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Drivers could be slapped with a huge £2,500 car insurance claim if they leave presents in their cars during the festive period.With Christmas just days away, millions of Britons will be doing last-minute shopping to get gifts for their friends and family.New data has found that more than a quarter of Britons plan to leave Christmas presents in their vehicle as they continue to shop.A further 23 per cent said they would use their vehicle to hide gifts, and six per cent would even leave Christmas food in their cars for “an extended period of time”.While the car may seem…

Rob Brydon has been lifting the lid on the latest instalment of his comedy series The Trip, revealing that age, icy landscapes and a renewed focus on health have all shaped his newest adventure.The six-part series, titled The Trip to the Northern Lights, reunites Brydon with long-time sparring partner Steve Coogan for their first Trip together in more than five years. This time, the pair travel through northern Europe in search of fine food, wry conversation and a glimpse of the elusive aurora borealis.Directed once again by acclaimed filmmaker Michael Winterbottom, Brydon and Coogan found themselves immersed not only in…

Paul GlynnCulture reporterGetty ImagesFamily, friends and fans of Gary “Mani” Mounfield have turned out in force in Manchester to bid farewell to the much-loved bass player of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream.Some of the biggest names of British 80s and 90s music, including his former bandmates Ian Brown and Bobby Gillespie, as well as Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher and Paul Weller, were all in attendance for the service at Manchester Cathedral.Former Manchester United footballers Sir David Beckham and Gary Neville also attended. Fans lined the streets as the funeral cortege went from the star’s home in Heaton Moor in…

A Italian league match in Australia between AC Milan and Como will no longer take place following football sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation, says Serie A.The game had “reluctantly” been approved by Uefa in October alongside a La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona, which would have been held in Miami, but that game was also cancelled.The match in Italy’s top flight, which was due to be played in Perth, Western Australia in February, would have been the first European league game staged abroad.Financial risks and late complications meant it was “impossible” for the match to go ahead,…

Local residents have described a terrifying scene as a canal collapsed into a massive sinkhole, swallowing three boats and leaving the area in chaos.Paul Smith, who was on a narrowboat just 90 metres from the collapse, said they woke to a “big crash” as water emptied into the sinkhole, causing cupboards and drawers to tip over.The remarks follow a dramatic collapse in Shropshire, where a 50-metre-long sinkhole tore through a canal, leaving several narrowboats stranded.Emergency services declared a major incident after being called at 4.22am on Monday, following reports that the sinkhole had released a large volume of water into…

James Middleton has spoken candidly about seeking parenting wisdom from his elder sisters, the Princess of Wales and Pippa Matthews, in a new interview.The 38-year-old, who welcomed son Inigo with wife Alizée Thevenet in September 2023, revealed that both siblings remain readily accessible when he needs guidance.”They’re definitely at the end of the phone if we need a bit of advice,” he said.Beyond practical tips, Mr Middleton emphasised the reassurance his sisters provide during the anxious moments of parenthood.Princess Kate and Pippa ‘at the end of the phone’ for James Middleton as he seeks advice | GETTY”Also, it’s the confidence…

Major changes to the pension system are coming in 2026 thanks to a series of reforms being rolled out by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Labour Government.Ms Reeves has received criticism since taking over the Treasury due to her inheritance tax (IHT), which saw pension assets brought into the levy’s purview, and the extension to frozen tax thresholds.These policies have been cited as indicative of the Government’s apathy towards the fiscal challenges faced by pensioners and future retirees.However, the Chancellor has asserted 2026’s series of pension reforms will help improve the retirement prospects of millions .The Chancellor is making major…

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A husband and five other men have been charged with a string of sexual offences against his ex-wife over a 13-year period. Philip Young, formerly of Swindon but now living in Enfield, has been charged with 56 sexual offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy/overpower to allow sexual activity.The 49-year-old has also been charged with voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images.Five other men have also been charged with offences against his ex-wife, 48-year-old Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.All six men are due to appear at Swindon…