One of the most underrated 21st century horror films to stream this Halloween | Films | Entertainment
Franchises dominate the horror genre, but occasionally, there are smaller, critically acclaimed movies that go under the radar. One of the most underrated of the last few years has to be Robert Eggers’ The Lighthouse. The 2019 horror from the director of The Witch was made on a budget of just $11m and took only […]
The incredible £46m bridge that’s completely ended traffic chaos in major part of Wales | UK | News
An incredible multi-million pound mega-project has completely transformed a 200-year-old bridge in Wales and built a new road, making travelling in the area so much easier. There were so many problems with the Pont-ar-Ddyfi bridge before the project was completed in February 2024. The bridge was not designed to carry the volume of traffic it […]
Kill dust mites and bacteria by changing one washing machine setting
The age-old question of how often to wash bed sheets and at what temperature has sparked debate, but the general consensus is to do so once a week. According to experts at Pizua Linens: “The bedroom, in a dream world, is the most peaceful place in the house. It’s the room that you go to […]
Sporting’s Rúben Amorim set to be confirmed as new Manchester United manager | Manchester United
Rúben Amorim is set to be confirmed as Manchester United’s manager after Sporting said the Premier League club were ready to pay his release clause of €10m (£8.3m). Sporting issued a statement to Portugal’s financial regulator, the securities market commission, saying United “had expressed interest” in hiring the 39-year-old and paying the termination fee. United […]
Rafael Nadal’s tennis academy in chaos as floods wreck havoc to courts | Tennis | Sport
Parts of Rafael Nadal’s Tennis Academy have been left underwater following a storm that hit the Balearic Islands overnight on Monday. The severe storm brought intense rainfall and blustery conditions to Mallorca, which is where the tennis complex is located. Opened in 2016, the Academy is revered for its cutting-edge tennis programmes delivered to the […]
George RR Martin’s latest Winds of Winter news will relieve Game of Thrones fans | Books | Entertainment
This summer George RR Martin took a long trip to Europe, which he’s been sharing highlights of on his blog. In the latest post, the 76-year-old wrote of Amsterdam and even included a commitment to The Winds of Winter, the latest Game of Thrones book he’s been writing for over a decade. The author pointed […]
Nightmare for tourists as UK’s ‘most beautiful’ country also has the filthiest beaches | UK | News
Scotland is known for its beautiful beaches and mesmerising coasts, but there’s one thing that ruins it for tourists – they’re full of litter. According to a new report, out of all the beaches in the UK, Scottish ones are covered with the most litter and now Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) wants to see more […]
Sharing Netflix shows just got easier thanks to this free mobile updat
Netflix is one of the most popular subscription services in the world thanks to its huge library of films and TV shows accessible by one monthly fee, but the firm has recently been cracking down on those who share their account passwords to try and get everyone to sign up. But it seems there’s a […]
House of Fraser and M&S among 6 UK retailers closing stores in November
A fresh wave of store closures could wreak havoc for high street shoppers in the run-up to Christmas. Dwindling footfall, ongoing restructuring plans, and steep rents have compelled numerous chains to close locations. The latest data from the Centre for Retail Research reveals that nearly 10,500 UK shops permanently closed their doors in 2023, and […]
Investors need clarity on BP policy not boss’s weak promises | Nils Pratley
There goes another of BP’s shiny targets cum ambitions. This one is not related to the pace of energy transition but is purely financial. Soon after getting the top job permanently at the start of the year, the chief executive, Murray Auchincloss, said BP planned to spend $14bn (£10.7bn) buying back shares over the course […]