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England manager Gareth Southgate praises Jake Daniels’ bravery in coming out
England boss Gareth Southgate has hailed the bravery of Jake Daniels for becoming the first male professional footballer currently active in the UK to come out as gay and hopes players' sexuality won't always be a talking point .After…
New hope for Bath ‘party house’ as landlord appeals planning refusal
There may be new hope for a 'party house' in Bath city centre, which was denied retrospective planning approval in April. No.18 Raby Place used to be a B&B, but recently it's more like a "commercial nightclub", residents say. Its owner…
‘Shocking’ rise in number of children receiving free school meals
Tens of thousands more children are becoming eligible for free school meals - with two in five children in some areas able to get them. A teachers' union says the 'shocking' number of people needing state-funded lunches continues to rise,…
Lost dog pulled from Cork City river by locals reunited with grateful owners
A small dog who was rescued after being stranded in the middle of a river in Cork City has been reunited with his owners. On Sunday, an 'elderly' terrier patch was spotted clinging to a rock in the middle of the River Bride in Blackpool,…
The hilarious reviews of upset tourists at traditional piers in Britain’s top seaside towns as…
Day trips to charming seaside towns with traditional old piers are the daily bread of many Britons in summer. However, while the sights and activities found at these attractions might win the most, other tourists have some, uh, great…
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing to introduce changes for new 2022 series
Strictly Come Dancing is set to bring exciting new changes to the popular BBC dance competition series in 2022. As reported by WalesOnlineAlthough the show has made some temporary changes during the Covid lockdowns, new changes…
The government will introduce its own legislation to attack Airbnb
The government has not opposed the advancement of a Sinn Féin bill that would fine Airbnb and estate agents if the homes they advertise for short-term rentals do not have permits to build.Sinn Féin housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin presented…
Amad Diallo confirms Rangers loan exit as he singles out his Ibrox pal with ‘friends…
Amad Diallo has posted a touching goodbye to Fashion Sakala as he prepares to leave Rangers for a return to parent club Manchester United. Giovanni van Bronckhorst rushed to bring the youngster on loan during the January transfer window…
The beautiful Oxfordshire AirBnB is located in the rear garden
A beautiful AirBnB in Oxford is set in an unexpected location - the owner's back garden.
The modern guest house is located just off Cowley Road and offers holidaymakers a large studio with a king size bed, sofa,…
Furious mum called ‘fatso’ by Airbnb owner after complaining of ‘awful…
A furious mum who complained about an Airbnb and said it was 'anything but luxury' claims she was later called a 'fatso' by the owner. Lianna Bartle had booked a room in the 'Luxury Endon House Share' in the village of Endon,…
Ellen DeGeneres Show: How the host downfall happened as the series finale draws to a close
The Ellen DeGeneres show is coming to an end after the upcoming 19th season following allegations that its host oversaw a toxic work environment. The final season saw the host lean on her pal Jennifer Aniston to ensure it ends with…
What Survivors Are Doing Five Years Later
Today, Sunday May 22, marks five years since the devastating attack on Manchester Arena.
As spectators walked out of the arena following an Ariana Grande concert, a suicide bomber detonated a homemade device, claiming the lives of 22…
Man jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain in play-off semi-final
A 30-year-old has been jailed for headbutting Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp in Tuesday's Championship play-off semi-final second leg at the City Ground in Nottingham Forest.Forest season pass holder Robert Biggs, of Ilkeston,…
Manchester Airport flying dad detained throughout holiday after using daughter’s passport
A father found himself detained in Croatia for his entire holiday after accidentally using his stepdaughter's passport to board her flight. David Chadwick, 57, was excited after boarding a Ryanair flight from Manchester to Croatia for a…
Miracle as arborist survives horrific accident when he is struck in the chest with a chainsaw
Daniel McLoughlin was working on a tree when he says the branch suddenly 'bounced back' and he was hit in the sternumDaniel was hit with a chainsaw (Image: Daniel McLoughlin)An arborist who was hit in the chest with a chainsaw while…
Travelodge launches summer stay rooms for £32 or less
The holidays are proving more popular since many Britons got their first taste of traveling to the UK during the pandemic. Now it seems we're addicted to exploring Britain's bustling cities, fascinating historic sites and even our classic…
What a magical year! York attraction has 100,000 reasons to celebrate
A York attraction celebrates its first birthday today with treats at every level!
The Hole In Wand at Coppergate revealed it had welcomed 100,000 visitors since May 17, 2021.
This is the day Covid restrictions were eased, allowing the…
Warning over holiday scams as Britons lose an average of £1,168 to fraud
Young travelers are far more likely to fall for scams while on vacation than their older counterparts, despite their reputation as computer savvy, according to a new report. Some 41% of Britons have been directly affected by the fraud or…
Police: Arby’s manager in Washington peed in a milkshake mixture | app
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — A manager at an Arby's fast food restaurant in Washington state has been accused of…
Judge: California’s Women on Boards Act Unconstitutional | app
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate…
Gogglebox star’s new boyfriend Sophie Sandiford, her secret siblings and her off-screen day…
Sophie Sandiford is one of Gogglebox's most popular actors, and she appears alongside her brother Pete. While fans are invited into Sophie's living room every week to get her take on the latest TV shows, there are some things about her that…
Inside the rise of the sensible hen without inflatable penis, alcohol or stripper in sight
The COVID lockdown and factory closures in China have led to a shortage of inflatable penises and plastic straws.
But will today's bachelorette party planners care?
9A modern bachelorette party is now all about matching lavish luggage for a…
Bristol Bears fan favorite linked with end-of-season exit
Winger Luke Morahan is set to leave Bristol Bears at the end of the 2021/22 season according to the latest reports. The former three-cap Wallabies international is likely to return to Australia according to the The Daily Telegraph…
A photographer creates a series of miniature photos around Manchester
With summer fast approaching and the lingering chaos at Manchester Airport showing no signs of abating, now is the perfect time to embark on a humble British holiday.
There's a lot to love about a vacation at home; instead of long queues…
Ukraine: Lancastrians said homes were ‘too remote’ to house Ukrainian refugees
More than 4,200 people in the county have applied for the Homes For Ukraine program, but the Post has heard from people living in villages who believe they may not be able to make a placement due to their remoteness - this which made it…
Factbox-Potential bidders in Norway’s first offshore wind tender
By Nora BuliOSLO (Reuters) - Norway has earmarked two areas in the North Sea to accommodate up to 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of floating and fixed wind turbine capacity and is planning 30 GW of capacity by 2040 amid growing strong interest from…
Key workers rage after Blackpool weekend canceled and party business keeps their money
A party group has raged after an events business collapsed - meaning they're out of pocket. Stag and Hen City went bankrupt, throwing Tracy Bates' plans into chaos. She and ten friends, from Staffordshire, were going to Blackpool…
Ayrshire property: Skelmorlie, Ayr, Arran, Largs and Mauchline properties for sale
Properties across the country are now selling above market price, with experts saying there is no end in sight for this trend.
Value for money is becoming an increasingly less common target for buyers.…
The recession is coming – and CEOs are feeling good
Are bikini waxes sticky during a recession? A Texas-based salon chain, European Wax Center, is convinced of this.Chief executive David Berg told investors this week he was basing that optimism on "how quickly we bounced back from…
Disgusted mum walks out of Pontins after finding ‘ants’ nest’ teeming with…
Zayna Michelle documented her short stay at the Southport Pontins on TikTok, where the video quickly racked up over 300,000 views - she says she and her family 'left early'Video loadingVideo unavailableThe video will start automatically…