UK news

• Sainsbury's issues urgent 'stop using' caution over 'serious chemical risk'

  29-09-2026 09:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The supermarket has issued an urgent recall notice
  
  Read more

• Stephen Hendry voices worry over snooker’s future in China

  29-09-2026 13:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Stephen Hendry has a concern over the rise of snooker in China (Picture: Getty Images)Stephen Hendry feels snooker’s popularity in China could start to wane, saying there is a ‘slight danger of saturation’ after the sport’s explosion in the country since 2005.The snooker boom in China began over 20 years ago thanks to Ding Junhui’s spectacular emergence at the top of the game.The teenage Ding grabbed the attention of his homeland by winning the 2005 China Open, bea
  
  Read more

• Oxford is officially out ranking Cambridge… when it comes to STIs

  29-09-2026 13:49 via metro.co.uk
  
  Oxford is pulling ahead of Cambridge in one particular category – but is it a good thing? (Picture: Getty Images)Team Edward or Jacob? A Jaffa cake or a biscuit? Princess Di or Queen Camilla?Like so many great rivalries, Cambridge and Oxford have been going head-to-head for centuries.The universities’ feud extends beyond the lecture hall, with students also pitted against each other on sporting ability and career success.Both institutions have their accolades. Oxford has managed to
  
  Read more

• 'I want to kick a**!' - Paul Costelloe's son William reveals how he plans to continue his father's fashion legacy and explains how growing up in his dad's shadow means he's been trained by the best...

  29-09-2026 13:48 via dailymail.com
  
  Walking in your father's footsteps is never an easy task, especially when your dad was the renowned Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe, who was a larger-than-life presence.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Russia's embassy in Britain threatens West with nuclear war over TV show depicting NATO strike on Kaliningrad

  29-09-2026 13:47 via dailymail.com
  
  Russia's embassy in London has issued a chilling nuclear threat to Britain and Nato, following Sky's new TV programme, The Wargame.
  
  Read more

• Unexpected Jodie news as Coronation Street star signs up for another year

  29-09-2026 13:45 via metro.co.uk
  
  The character loves to cause trouble (Picture: ITV)Coronation Street’s Olivia Frances-Brown isn’t saying goodbye to her scheming soap alter-ego Jodie Ramsey just yet.Jodie was introduced to us at the start of the year, during ITV’s Corriedale episode. She was in the back of Graham Foster’s (Andrew Scarborough) van, and made her way to Weatherfield following the multi-vehicle pile up.We discovered that Jodie is Shona Platt’s (Julia Goulding) sister. The new face was
  
  Read more

• New York Times games boss ‘killed after in-laws take turns shooting him in car park’

  29-09-2026 13:44 via metro.co.uk
  
  Jonathan McKinsey died following the alleged shooting on SaturdayA tech boss who worked on the popular New York Times games has died after his in-laws allegedly took turns shooting him in a car park.Jonathan McKinsey, 40, was killed in an alleged attack by Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, at Dublin Sports Grounds in Dublin, California, on Saturday.McKinsey suffered multiple injuries and died at the scene, according to police.Witnesses claim to have heard shots ring out after seeing two p
  
  Read more

• RSPCA told to let 79-year-old woman see body of her disabled cat after it died in foster care following police raid to 'rescue it' - as she sues charity for £500,000

  29-09-2026 13:42 via dailymail.com
  
  Dr Katherine Theodotou is claiming £500,000 in compensation from the animal protection charity and the Met Police after she said a 'malicious report' led to their seizure of her cat, Rita, in March.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Netflix bosses planning fourth Inbetweeners movie before the third’s even released

  29-09-2026 13:41 via metro.co.uk
  
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageNetflix bosses are reportedly considering a fourth Inbetweeners film before the third has even been released.Fans of the iconic comedy series have been left on the edge of their seats after behind-the-scenes photos from the set of the upcoming movie were released earlier this month.
  However, it appears as though viewers might be able to relax after it was re
  
  Read more

• Ex-England and Man City youth star Courtney Meppen-Walter dies aged 32

  29-09-2026 13:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Courtney Meppen-Walter represented Manchester City and England at youth level, before going on to play for Stockport, Telford and Bury among others
  
  Read more

• 'Beloved' girl, 15, dies in Fiat 500 crash as family issue heartbreaking tribute

  29-09-2026 13:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Charlie Olivia Slack, 15, died after a Fiat 500 collided with a Ford Transit on Shincliffe Lane near Durham, with her family paying tribute following her death.
  
  Read more

• The ‘mind-blowing’ act men love in bed that’s also beneficial for women

  29-09-2026 13:36 via metro.co.uk
  
  Men say this act drives them ‘wild’ (Picture: Shutterstock / PeopleImages)Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to do anything wild to have great sex.But if you’re a woman who is keen to spice things up a little, there’s one thing you can try, which men claim never fails to impress.Beyond being a real power move in bed, it’s beneficial for women too.
  The act in question? Kegels.Men were recently asked to share something a woman did in bed that they still
  
  Read more

• UK weather maps show season's first snow in 12 areas after Polar Vortex forecast

  29-09-2026 13:27 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Snow could be just days away from returning to the UK as weather models show some regions face a wintry blast - following a warning over the Polar Vortex
  
  Read more

• ‘My dog was stolen on a walk -13 months later I got the most amazing phone call’

  29-09-2026 13:25 via metro.co.uk
  
  Breeze as a puppy before she vanished during a walk (Picture: RSPCA/Cover Images)A dad has been reunited with his dog exactly 13 months after she vanished on a walk.Springer spaniel Breeze disappeared while owner Adam Timms was walking her at Stratfield Saye in Hampshire, on August 13, 2025.Adam, 46, said he saw a car speed away and immediately believed his puppy had been snatched.He said: ‘I reported her stolen but never thought I’d see her again.’ Adam Timms and daughter Cle
  
  Read more

• Labour conference - live: Angela Rayner vows to bring back hope and gets several standing ovations in powerful speech

  29-09-2026 13:23 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Angela Rayner took centre stage at Labour conference today, vowing to bring back hope during a powerful speech - ahead of Andy Burnham's address to the nation where he could hint toward a triple lock pension shake-up
  
  Read more

• Angela Rayner warns councils will seize empty privately-owned houses... after emotional thanks to Labour members for support after second home tax row

  29-09-2026 13:22 via dailymail.com
  
  The Housing Secretary praised new stronger powers for local authorities to seize empty properties to ease homelessness as she addressed the party conference in Liverpool.
  
  Read more

• Coronation Street legend Amanda Barrie, 91, addresses deaths of friends

  29-09-2026 13:20 via metro.co.uk
  
  Amanda made a sad admission (Picture: S Meddle/ITV/Shutterstock)Actress and national treasure Amanda Barrie is beloved by long-time Coronation Street fans for playing Alma Sedgewick – later Baldwin – between 1981 and 1982, and later from 1988 until 2001.At the majestic age of 91, she continues to work in the entertainment industry, with her latest role coming in BBC’s Amandaland, and she shows absolutely zero signs of slowing down anytime soon.‘I think I’m very luc
  
  Read more

• Andy Burnham summons Cabinet to last-minute meeting before big conference speech - as he faces Labour revolt over plan to end state pension 'triple lock'

  29-09-2026 13:18 via dailymail.com
  
  Ministers pulled out of fringe events at the gathering in Liverpool after being summoned to a briefing with the PM.
  
  Read more

• Kieron Richardson takes on new role away from Hollyoaks as he addresses outcome of missing Ste story

  29-09-2026 13:13 via metro.co.uk
  
  Kieron is at the centre of a big Hollyoaks story (Picture: Lime Pictures)Hollyoaks fans are working overtime to try and figure out what happened to Ste Hay, who unexpectedly vanished before their very eyes as he strolled through a shopping centre just a few weeks ago.But while Ste’s whereabouts is unknown, star Kieron Richardson can be found over on CBeebies, playing a part worlds away from the tracksuit-wearing chef as he voices a key character in Rafi The Wishing Wizard.‘It’
  
  Read more

• 'Another driver lied over £60 parking ticket - it cost us our home and split us across 2 countries'

  29-09-2026 13:12 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Uber driver Dzhihan Dzhafer says it 'suddenly became clear this was no longer just a parking dispute'
  
  Read more

• God Of War Laufey PS5 pre-orders are live and include exclusive armour

  29-09-2026 13:11 via metro.co.uk
  
  Will you be pre-ordering the new God Of War? (Sony)Sony has opened pre-orders for God Of War Laufey, which is still getting a physical release before the company abandons discs in 2028.Now that Marvel’s Wolverine is out, Sony has no more PlayStation 5 exclusives for the rest of 2026. Not that it needs any, since GTA 6 is set to be a massive hit and has already bumped up console sales for Sony.It’s too early to tell the full scope of Sony’s 2027 plans, but it already has two ex
  
  Read more

• Mortifying restaurant humiliation for Mica Miller's pastor husband John-Paul during date night with wife... before a VERY petty TripAdvisor review appeared

  29-09-2026 13:08 via dailymail.com
  
  Disgraced pastor John-Paul Miller has become so toxic that can't even enjoy meals at his favorite restaurants after disgusted locals learned of how he treated his late wife Mica Miller before her death.
  
  Read more

• 'Two-faced b****': Melbourne love triangle ends with Byron Bay roustabout Eva Harrelson hitting friend as court hears of frantic bathroom call

  29-09-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  A frantic bathroom call, an apology letter and claims of a jealous fallout over a man were examined when Byron Bay glamour girl Eva Harrelson faced court in Melbourne.
  
  Read more

• Strictly fans rage over major It Takes Two change: ‘If it’s not broke don’t fix it’

  29-09-2026 13:06 via metro.co.uk
  
  Ellie Taylor is the new host of Strictly: It Takes Two (Picture: BBC One)Strictly Come Dancing has changed a lot in the last 12 months or so.
  Fans have waved goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman; several popular dancers have left, and most shocking of all, the series has got a new logo.
  And sadly, all these changes have left some viewers feeling a bit discombobulated.So far, Josh Widdecombe has unfortunately borne the brunt of the criticism, with many online being quite cruel about his pr
  
  Read more

• Russia's nuke threat to Britain: Putin's London embassy warns of nuclear strike following Sky wargame TV show

  29-09-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  Russia's embassy in London has issued a chilling nuclear threat to Britain and Nato, following Sky's new TV programme, The Wargame.
  
  Read more

• Coroner warns about lack of national safeguarding guidance after pupil, 16, who died when struck by lorry was 'struggling' at £50,000-a-year boarding school

  29-09-2026 13:06 via dailymail.com
  
  A coroner has warned about the lack of national safeguarding guidance after a pupil at a £50,000-a-year boarding school in Suffolk was hit by a lorry the day before she was due to start a new term.
  
  Read more

• Scrapping state pension triple lock would be 'morally wrong' says leader of trade union

  29-09-2026 13:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The triple lock ensures that the state pension rises every April in line with either inflation, wage growth or 2.5% - whichever is highest
  
  Read more

• Tragedy as woman, 36, drowns in bath with sponge found blocking plughole

  29-09-2026 13:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Natasha Keryk, 36, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen in Lancashire, drowned in a bath where a sponge was found to have been blocking the plughole
  
  Read more

• My eczema always gets worse in autumn and these are the products I rely on

  29-09-2026 13:00 via metro.co.uk
  
  Does your eczema flare up this time of year? Well not any more. (Picture: Metro/Getty)
  Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more
  If you have eczema, you’ll be well acquainted with the itchiniess, redness, inflammation and sore skin that can disrupt every part of your daily routine, from sleeping, exercising or showering.Sometimes flare-ups can be caused by seasonal wea
  
  Read more

• Home touches that are a turn-on for millennials revealed - with some surprises

  29-09-2026 12:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lakeland has launched its latest collection accompanied by a survey of what we want to see most in our homes - which has turned up results that may surprise some
  
  Read more

Follow @newslock_uknews on Twitter!