Gardeners can expect fewer slugs this spring due to recent cold snaps
Gardeners can expect to see fewer slugs this spring compared to last year, according to experts from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Following a boom in slug populations in 2024, the RHS’s entomology team predicts that the recent cold snaps and dry spell will result in reduced numbers of the slimy pests. This is good […]
Celtic v Rangers: Scottish Premiership updates on Old Firm derby – live | Scottish Premiership
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Barry Ferguson has been speaking to his old teammate Kris Boyd: “There’ll be no excuses in terms of, ‘There was a game on Thursday, I’m feeling a bit leggy’. I’ll talk to them. And if anybody has got any doubt in […]
Carlos Alcaraz speaks out on points controversy in Jack Draper epic at Indian Wells | Tennis | Sport
Carlos Alcaraz has opened up on the video review incident which sparked controversy during his defeat to Jack Draper at Indian Wells. The young Spaniard was denied a place in the final despite being the pre-match favourite, losing in three sets to his British opponent. Draper breezed into an early lead, claiming the opening set […]
Long-awaited Fire TV Stick rival may have just been scrapped for good
The streaming revolution shows no signs of stopping, with some of the world’s biggest tech firms continuing to make devices aimed at letting homes tune into TV without needing a dish or aerial stuck to their chimneys. Sky has just announced the launch of its new, more pixel-packed Glass Gen 2 TV, Apple has its […]
The DVLA rule that could land drivers with £1,000 fine
The DVLA has urged drivers approaching a certain age to do one thing in order to avoid serious complications, including an eye-watering fine. No matter how much experience a motorist has had behind the wheel, all drivers need to renew their licence as soon as they turn 70 to stay on the roads. In a […]
Wes Streeting: there is overdiagnosis of mental health conditions | Health policy
The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has said he believes there is an “overdiagnosis” of some mental health conditions as well as “too many people being written off” – factors he said were the key drive for the government’s welfare measures. Speaking to broadcasters, Streeting was repeatedly challenged on whether ministers were leaving disabled people uninformed […]
Lewis Hamilton frustration clear as Ferrari told blame lies with team | F1 | Sport
Lewis Hamilton appears to still be adjusting to his new surroundings at Ferrari. The seven-time Formula One world champion was at the centre of all the pre-season excitement after completing the biggest driver move in the sport’s history to the Prancing Horse. But despite all the lofty expectations, he endured an anticlimactic weekend in his […]
The Chase’s Bradley Walsh names his top 3 favourite songs – including karaoke classic | Music | Entertainment
Bradley Walsh has shared his top songs and it’s no surprise that there’s one karaoke classic included on his list. The beloved British actor, comedian, and television presenter, is known for his infectious charm and quick wit. Walsh has spoken about his appreciation for music and which songs stand out to him. Sharing his favourites […]
‘Boxing let me be angry’: Anna Whitwham | Boxing
I am standing in the middle of the boxing ring, a stage lit up like a theatre. I’ve hit the woman so hard she staggers back into the ropes. The pause makes me relax. I think I’ve won, but I’m wrong. Rage moves her. Boxing can be like a game of chess, a play on […]
Man’s weight loss transformation sees him lose 7st
Weighing his heaviest in December 2023, at 26st (165.5kg), Mike Palmer found that he couldn’t even climb the stairs without feeling out of breath. But it was his dad’s diagnosis with a life-threatening cancer that made Mike realise that something needed to change. “My dad needed surgery to remove a tumor, but his weight made […]