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The 3 interesting reasons many pint glasses have a bulge in them

The tradition of making pint glasses to have a bulge near the rim is decades old, but people are only just realising the reason behind it. While the average British person drinks roughly 124 pints of...

Domestic abuse victims' suicides more than doubled as police vow to charge abusers

Undated handout photo issued by Lancashire Police of Kiena Dawes, 23, from Fleetwood, who was found (Image: PA)Domestic abuse deaths may have been mistaken as suicides with women either driven to...

Spanish tourist hotspot loved by Britons could be forced to 'expel own citizens'

A Spanish island loved by Brits has been warned it could be forced to "expel its own citizens" as the housing crisis worsens amid overtourism rows. Majorca has been the centre of anti-tourism...

Brits face heavy fines if they bring certain souvenirs back from holiday

Tourists looking for a decent souvenir have been advised to avoid certain items (Image: Getty (stock image))Holidaymakers jetting off to Italy soon for the Easter break have been warned they face...

Passengers left baffled by alcohol rules on popular cruise line

A major cruise line has one rule which often confuses passengers who buy its controversial drinks package. Taking a cruise is a popular option for a holiday as travellers get to visit multiple...

WHSmith to shut 9 stores in April, May, and July - full list

High street giant WHSmith is set to shut a further 10 stores this year taking its total of closures to 20 in the first half of 2025. Like many household names of the 1990s and 2000s, the company has...

Man arrested after school put on lockdown with 'knifeman' spotted

Terrified pupils at a Southampton school were left cowering under their desks after reports of a knifeman roaming nearby sent the building into lockdown. Pupils at St Mark’s C of E School, who...

Louise Redknapp takes swipe at former Eternal bandmates amid trans rights row

Louise Redknapp has taken a savage swipe at her former Eternal bandmates – Easther and Vernie Bennett – following a heated fallout over the group’s failed reunion tour and how she was accused...

Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last?

Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last?44 minutes agoFaisal IslamEconomics editor•@faisalislamGetty Images"Definitely not a Budget" is the basic message emerging...

Pete Wicks' stinging verdict on Maura Higgins after Danny Jones BRIT Awards scandal

Pete Wicks reckons he had a "lucky escape" from Maura Higgins drama, close pals reveal. The Strictly star split from Love Island favourite Maura in January before she was captured kissing married...

Fury as MPs get £2,558 pay rise as Rachel Reeves brings in brutal spending cuts

MPs will get a bumper £2,558 pay rise – just as Rachel Reeves is about to announce swingeing spending cuts and slash thousands of jobs. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)...

Brand new train company to rival Eurostar with links between UK and 2 European cities

With Eurostar currently the sole provider connecting the UK to European cities by rail, a new company - Gemini - is set to rival it with plans to link the UK to both Paris and Brussels. This move...

Spanish storm wreaks havoc as surging river destroys Roman bridge

An ancient Roman bridge became the latest victim of Spain's deluge of heavy rain and storms, as it was captured collapsing into the surging river. The ancient structure in Talavera, Toledo, was...

Using tech and AI could make government more efficient, says Starmer

Government can be more efficient, says Keir Starmer40 minutes agoJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporter, BBC News•@_JennyMcKiernanPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has said that the government can make...

Huge Spain weather update as weeks of 'miserable' rain ruins holidays

Brits' hopes of escaping the cold and depressing weather in the UK for the sunny coasts of Spain have been ruined over the past few weeks as the country has been battered by wet and windy weather....

Children told 'do not come' as several schools closed amid 'security concerns'

Pupils have been turned away from schools in Strabane, Northern Ireland, this morning following "security concerns". We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking...

Brian May's favourite songs list doesn't include iconic track

There’s no doubt that Queen’s guitarist and background vocalist, Brian May, has crafted a legacy in the musical world.With evergreen smash-hits like Under Pressure, Don’t Stop Me Now, We Will...

Keir Starmer’s Labour government projected to spend a colossal £6.43 trillion by <b class='text-danger'>2029</b>

Keir Starmer’s Labour government projected to spend a colossal £6.43 trillion by 2029

Keir Starmer’s Labour government is set to spend a colossal £6.43 trillion by 2029, new research shows. The staggering expenditure will see Sir Keir become the second highest spending Prime...

The ‘most annoying’ thing people do when waiting for Ryanair flight

A woman has taken to social media to share what she thinks is one of the worst airport habits people have while waiting for a flight. Posting to TikTok, the woman who goes by the name of...

The UK’s '15 poshest towns' perfect for a spring long weekend - full list

The UK is famous for its luxurious towns (Image: Getty)The UK is famous for its picturesque towns and villages - and people travel from across the globe to visit them. Each have their own distinct...