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400-year-old records reveal bizarre 'detective wizards' in England's witch capital
Centuries-old court records have laid bare the extraordinary underworld of 17th-century England, where everyday citizens hired mystical private eyes to track down stolen silverware, lost cash and missing clothes. Long before modern private detectives, desperate locals turned to so-called "cunning folk" - self-styled witches and wizards who deployed magical powers for a fee to crack baffling neighbourhood crimes.
State Pension warning as Brits told to do one thing immediately
British pensioners are being urged to check their eligibility and take urgent control of their household finances following a raft of sweeping Budget announcements. A financial expert has warned that while the Government's latest package delivers welcome short-term relief, millions of retirees face major long-term shake-ups to their retirement incomes. Britons are now being told to urgently review their entitlement to support and scrutinise regular outgoings before key reforms kick in.
HMRC confirms 290,000 pensioners exempt from income tax under State Pension rules
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Wetherspoon fury as pub covered in poppies after war veterans barred - 'Disgusting!'
A JD Wetherspoon pub has been plastered in poppies by furious protesters after military veterans were barred from entering for wearing the Remembrance symbol. Demonstrators descended on the Star in Gosport, Hampshire, after a group of patrons - including veterans wearing poppies - were turned away at the door by security staff who claimed the flower violated a "blanket ban" on political symbols.
HMRC confirms 290,000 Brits will see state pension change in £3.5m move
HM Revenue & Customs ( HMRC ) has confirmed that nearly 300,000 pensioners will be exempt from paying income tax altogether, as part of a £3.5million system overhaul designed to stop State Pensioners from being dragged into the tax net. Under new Treasury plans unveiled in an official policy paper, hundreds of thousands of older Britons will benefit from a newly created Pension Tax Allowance (PTA), preventing routine annual pension increases from landing them with unexpected tax demands.
Rapist cadet leader and councillor lured children into sending explicit photos
A disgraced former councillor and Army Cadet leader faces years behind bars after being unmasked as a predator who exploited his position of power to groom and rape . Rylan Ray, 26, leveraged his trusted role as an Army Cadet Force detachment commander to initiate private WhatsApp chats under the innocent guise of discussing parade duties and cadet commitments. Instead, he used those same messages to manipulate his young recruits - betraying both the cadets and the parents who trusted him.
Liz Truss reveals what she really thinks about Piers Morgan after 'lettuce' clash
Liz Truss resorted to an unprintable blast after being asked to describe Piers Morgan during an awkward quickfire grilling. During a round of questions on the latest episode of the Daily Expresso podcast, hosted by JJ Anisiobi, the former prime minister was asked to describe high-profile figures in just a few words, also including Andy Burnham, Nigel Farage and her former Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng. When Mr Morgan's name came up, Ms Truss paused before bursting into laughter. "Erm...
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Meghan Markle just exposed her true motives - her return to the UK was never about family
The dust has barely settled on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's move back to the UK, yet the Duchess of Sussex already has her sights set firmly on foreign screens. Her newly announced stint as co-host on Junior MasterChef Australia makes one thing crystal clear: returning to Britain was never going to mean stepping out of the commercial limelight. Naturally, the news went down like a soufflé dropped on Melbourne concrete.
Major Thomas Markle update as police in Philippines step in with warrant
Updated Thu, October 29, 2026 at 1:38 PM UTC A warrant has been obtained in the investigation into Meghan Markle's father. (Image: 7 News) Police in the Philippines are set to start examining digital material alleged to contain child sex abuse images belonging to Thomas Markle Snr. Officers have now received a warrant. Thomas Markle, the Duchess of Sussex's father, denies all the allegations.
WW3 fears erupt as Russia and Ukraine launch drone attacks - 1.2k downed and NATO on alert
Flights grounded, sirens wailed, and factories burned as Ukraine launched a huge assault into Putin's heartland, met by deadly retaliatory strikes in Kharkiv. Russia was plunged into an unprecedented emergency lockdown overnight after Ukraine launched an unprecedented 1,200-drone blitz deep into Vladimir Putin's heartland. Air defences opened fire across 19 regions as sirens screamed in Moscow, grounding hundreds of commercial flights and forcing passenger jets to turn back mid-air.
Russia on lockdown as Moscow hit by massive '600 drone attack' overnight
Russia was placed on emergency lockdown overnight after coming under siege from an unprecedented aerial onslaught, with the Kremlin claiming to have downed a staggering 1,214 Ukrainian drones stretching from Moscow all the way to the Urals. The massive cross-border offensive marks the single largest drone interception tally of the war, eclipsing the previous reported record of 1,110 set only last month.
Meghan Markle just exposed her true motives - her return to the UK was never about family
The dust has barely settled on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's move back to the UK, yet the Duchess of Sussex already has her sights set firmly on foreign screens. Her newly announced stint as co-host on Junior MasterChef Australia makes one thing crystal clear: returning to Britain was never going to mean stepping out of the commercial limelight. Naturally, the news went down like a soufflé dropped on Melbourne concrete.
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[Published: Thursday October 29 2026] Russia on lockdown as Moscow hit by massive '600 drone attack' overnight By Emily Wright and Will Stewart MOSCOW, 29 Oct. - (ANA) - Moscow's airspace was closed, and flights were forced to turn back as massive waves of Ukrainian UAVs triggered explosions across the region.
Horror as beloved family dog to be euthanised but found alive months later on Facebook
A heartbroken family who paid a veterinary clinic to put down their terminally ill dog were stunned to discover her thriving months later on social media - only for the pet to be euthanised in an alleged cover-up. Rebecca Belote and her family, from Georgia in the US, made the agonising decision to put four-year-old pug Cha Cha to sleep in March after she suffered organ failure triggered by diabetic ketoacidosis, which occurs when the body does not have enough insulin.
Migrant crisis tensions soar as Moroccan man shot by gunman shouting ‘speak our language!'
A major Spanish city has been rocked by a daylight shooting after a gunman opened fire on an innocent man enjoying a morning coffee while screaming, "Speak Spanish!" Panic erupted in Alicante, on the popular Costa Blanca, when a North African man was targeted in broad daylight outside a local bar. The victim had several bullets fired in his direction and at his parked van after being subjected to a torrent of vile racist abuse.
Horror as beloved family dog to be euthanised but found alive months later on Facebook
A heartbroken family who paid a veterinary clinic to put down their terminally ill dog were stunned to discover her thriving months later on social media - only for the pet to be euthanised in an alleged cover-up. Rebecca Belote and her family, from Georgia in the US, made the agonising decision to put four-year-old pug Cha Cha to sleep in March after she suffered organ failure triggered by diabetic ketoacidosis, which occurs when the body does not have enough insulin.
Meghan Markle accused of 'trading on royalty' for cash as new TV gig sparks angry backlash
Australians are divided over the prospect of Meghan Markle returning Down Under, with hundreds signing a petition against her new TV role, questioning why producers have not selected homegrown talent. The petition was launched the same day the Duchess of Sussex was confirmed as a co-host of Junior MasterChef Australia. It's thought Meghan will spend weeks in Melbourne filming in early to mid-2027.
Russia sends chilling WW3 warning that it could obliterate Britain - ‘leave nothing left'
One of Vladimir Putin's most outspoken media chiefs has launched an astonishing attack against Britain on state television, warning the nation could be wiped off the map with minimal effort. Margarita Simonyan, head of the Kremlin-controlled broadcaster RT, took direct aim at the UK during a furious broadcast alongside ultranationalist host Vladimir Solovyov.
Prince Harry just proved how out of touch he is with 1 move - Brits are rolling their eyes
Prince Harry clearly believes the British public suffers from collective amnesia. Looking straight down the camera lens in a glossy new video interview for GQ, the Duke of Sussex dropped what he thought was an endearing revelation about his family's future. What he actually revealed is just how completely detached from reality he has become.
Wetherspoon breaks silence over poppy ban fury after veteran turned away
JD Wetherspoon has denied banning Remembrance poppies in its pubs, stating that heightened security measures surrounding local protests led to entry restrictions at a Hampshire venue over the weekend. The statement follows widespread online backlash after footage circulated of a British Army veteran being refused entry to The Star in Gosport on Sunday afternoon (October 25).
Spanish island loved by Brits faces 'critical collapse' after arrival of 20 migrant canoes
A picturesque Spanish island popular with Brits is on the verge of collapse due to the massive influx of migrants. The situation on El Hierro, the smallest and most westerly island of the Canary Islands, is being described as "critical" following a significant increase in the number of small boats arriving from Africa in recent weeks. A total of 1,539 people have arrived on the island since last Monday aboard 20 canoes, straining the resources of a territory with just over 11,000 inhabitants.
Madeleine McCann bombshell as top cop issues plea for 'one name' to solve 19-year mystery
A private investigator hired by Madeleine McCann's parents to find their missing daughter has issued a fresh plea for information nearly two decades after she vanished, insisting that cracking the case comes down to securing "just one name". Spanish detective Julián Peribañez was brought in by Kate and Gerry McCann in 2008 - a year after three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from an apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal.
The 11 contenders who could replace 'feared dead' Kim Jong-un - one threatened nuclear WW3
The 11 contenders who could replace 'feared dead' Kim Jong-un - one threatened nuclear WW3 (Image: Getty) Fears over who could take control of North Korea's nuclear arsenal have erupted as a line-up of ruthless heirs and generals stand ready to seize power. Fears over North Korea's succession plan have erupted once again after unverified reports claimed Kim Jong-Un had died, prompting his powerful sister Kim Yo Jong to issue chilling warnings of total destruction along the heavily armed border.
Labour civil war erupts as Andy Burnham faces Cabinet split ahead of Budget
Labour has been plunged into fresh turmoil after a Cabinet civil war erupted over plans to green-light a massive North Sea oil project ahead of the Budget. Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey are locked in a high-stakes power struggle with Net Zero-focused ministers and backbenchers, demanding approval for drilling at the controversial Rosebank oilfield to generate billions in vital revenue.
Russia burning as Ukraine launches massive blitz on Putin's 'Doomsday' jet factory
Russia was ablaze today (October 26) with powerful Ukrainian strikes rocking the Putin regime. Attack drones laid waste to the major industrial city of Voronezh, targeting a giant aircraft-making plant and a petrochemical complex. In one of Ukraine's biggest strikes of the war on a single city, a prominent business centre and shopping complex tower was ignited in fire, and residential districts were seen ablaze, possibly from downed drones.
Airline launches new daily direct flights between UK and Cyprus - fares starting from £29
British holidaymakers have been handed a major travel boost as an airline confirmed brand-new daily flights to a favourite European hotspot. Cyprus Airways has announced a new direct route linking London Stansted with the city of Larnaca, offering sun-seeking Britons another easy route to the Mediterranean. Flights take off on April 23, 2027, running right through to September 16, 2027.
WW3 fears soar as bomb squad rushes to village after 'Russian' drone crash
Bomb squad specialists have rushed to a rural village after a rogue drone plummeted to the ground just 100 metres from residential houses. Terror swept through the quiet community of Chitelnia, located in Moldova's Teleneti district, after a terrified resident spotted the twisted wreckage lying dangerously close to family homes and raised the alarm with emergency services.
The 15 cheapest European Christmas markets for mulled wine revealed — No. 1 only 82p
The 15 cheapest European Christmas markets for mulled wine revealed — No. 1 only 82p Christmas market lovers can bag a steaming mug of festive cheer for less than £1 this winter, as Europe's bargain hotspots are revealed. Share Article Add us as preferred source 12:51, Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Updated: 13:42, Sun, Oct 25, 2026 Christmas market lovers can bag a steaming mug of festive cheer for less than £1 this winter, as Europe's bargain hotspots are revealed.
Benefits Britain outrage as shirkers make twice as much as neighbours with jobs
Hard-working Britons on one of the country's most welfare-dependent roads have blasted the system after revealing jobless neighbours are taking home up to twice as much cash as those in employment. Residents on Cheltenham Road in Blackpool say the community has turned into a real-life version of "Benefits Street", with official figures showing that up to 90% of working-age adults in parts of the town claim out-of-work benefits.
UK households urged to put bubble wrap on windows in October
As wet and windy conditions sweep across the UK this weekend, temperatures are dropping, and many people are searching for simple ways to keep rooms comfortable without immediately resorting to switching on the central heating . With household bills set to climb again , taking small steps early in the season can help keep living spaces warmer for longer.
Dad who painted Union Flag on house told he can't be shopping centre's Santa
A patriotic dad who was branded "public enemy number one" after painting the Union Flag across the front of his home has been axed from being Father Christmas at his local shopping centre . Simon Brocklehurst, 42, said he has been left completely "gutted" after bosses told him he is barred from handing out presents from his handcrafted sleigh this Christmas .
Horror as two planes crash in huge mid-air smash with debris scattered
This is the shocking moment two Philippine Air Force (PAF) planes collided at low altitude during a training drill over Fernando Air Base, south of the capital, Manila. Four pilots were killed during the incident, with the aircraft going down within the base perimeter. Thankfully, there were no injuries on the ground, Air Force Colonel Alvin Capinguian said. The PAF has not revealed details about what caused the accidental crash.
Beatrice and Eugenie just got caught sneaking around - Prince William will be furious
Just when you thought the York saga couldn't get any more frustrating, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie have gone and proved that blood is thicker than royal duty - or common sense. Reports have emerged that the royal sisters have been making secret, low-key visits to their disgraced mother, Sarah Ferguson , at her new rented home in the Home Counties .
State pension age warning issued to anyone aged 55 and under
An expert has warned that potential changes to the State Pension could hit Brits aged 55 and under. People born after 1971 could face a longer wait to receive their State Pension if the UK Government decides to bring forward the next planned increase in the retirement age. A pensions specialist has warned that growing pressure on public finances could lead to the State Pension age rising to 68 earlier than currently scheduled.
British mum, 36, who drowned in Bahamas trying to rescue children pictured
A British mother who tragically drowned after leaping into the sea to rescue her two young sons during a family holiday to the Bahamas has been pictured for the first time. Leanne Gregory, 36, was on a half-term break with her family when a sudden, powerful current swept her boys away while they were snorkelling off the coast of Bimini on Tuesday morning. Seeing her children in distress, she immediately plunged into the water in an effort to reach them.
'I'm a travel expert - here are the 10 'best' winter sun destinations 6 hours from the UK'
Steve Witt, co-founder of UK travel firm Not Just Travel, has rounded up his 10 favourite winter sun hotspots for the Express. As darkness descends earlier each evening, temperatures plummet and Britons reluctantly reach for their central heating controls, there is no denying that the bleak chill of another UK winter is on its way.
The 11 contenders who could replace 'feared dead' Kim Jong-un - one threatened nuclear WW3
Fears over who could take control of North Korea's nuclear arsenal have erupted as a line-up of ruthless heirs and generals stand ready to seize power. Fears over North Korea's succession plan have erupted once again after unverified reports claimed Kim Jong-Un had died, prompting his powerful sister Kim Yo Jong to issue chilling warnings of total destruction along the heavily armed border.
Should the UK be worried about a Russian attack? Vote now
Britain faces a race against time to defend itself against the threat of a Russian attack by the end of the decade, MPs have warned. A damning new report from the Commons Defence Committee reveals that the UK has "glaring gaps" in its military capabilities - particularly in the strategically vital High North region. MPs warned that Vladimir Putin could cripple the nation by targeting critical underwater internet cables and vital energy pipelines in the Arctic and North Atlantic.
Migrant mayhem as people smuggling gangs 'slash prices for Channel Crossings'
People smuggling gangs operating across the English Channel have been forced to slash their prices to record lows as tough new enforcement measures hit their operations. MPs on the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee were told that trafficking cartels have halved their charges from up to €3,000 (£2,500) last year down to between €1,000 (£840) and €2,000 (£1,700).
WW3 fears erupt as NATO scrambles armada of drones and fighter jets after deadly strikes
NATO has announced it will increase its military presence in the Black Sea , deploying additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems and drones in the wake of a series of deadly attacks on commercial vessels in the region. The announcement came after NATO's main decision-making body, the North Atlantic Council , met at the alliance's headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday (October 20) to discuss Black Sea security.
Brits forced to ration vital pill after blood pressure medication warning
Brits taking a critical heart medication have been ordered to ration their supplies as a deepening drug shortage crisis grips the UK. Pharmacists across the country have been instructed to limit supplies of Cilostazol, an essential vasodilator prescribed to thousands of patients each year to widen blood vessels and improve circulation .
8 times Harry and Meghan 'tried to steal Royal Family's thunder' - 'deliberate upstaging'
Since dropping their working royal status, the Sussexes have frequently been accused of trying to upstage various members of the Royal Family Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced relentless scrutiny since stepping back as working royals, with critics frequently accusing the couple of orchestrating "deliberate upstaging" against the Monarchy.
POLL: Which household expense is putting the biggest strain on your budget right now?
UK inflation has jumped to 3.5% in September, marking its highest rate in almost a year as surging motor fuel costs, airfares, and entertainment prices deepen the financial squeeze on British households. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that Consumer Prices Index inflation rose from 3.1% in August, coming in above the 3.4% predicted by most economists and drifting further away from the Bank of England's 2% target.
Europe in chaos as ANOTHER country declares two days of protests while France burns
Thousands of Greek students took to the streets on Wednesday (October 21) to protest the high cost of living, citing grievances similar to those fueling recent demonstrations in France and across Europe. Police estimated at least 5,000 people attended the Athens protest. Similar protests also occurred in other major Greek cities, including Thessaloniki.
Mother 'ordered lover and son' to 'slit the throats of 13-year-old twins'
A mother allegedly ordered her secret lover and eldest teenage son to slit the throats of her 13-year-old twin boys because they disapproved of her affair. The horrific double murder took place in the village of Badesra in India's Deeg district, leaving the local community in shock. The young victims, identified as Vinay and Vishnu Chaudhary, were found dead at around 6am on Tuesday morning (October 20) in an empty plot of land near their family home.
Harry's realised he and Meghan made a catastrophic mistake - William gets the last laugh
It takes a staggering amount of gall to uproot your entire life, cross an ocean, denounce your homeland and family on global television, and then quietly slink back six years later pretending you were just out for a brief stroll. Yet, here we are. Prince Harry has finally broken his silence on his family's return to British soil, gushing to GQ about how "nice" it is for young Archie and Lilibet to attend British schools and enjoy "endless playdates" with children of old family friends.
Harry and Meghan just proved they think the Firm needs them - one move could end it all
Just when you thought Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had run out of ways to test the nation's patience, here they are again. Their recent appearance in Nottingham had all the hallmarks of a grand royal walkabout - carefully staged smiles, lavish security detail and maximum media fanfare . But stripped of the glossy PR polish, the entire visit laid bare a glaring reality. The Sussexes still firmly believe the Royal Family needs them.
Brits in Canary Islands warned of major new ban from iconic Lanzarote hotspot
An iconic Lanzarote hotspot could soon restrict access for holidaymakers under new proposals to curb heavy traffic. Visitors driving to the famous Papagayo beaches , near the popular resort of Playa Blanca , may face tighter access controls if plans put forward by regional politician Yone Caraballo are approved. Mr Caraballo, representing the Nueva Canarias-Bloque Canarista party, wants to cap the number of non-resident vehicles entering the protected Los Ajaches Natural Monument.
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