Christopher Booker

American Ron Wallace reclaimed the world's biggest pumpkin record at 1,431.5kg, just a week after Hampshire twins Ian and Stuart Paton became the first Britons to hold the title.

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning for the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides, with 70mph gusts, ferry cancellations and rail disruption expected on Wednesday.

Michael Mullins, 56, was struck while cycling home from Stretford Grammar School on April 20 and dragged for more than a mile beneath a Volvo, a jury at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard says Manchester City must be made to suffer with a transfer ban and multi-year points deduction, and refuses any stripped Premier League medal.

A police officer told an inquest she thought killer Zak Bolland's threats were 'empty' and did not arrest him, hours before he firebombed a Salford home, murdering Michelle Pearson and her four children.

A simple 30-second ventilation routine can prevent limescale and soap scum from clouding your shower screen, saving you from a lifetime of scrubbing. Expert advice reveals the natural, common-sense solution to a stubborn household problem.

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola insists Ryan Gravenberch should never have been sent off and warns the unresolved Manchester City case is poisoning the Premier League.

An investigation exposes Romanian pedicab gangs charging tourists up to £350 within sight of Parliament, as politicians decry the collapse of law and order in Sadiq Khan's London.

The Premier League has become a plaything of global oligarchs and sovereign wealth funds. As local owners vanish, Britain must ask whether the national game has sold its soul for a gleaming, world-leading edifice built on sand.

A cashback trick cuts the price of Manchester's iFLY indoor skydiving from £100 to £14, offering families a rare bargain in an age of rising costs.

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan reveal how their two-decade friendship survived the pressures of TV fame, from Celebrity Traitors to cycling humiliation in Lycra.

Coolmore's John Magnier and Aidan O'Brien have thrown their weight behind a petition to stop France Galop from allowing geldings to run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, warning the move would destroy the race's unique character and its importance to breeding.

More than half of Canadians now avoid American goods as the trade war with Washington deepens, with 77 per cent pledging to cut US purchases.

Voters in Holborn and St Pancras go to the polls in a by-election that could reshape Labour's grip on the seat and test the Greens' credibility after a damaging conference row.

From the dependable charm of catmint to the robust spectacle of daylilies, the perennial border is a cornerstone of the British garden. Yet, as with any long-standing institution, neglect leads to decline. Here is how to restore vigour and order to your outdoor spaces.

Mike Flanagan's Carrie remake is a triumph until its final episode, where a catastrophic decision defangs the tragedy. Our critic is furious.

From Pontypridd to the Bay, our guide to the best Bonfire Night 2026 displays in and around Cardiff, with dates, tickets and family-friendly tips.

Mingus Reedus, son of Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen vs Olivia Cotter. The case highlights how public perception outpaces legal outcomes, leaving a famous name in digital permanence despite a sealed future record.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is here. Our shopping expert sifts through the frenzy to bring you the deals genuinely worth your money, from kitchen upgrades to beauty staples.

Courts will now formally record when an offence involved domestic abuse, closing a loophole that allowed serial abusers to evade detection across the justice system.