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Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:53
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

Major waste firm warns vapes causing more than one fire a day

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:53
Six months after disposable vape ban, waste firm calls for stronger measures to control them being disposed of incorrectly.

'Arsenal deserve to be clear - but who's best placed to challenge?'

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:26
MOTD pundit Alan Shearer explains where Chelsea and the rest of the chasing pack need to improve if they are going to challenge Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Royal curtains recycled into Christmas stockings

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:22
Sewing bee members repurpose old drapes from Sandringham House ready for a charity auction.

I shouldn't have to co-parent with my rapist ex

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:19
A mum from the West Midlands says the family courts system needs to be "overhauled".

How competitive spreadsheeting became a high-stakes e-sport with a £45,000 prize pot

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:15
Two co-founders behind the competitive Excel UK chapter explain how the game works.

Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for 'sexploitation' footage

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:04
The cameras were located in private homes, karaoke rooms, a Pilates studio and a gynaecologist's clinic.

I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:04
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 06:04
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.

Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 05:57
The former minister and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, who received a two-year sentence, says the charges are politically motivated.

Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, co-founder of the Independent, dies aged 88

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 05:48
The Independent was the first paper not to have a permanent allegiance to a political party.

Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 04:24
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 03:08
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.

US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 03:08
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.

SAS war crime evidence suppressed, inquiry hears

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 01:33
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.

Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India's Sun mission

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 01:13
For the first time Aditya-L1 will be able to watch the Sun in its maximum activity cycle.

The Papers: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe'

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 01:12
The fallout from last week's Budget continues to dominate the papers.

David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 00:52
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.

David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 00:52
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.

Feuds, boycotts and expulsions - chaotic conference marks launch of Your Party

Mon, 01/12/2025 - 00:39
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.

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