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Ho ho... how much? Are these UK's most expensive mince pies?
Orford, a picturesque pocket of the Suffolk coast, has a storied and rather bizarre history. It is home to an impeccably preserved medieval castle built by Henry II to see off dissenting barons, and for much of the 20th century the rugged seafront was sealed off and used as a top-secret military testing site, prompting rumours about death rays and UFO sightings.
Cop29 offer to poorer countries dismissed as 'shameful failure'
Developing countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject \"a bad deal\" at the UN climate talks last night, after rich nations refused to increase an \"insulting\" offer of finance to tackle the climate crisis.
Judge postpones sentencing in hush-money trial as Trump seeks to dismiss case
Sentencing in Donald Trump's hush-money case has been postponed indefinitely while lawyers on both sides argue over its future given his recent election victory.
Gordon Brown: assisted dying is not the answer
Former PM says death of his baby daughter, Jennifer, convinced him of the value of good end-of-life care
Orders will restrict travel
The warrants relate to the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 and the Israeli military response in Gaza.
'I cannot leave now' Guardiola says City's slump sparked new two-year contract
Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract with Manchester City that will extend his tenure as the manager to 2027, with the Catalan stating the champions' current bad form stopped him leaving in the upcoming summer.
Furious drivers hit out at F1 leadership over radio silence
Formula One drivers are fed up and losing confidence in the FIA and the governing body's president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, after receiving no response to their collective criticism of both in a public statement.
Broja closing in on long-awaited Everton debut
Sean Dyche believes Armando Broja is close to his Everton debut, with the club hoping to fast-track the on-loan Chelsea forward's return.
Vinicius calls for help in ongoing fight against racism
The Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to take on, but warning that he alone \"can't fight all that Black people have been suffering\".
Premier League vote hangs in balance as City tensions rise
Premier League clubs and officials were scrambling yesterday to secure support before a totemic vote on the competition's rulebook.
Maresca unsure of James return date after new hamstring injury
Reece James has sustained another hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea's Premier League visit to Leicester tomorrow, with his manager, Enzo Maresca, unsure about the time frame on the recovery.
Shaw has last laugh after double earns spot in final eight
Long has the Women's Champions League craved the sight of a jam-packed, vociferous, all-standing section of home supporters roaring their team on from behind the home goal.
Hurtig's late strike knocks Out Juventus as Arsenal progress
Lina Hurtig's late poke-in ensured Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stage with two group games remaining, a 1-0 win over Juventus enough to put them clear at the expense ofthe Italian club.
'It's sad to see the state the RFU is in'
Former union chief executive Francis Baron urges game to 'wake up' to financial state amid potential record losses
Double Olympic triathlon champion Brownlee retires
The double Olympic triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee has announced his retirement.
Hampshire field accusations of 'sportswashing' over T20 event
Hampshire have been accused of taking part in a \"sportswashing vehicle,\" before their participation in this month's Global Super League in Guyana, a T20 tournament sponsored by the oil giant Exxon Mobil.
Red Bull twins grease the wheels on opposite sides
Brothers Matt and Jon Caller first watched F1 on same sofa - now they are No 1 mechanic for Verstappen and Perez
Stop delaying Sport may be a blunt tool but it's time to take a stand against Israel
Probably you already know what this is. Probably before you read a word of it, you decided what it was, where you stand on it, how you're going to feel about it.
US regulators seek Chrome sale to end Google search monopoly
The US Department of Justice has proposed a far-reaching overhaul of Google's structure and business practices, including the sale of its Chrome browser, in an attempt to end its monopoly on internet search.
FCA to give lenders more time to reply to car finance complaints
The City regulator plans to intervene in the car loan mis-selling scandal, in a move that could give lenders up to a year to respond to the rising number of customer complaints after a shock court ruling.
Thales under investigation for alleged bribery ancl corruption
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is investigating suspected bribery and corruption at Thales Group, a multinational aerospace and defence electronics contractor.
JD Sports shares slump 14% after profit warning
Mild weather and discounting by rivals hit sales at JD Sports in October, as the trainers and fashion retailer said profits would be at the lower end of expectations.
The Water Watchdog talks tough but it Won 't prevent executives from getting their bonuses
New rules on bonuses are \"beginning to bite,\" said the regulator, Ofwat, as it detailed how nine water companies \"will not be using customers' money\" to fund a total of £6.8m of payments to executives. Really? Who is being bitten?
Billionaire Gautam Adani charged in alleged $250m bribery plot
Gautam Adani, one of the world's richest men, has been indicted in New York over an alleged multibillion-dollar scheme to pay $250m in bribes and conceal it from US investors.
October's government borrowing exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn
The government borrowed more than expected in October as debt interest payments pushed the public finances deeper into the red, piling pressure on Rachel Reeves as she attempts to expand the economy.
Staff cuts ancl stamp price rises possible, says Royal Mail owner
The company that owns Royal Mail is considering j ob cuts and price rises on stamps and parcels as it blames the Labour government's first budget in 14 years for adding £120m to its costs.
'Irishness is changing Tent camp for asylum seekers divides small town
In the small town of Newtown Mount Kennedy, a holding centre for people who have just arrived in Ireland seeking asylum lies in the wooded grounds of Trudder House, a former convent.
Trans woman in China wins payout over electroshock treatment
A transgender woman in China has won a record amount of compensation from a hospital that subjected her to several sessions of electroshock conversion practices without her consent.
First arrest after New Zealand bans public wearing of gang insignia
New Zealand's gang members will need to hide their gang insignia or face prosecution after a new ban came into force yesterday - a move critics believe could risk breaching the country's bill of rights and do little to reduce gang membership.
Horse's head left at Sicilian home in echo of scene from Godfather
A severed horse's head has been discovered at the property of a Sicilian businessman in what local authorities believe may be a mafia intimidation tactic reminiscent of a scene from The Godfather.