The thing I did at a birthday party that lost me a lifelong friend. He wailed and pleaded but I stood my ground. I never saw him again... everyone should do the same
Plus One. Never taken one - and nor would I. So why do people insist on the dead weight of a hanger-on? Because that's all a Plus One really is.
Gen Z are refusing to buy rounds at the pub to avoid hangovers - now scientists say it really works
While buying a round of drinks is a long-standing British tradition, it seems many youngsters are evading the practice, and simply buying themselves drinks.
How AI tamed notorious Appleby travellers' festival: GLEN KEOGH tests out the new technology and discovers it has set gypsies at war with one another
I am standing on a stone bridge over the swollen River Eden in the quaint - and, for 51 weeks of the year, blissfully quiet - town of Appleby as a tracksuit-clad child walks past pulling a tiny, ragged pony.
Defence review delays undermine Britain's credibility with its allies, MPs warn, as report finds £6billion tank may never be used
The public accounts committee also found a £6.3billion tank programme may not produce military equipment that was 'fit for purpose'.
Katie Price declares her love for Lee Andrews and puts her wedding ring BACK ON days after her explosive meeting with husband's ex Dina Taji in Dubai
Katie Price has declared her love for Lee Andrews and put her wedding ring back on days after her explosive meeting with her husband's ex Dina Taji in Dubai.
TERRY BUTCHER: I started on £50 a week so couldn't afford Gucci like today's football stars - and the club cobbler had to mend my boots!
Terry Butcher captained the England football team, winning 77 caps in a ten-year international career, leading them to one of their best World Cup performances in 1990.
Scotland Yard whistleblower says force has been captured by 'woke mind virus' and citizens are no longer being treated equally under the law
Rick Prior, the former chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, said the force had prioritised equality of outcomes among different ethnic groups, rather than equality of opportunity.
Home Office ditches legacy asylum database, keeps the spreadsheets
Years into a major IT overhaul, MPs say the department still lacks reliable view of what is happening across the asylum system
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner say 'I do'! Elton John serenades couple with rendition of Your Song at their Italian wedding ceremony after last-minute dash via private jet
The pair laid on a lavish party at the historic Villa Valguarnera in Bagheria, east of Palermo, where they exchanged vows six days after their official do at Marylebone Town Hall.
The two Essex schools looking for new headteachers
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon and Moulsham Infant School in Chelmsford are both looking for experienced leaders.
The two Essex schools looking for new headteachers
Limebrook Primary School and Nursery in Maldon and Moulsham Infant School in Chelmsford are both looking for experienced leaders.
Iceland founder blasts 'two-tier policing' after officers rushed to store when suspicious customer falsely accused staff of racism - yet they ignore violent shoplifters
Sir Malcolm Walker says 'two-tier policing isn't just happening on the streets' as he revealed cops rushed to one of his stores three minutes after a phoney accusation of racism.
Britain's disability benefits bill soars as number of middle-class families receiving payments has doubled in past FOUR years to nearly 200,000
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates suggest that almost 200,000 households with annual incomes exceeding £100,000 are now receiving PiP
Pep Guardiola 'strikes up close friendship' with glamorous TV presenter, 43, as she sends farewell 'love you' message after Man City exit
Presenter Natalie Pike jokingly sent an 'I love you' message to Pep Guardiola as she reflected on working closely with the Man City boss during his time at the club.
Romeo Beckham kisses girlfriend Kim Turnbull as they surprise fans at LA pop up launch of his new clothing line
Romeo Beckham kissed his girlfriend Kim Turnbull as they surprised fans at an LA pop up launch of his new clothing line Intra.
Pictured: Recently married Aussie tradie tragically mauled to death by four-metre shark while swimming with family
Daniel Turpin was attacked by a shark just before 11.30am on Saturday at Michaelmas Island off Albany, 400km southeast of Perth.
'Harry was fond of his grandfather, but there were limits to his loyalty': Royal expert reveals how the Sussexes drifted from Prince Philip in the last years of his life due to his disapproval of Meghan
Prince Philip 'strongly disapproved' of Meghan and how she, together with Harry, 'blindsided the Queen and plunged the monarchy into crisis,' a royal expert has claimed.
Andy Burnham accused of 'chilling' attack on free speech as his firefighters are warned over their backing for Reform UK
Senior figures at Manchester's Fire and Rescue Service said they have had words with employees who backed the party, saying it was a cause for 'concern'.
Where to see the King’s birthday flypast over Essex NEXT WEEK
The King's birthday flypast is due to travel across a number of Essex locations next week - here's where you can catch it.
The underrated Essex beach with pretty beach huts and a historic lighthouse
It's quieter than some of the county's more commercialised beaches