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Counterfeit beauty products have been found to contain mercury, lead and methanol

Fake beauty warning after mercury and lead found in cosmetics

Ronnie O'Sullivan is returning to the baize this Christmas

Ronnie O’Sullivan lands Christmas TV date in Channel 5 snooker event

Sir Ian McKellen has led tributes to Sir Patrick Stewart following his death from Alzheimer’s disease, calling him “the most respected and beloved actor of his generation”.

Ian McKellen reveals warning he gave Patrick Stewart before Star Trek

Sir Tom Jones

Tom Jones postpones concerts after being struck down with flu

Parents will change 2,555 nappies in their first year with their baby.

New parents change 2,555 nappies in first year

Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones are the UK’s #1 musical
tribute to the Shrek film soundtracks. Featuring multiple vocalists and a full brass
section, this 9-piece band will have you singing, dancing and partying like it’s still
2001…

How The Ogretones proved “there is mileage in a Shrek tribute band”

A number of UK companies including Pret previously committed to banning the chicken breeds by 2026, but have since backtracked

Ad Feature Denmark moves to ban “frankenchickens" still sold in the UK

Tenerife is a popular destination for winter sun

Last-minute cruise deals for Christmas markets and winter sun from £89

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

The platform are offering treatment, private online assessment, and personalised care plans

Ad Feature Hers launches personalised hair loss treatment service for women

Plates4Less has launched a new guide to help motorists navigate the UK private number plate market

Ad Feature Plates4Less launches consumer guide

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

More than half a million UK workers suffered a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) linked to their job last year

Ad Feature Jobs with highest ergonomic risk

A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could put the safety of the nation at risk (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Biggest UK technology outages of 2026

Mystery keys, instruction booklets and failing relationships are among the things Brits hold onto for too long.

The 10 things Brits struggle to let go of

Search ’n Stuff brought more than 350 digital marketers together across two conferences

Ad Feature Search ’n Stuff wraps up a landmark year

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win
One in 10 Brits admit they'd buy the house next door so they could choose their neighbours if they won the lottery.
Rob Knight

FIAT launches colour-matching service

Parents of sporty kids spend on average £1,216 a year on fuel getting their children to training and matches, racking up some 1,716 miles.

Parents fork out £1,216 a year on kids' sport trips

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Tesco is rolling out a new artificial intelligence assistant

Tesco rolls out AI meal planning assistant

Engineered board can offers numerous benefits over solid timber

Ad Feature Why more UK manufacturers are choosing FSC-Certified board

Acts such as East 17, 911, and Liberty X are going to be on stage at Parkdean Resorts

Parkdean celebrity weekends from £164 with big-name 90s and 00s stars

Asda

Asda urgently recalls men's boots and shoes over chemical risk

Duran Duran are touring the UK in October and are still wowing fans

Last-minute Duran Duran tickets available from £76

Alan Graves pictured driving his car while on a Derbyshire County Council meeting. Image from Derbyshire County Council.

Reform council leader denies Teams call driving claim

Debenhams has sold its Sheffield warehouse to Primark for around £90m. (Photo by Nicolas Guyonnet / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Primark recalls Halloween gonks over asbestos risk

Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right) who will perform Taskmaster Live On Stage at the AO Arena on May 26

Taskmaster announces first-ever UK live show
Greg Davies and Alex Horne are taking Taskmaster to a UK arena for the first time, with fans in Manchester getting the chance to become contestants on stage.
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Ann Watson MBE is the CEO of Enginuity

Ad Feature SMEs are facing 'stagflation', survey warns

Eleanor Gilbert says she has enough pumpkins for everyone but they may be smaller due to the recent hot weather.

Pumpkin patches hit by scorching summer

Kate Daven-Thomas celebrates winning £300,000 on a National Lottery Cashword Extra Scratchcard

Mum wins £300,000 and plans Italy home

Shein recalls children’s toy over possible asbestos risk

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

Drivers face sharply higher fuel prices at some motorway service stations, with nearby forecourts offering savings of more than 30p a litre

Drivers can save £11 by ditching motorway fuel stops

The new RAID platform brings together data from publishers across the country

New system measures UK local news audiences

September is the second-highest on record for "spiders in house"

Why spiders hide behind picture frames

A modern home extension featuring double-glazed window installations and roofline improvements by Reliant Windows.

Wolverhampton named among worst areas in UK for home heat loss

Major changes at Greggs have been announced

Greggs puts 740 jobs at risk in major shake-up

The Minecraft World Hotel will feature 69 rooms inspired by the game’s blocks, biomes, mobs and items.

World’s first Minecraft hotel coming to UK in 2027

M&S has announced a major partnership with Sephora that will bring curated beauty brands, expert advice and Sephora exclusives to around 100 UK stores.

Breaking M&S and Sephora to launch beauty departments in 100 UK stores

Travel eSIMs can help holidaymakers stay connected for maps, messaging and trip planning, even when exploring more remote destinations.

The phone feature travellers should check before their next holiday

Conow aims to support the evolution of European home energy

Ad Feature Conow brings AI-powered digital energy to Solar & Storage Live UK 2026

Jet2 will use Adobe CX Enterprise with agentic AI technology to give millions of customers more personalised holiday inspiration, offers and support

Ad Feature Adobe teams up with Jet2 for AI-powered holiday experiences

Zhang Pu arrived in the UK in the early 1990s and obtained a master’s degree

Ad Feature Chinese-language novel 'A Tibetan Girl Called Ata' released in English

Household could save on their electricity bills, say researchers

Electricity bills could fall under tariff change

Forensic scientist Jo Millington will be guiding viewers through forensic investigations

Ad Feature TRUE CRIME channel launches gripping new investigations this week

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

QX Accounting Services is a specialist outsourcing and business transformation partner

Ad Feature QX Global Group launches tax processing solution for accounting firms

Brits say they miss classic '80s hairstyles

The 1980s has been crowned Britain’s most standout decade

The UK will be entering a team of 28 young people into the WorldSkills competition

Ad Feature Charity proposes 'skills competitions' to equip NEETs for workplace

Leonardo Bonetti is the CEO and founder of Viola Aleo Ltd

Ad Feature Viola Aleo Ltd ranks among the top 25 UK private companies

Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, who are to return to Knebworth in September next year, more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park.

Noel Gallagher rules out new Oasis music

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