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Sun-scorched Britons share tanning fails

Hapless Brits underestimated the late August heatwave, with many left scorched by yesterday's hot sunshine. Photos on social media saw red skin and strap marks galore. read


London Christian girl, 5, forced into care with Muslims

The child, who is a white native English speaker, spent the past six months in two Muslim households after being placed into foster care in Tower Hamlets, east London (posed by models). read


Teachers flag three children a DAY to anti-terror hotline 

Staff have raised 1,180 alerts with the Department of Education in two and a half years, making 741 phone-calls and sending 439 emails. read


Teenager, 17, found dead in his tent at Reading Festival

The teenager as pronounced dead after emergency services were called to a tent in the campsite at the popular music festival in Berkshire shortly before 2am today. read


Colin Firth's eco-warrior wife is slammed by TV tailor

Colin Firth’s wife Livia (pictured) is admired by the fashion elite for her ethical clothes campaigning and has even recruited film star Emma Watson to back her cause. read


Jurors in UK's longest-ever crime trial need counselling

They said they did not regret performing their civic duty, but admitted that the trial of fraudster Edwin McLaren (pictured) had taken its toll on their careers and their wellbeing. read


Brit, 19, gives police photo of 'friend who raped her'

The 19-year-old gave detectives the snap after they were called to the scene near the popular party strip of Punta Ballena in Magaluf where the group had been on a night out. read


Beachy Head evacuated after massive ‘chlorine cloud’

Eastbourne Hospital announced a major incident and people complained their eyeballs were burning after the unexplained gas cloud crept inland along the East Sussex coastline. read


Why I want to see every rhododendron bush gone

But to conservationists and naturalists like me, it is an alien menace akin to a vampire sucking the lifeblood out of the countryside read


Hottest August Bank Holiday on record is here to stay!

Britain will enjoy its hottest day of the month today as a continental heatwave hits the nation, with the south of England set to be basked in sunshine throughout as temperatures rise to 86F. read


Terrorists could break into Parliament via Thames terrace

The damning conclusions were reached by Sir Jon Murphy, a former chief constable, who was asked to review Parliament's perimeter security after a terror attack on the Palace in March. read


More councils prepare to drop bin collections

The scheme is being implemented in a bid to force households to recycle more - under European Union targets Britain must recycle at least half of all household waste by 2020. read


Josie Russell, 30, is engaged: Victim of hammer attack

It was on a July day in 1996, that Lin, Josie (pictured) and Megan were the victims of a frenzied attack as they walked along a lane in Kent, on their way back from a swimming gala. read


Harsher measures against 'holidaying' refugees

Angela Merkel has said harsher measures should be taken against refugees if they take a holiday in their country of origin. read


Angela Merkel insists she has no regrets on migrant policy

Angela Merkel (pictured) said her 2015 decision to allow more than a million people from across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East into Germany in 2015 was right from a 'humanitarian standpoint'. read


Winchester and Charterhouse dragged into cheating scandal

The latest scandal comes days after Eton College dismissed deputy head Mo Tanweer (pictured) following allegations he shared information about an upcoming economics paper. read


'Unspirational' advice celebrates joy of being negative

The Instagram account Unspirational is the brainchild of TV producer Elan Gale from LA, and offers very practical life advice for those fed up with inspiring motivational quotes. read


VMAs 2017: Stars arrive on the MTV VMAs red carpet

The trio ensured they brought their style A-game to the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday night. read


PETER OBORNE: Corbyn's U-turn HAS put Mrs May on the spot

Jeremy Corbyn’s decision to endorse continued membership of the European Single Market beyond March 2019, when Britain leaves the EU, is an act of grotesque hypocrisy. read


Labour accused of plotting to keep UK in the EU

Jeremy Corbyn (pictured) has been accused of trying to keep Britian in the European Union after Brexit. It comes as Keir Starmer said Britain would stay in the single market and customs union. read


Get on with trade deal, say German firms

Association of German Chambers of Commerce has issued a warning about the need for a post-Brexit trade deal. The British Chambers of Commerce joined them, saying trade will suffer. read


Jeremy Corbyn claims no one is interested in core subjects

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn attacked former Education secretary Michael Gove over his obsession with a Victorian system of schooling in a talk at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. read


BBC's Colin Jackson comes out as gay during TV interview

The track star spoke openly about his sexuality on a programme called Rainbow Heroes, which is being aired on Swedish broadcaster SVT . read


Food critic sparks fury with 'tattooed fatties' jibs

Giles Coren visited Mothecombe Beach (pictured) near Plymouth, Devon, for a restaurant review. But he ripped into locals, moaning about 'tattooed fatties day-tripping from Plymouth'. read


British family of 4 rescued from remote South Pacific reef

Martin Vogel said the family's catamaran was a wreck after it ran aground in heavy seas at about 2.30am on Beveridge Reef in the South Pacific. read


Thousands trapped on their rooftops in flooded Houston

Thousands of people are trapped on their rooftops in flooded Houston and are desperately pleading for help after Hurricane Harvey left much of America's fourth largest city underwater. read


Government's free childcare can cost parents thousands

All three-and-four-year olds are eligible for 'free' hours but early years' providers across the country have warned that parents will be charged additional fees to 'plug' the financial shortfall. read


Free loft and cavity wall insulation available from Eon

To apply you don’t need to be an Eon customer and it’s open to anyone – not just those who receive certain benefits as it previously required. read


What is the last point when I can buy travel insurance?

What happens if it slips your mind and among the packing and you realise on your way to the airport you’ve forgotten to buy it? We contacted 12 UK insurers to find out. read


Cowboy firms could be banned from doling out £100 fines

The number of fines handed out by private companies has risen by more than two-thirds in the space of a year, with motorists being threatened with bailiff visits if they fail to pay. read


Janet Ellis reveals how to thrive in an empty nest

When our agony aunt Janet Ellis’s last child left home, she was shocked by the intensity of her grief. Now, with the benefit of hindsight, she shared her tips to survive and thrive. read


People reveal how their one night stands ended VERY badly

People have shared their experiences in a very amusing Reddit thread, detailing tales of angry husbands, being caught in the act by parents and some unfortunate accidents. read


Couple have sex on London Overground platform in daytime

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The pair (pictured) romped at a station in east London before readjusting their clothes and casually strolling across the platform to board a train. read


Brexit should mean return of duty free MPs tell Hammond

The senior group, which includes 1922 Committee chief Graham Brady, want changes to VAT rules ready to kick in when Brexit happens on March 30, 2019. read


German killer nurse now a suspect in EIGHTY-FOUR deaths

Killer nurse Niels Hoegel, 40, was jailed in February 2015 for two murders of intensive-care patients under his watch at the Delmenhorst hospital near the northern city of Bremen. read


Bleary-eyed drinkers roll out of bars in Birmingham

Clubgoers enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend in Birmingham were pictured slumped in street corners while were snapped vomiting into the gutter under the supervision of friends. read


Activist attacked by bull in southern France

A man was 'very lucky' to not be seriously gored after being attacked by a bull while protesting for its freedom in Carcassonne, southern France on Sunday (file photo). read


French voters turn against President Macron

French voters have turned on President Emmanuel Macron with 57 per cent saying they are 'dissatisfied' with his performance, less than four months after his landslide election victory. read


Too much salt more than doubles the risk of heart failure

Researchers at the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki found 20 per cent of people were eating more than 13.7 grams daily – more than double the UK guideline. read


Four coffees a day 'cuts the risk of dying early'

Spanish researchers, who tracked people aged 25 to 60 for a decade, believe the antioxidant plant compounds in coffee benefit the heart and ward off cancer. read


Video shows officers shoot dead armed woman who fired gun

Authorities in North Carolina released police dash cam footage showing two officers fatally shooting an armed woman who initially fired her gun at them last month. read


Wonderdrug could prevent thousands of heart attacks

In a landmark four-year trial, scientists found that the drug - given by injection every three months – cut the risk of heart attacks by 24 per cent. It has been hailed as a breakthrough. read


Second man arrested over Buckingham Palace sword attack

The 30-year-old has been arrested at an address in west London on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism, Scotland Yard said. read


TOWIE's Abigail Clarke cosies up to Floyd Mayweather

He was crowned champion over Conor McGregor during their highly publicised fight on Saturday. read


Twitter erupts with memes as Mayweather defeats McGregor

Despite social media erupting with memes poking fun at Conor McGregor after his defeat to Floyd Mayweather, the pair maintained a mutual respect for each other during a conference. read


Conor McGregor gets a hero's welcome at Las Vegas party

Inside the Encore Beach Club on the Las Vegas Strip, defeated McGregor appeared on stage draped in an Irish tricolour flag and dancing to All The Way Up by Fat Joe and Remy Ma. read


Man blags his way to ringside 'Fight of the Century' seats

Oliver Regis, 32, had bought a $2,500 ticket for Saturday night's boxing match, but decided to blag his way to the front after realizing his own seat in Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena was at the very top. read


Veterinary nurse poisoned her her dog for attention

Veteniary nurse, Georgina Bretman deliberately poisoned her pet dog in order to get attention, at pet A&E, Glasgow. read


ECSTASY could treat post-traumatic stress disorder

The illegal party drug, also known as MDMA, has been awarded 'breakthrough status' by the FDA for the treatment of the mental health disorder; meaning it could be developed faster. read


DOMINIC LAWSON: How I wish Diana had taken our advice

Diana sought the advice of DOMINIC LAWSON and his wife about Mohamed Al Fayed following their daughter's second birthday. read


Princes William and Harry speak about emotions on Diana

After speaking in two television interviews about Diana's death, William and Harry will draw a line under her passing and turn their focus to continuing her legacy of charity work. read


Christoper Stevens reviews weekend TV 

Most interesting of all were the memories and musings of Diana’s sons, the two Princes. read


Diana astrologer predicted huge event on day of her death

Debbie Frank, a close friend of the princess, says the pair were studying an astrology chart at Kensington Palace when they saw an eclipse - which often signals an upcoming dramatic event. read


Mohamed Al-Fayed says Dodi provided 'safe haven' for Diana

The former Harrods owner branded Diana 'a devoted mother and a wonderful human being'. He said: 'Princess Diana trusted my son and he became a shoulder to lean on at a troubled time in her life.' read


Neighbours of Rolf Harris are selling up their homes

A total of three multi-million pound properties near Bray, Maidenhead, are up for sale. One property, a large waterfront home with five bedrooms, is listed for £2.75 million. read


Fears grow for missing pregnant woman, 25

Lauren Doyle, 25, was last seen in Hounslow, west London on Wednesday August 23. Police officers are concerned for her welfare because is five months pregnant. read


Duterte says police can kill 'idiots' who resist arrest

The Philippines leader said it was the police's duty to 'overcome resistance', and that 'if he resists (arrest), and it is a violent one, you are free to kill the idiots. That is my order to you.' read


CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Strike: The Cuckoo's Calling

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Privatium Investigato! The question is, can JK Rowling’s magic work outside Hogwarts? read


How to boost your cleavage with a walkout press up

To boost your cleavage, try a walkout to press-up routine, says personal trainer Nadya Fairweather. Cleavage ages quickly, says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson, due to thin skin. read


Indonesian woman jailed for Jakarta palace bomb plot

Dian Yulia Novi, 28, was arrested last year on suspicion of plotting to blow herself up. It is the first time a woman has been convicted in Indonesia for planning such an attack. read


Thousands take to streets for Notting Hill Carnival finale

The streets of west London are already filling up on what could be the hottest August bank holiday Monday on record, with 155 people having been taken into custody already. read


Video shows 'would-be carjacker' hold on for dear life

A motorist in Washington state refused to surrender his vehicle to an alleged would-be carjacker who ended up being dragged along the road as he desperately holds on to the driver’s side door. read


New mothers hire private midwives to deliver their babies

Expectant mothers are paying for private midwives to help them give birth on the NHS amid claims that maternity services are in crisis. read


How mobiles became a beach 'essential' ahead of the book

Almost two in five Brits – 38 per cent – said they spent at least an hour on their phone, even when the natural wonders of the coast are laid out in front of them during a trip to the seaside. read


Inside Putin's new holiday home

Vladimir Putin has a new lavish holiday home with gold-plated tiles in the swimming pool just a few miles from Russia's border with the West, it has been reported. read


Largest Ichthyosaurus fossil ever found was pregnant

Researchers examining a 3.5-metre-long (11.5 ft) fossil found along the Somerset coast in the 1990s have found that it was once a pregnant Ichthyosaurus that lived in the Early Jurassic period. read


You DON’T have to be an alpha boss

Rebecca Holman, who is the editor of The Debrief, wants to dispel the stereotype of what a successful female boss should be like. read


Are these the best dog Snapchats EVER?

This hilarious collection of images from photo-sharing app Snapchat reveals the perfectly-timed photographs that proud owners have captured of their adorable canine friends. read


New Scrabble world champion owes it all to 'carrels'

David Eldar, beat Harshan Lamabadusuriya 3-0 in a best of five final at the Mind Sports International World Championships in Nottingham. He has now been crowned Scrabble champion of the world. read


Care hire firms demanding deposits of £4,600

Some car hire firms have been found to be forcing drivers to leave huge deposits before renting while certain companies in Malaga, Spain charge huge fees to rent in person versus online. read


M1 minibus driver was taking family to Eurostar

The taxi driver who was killed alongside seven others was taking a visiting Indian family to start their dream European holiday when a 'drunk lorry smashed into their minibus' on the M1. read


Charles Bronson demands sex visits to become father

Britain's most violent prisoner is campaigning for the right to have a baby with his soap actress fiancee. Charles Bronson, who is an inmate in HMP Wakefield, says he will make an amazing dad. read


Five top FTSE-100 bosses paid eye-watering sums

Centrica and BP would fall foul of Theresa May's proposed measures to deal with 'fat cat' pay for chief executives. Shareholders have baulked at huge pay for the likes of Martin Sorrell. read


Two male lions appear to mate while lioness looks on

The amorous male lion was spotted by a photographer striding over to his mate, mounting him and pinning him down at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster. read


Irish PM: No border controls at border post Brexit

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said there would not be any border controls between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland along the 310-mile international frontier. read


Man arrested over murder of young boy aged 2 in Manchester

Police were called to a report of a domestic incident in Wythenshawe, Manchester, shortly after midnight on Sunday and discovered the body of the toddler when they entered the property. read


Ivanka's shy daughter Arabella hides from cameras

Ivanka's shy daughter Arabella, six, hid from cameras when she returned to Washington DC with her family on Sunday from a weekend getaway at Camp David. read


Man held after woman, 88, suffers assault in house raid

The 88-year-old woman was asleep in bed at her home in Chorley, Lancashire, when she was woken at around 12.30am on Saturday to find a man assaulting her and demanding money. read


Fears Kent is turning into the 'sex garden of England'

A private members club was granted an entertainment licence from the Tory-controlled Sevenoaks district council, despite protests over its weekend sex parties in Fawkham, Kent. read


Visitors risk their lives for selfie at Beachy Head

Shocking photographs taken over the Bank Holiday weekend show reckless daredevils perching on the edge of Beachy Head cliffs in East Sussex taking their photos with selfie sticks. read


Man flies to Germany on his girlfriend's passport

Michael Randall, 23, managed to get through security checks at Gatwick Airport and board the easyJet Airbus to Berlin despite carrying the passport belonging to his girlfriend Charlotte Bull, 34. read


How prosecco is rotting the nation's teeth

The Italian sparkling wine’s high sugar content could leave frequent drinkers with rotten teeth, dentists are warning. read


Polish tourist is gang-raped on an Italian beach

Italian news reports say that a 26-year-old Polish woman was repeatedly raped by four men early Saturday on a secluded stretch of beach in the Adriatic town on Italy's eastern coast. read


The head of the pensions department to retire with £1.8m

A Daily Mail investigation found Sir Robert Devereux is among the dozens of top bureaucrats sitting on pension packages of more than £1million. read


Five climbers are killed and in Austrian Alps tragedy

Five people were killed and a sixth seriously injured after a climbing accident yesterday morning in the Austrian Alps, rescue services said. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. read


Concrete slab may hold remains of Barbara Elizabeth Miller

Investigators say tests will be conducted to see if a three-ton slab of concrete found in the basement of a home in Pennsylvania contains the remains of Barbara Miller, who went missing in 1989 read


Migrants caught trying to reach Britain on ferries

Police have stopped 1,765 people attempting to stowaway at the port of Bilbao this year - five times more than last year. Encampments of tents have also been spotted near the ferry terminal. read


GH reveal how to feed eight for £13 at bank holiday BBQ

Good Housekeeping has revealed what the same shop costs at every supermarket. It will cost you just £13 at Aldi but shopping around will save more and only cost you £10.95. read


Wedding guests haul wrecked £168,000 McLaren from a bush

The video shows smartly-dressed guests gathering around the white McLaren MP4-12C for the rescue operation. The video has racked up more than 290,000 views since it was posted last week. read


ROBERT HARDMAN joins Notting Hill Carnival 

With an annual attendance of around a million people generating more noise than an international airport, the Notting Hill Carnival had never attempted silence – until yesterday. read


Rail services in the North are four times slower

Press Association analysis of the quickest possible trains on 19 routes found that services from London travel at average speeds of 65-93mph, compared with just 20-60mph elsewhere. read


People share hilarious barbecue fails

From flaming grills to sausages burnt to a crisp, men and women have been taking to social media to showcase their spectacular barbecue fails in all their glory. read


Surviving cancer can cause PTSD, says expert

Cancer patients are suffering from PTSD following the trauma of treatment. read


Good Samaritan saves suicidal woman in Manhattan subway

A good Samaritan helped save a suicidal young woman by following her across beams 20 feet above a train platform in a Manhattan subway station and comforting her on Saturday afternoon. read


How Beatrix Potter is new victim of the National Trust

The Trust is on the brink of open warfare against the very people who manage its most precious asset. It is an extraordinary state of affairs that raises questions about its competence. read


Brawl breaks out Rooty Hill train station in Sydney

Frightening footage of a brawl that broke out at Rooty Hill train station, about 42km west of Sydney this week, shows men being punched and thrown onto the train tracks below. read


Why Brucie was certain Strictly would be a flop

Ballroom dancing and its old-style glamour had been all but killed off, Bruce Forsyth thought when Strictly was first mooted by the BBC. read


Hilarious doormats revealed in online gallery

Ranging from the witty to the rude, a selection of the funniest doormats compiled by Bored Panda have been shared online. One homeowner used his to let visitors known the doorbell was broken. read


Mexican matador is tossed around like a rag doll

Sergio Flores was unable to free himself after the shocking attack during a tournament in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. read


Why loyalty to your insurer gets you nowhere

A major probe into the seedy world of insurance shows widespread disillusionment among many former longstanding customers of some of the biggest insurance brands in the country. read


Comic book fans dress up as superheroes for UK convention 

Comic book fans such as Eline (pictured as as Ladybug from a French comic book series) have flocked to London for one of the biggest cosplay conventions of its kind in the UK. read


Would YOU ban your children from talking in the car?

A Mumsnet user explained how she is a 'cautious' driver and finds it hard to concentrate with her children repeatedly shouting 'Mummy!'. Some agreed it was sensible to enforce a ban. read


Nottingham Forest fan attacks fellow supporter for his pie

A Nottingham Forest supporter attacked a fellow fan who ordered the final pie from the club's shop during yesterday's embarrassing defeat to Leeds United. read