I tried McDonald’s festive menu – only 2 items are worth it
McDonald’s has welcomed its festive menu to its branches across the UK, and a few weeks back, we were fortunate to get a sneak preview of the Christmas feast. The menu includes some familiar favourites and new items, but do any of them actually have enough festive spirit? As with all of the festive food […]
‘I indulged in a lot of self-harm’: UK woman tells of damaging ‘spy cop’ relationship | Undercover police and policing
A woman has revealed how an undercover police officer formed a long-term intimate relationship with her without disclosing his real identity, vanished from her life – and then reappeared seven years later. When the officer came back, she says, he persuaded her to break up with her then boyfriend of five years, saying he wanted […]
Chelsea could reap benefits if rivals play how Enzo Maresca thinks they will | Football | Sport
Chelsea could reap the benefits if rival teams focus their efforts on marking Cole Palmer out of matches. Blues boss Enzo Maresca told the England international earlier this month that he should expect special attention from opposition defenders after his meteoric rise to the top of the game over the last year. Chelsea snapped up […]
The truth about drug-facilitated rape: ‘When I woke up my body felt battered’ | Rape and sexual assault
A magistrate and HR executive in her late 50s, settled, single, not dating or sexually active, Jo felt that her risk of becoming a victim of rape had passed, or was certainly low – and that drug-facilitated rape in particular was something that happened to young people, in clubs, at parties, “on the apps”. When […]
Princess Kate’s favourite walking boots go on sale saving royal fans a whopping £47 | Royal | News
This is courtesy of the Go Outdoors’ Black Friday sale which offering a 25% discount to members who pay an annual fee of £5. The Superlite II style is the latest version of Brasher’s classic ultra-lightweight walking boot. They provide extreme levels of comfort thanks to the full grain abrasion-resistant leather and memory foam padding […]
How to deter rats fast from gardens and homes with 1 natural item
It is possible to deter rats from your garden and home without using unsafe pest control methods. Ash Read, the founder of Indoor Plants, has shared his expertise on how to keep rats out of your garden as he warned that “rats in a garden can turn a tranquil spot into a nightmare”. He suggests […]
Myanmar overtakes Syria as country with highest landmine casualties | Myanmar
Myanmar overtook Syria last year to become the country with the highest number of people killed or injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, a report has found. Research released by the International Campaign to Ban Landmines warned of extensive use of landmines across Myanmar following conflict that erupted after the 2021 military coup, […]
Jonathan David continues his world-class play in Canada’s men’s soccer win over Suriname
Nothing is preordained in soccer, but if there was anything like a certainty before the Canadian men faced Suriname in Toronto on Tuesday night, it was that Jonathan David would score. He did, of course, in the 23rd minute, the start of a decisive 3-0 victory for Canada in the second leg of its CONCACAF […]
UK snow forecast LIVE: New 17-hour ice warning issued as Britain freezes | Weather | News
As the first snow of winter begins to fall and temperatures drop below zero, experts are warning homeowners that moves to make short term savings on heating bills could prove costly in the long run. From leaving heating off and failing to maintain a minimum temperature level to having an unserviced boiler, there are multiple […]
How to make easy lasagne recipe that’s delicious in just 15 minutes
The classic lasagne is a very popular recipe and can be altered to your preferred taste, but it’s vital to get the causes right. The culinary pros over at BBC Good Food have shared the “easiest ever” lasagne recipe that promises to be as scrumptious as it looks. According to them, you can rustle this […]