Man who murdered his mum by stamping on her head was snared as shoe treads matched face injury
A man murdered his own mother by stamping on her head in a brutal attack at the home they shared. Stephen Ball, 32, assaulted Suzanne Galvin, 55, at the property…
Woman who vaped for seven years makes grim discovery when paying visit to GP
A woman issued a stark warning about the dangers of vaping, after her own health scare left her stunned. Under the username @emmakay60, Emma Kay posted a TikTok video detailing…
People are only just realising what triangle symbol on clothing label actually means
When buying clothes, how often do you look at the washing label to check the care instructions? These days most fast fashion can be cleaned at the standard 30 to…
Extend life of potatoes with little-known storage hack – and it’s not fridge
Potatoes are a staple in many dishes, with a variety of ways to prepare them – mashed, roasted, fried, boiled, and more. However, there’s a more efficient way to store…
Ayrshire derby is one we’ve all been waiting for says Ayr women’s boss Craig Potter
AYR women’s boss Craig Potter admits he won’t have to work hard on his teamtalk this Sunday. The Ayrshire derby returns as Ayr United and Kilmarnock collide in SWPL 2…
‘Concrete hellscape’ named in list of Britain’s most beautiful buildings
It’s a divisive building (Picture: Getty Images) The Barbican Centre is often described as Marmite: you either love it or hate it. For some, the massive concrete estate is a…
Daylight saving time is coming to an end soon. Here’s when clocks ‘fall back’ in 2024
The twice-a-year time change for most U.S. states is coming up in just a few weeks. WASHINGTON — There’s only one month left until most clocks across the U.S. “fall…
Plane passenger praised for sharing 3-step sleeping hack for long-haul flights
Desperate to get some quality sleep on a 15-hour flight, a traveller sought advice on how to catch those elusive Z’s at 30,000ft. Their plight is well-known among many frequent…
Family raise incredible £11,000 in desperate bid to fly seriously ill dad back from Turkish hospital
More than £11,000 has been raised in a desperate bid to fly a seriously ill Cowie man back home from a hospital in Turkey. In Wednesday’s Observer, we told how…
Popular baby name set to go ‘extinct’ in 2024 – full list of the top 20 most at risk
If you’re expecting a wee one this year, you might be pondering over what name to give them A great starting point for some inspiration is to peruse the annual…