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Plans to stub out smoking have been revealed

Harborough MP spearheads new law to create a 'smoke free generation'

Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress?

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video

The kissing machine works by pairing the device with a mobile app and plugging the device into the phone’s charging port.

Chinese kissing machine creeps people out on internet

Recall issued for TK Maxx & Homesense product - what to do

The product has been recalled from TK Maxx and Homesense and people can return it for a full refund - here’s the product, when it could have been purchased and how to return it

A rare cup and saucer thought to have been used by passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands at auction

Broken cup and saucer used by Titanic passengers auctioned for £6,000

Transport minister Richard Holden (right) with contractor representative Luke Presho at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site

Minister says it’s “possible” China has sent spy balloons to UK

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

The two rare red panda cubs Tala and Sumi and thought to have died of hypothermia on Thursday night.

Rare red panda cubs die during cold snap at UK safari park

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

Free range turkey supply hit by bird flu

The earth’s population has risen by over one billion in 11 years

UN announces Earth’s population has hit 8 billion

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

Made.com is likely to be ‘wound up’ after announcing its shares had been suspended, putting 700 staff at risk of losing their jobs.

Made.com on brink of collapse after shares suspended

The Lionesses won the Euros in July 2022 but Lewis Capaldi has revealed why he chose not to support them

Women’s World Cup 2023 groups: England to face Denmark and China

Formula 1 2023 calendar released: FIA announces record 24-races including China and Las Vegas

FIA announces Formula 1 2023 calendar including race in Las Vegas

Daniel Balderson with his cricket protein.

Food pioneer from Harborough says crickets are 'miracle protein' which could 'fe...
Daniel Balderson was shocked when he discovered the environmental impact of the meat industry and set about looking for alternatives.

British author Ken Follett

Ken Follett's blockbuster Never imagines the end of the world

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien is calling on the UK to become less reliant on China now as the totalitarian country’s brutal ‘re-education’ camps have been exposed.

Harborough MP calls on UK to become less reliant on China now the country’s brut...

Joules new HQ in Market Harborough

Chief executive of Harborough-based Joules is leaving after three years in charg...

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien has branded Russia’s war in Ukraine “barbaric” after he’s been sanctioned by Moscow.

Harborough MP is one of three MPs to be sanctioned by Russia and China

Creating the perfect Easter table

How to create the perfectr Easter table with Mrs Tablescape

The final day of Chinese New Year is celebrated with the Lantern Festival. Photo: Toa55 / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

When is Chinese New Year in 2022?

New 2022 Ford Mondeo reavealed - but the UK won’t get it

Winter Olympics take place in Beijing this year (photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Wow! World Cup, Glastonbury, Winter Olympics, Beijing - Looking forward to an ex...

Celebrating Christmas in Frankfurt, Germany (photo: Shutterstock)

What Christmas festivities look like around the world

Public charging provision ‘falling behind’, warn car industry bosses

10 coronavirus variants are currently being monitored by scientists in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Warning as Covid variant found in South Africa is ‘most mutated’ strain so far

Medal rush continues for GB swimmers as Duncan Scott wins silver and Luke Greenb...

Gold medallists Britain's Thomas Daley (L) and Britain's Matty Lee poses with their medals after wining the men's synchronised 10m platform diving final event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Tom Daley and Matty Lee win gold in men’s 10m synchronised dive at Tokyo Olympic...

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency? Our in-house expert assesses risks and benefits of top crypto coins

Is it safe to invest in cryptocurrency? Risks and benefits assessed

Staycationers warned of summer products shortage after supply chain issues

Do you have any traditions to mark the start of a new month? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people say 'white rabbit' on the 1st of a new month

Chinese rocket debris lands in Indian Ocean after free fall back down to Earth

Harborough MP Neil O’Brien made huge headlines both at home and around the world when he was suddenly hit with hardline sanctions by China – and banned from going there.

'We must continue to stand up to China and their abuse of human rights': Harboro...

US restaurant Popeyes is opening UK branches - here’s what they serve (Photo: Shutterstock)

US restaurant Popeyes is opening UK branches - here’s what they serve

Looking back at the key moments of the Covid pandemic - one year on from its official start (Photo: Shutterstock)

Looking back at the key moments of the Covid pandemic - one year on from the UK'...

Mini to launch its last combustion engine car in 2025 ahead of all-electric futu...

Passengers scan a health code which reveals their vaccination status and Covid test results (Photo: Getty Images)

China issues ‘world first’ Covid vaccine passport - and plans to accept passes f...

A man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife over £5k for housework - the landmark Chinese court case explained (Photo: Shutterstock)

A man has been ordered to pay his ex-wife over £5k for housework - the landmark ...

A new study has found that almost a quarter of Covid-19 patients suffer from hair loss within the first six months of being infected, with women more at risk (Photo: Shutterstock)

Almost a quarter of Covid patients suffer from hair loss - and women are more at...

Though pollution levels are lower in the UK, even small amounts of air pollution may affect fertility (Photo: Shutterstock)

Air pollution could significantly affect your chances of conceiving a baby - acc...

This is how to say Happy New Year in Chinese - and how to respond