Britons urged to stop keeping towels in the bathroom
While bathrooms may seem like the perfect place to store towels, storage experts warn that this isn’t actually the case. Many everyday items can deteriorate or lose effectiveness when exposed to the room’s warm and humid environment, which, perhaps surprisingly, includes towels. Instead, towels should be stored well away from the bathroom’s humidity, and those […]
Mother pays tribute to ‘caring’ girl who died after fleeing police vehicle on M5 | UK news
The mother of a teenage girl who was struck by a car and killed after she fled a stationary police vehicle on a motorway has paid tribute to “the most kindest, caring, loving, loyal girl ever”. Tamzin Hall, 17, had been arrested and was being transported to custody when the police vehicle she was travelling […]
Judd Trump vs Neil Robertson suspended at UK Championship as players leave arena | Other | Sport
Play during Judd Trump and Neil Robertson’s match at the UK Championship was momentarily stopped because of a medical emergency in the crowd. The two were facing off in the first round of action at the event being held in York when the incident took place. Robertson was spotted putting his cue down on the […]
Steam Autumn Sale 2024 start time, dates and discounts for Black Friday sale | Gaming | Entertainment
If you followed my advice and held off making any new Steam purchases this week, then you’re about to be rewarded for your patience. A highlight of the PC gaming calendar, the Steam Autumn Sale launches in time for Black Friday and runs for one week. For UK customers, the Steam Autumn Sale has a […]
England’s beaches so polluted they’re branded a ‘national embarrassment’ | Politics | News
England’s beaches and rivers have been slammed as it’s revealed around one in 12 fail to meet water quality standards. The Environment Agency’s monitoring of designated bathing waters during the official swimming season between May and September reveals 8.2% of bathing waters – some 37 sites – were rated “poor” for water quality in 2024. […]
Home cook shares ‘creamy’ slow cooker vegetable soup recipe that’s so simple
Winter signifies the season of comfort food, and nothing quite hits the spot like a steaming bowl of soup – it’s the perfect thing to warm the soul. It is the go-to easy dish that allows for cooking creatively, letting you toss together various ingredients for a nutritious delight; a great way to repurpose leftovers, […]
World’s oldest known man dies aged 112 in Merseyside | Ageing
John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, has died at his care home on Merseyside surrounded by “music and love”, his family said. He was 112. The former accountant was born on 26 August 1912, the same year that the Titanic sank; the year the character Tarzan first appeared and the doomed Polar explorer Captain […]
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz battle as Raducanu up for end-of-season award – vote now | Tennis | Sport
The 2024 tennis season has officially come to an end and it’s time to have your say on the best players and moments of the year. Some players have dominated like Jannik Sinner, who rose to No. 1 after winning two Grand Slams and six other titles and helping Italy defend their Davis Cup title. […]
PS Plus December 2024 free PS5 and PS4 games reveal date, time, leaks and predictions | Gaming | Entertainment
PlayStation Plus subscribers are counting down to the reveal of the final batch of Essential games for 2024. The free PS4 and PS5 games for December will be revealed at 4.30pm UK time on November 27. The new games will be available to download and play the following week, on the morning of December 3. […]
POLL: Should we get an extra bank holiday to mark WW2 anniversary? | UK | News
Britain will come together next year to say a big thank you to the greatest generation to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Victory in Europe Day on May 8 is etched in the memory of everyone who witnessed it. VE Day marks the formal acceptance of Germany’s unconditional […]