Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and a potential 2024 Republican presidential nominee unexpectedly appeared unexpectedly on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) this weekend. Haley’s cameo involved a humorous exchange with a cast member portraying her…
Martin Odegaard swipes back after Jamie Carragher starts social media row on Arsenal celebrations
Martin Odegaard has defended the way he and his Arsenal team-mates jubilantly celebrated their 3-1 win over Arsenal after Jamie Carragher’s criticism. The Gunners moved to within two points of league leaders Liverpool as they pulled off an impressive v…
Elinor Harty: Marc Fogel, My American Teacher, Is the Kremlin’s Political Pawn
Marc Fogel was my history teacher and softball coach at the Anglo-American School of Moscow. He has borne the brunt of deteriorating Russian-American relations for over 900 days since he was detained. Like many, I closely followed Brittney Griner’s sto…
Parents ‘disgusted’ after kids served alcohol-free Prosecco at girl’s teen’s birthday party
By Liam Gilliver Alcohol-free booze has surged in recent years, as more and more Brits are toying with sobriety (or just trying to get through Dry January). While no-secco and boozeless bubbles make a great alternative for those wanting to celebrate wi…
More than 350,000 Britons set to call in sick to work on National Sickie Day with younger people and women most likely
It’s National Sickie Day today where Brits are statistically the most likely to call in sick with work. Traditionally the first Monday in February is the day when the greatest amount of UK employees take the day off work due to illness, according to Em…
DWP cost of living payment worth £299 due tomorrow – full list of eligibility
By Levi Winchester Millions of people claiming certain benefits will start to receive the last cost of living payment worth £299 from tomorrow. This is the third and final part of the £900 cost of living support previously announced by the Government. …
Siberia’s Taymyr Reindeer Population Risks Extinction From Overhunting, Study Warns
The world’s largest wild reindeer population could disappear in the next few years if the Russian government does not crack down on overhunting, according to a new study published by a group of researchers at the Russian Academy of Sciences. Over the p…
Report: Everton set to suffer huge setback vs Manchester City as Sean Dyche handed fresh blow
Everton have been on the wrong side of a lot of dubious refereeing decisions this campaign. From red cards not given to the opposition to strong penalty shouts waved away by those in black; across a campaign in which Sean Dyche has been craving some fo…
Driving test examiners to strike from February 8 in a row over workloads as test delays persist
Almost 2,000 driving test examiners will strike for four consecutive days this week in a row over their workloads. Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are at odds with the DVSA over what they describe as a ‘flawed plan’ to slash waiting…
The latest planning applications to be submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council for decision
The following applications have been submitted to Newark and Sherwood District Council: Balderton: Installation of play equipment, at Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street, by Mrs Fox-Goddard. Boughton: Two storey rear extension and the demolitio…