” Trump also said the issue of […]
Gerwyn Price makes bold Luke Littler prediction after beating teen six times in a row | Other | Sport
Gerwyn Price insists nobody in the PDC can stop Luke Littler from eclipsing Phil Taylor’s record of 14 World Darts Championships. The Welshman, who has an excellent record against the teenager, says Littler’s consistency makes him impossible to halt on the biggest stage. Price has beaten Littler in their last six meetings. That record includes […]
Bangladesh struggles to repair damage from Hasina’s 15-year rule
The chants get louder as hundreds of protesters turn a corner in the central part of Bangladesh’s capital, marching and calling for an end to a steep hike in gang activity and violent crime. It was the second rally in as many weeks where young people poured onto the streets of Dhaka to voice their […]
Drivers’ forgetting these simple checks causing 2.59m MOT failures
An MOT test is rarely something to look forward to. It comes with the constant fear of failure and the potential costly bills which follow. Figures show that in 2023 a total of 43,678,099 vehicle MOT tests were carried out in Great Britain. But of these 9,873,386 (22.6%) resulted in a failure. However many of […]
Cheltenham festival 2025: 100-1 Poniros wins Triumph Hurdle, Gold Cup countdown – live | Cheltenham festival 2025
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 2.00 County Hurdle result 1. Kargese (P Townend) 3-1 Fav 2. Ndaawi (J W Kennedy) 25-1 3. Absurde (D E Mullins) 5-1 4. Ethical Diamond (Mr P W Mullins) 16-116 ran Share That’s the eighth Mullins win of the Festival. Will […]