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Hampshire sealed the biggest County Championship innings win in their history as James Fuller helped skittle Northamptonshire twice in the space of just three hours at Wantage Road. It brought Hampshire victory by an innings and 270 runs and an unwelcome place in the history books for the hosts – …

Two men have been sentenced after forcing teenagers to call their parents and bring them money to secure their release. Aramis Sullivan, 19, and Brandon Southall, 25, approached two young men in a McDonald’s in Northampton in August 2021 and intimidated them into leaving, before making them drive to Coventry …

Touted as being an easy and affordable DIY alternative to eyelash extensions, we were curious to check out the Amor Lashes quick lash system, which boasts up to seven days of wear. For an affordable price, the kit includes enough for three full applications, a smart double-ended adhesive and seal, …

Touted as being an easy and affordable DIY alternative to eyelash extensions, we were curious to check out the Amor Lashes quick lash system, which boasts up to seven days of wear. For an affordable price, the kit includes enough for three full applications, a smart double-ended adhesive and seal, …

In a world where we celebrate women and lift each other up, we’re still fighting for equality and recognition. And today we’ve seen a huge boost for women released from the chokehold of childcare. Jeremy Hunt’s Budget has given a desperately-needed boost to parents, promising up to 30 hours a …

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A “toxic” barge which sank during a storm more than a year ago is still beached in a scenic Highland bay – with furious locals claiming it has left a rotten-egg stink. The barge, which served a fish farm off Portree, the Isle of Skye, was damaged during Storm Arwen …

A Holocaust survivor has lashed out at Whoopi Goldberg after she doubled down on her controversial views about the Holocaust not being about race which she made earlier this year. “My best friend said, ‘Not for nothing is there no box on the census for the Jewish race. So that …

I’m not the first to demand that it be banned, cancelled and burned (should such a thing be possible) and yet this year, like all those that have come to pass since 1984, we’ve been forced to suffer through it again. I’m talking about the Band Aid 1984 charity single, …

After giving birth to my son, I suffered from pancreatitis and cholecystitis – it was severe and life threatening. Gallstones caused it, and the ordeal resulted in me being admitted to hospital for a week and later having my gallbladder removed. Thankfully, I’m here to tell the tale. But you …

After the dust has settled and the credits have rolled, God of War Ragnarok is as strong a continuation as anyone could have hoped for, and a fitting end to Kratos’s latest chapter.

Black and Brown people have been fighting for hair equality in schools and the workplace for decades, but are only just being heard now. Yesterday, the equalities watchdog said school policies that ban certain hairstyles without making exceptions on racial grounds “are likely to be unlawful”. Jackie Killeen, chief regulator …

Bayonetta 3 is an outrageous and fitting return to form for the umbra witch and her posse of occultish heavy hitters.

The effects of the rising cost of living are being felt all around the world. Here in Newfoundland and Labrador, the cost of everything is up: rent, food, gas – essentially the cost of life. We know that inflation, supply chain issues, and labour shortages are all contributing to higher …

Hands-on preview with Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope and interview with Creative Director Davide Soliani

From sleek to voluminous blow-outs, every day is a good hair day with these trusty tools

When I saw the trailer for The Woman King online a couple of months ago, I wasn’t impressed. Another Hollywood movie with violence, war, and slave-trading at the center? Really? But it was the rising calls for a boycott of Sony’s latest action-drama that piqued my interest and moved me …

While we enjoy the occasional game of Monopoly or Scrabble to unwind after a big dinner, chances are you already own at least one set. If you’re looking for something new to add to your shelves, we’d like to take the opportunity to highlight some other board games we think …

With a fifth studio album due to be released this October, The 1975 have announced a 13 show UK leg of their next tour in January, with general sale tickets going live this morning (September 9). Being Funny In A Foreign Language will be available to purchase on Friday October …

If you’re after a “my lashes but better” look, then you’ll love the range from Flicker Lashes. The sister-run brand creates lashes that are comfortable and reliable – the little black dress of false eyelashes, if you will. The 3D criss-cross design works in tandem with your natural lashes to …

After the success of the PSP, the Vita was targeted towards the (then) up-and-coming trend of mobile games, combined with the Playstation’s strong library of titles like Uncharted and LittleBigPlanet leading the charge. So what happened?

Even from a respectable distance, the Inzone H9’s have clearly been designed to sit alongside Playstation hardware and accessories with a textured white casing and blue light located on each earcup. Both of these features help to give the headphones a premium-looking finish.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the strongest entry into the series yet, while simultaneously managing to bridge the themes and mechanics of the first two games in a meaningful way.

Hands-on preview and interview with Senior Producer Drew Jones and head of QA David Jenkins

Squinting at my phone screen, I wondered if I was losing my mind – as well as my vision. I could have sworn Rosie’s 30th birthday party was taking place at the end of the month. So why were multiple strangers jabbering about plans for tonight? I was in fact, …

Picture the scene – you’ve applied a perfect make-up look and are just finishing off with a bright, on-trend lip colour but – horror – your pout has become all lumps, bumps and flakes. If you can relate to this scenario, it might be time to consider adding an exfoliating …

Mermaids, sirens of the sea with breasts and fishtails, are creatures of folklore and myth, and may not be a typical sight on a bank holiday. But earlier this month, while landlubbers celebrated the platinum jubilee, a shoal of mermaids washed up on England’s southern shores. On 2 June, hundreds …