It’s been more than two decades since Jamie Oliver’s campaigning saw Turkey Twizzlers and chocolate concrete cake scrapped from school dinner menus. Last month, the government also cracked down on deep-fried foods including classics such as fish and chips in its war on childhood obesity. From next September, schools in England will no longer be … Read more
A British family have spent almost a year travelling the world and lapping up luxury in five-star hotels after quitting their jobs and leaving the UK with their children. Charlie and Jade, both 36, left their home in Chatham, Kent, last summer with daughters Maisie, 16, and Isabelle, five, and nine-year-old son Tommy. Since then, … Read more
Deep Purple singer-musician Glenn Hughes said Tuesday he is retiring from touring as he prepares to undergo heart surgery. The 74-year-old musical artist ‘has made the difficult decision to step back from live performances for the foreseeable future,’ a statement on his Facebook page read. The Cannock, England native said that he has ‘had some … Read more
A British woman who booked a one-way ticket to Australia because she was ‘bored’ has revealed how she now earns £19,000 a year more than before – and ‘can’t imagine moving back’. Maisey Relph, from Swindon, Wiltshire, was earning £21,000 a year as a full-time wedding and events coordinator after leaving college. However, over time, … Read more
The warning signs of sudden adult death syndrome have been pulled into sharp focus after Manchester United legend Mark Hughes’s son died from the rare condition. Alex Hughes, 38, collapsed on the floor of his bedroom where he was found by his two sons on June 19, an inquest found this week. The condition – … Read more
Summer is peak beach season, with Britons flocking to the coast to make the most of the sunshine. But before taking a dip, it may be worth checking the water quality. Twenty designated bathing waters in England have been handed Defra’s lowest possible rating, meaning the Environment Agency advises against swimming there. From popular seaside … Read more
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced July 15 will be ‘National Football Teams Day’ to mark Argentina’s semi-final victory over England during this summer’s World Cup on that date. Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 late on in Atlanta, with Lionel Messi recording two assists as Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored … Read more
Summer 2026 may become a record breaker – and not just for the scorching temperatures that have seared their way across the country in recent weeks. The hike in fuel prices, global instability and even hotter temperatures across the Mediterranean mean staycations are fast becoming our holiday of choice. According to Airbnb, 64 per cent … Read more
When police officers ambushed Johannes Kongsnes Natland in a hotel room in West Yorkshire in March last year, the teenager was found with two working guns, 19 rounds of live ammunition and £2,000 in cash. When he saw officers at his door, he mimed shooting one of them before he was thrust against the wall … Read more
The amateur cricketer whose finger-clicking wicket deception has sparked a global cheating storm apparently once used the same trick to win his team a trophy in a title decider match, the Daily Mail can reveal. Brian Devine – now known as ‘Clicky Ponting’ – seems to have hoodwinked umpires to get three opponent batsmen out … Read more