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A great escape The club where people switch off - and connect

For some of us, being without our smartphones for a few hours prompts panic. Think of all the messages we would miss. For others, however, going off-grid sounds like pure bliss.

Rescue begins after mysterious deaths of at least 100 crayfish

A \"rescue mission\" to save native crayfish is under way in Northumberland after scores were found dead with mysterious patches on their shells.

Three officers who accessed Everard files guilty of gross misconduct

A serving Metropolitan police officer has been sacked after accessing confidential files about the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard.

Drug-resistant bugs need taking more seriously, says expert

The rising death toll from drug-resistant bugs is \"very scary,\" and people do not even realize it is happening, the UK's special envoy for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has warned.

Weather warning for snow and ice in parts of Scotland and England

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across parts of Scotland and the north of England.

US spy tech firm spoke to MOJ about analysing prisoners' 'reoffending risks'

The US spy tech company Palantir has been in talks with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) about using its technology to calculate prisoners' \"reoffending risks\", it has emerged.

Less sex please, we're French: loss of virginity getting later, data shows

The French have a certain reputation when it comes to the vie d'amour. But the latest national study on their sex lives might offer up reason for a rethink.

Stephen King and Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia quit 'toxic' X

Stephen King has announced he is quitting X after describing the platform as \"too toxic\".

'I'm just here for the selfie' Church mirror reflecting Rome's TikTok visitor boom

There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent 17th-century church in central Rome that has an illustrious baroque facade.

Ofsted proposes replacing single headline rating with five grades

Schools could be judged on a five-step scale of colours or descriptions across 10 separate areas, such as inclusion and belonging, according to proposals by England's schools inspectorate.

Labour figures condemn Streeting remark that assisted dying could drain the NHS

Wes Streeting has been criticised by another Labour grandee for saying that assisted dying could drain NHS resources, as the battle over the private member's bill intensified in the run-up to the first Commons Vote this month.

Addiction to junk food costs UK £268bn a year

The growing addiction to unhealthy food costs the UK a \"staggering\" £268bn a year, far outstripping the whole NHS budget, the first ever research into the subject has found.

Pension funds Can chancellor win investment boost with 'megafund'?

What is Rachel Reeves planning?

'I'd pay to play the Ryder Cup': McIlroy's barb at US fee plan

Rory McIlroy says he would pay to play in the Ryder Cup after it emerged that US team members could receive $400,000 each for competing against Europe in New York next year.

Borthwick denies feeling pressure to end losing streak

Steve Borthwick has insisted he is well equipped to block out the pressure of England's current plight after Rassie Erasmus suggested he is under the pump and may feel like he \"has a gun against his head\".

St Pauli quit X and hit out at 'hate machine'

St Pauli have become the first major football club to leave X, describing the social media site as a \"hate machine\", and expressing concern that it may influence the outcome of the forthcoming German election.

Scotland must revamp youth development to keep up, says Clarke

Head coach believes change must come from top as he prepares to face Croatia

Carsley relief as new-look England seize control of their destiny

It was the night when Lee Carsley dropped Harry Kane and came up smelling of roses, this a result not only to avenge the shapeless 2-1 Wembley defeat against Greece in October but to put England on the brink of automatic promotion back into the Nations League's A section.

'I like these challenges, I like being in constant change'

Mayra Ramírez has been on a steep learning curve since moving to Chelsea from Spain in January but would not have it any other way, she tells Suzanne Wrack

Thousands back fight for girls' toilets at local clubs

A coach has sparked a grassroots movement to improve inclusivity in football: by demanding that toilets are opened for girls.

Tyson happy for money to talk amid mayhem

Despite all the hype, veteran knows there is nothing new to say before the charade of his fight with a YouTube star

Raducanu in discussions to hire renowned fitness trainer Nakamura

Former US Open champion has struggled with series of injuries throughout career

'Aussie rules' refereeing upsets Borthwick plans

England coach had enough to deal with before the new directive that makes playing attractive rugby even harder

Erasmus expecting few surprises from England

Whatever else South Africa are expecting from England, it's not a surprise.

Island mentality British coaches need to broaden their horizons or risk being left behind

Sporting have had eight Englishmen, a Scot and a Welshman in the dugout over their history but the last of those was Bobby Robson in 1992.

Efune insists his £550m bid for Telegraph titles is still on track

The British owner of the New York Sun has said his £550m offer to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph is still on track, despite a big potential backer not joining the bid.

Disney hails 'momentum' as blockbusters boost profits

Disney is trying to roll the credits on its years-long battle to reassure Wall Street and Hollywood that it can dominate a new era of entertainment.

Gas prices in Europe hit one-year high as fears grow over halt to Russian supply

Europe's gas market rose by as much as 5% yesterday to its highest price in a year after one of the continent's biggest gas traders said that there could be a halt on gas supplies from Russia.

Burberry's new chief delivers welcome dose of reality after fashion house's buyback horror

The prize for the most hubristic share buyback of recent years goes to Burberry.

London Capital & Finance was a Ponzi scheme, judge rules

Investment firm London Capital & Finance (LCF), whose failure in 2019 triggered one of Britain's biggest retail investment scandals, operated as a Ponzi scheme, a London judge ruled yesterday.