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Tripadvisors most complained about attractions - including Big Ben, York Minster & Blackpool Tower

The most complained about ‘must-see’ attractions on Tripadvisor

Brits could see a mini-heatwave this Easter holiday as temperatures are predicted to soar
Brits could see a mini-heatwave this Easter holiday as temperatures are predicted to soar

Mini heatwave for Easter as meteorologist predicts 20C temperatures

The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.
The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.

Greater Manchester named UK area with most UFO sightings

New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.
New Zealand has become the latest country to ban popular video sharing app TikTok on government-related devices.

BBC tells staff to remove TikTok from corporate phones

More than 20 per cent more cases of gonorrhoea have been reported in the UK than before the pandemic.
More than 20 per cent more cases of gonorrhoea have been reported in the UK than before the pandemic.

UK gonorrhoea cases increase by more than a fifth

Laura Gillespie, Partner and cyber crime specialist at Pinsent Masons
Laura Gillespie, Partner and cyber crime specialist at Pinsent Masons

Ransomware attacks are increasing, so you better be ‘cyber ready’ - Laura Gilles...

TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices
TikTok has been banned on all UK government devices

Oliver Dowden confirms TikTok now banned on all government devices

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices
TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe
Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Ahead of Mothers Day, an expert has explained the reasons behind bizarre pregnancy cravings and why women crave them
Ahead of Mothers Day, an expert has explained the reasons behind bizarre pregnancy cravings and why women crave them

List of the most unusual pregnancy cravings & why women crave them

Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence
Data has revealed how many people are being prosecuted each week for failing to pay their BBC TV licence

TV licence row as thousands prosecuted each week for failing to pay

TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre
TikTok is to be investigated by National Cyber Security Centre

UK TikTok ban not being ruled out by government

Samsung has urged customers to get the update
Samsung has urged customers to get the update

Samsung Galaxy owners urged to download new ‘critical’ update

The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)
The Real life roomset at IKEA in Bristol (photo: Tim Gander/PinPep)

‘Cramped and dangerous’ rooms coming to some Ikea stores - here’s why

DVLA reveals the most common driving offences in Britain

Train commuters spend up to £2450 more a year than motorists

Less people are making a Sunday roast with energy costs to blame

A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.
A child carries a tray with food during lunch-break at St Mary’s RC Primary School, in Battersea, south London.

Number of children in food poverty nearly doubles to four million

A customer shops for milk inside a Sainsbury's supermarket in east London on February 20, 2023.
A customer shops for milk inside a Sainsbury's supermarket in east London on February 20, 2023.

Annual UK food bill to rocket by £811 as grocery inflation hits 17.1%

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

The River Don flows through Aberdeenshire towards the North Sea at Aberdeen
The River Don flows through Aberdeenshire towards the North Sea at Aberdeen

Calls to boost monitoring of sewage spills into Scottish rivers

The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.
The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.

Coronavirus infection levels rise in weekly update

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Former Labour prime minister and Conservative leaders Tony Blair and William Hague have come together to argue everyone in the UK should be issued digital IDs.
Former Labour prime minister and Conservative leaders Tony Blair and William Hague have come together to argue everyone in the UK should be issued digital IDs.

‘Give all Brits digital IDs’, say Tony Blair and William Hague

Millions of O2 and Virgin Mobile customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 13.4% from April
Millions of O2 and Virgin Mobile customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 13.4% from April

O2 customers facing 13.4% increase in monthly payments

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence
Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence

DVLA issues warning to drivers who passed their test before 2014

Britain’s biggest lottery winners scooped a jackpot of GBP 56million in the EuroMillions game
Britain’s biggest lottery winners scooped a jackpot of GBP 56million in the EuroMillions game

National Lottery luckiest numbers according to data

Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.
Glastonbury Festival’s iconic Pyramid Stage could become a permanent fixture.

Less than 1 in 5 people expected to get Glastonbury tickets

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits
Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

Around 20 million people in the UK have an online dating profile from using a dating app like Tinder.
Around 20 million people in the UK have an online dating profile from using a dating app like Tinder.

One in four Brits want their romantic past deleted from the internet

Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.
Millions of households across the country face an increase in their council tax as the cost of living crisis deepens. Data from the County Councils Network (CNN) indicates that three quarters of councils in England that have social care duties are planning a 5% price hike from April.

Millions of households face 5% council tax increase from April

30 of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have had to fork out because of significant staff shortages.
30 of Scotland’s 32 local authorities have had to fork out because of significant staff shortages.

Revealed: 'Staggering' overtime bill spent by councils amid social care crisis

Scotland has seen a rapid increase of £1m plus property sales, with 504 properties sold for over £1m in the last year.
Scotland has seen a rapid increase of £1m plus property sales, with 504 properties sold for over £1m in the last year.

Scotland hits new record for £1m+ home sales

The UK cities with the happiest and unhappiest couples revealed

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Research reveals the UK areas with the worst drivers - see full list

Cars are just one of the places where dognappers may target your pup.
Cars are just one of the places where dognappers may target your pup.

12 expert tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while out and about

TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, is growing in popularity with more than 1 billion monthly users worldwide.
TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, is growing in popularity with more than 1 billion monthly users worldwide.

MP urges people to delete TikTok over security concerns

The UK’s most dangerous roundabouts have been revealed
The UK’s most dangerous roundabouts have been revealed

Top 20 ‘most dangerous roundabouts’ in UK according to data

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

AA warn drivers that petrol and diesel prices will skyrocket again

Retail chain JD Sports
Retail chain JD Sports

JD Sports hit by data breach

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí
Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce the most including Niamh, Omicron & Açaí

Data reveals the top ten words and names Brits struggle to pronounce

Here are the best places to take your driving test
Here are the best places to take your driving test

Top cities to take your driving test

Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.
Analysing loyalty card data could help doctors spot ovarian cancer cases earlier.

Loyalty card data could help spot ovarian cancer earlier

Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell last week, the latest figures show.
Confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths in Scotland fell last week, the latest figures show.

Covid Scotland: Coronavirus deaths fall in weekly update

Follow these simple tips and reduce the chances of your dog being targeted by thieves.
Follow these simple tips and reduce the chances of your dog being targeted by thieves.

10 expert tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while you're out for a walk

Following a few simple tips can keep your dog as safe as possible at home.
Following a few simple tips can keep your dog as safe as possible at home.

9 top tips on keeping your dog safe from thieves while at home

The uptake of vaccines has decreased
The uptake of vaccines has decreased

Drop in HPV vaccine coverage among secondary school pupils

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!
People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)
Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

Home Office vows law change to protect victims of sexual assault

DDI: Edinburgh can become one of the world’s leading data capitals, with extra jobs and prosperity
DDI: Edinburgh can become one of the world’s leading data capitals, with extra jobs and prosperity

Ad Feature Data driven future: hope for more Edinburgh jobs

UK train stations increasing property prices the most - see the list

Tesco extend Plant Chef range during Veganuary

WhatsApp issues warning over dangerous ‘clone’ apps

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Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)
John Lewis'' flagship store in the St James Quarter, Edinburgh (Pic: Michael Gillen)

John Lewis: Retail guru Mary Portas warns John Lewis it has ‘let go of its soul’