It can be an unpleasant surprise if you are emptying your dishwasher’s cutlery basket only to spot brown discolouration on knives and forks – or indeed anywhere in the appliance. Don’t worry, though, it is a common problem and can be easily fixed. Thes…
First arrests made after Iranian suicide blasts, minister says
The first arrests have been made in connection with the suicide blasts in Iran that left more than 80 people dead two days ago, Interior Minister Ahmad Wahidi said According to the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the secret service arrested the suspects in…
Funke Akindele shattered box office records with ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, for shattering box office records with her movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’. The movie has reportedly grossed about N1 billion. Posting on X, Atiku said the actress has set…
Eurozone inflation rises in December to 2.9% after falling for months
Eurozone inflation accelerated again in December for the first time since September, with consumer prices up 2.9% on the year, according to an initial estimate from Eurostat on Friday. The European Union’s statistical authority put annual inflation in …
New dodgeball club launched in Bishop’s Stortford for children in Years 3 to 6
If you asked a primary school pupil what their favourite sport is to play, what would you expect them to say? Football? Cricket? Netball? Tag rugby? Actually, the answer would probably be dodgeball. And a new club has launched in Bishop’s Stortford to …
Public prosecutor to investigate after angry farmers’ ferry blockade
The public prosecutor in the German city of Flensburg has opened an investigation on suspicion of coercion following the blockade by a mob of angry farmers of a ferry with Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck on board. The office is also investigating whether…
Britons joining Israel’s genocide in Gaza must face justice
Over the past three months, hundreds of British citizens have rushed to the Middle East to take part in a genocidal military campaign far from home. These Britons have willingly participated in heinous acts of terror, including carpet bombing hospitals…
Storm Henk: Herts County Council deals with more than 100 reports of fallen trees and flooding
Hertfordshire County Council’s highways team has responded to more than 1,000 reports of fallen trees and flooding so far this week. Storm Henk brought high winds and rain to the county on Tuesday (January 1) followed by heavy rain on Thursday and into…
Germany’s Doll wins on home snow in Oberhof biathlon sprint
Germany’s Benedikt Doll gave the home fans reason to cheer on Friday after winning the men’s World Cup biathlon sprint in Oberhof, with Justine Braisaz-Bouchet prevailing in the women’s race Doll missed just once on the range amid light mist and finish…
Drag Race star The Vivienne’s attacker sentenced after homophobic assault in McDonald’s
By Zoe Delaney The man who punched The Vivienne in a homophobic attack received a suspended prison sentence at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today after being found guilty of the assault last month. Alan Whitfield, 51, admitted to assaulting RuPaul’s Dr…