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Carfax Education Schools Index: The UK's 25 finest private schools - as they're named among the world's best
These elite schools are the UK’s crème de la crème 🍦
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Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research
Women are having their pain dismissed more than men at almost every stage of their lives, according to research.
Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money
A ‘lack of time’ is costing the average small business £4,000 every year.
I converted my 5x4m garage into award-winning cheese factory - after I was gifted £4.99 cheese making kit
Watch Matthew Lloyd explain how he fell in love with the science of making cheese after getting a novelty £4.99 cheese making kit for Christmas - inspiring him to start a cheese factory in his garage.
Plan a luxury Christmas party with these great festive treats from M&S and Waitrose
Whether you’re feeding a dozen family members on Boxing Day or you’re planning a festive soirée in the lead up to the big day, we’ve got you covered with the best buys to make your party a culinary hit.
Central Tickets data breach: what happened, has personal information been stolen and how to protect passwords?
How terrifying 😢
iPad Mini: Apple announces new iPad Mini in surprise to fans - here’s what to expect
Hands up if you saw this coming! 😱
Adorable baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo
Adorable footage shows a baby white rhino with his mum, who has just been born at Whipsnade Zoo.
The top 40 fish and chips shops in the UK named - from Cornwall to Fife
These are the best places to visit for a chippy tea 🐟
Omaze Devon House: Here's everything you need to know if you want to win this multimillion pound home
The latest Omaze dream house prize draw features this modern, multi-million-pound, poolside pad - and it could be yours for just a tenner. If you want to be in with a chance of winning it, here’s everything you need to know.
Hundreds of sheep escape and block bypass after gate was left open
Hundreds of escaped sheep were videoed blocking a bypass in the early hours of the morning - after a country gate was left open.
Mounjaro: controversial weight loss injections proposed for UK unemployed to boost workforce - side effects
Labour says the weight loss jabs will boost employment and relieve pressure on the NHS 💉
Christmas delivery slots: key 2024 Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's dates to secure your Xmas supermarket slot
Get ahead of the festive rush and book your delivery slot for a stress-free Christmas 🎄
Flock of sheep flee in terror during bonfire night display as RSPCA launch Kind Sparks fireworks campaign
Shocking CCTV footage shows the moment a flock of sheep get startled by fireworks and flee in terror, as farm owners call to clamp down on private displays ahead of bonfire night.
Woman conned into handing over bank card and car to fake traffic warden in Hemel Hempstead
A woman in Hemel Hempstead was the victim of a scam carried out by a man pretending to be a traffic warden.
Five reasons I’m loving Readly right now - from interiors ideas to indulging in guilty pleasures
Digital magazine subscription app Readly is offering a two-month free trial with access to around 7,500 magazines and newspapers. I’ve signed up - and here’s what I’m enjoying most about the app.
World Conker Championships investigating cheating allegations after winner found with steel conker in pocket
An investigation is underway after the World Conker Championships’ men’s competition winner was found with a steel conker in his pocket.
Year 1 phonics screening check: What are phonics and what do the tests check - as results for 2024 released
Children are tested on both real and made-up words in this key early literacy test ✍
Why can you see Northern Lights better on your phone than with your eye?
Blame a quirk of science 😅
New UK-wide performing arts course for young people in care
The Share Foundation, in partnership with Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and the Rothschild Foundation, is developing a first-of-its-kind, nationwide, online performing arts video course to provide young people in care aged 13-17 with an accessible introduction to the performing arts.