Muhammad and Olivia top list of most popular baby names
Muhammad overtook Noah as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, figures show. Muhammad had been the second most popular boys’ name in 2022,…
‘Great’ room heater that produces ‘instant heat’ at 44p per hour now 22% off at £35
Keeping yourself warm this winter needn’t cost a fortune, even with the energy price cap rising once again in January 2025. If you’re averse to sticking on the central heating,…
Too many children facing ‘unorthodox’ schooling since pandemic, Ofsted boss says
A significant number of children are experiencing “unorthodox” schooling since the pandemic, including part-time timetables and hybrid learning, England’s education watchdog has warned. Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s chief inspector, said…
Meghan Markle sends message to London just days before Princess Kate’s major event
Meghan Markle sent a Christmas message to a London-based charity ahead of their carol service. The Duchess of Sussex’s statement of support to guests at UK charity Smart Works’ carol…
People keep parking on man’s drive so they can pretend house is theirs
A made has shamed ‘rude’ people repeatedly caught on CCTV posing on his driveway for photos – ‘passing off his house as theirs to impress others’. Mike Cutbill did not…
China emerges as nuclear superpower as ballistic build-up poses ‘major threat’ to West, Armed Forces chief warns
China is emerging as a nuclear superpower set to challenge the US and Russia, as Bejing’s ballistic build up poses a “major threat” to Britain and its allies, the head…
Charlotte Dujardin slapped with lengthy ban after horse whipping scandal that wrecked Olympic hopes
Three-time Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin has been handed a one-year ban and fined £8,886 by the international equestrian governing body FEI for excessive use of a whip on a…
Tories take swipe at ‘desperate and panicky’ Keir Starmer as PM prepares ‘relaunch’
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s planned government relaunch, describing it as a “desperate, panicky” attempt to reset after just five months…
Lurpak butter and other Arla dairy products face BOYCOTT amid fury at cows being stuffed with ‘re-engineering’ sedatives to meet net zero targets
Dairy giant Arla Foods is facing growing calls for a boycott of its products, including Lurpak butter, amid controversy over trials of a methane-reducing feed additive for cows. The Danish-Swedish…
Palestinians call for action to halt Israeli attacks on West Bank hospitals
The Israeli military has apprehended an injured Palestinian in Nablus, despite hospitals being protected under international law. Israeli authorities confirmed having apprehended a Palestinian at a hospital in Nablus The…