Author - Lauren Abbott

New Prime drink coming to the UK

You Tube stars KSI and Logan Paul, founders of hit drink Prime, have confirmed they are bringing a new range of the drink to the UK this year.

30 baby names at risk of extinction

30 baby names at risk of extinction

While Noah and Olivia were among the most popular baby names in 2022 which monikers were not chosen by any parents at all last year?

'New Year's resolutions fail - usually by next Friday'

'New Year's resolutions fail - usually by next Friday'

New Year's resolutions inevitably fail and usually within two weeks, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

Supermarket halts sales of vaping products over health fears

Waitrose has stopped selling single-use vapes and removed two other e-cigarettes from sale over concerns for the health of young people.

Royal memorabilia to mark the Queen's life goes on sale

Royal memorabilia to mark the Queen's life goes on sale

An official collection of chinaware and other items commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth has gone on sale.

2022 was warmest year ever says Met Office

2022 was warmest year ever says Met Office

As Europe basks in one of its warmest ever winters the Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK's hottest year on record.

All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

All you need to know about the Covid-19 variant spreading like 'wildfire'

A new Covid-19 variant, spreading rapidly across the US, is being watched closely by scientists fearful of its potential impact on the NHS.

'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

'Spare me talk of cost of living snowflakes'

Spare me the talk of cost-of-living snowflakes every generation should want better, writes columnist Lauren Abbott.

Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

Extra cash to help pay energy bills will start this spring

With the cost of living showing no signs of easing, the government has unveiled how it plans to help struggling households in 2023.

Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

Strongest meteor shower of 2023 to peak with 110 shooting stars an hour

One of the biggest and best meteor showers of 2023 will peak this week with 110 shooting stars every hour and here's how to see it.

Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Skygazing events not to be missed in 2023

Two spectacular supermoons are among the big events to look out for in 2023 but what else can we expect from the new sky gazing calendar?

Weeks left to apply for Paris 2024 Olympic Games tickets

Weeks left to apply for Paris 2024 Olympic Games tickets

Paris is gearing up to hold the next summer Olympic Games in 2024 and there are just weeks left to enter the draw for tickets.

Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

Cheaper bus tickets on sale from today

Bus fares for single journeys are being capped from today to help people save money on travel during the winter when other household bills are high.

King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

King Charles' Coronation: What we know so far

From an extra bank holiday, later pub opening hours to the ceremony itself - here's everything we know so far about the Coronation of King Charles.

Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

27 December 2022

Everything you need to know about London's New Year's Day Parade

27 December 2022

London's New Year's Day Parade is back, after two years of Covid-19 curbs, and here's all you need to know about seeing in 2023 in style.

AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

19 December 2022

AA issues amber traffic warning over Christmas getaway

19 December 2022

An amber traffic warning, forecasting delays on key routes, has been issued by the AA ahead of the Christmas getaway.

LadBaby goes for fifth charity hit as food banks face 'tsunami of need'

16 December 2022

LadBaby goes for fifth charity hit as food banks face 'tsunami of need'

16 December 2022

Food bank donations can't keep up with demand says the charity set to benefit from the latest Christmas charity single by social media stars LadBaby

Airport security 100ml liquids rule to be changed

Airport security 100ml liquids rule to be changed

New airport security rules will be introduced from next year at UK airports with restrictions on liquids and laptops expected to be changed.

Evri says 'sorry' for delays as final Royal Mail posting date nears

Evri says 'sorry' for delays as final Royal Mail posting date nears