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Tumble dryer energy costs 'halved' if you follow 'best' time of day rule

The energy crisis continues to hit people hard (Image: Getty )Drying laundry has become a costly affair for British households, with energy-hungry tumble dryers causing electricity bills to soar. But...

Bootle fire LIVE: Smoke seen for miles with 'smell of petrol' filling air in UK city

A spokesperson said: "Crews were alerted at 6.59am and on scene at 7.05am with four fire engines and the high volume pump attending."This is a large pile of scrap metal well alight, measuring...

Brian May shares devastated tribute to Queen co-star as tragic death announced

Queen legend Brian May has spoken of his "regret" at "slipping out of touch with producer Roy Thomas Baker who worked on Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen as he paid tribute after his death at the age of...

Queen legend Roy Thomas Baker dead as tributes flood in for Bohemian Rhapsody producer

Roy Thomas Baker, the iconic producer who worked on Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen has died at home at the age of 78. The news was confirmed by his publiciist in a statement but no cause of death was...

I've spent 3,000 nights on a cruise ship, this island is my favourite place in the world

A woman who has visited a whopping 58 counties has just popped the champagne on her 3,000th night on board a cruise ship. Joy Howe, 78, tentatively boarded her first cruise 27 years ago and has not...

Horror in Cornwall as 'poo and tampons' found in water off popular seaside town

Residents in one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns have been left furious after it was once more blighted by raw sewage pollution. On Thursday, a day after a torrential downpour engulfed the...

Huge £1.1 billion plans in Lake District to remove infrastructure and dams from 3 lakes

The Lake District is set for a return closer to its natural state thanks to new plans that aim at removing man-made infrastructure. Following its decision to halt the abstraction of water from the...

My incurable bowel cancer isn't enough to stop NHS making stupid mistakes

Turning up my music really loud was the closest I got to a teenage rebellion when my parents said I couldn't go to see my favourite band play. And even then I think I probably only had it blasting...

Warning issued over blood pressure medicine taken by millions

A common class of blood pressure medication prescribed to millions in the UK can trigger a chronic dry cough lasting up to three months, a general practitioner has warned. Angiotensin-converting...

Blood pressure medication recalled over wrong dose on pack

Blood pressure medication recalled over wrong dose on pack2 hours agoVictoria BourneBBC NewsMHRAPatients who take a common drug for high blood pressure are being urged to check their medication after...

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK

Project to suck carbon out of sea begins in UK14 minutes agoJonah FisherBBC environment correspondentReporting fromWeymouthGetty ImagesA ground-breaking project to suck carbon out of the sea has...

Rory McIlroy secures second major victory in a week after pool plans are approved

Hot on the heels of his triumphant US Masters win, the champion golfer switched his attention from Augusta's hallowed greens to the greenbelt surrounding his lavish Surrey home on greenbelt land,...

Victory for veterans! Number 10 forced to back down as heroes win D-Day cash battle

Britain's last remaining veterans have been told D-Day costs will be fully-funded - just hours after the Government refused to cough up cash for their annual pilgrimage to France.Second World War...

Marks and Spencers new spring arrivals has shoppers 'taking one of everything'

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more The second part of M&S spring edition has arrived in store and online (Image:...

Richard Madeley's daughter Chloe in horror incident with toddler as she begs 'sorry'

Richard Madeley's daughter Chloe has issued a warning to parents after her toddler suffered a horror blood incident. The mum-of-one experienced panic when her two-year-old endured a painful injury...

UK inflation falls as price of petrol comes down

UK inflation falls as price of petrol comes down57 minutes agoFaarea MasudBBC Business reporterGetty ImagesFalling petrol prices drove UK inflation down by more than expected in the year to...

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say

England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say11 minutes agoEsme StallardClimate and science reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by...

The 9 ways China has gained grip over UK - from energy to everyday essentials

Chinese firms have a foothold across several UK industries. This has come into sharp focus ever since Government had to intervene to wrest British Steel from its Chinese owners over the weekend....

Minister's X account hacked to promote 'House of Commons' crypto scam

Minister's X account hacked to promote crypto scam8 minutes agoBecky MortonPolitical reporterEPAGovernment minister Lucy Powell's X account has been hacked to promote a scam "House of Commons"...

Doctor's simple advice to follow on flights will help prevent blot clots

A doctor has advised on measures to take to reduce the risk of blood clots before and during flights.While many eagerly anticipate the in-flight relaxation that comes with a holiday, a doctor...