'I don't want to die. There's no cure... it's terrifying': Made In Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump opens up on his devastating liver failure, how he was rushed to hospital 48 hours from death... and his secret wedding plans
The moment he shared the devastating news with his Made In Chelsea co-stars Ollie Locke and Tabitha Willett was shown on the E4 reality TV show this week.
My roofer's done a runner without finishing the job - what can I do?
The guttering hasn't been done, and he's left scaffolding up which is leaning against my disgruntled neighbour's property.
SpaceX Set To Win $2 Billion Pentagon Satellite Deal
According to the Wall Street Journal, SpaceX is reportedly poised to secure a $2 billion Pentagon contract to develop hundreds of missile-tracking satellites for President Trump's ambitious Golden Dome defense system. The Independent reports: The planned "air moving target indicator" system in question could ultimately feature as many as 600 satellites once it is fully operational, The Wall Street Journal reports. Musk's company has also been linked to two more satellite ventures, which are concerned with relaying sensitive communications and tracing vehicles, respectively.
Golden Dome, inspired by Israel's "Iron Dome," was announced by Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the White House in May and will amount to a complex system of satellites and weaponry capable of destroying incoming missiles before they hit American targets. The president promised it would be "fully operational" before he leaves office in January 2029, capable of intercepting rockets, "even if they are launched from space," with an overall price tag of $175 billion.
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Huge TV driven round Clacton telling locals 'how much MP Nigel Farage earns doing 12 other jobs'
Activists said Mr Farage earned more than the cost of a house in Clacton doing just one of the 12 jobs they claim he has
Essex's spectacular beach town that visitors want to retire to
With affordable homes and great activities for the grandkids, its become an ideal destination for retirement
Concerns for Elon Musk's health as doctor spots worrying sign in latest Joe Rogan episode
Musk, 54, looked old, tired and drained during his eighth appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience released today.
The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in October
There were a number of postcodes across Essex that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in October 2025. Were you a winner?
Review: Braintree Garden Centre cafe serves up flavourful cheese burger
After seeing the menu at Braintree Garden Centre's onsite cafe I decided to give it a try
The Essex postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in October
There were a number of postcodes across Essex that won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in October 2025. Were you a winner?
Essex swimming school fears it will have to close after council hikes up parking fees
MP slams council for 'very shoddy way' new parking charges introduced which have 'totally killed off the park'
Trump unveils renovated Lincoln Bathroom at the White House - with views of his East Wing demolition
The President announced the renovation and posted side-by-side photos of the before and after of the rehab of the bathroom which adjoins the Lincoln Bedroom.
Outrage over America's worst school where students fight, smoke weed and have sex in full view of horrified neighbors
Residents have demanded a stricter crackdown from school officials and city police in response to two fights in the last several weeks that have spilled out past school grounds.
Denise Richards, 54, is a Playboy bunny for Halloween... 20 years after posing nude for Hugh Hefner
The ex-wife of Charlie Sheen donned a skimpy leotard that had a plunging sweetheart neckline and came up high on the hips. Also worn by the 54-year-old former Bond girl were perky black bunny ears.
The Numbers Show Xbox's Current Plan Isn't Working
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: It's time for Xbox to eat some humble pie and perform some real soul-searching. Microsoft released its latest quarterly earnings report and proved the worst of our fears about its gaming brand. Not only are Xbox hardware sales down significantly, but the brand itself is barely treading water. Gamers are voicing their displeasure with their wallets, but Microsoft's top brass is still only thinking about the margins. Microsoft was more keen to promote the scale of its cloud and AI services revenue -- which was up 28% year over year -- than talk about its beleaguered gaming brand. The company's overall gaming revenue fell by 2% compared to the same time last year. This was precipitated by a "decline in Xbox hardware," which was down by 22% following a steady decline quarter after quarter. Its first-party games and its Game Pass subscription were doing better, though the overall growth was only up by 1%, and even that was driven by the "better-than-expected performance" of third-party games. You can give credit to titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for why Xbox isn't in an even deeper hole than it is now.
The tech giant has no expectation that its Xbox brand will start making more money anytime soon. In its earnings call with investors, Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said the company expects Xbox will continue to decline "in the low to mid-single digits" for the following quarter. That's mostly due to the lack of landmark first-party titles. Just this month, Xbox released Ninja Gaiden 4, The Outer Worlds 2, and Double Fine's The Keeper. Xbox also made a huge marketing push for its first handheld, made in partnership with Asus, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X. In any other year, this would be a big month for any gaming company. The dour outlook comes after months of bad news. After two subsequent price hikes, Xbox Series S and Series X consoles now cost between $100 to $150 more than they did at launch five years ago. Microsoft also pushed prices of its Game Pass Ultimate subscription tier from $20 to $30 per month. A full-year's subscription would now demand $360. In a separate article, Gizmodo reviews Microsoft's new ROG Xbox Ally X handheld, which "offers a better experience overall" than the "other small-scale Windows PC gaming devices released this year." However, "it's still nowhere close to what you truly want from a console."
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Jon Stewart struggles to hide shock at Kamala Harris's bold claim that Biden was 'fully competent' to serve another term
Harris said she regretted not drawing a clearer distinction between herself and Biden during her unsuccessful run for the presidency, but insisted she was 'not talking about competence.'
Mother of female soldier who killed herself after being sexually assaulted says 'this doesn't feel like justice' after her attacker is jailed
Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck, 19, was found hanging in her room at Larkhill Camp, near Salisbury in Wiltshire, on December 15, 2021.
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper launches his own business as he follows in Jeremy's footsteps
Kaleb Cooper is following in the footsteps of his boss Jeremy Clarkson and has launched his own meat business.
Alan Carr's legion of fans think he's now a shoo-in to host Strictly... as the comedian and presenter becomes unlikely favourite to win Celebrity Traitors: KATIE HIND
KATIE HIND: Before Alan Carr set off to Ardross castle in the Scottish Highlands last spring to film Celebrity Traitors, he told his friends he was certain he'd be ousted after just one day.
The late Queen's corgis will remain in the care of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's family, Buckingham Palace confirms
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson took over the care of Muick and Sandy after the Queen's death, housing them at Royal Lodge.
Traitors star Kate Garraway confesses she refused to take part in the show's coffin stunt as it triggered memories of her husband Derek Draper's death
The host, 58, was widowed in January 2024 when her husband Derek passed away after a four-year battle against long Covid.