Harrow Council faces £9.6m deficit despite funding rise
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
Harrow Council warns a £100m Fair Funding grant isn't enough to cover soaring adult social care and housing costs, leaving a £9.6m shortfall. Discover the impact on local services.
Grammy-winning music executive LA Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit with former employee Drew Dixon, who accused him of derailing her career. Details of the settlement remain confidential.
Ellen Smith finds escape from a 'grim' job by studying horticulture for free. Discover how a TAFE course is transforming gardens and minds across diverse backgrounds.
The festive season may be over, but several major London pantomimes are still running until Sunday, January 11. Discover where to catch Catherine Tate's 'Sleeping Beauty' and adults-only shows.
A year after catastrophic wildfires tore through Los Angeles, three survivors share their harrowing escape, the struggle to rebuild, and the haunting memories that remain. Discover their journey.
Plans to convert a closed Kilburn Santander into an adult gaming centre face fierce local opposition, amid concerns over Brent's 81 existing gambling premises. Join the debate.
Killing Kittens launches a luxury, adults-only cruise from Barcelona in June 2026. Starting at £5,000, it features themed sex parties but enforces strict rules on consent and privacy. Discover the details.
Police issue urgent appeals to find Ramel, 22, and Memuna, 65, missing in separate London cases. Families are 'very worried' as freezing temperatures continue. Call 101 with information.
A 40-year-old's journey learning the violin reveals its existential fussiness and the mindful joy hidden in its difficulty. Discover how daily practice transformed torment into passion.
A leading counsellor from the BACP explains the key red flag that a friendship has flatlined and offers advice on how to move on or repair the bond. Discover when to hold on and when to let go.
A major search operation is underway in the remote Pacific after a vessel strike. The US Coast Guard is leading efforts to find survivors. Get the latest updates.
Lovehoney's end-of-year sale offers 50% off the Womanizer Classic 2 Marilyn Monroe Edition. This popular toy is selling out fast, with some colours already gone. Shop the final stock now.
Two half-brothers serving life for killing a priest in 1988 allege years of sexual abuse by clergy, revealing a dark chapter in the New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy saga. Read their full story.
Allies of Donald Trump impose US visa bans on European figures behind the Digital Services Act and Online Safety Act, escalating a transatlantic battle over free speech and online harm.
Two OnlyFans creators, Emily Mai and Alix Lynx, reveal how they balance festive family time with their adult content work, earning up to six figures a month without taking a day off. Discover their unique holiday routines.
The latest US Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein documents fails to detail the failures that let him thrive. Survivors, including Lisa Phillips, pledge to continue their own pursuit of justice. Read their story.
Derbyshire County Council's plan to shut eight residential care homes after a failed sale has been called a 'betrayal', putting over 200 jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story.
Lovehoney launches a huge festive sale with up to 50% off sex toys, lingerie, and bondage gear. Last-minute delivery options available until December 22. Shop now for spicy Christmas gifts.
British adult performer Bonnie Blue has been hit with a decade-long entry ban by Indonesia following her arrest in Bali over a controversial 'BangBus' tour. Get the full story on the deportation and charges.
Carnaby Street shoppers react to a spicy festive gift idea. New research shows more than 50% of Londoners would consider it. Discover the hilarious and surprising responses.
Richard Osman's latest mystery leads the 2025 UK bestseller list, with fantasy, thrillers, and a surprising adult colouring book revival dominating sales. Discover the year's top titles.
Research reveals Gloucester as the UK's BDSM hotspot, with Hounslow leading in searches. Discover the surprising sex toy trends across British cities.
The deadline-day release of unredacted Epstein files is seen as a calculated White House media move, sidelining survivors and raising questions about transparency and justice.
A judge has approved almost £20m in compensation for 16 survivors of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing who were children at the time. Read the full details of the settlement and the organisations involved.
A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.
Nearly half of UK 25-year-olds now live with parents, reshaping family life and finances. Explore the new reality of multigenerational homes, from economic pressures to deeper bonds.
Holocaust survivors, volunteers, and heroes are among the 15 victims of the Sydney terror attack. Learn about their lives and the ongoing investigation.
Survivors of the devastating Los Angeles wildfire face a sombre Christmas in temporary housing, with many still awaiting permanent homes and grappling with trauma.
A professional dominatrix runs intimate classes from her home, teaching curious women the realities of BDSM for £200 a session. Discover the surprising truths behind the fantasy.
A major UK vaccine advisory body now recommends the hepatitis B vaccine for all adults, not just high-risk groups. This significant policy shift aims to eliminate the virus nationwide.