Got back pain but unsure about osteopathy? ‘Promising evidence’ may prove it is the answer
Back pain could be eased by osteopathy, research in the British Medical Journal has suggested. The study of more than 3,700 people found “promising evidence” that the…
Councils could be stripped of anti-terror responsibilities in Prevent shake-up
Lord Carlile of Berriew, a former independent reviewer of terrorism legislation who helped lay the groundwork for the review, said: “They should remove Prevent functions from local…
Vladimir Putin’s right-hand man Viktor Medvedchuk offered up in prisoner swap by Volodymyr Zelensky
Speaking on Tuesday in his nightly address to his people, Mr Zelensky offered to swap Mr Medvedchuk for Ukrainian “boys and girls who are now in Russian…
Emmanuel Macron is reframing election as Brexit re-run ahead of showdown with Marine Le Pen
Ms Le Pen dropped her calls for a Frexit referendum and for Paris to leave the euro after she was trounced by Mr Macron in 2017. But…
Brooklyn subway shooting: Suspect taunted New York mayor about gun violence in online videos
The gunman, who was dressed in clothing that resembled that of a subway construction worker, detonated a gas canister and opened fire on commuters shortly before 8.30am….
Biscuit-loving bear walks 100 miles back to the town from which it was banished
“Since March 25, the day when the bear was released back into the wild, until today, the bear has spent 18 days travelling through the valleys of…
Priti Patel finally comes out in support of Boris Johnson as Cabinet reacts to ‘partygate’ fines
Priti Patel has become the latest in a long list of Cabinet ministers who have backed Boris Johnson after he and Rishi Sunak were fined for attending…
Michael Fabricant under fire for saying nurses and teachers had ‘quiet drinks’ during Covid lockdown
The NAHT letter to Mr Zahawi said his comments were “wholly inaccurate and deeply insulting” to teachers. “I cannot overstate the hurt and anger these comments have…
Conservative Association says niqab-wearing council candidate may ‘upset’ voters
A Conservative Association has selected a niqab-wearing mother to stand in next month’s local elections, despite admitting it may “upset” voters. Fajila Patel, 36, has been chosen…
Rebekah Vardy blames IT man for failure to disclose messages in ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel case
Rebekah Vardy has blamed a failure to disclose messages in the “Wagatha Christie” case on an IT man who “forgot a password”. Mrs Vardy, a model and…
British soldiers ‘started bushfire at Kenya wildlife reserve while high on cocaine’
Soldiers have been accused of starting a “huge” bushfire at a wildlife reserve in Kenya while high on cocaine, a court has heard. The British Army was…
Wayne Couzens chooses to face jury in flashing trial
Final incident occurred four days before Sarah Everard murder Couzens, who was accused of four offences in January and February last year, entered no plea to the…
Preston fire: Two young children die after house blaze
Two children have died following a house fire in Preston. Lancashire Police said the three-year-old girl and five-year-old boy died in hospital on Tuesday after they and…
Matt Hancock CCTV ‘whistleblowers’ in the clear due to insufficient evidence to bring prosecution
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said there is not enough evidence to prosecute two people suspected of leaking footage of former health secretary Matt Hancock kissing…
BBC snubs all-female shortlist to appoint Chris Mason as new political editor
Mason will take over after the local elections next month. The job will come with a significant pay rise, although it is thought that the BBC will…
Fury vs Whyte undercard: Who is fighting, what time the action starts and how to watch live
Tyson Fury defends his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte in an all-British blockbuster clash at Wembley Stadium next week. After protracted negotiations, Fury’s promoters Frank Warren…
Fernandinho stuns Pep Guardiola by revealing he’ll leave Manchester City in press conference
Fernandinho has revealed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, news that caught his manager, Pep Guardiola, unawares on the eve of the…
Unai Emery masterminds huge Champions League shock as Villarreal knock out Bayern Munich
Samuel Chukwueze came off the bench to score a last gasp goal for Villarreal to knock Bayern Munich out of the Champions League. Six-time European champions Bayern…
Northern Ireland manager Kenny Shiels claims women are ‘more emotional than men’
White angled a header wide across the face of goal, Lucy Bronze placed narrowly beyond the far post with her left foot after a lung-busting run, and…
Novak Djokovic suffers ‘physical collapse’ in new setback at Monte Carlo Masters
In an extraordinary reversal of tennis logic, Novak Djokovic confessed that his stamina had let him down after he bombed out of the Monte Carlo Masters in…
Premiership coaches split on potential new 20-minute red card
Steve Borthwick, the Leicester Tigers head coach, has revealed he would be against the introduction of a 20-minute red card in rugby union, with Bristol and Sale…
‘They go commando anyway’: New F1 race director comes under fire over driver crackdown on ‘fire-risk’ underwear
Alonso, the double world champion, said in response: “I’m not too interested about these things. You know, I think we need to be flexible in a couple…
F1 driver ratings: Who tops our list after the Australian GP?
Perez had his moments in 2021 but overall it was a patchy season, lacking the consistency for which he has been renowned. 2022 already looks better, with…
Tyson Fury told to sever ties with Daniel Kinahan after US issues $5m reward for info leading to arrest
Profile: Who is Daniel Kinahan? by Ben Rumsby Before Tyson Fury posted a video in 2020 announcing that a deal had been struck for him to take…
Exclusive: Saudi golf chiefs to reveal ‘marquee names’ for $225m rebel tour
The Saudi-backed rebel golf circuit is poised to reveal the “marquee names” who have signed up to the $225m tour. Greg Norman, the two-time major champion who…