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Cheshire man turns bright yellow ‘like Bart Simpson’ due to rare disease
A man who turned a “luminous” yellow due to a rare, life-threatening disease is speaking out about the condition to raise awareness.Kieran Cooper, from Northwich in Cheshire, first turned yellow when he was just two days old.He was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare condition where the gallbladder does not …
How savings can affect you claiming Universal Credit and other benefits
Building an emergency fund is one of the most common pieces of financial advice.But if you receive means-tested benefits, it's important to understand how having savings can affect your entitlement.“People on benefits are often told to build an emergency fund, but not enough attention is paid to cutting through concerns …
Who has backed Count Binface in the Clacton by-election?
Count Binface – self-described “space politician” and staunch defender of 99p flake ice creams, is drawing unprecedented attention across the country.
King’s College student launches legal bid after first-class degree downgraded to 2:1
A King’s College London student is pursuing legal action against her university after her first-class degree was downgraded to a 2:1, a dispute that she claims exposed "unjust" procedures and administrative failures.
This West Papua cruise takes you to one of the most remote places in the world
“Until a few weeks ago, this village hadn’t seen tourists in 10 years,” says our local guide, Viktor, as we tread across a stilted log platform, bright green sago palms flanking the surrounding swamp water...
These are five of the most viral money trends – are they help or hype?
Saving for a specific goal or to build your emergency buffer can both benefit from different approaches.
Five things you can’t demand in your will - and the strangest requests made
You don’t have complete control over what other people must do before your assets pass to them!
Athlete wins £150k payout after driving from Germany for meeting her boss skipped
A retired canoe polo athlete has won a payout of nearly £150,000 after her boss summoned her for a meeting then didn’t bother showing up – even though she drove back overnight from Germany to attend.Gold medallist Bethan Littlewood had to pause her trip away and drive back to the …
The Finnish Capital of Culture renowned for its eccentricity
I’m sitting on a white wooden pew inside the handsome, buttercup-yellow Oulu Cathedral, listening to a series of gentle whooshing noises echoing around its domed interior which have come, somewhat improbably, from space.
Why guaranteed retirement income is making a comeback - and if it’s right for you
The war in the Middle East has had an unexpected consequence for British retirees – it has made annuities worth buying again.
GP laughed at woman with debilitating condition that sparked ‘uncontrollable rage’
“There were times I needed a padded cell for a few days, that’s how it felt,” Laura Nicholson said. “I can see myself doing things, I can see myself saying things, but I just can’t get myself back, it’s horrible.”
Britain’s ‘loneliest home’ on Scottish island goes up for sale
One of Britain’s most remote homes has been put up for sale on an island that has more animals than people. The property, which comes with 1,546 acres of croft land, is on the remote Isle of Soay, which had just three residents in the 2022 census.
Hunt for mystery EuroMillions winner on the Isle of Man
The hunt is on to find one lucky ticket holder who is sitting on a “truly life-changing” EuroMillions prize of £125,271. The winning ticket was purchased on the Isle of Man for the draw on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
My once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise to untouched Antarctica
“We’re about to go where no other Swan Hellenic cruise ship has ever been,” says our expedition leader, Richard, as he points to a spot on the map known as Snow Hill Island...
Dublin Council Considers Potential Hotel Tax Increase for November 2026 Ballot
DUBLIN — Dublin City Council is considering a ballot measure that would increase the city’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), a hotel tax, from 8% to 12% in the November 2026 election.If approved by voters, the increase could generate an estimated $700,000 in additional annual revenue — or roughly $7 million …
This Vietnamese alternative to Phuket is a haven for island-hoppers
It’s lunchtime in Duong Dong’s main market and there’s not another tourist in sight. Motorcycles zip in every direction down the heavily potholed street. Some are piled high with crates of mangoes or squid; another has two toddlers squeezed between both parents on a seat meant for one. Everyone pulls …
Mother told she had maternal anxiety as baby suffered months of seizures
A mother has spoken of her anguish after doctors allegedly dismissed her concerns about her baby’s seizures as "maternal anxiety," leading to months of untreated episodes and developmental regression.
These are the best alternatives to driving Route 66
The historic route turns 100 years old this year; but while it hogs the headlines, consider these lesser-known alternatives instead...
Harry and Meghan return to Oz – but the royal honeymoon is long over
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will return to Australia next month on a surprise two to three-day trip, but what will be their reception?
Women make better investors than men. So why don’t more of them do it?
For an industry dominated by men, investing holds a surprising secret: women often outperform their male counterparts.
‘Israeli snipers shot my sons dead as they crawled to hospital. We deserve justice’
Israeli snipers shot and killed two brothers as they crawled towards a hospital in Gaza seeking medical help, a harrowing new investigation has found. Husam, 27 and Saad al-Aweini, 22, were carrying their wounded brother Abdullah towards Nasser Hospital when they were shot at multiple times by Israeli forces who …
The under-the-radar ISA which could boost cash returns and help you invest ethically
Billions flow into ISAs every year. But just £81m went into Innovative Finance ISAs (IF ISA) last year. This little-known ISA option is often overlooked, but it could mean you are missing out.
The health condition people now fear more than cancer
Britain’s biggest health fear is no longer cancer, according to recent research. Around 31 per cent of family carers fear dementia, a 4 per cent increase from last year, while concerns around cancer dropped from 30 per cent to 21 per cent in the same amount of time, according to …
The health condition people now fear more than cancer
Britain’s biggest health fear is no longer cancer, according to recent research. Around 31 per cent of family carers fear dementia, a 4 per cent increase from last year, while concerns around cancer dropped from 30 per cent to 21 per cent in the same amount of time, according to …
Protests, confusion and anxiety: Venezuela a month after Trump seized Maduro
In the early hours of 3 January, Sader Guerra and his family were shaken awake when the bombing ordered by Donald Trump started in Caracas. “My daughter called me, she said: ‘The Americans are bombarding us, Dad, we are under attack’,” he recalls.Caraqueños like Guerra are used to the sounds …
Mum lost leg to flesh-eating disease after thinking she had a cold
A woman lost her leg to a rare flesh-eating disease after what she believed was a cold, ended up being Strep A.