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According to the most recent report by the UK's top security training provider, Get Licensed, there are 10 areas you're better off being vigilant in. The City Safety Index has ranked Manchester as the 10th most dangerous city in the UK.On average, there is a crime rate of 152 per 1,000 people in the northern powerhouse city, but this has greatly improved from the year prior. Meanwhile, the ninth most dangerous city in Britain is Leicester, closely followed by Newcastle upon Tyne, and then Middlesbrough. Ranking as even more dangerous – coming in as the seventh most dangerous area – is Blackpool.Then the historic city of Bristol has shown an even higher crime rate, marginally less crime-ridden than the London borough of Westminster.Making it into the top three most dangerous places acros...

People praised the film, saying it was 'underrated' (file) (Image: FILM STILL / HANDOUT)If you’ve binged all your favourite shows and you're looking to fill a TV-shaped hole in your life, then look no further, as people have praised this historical film for being better than you think, and it even stars a famous face from Adolescence. Erin Doherty, who played Briony Ariston in the acclaimed drama, appears in Firebrand, which was released in 2023. It’s based on the 2013 novel Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle, and you can watch it on Amazon Prime right now.Firebrand is a historical drama film set in Tudor England which centres around Katherine Parr, the sixth and final wife of King Henry VIII. As Henry's health declines and his paranoia grows, Catherine, played by Alicia Vikander, mu...

The beauty world keeps pushing boundaries, and the newest trend may well astound even the most dedicated skincare enthusiasts. Previously priced at £16.90, the medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Peptide Serum has dropped to £14.69 - and remarkably, it genuinely features salmon DNA.The serum is also available at £16.95 from Sephora, £19 at Marks and Spencer, £24 at Boots, and £24.99 at Superdrug. This Korean formula tackles lacklustre complexions, working to enhance skin firmness and ward off blemishes.Its star ingredient, salmon DNA PDRN, aims to encourage cellular regeneration and restoration for a brighter, more even-toned appearance. The formula also incorporates five peptide varieties, niacinamide, adenosine, and ocimum sanctum leaf extract.As an alternative, consider the Glow Recipe Wat...

A gardening expert has shared important advice when it comes to the use of used tea bags in compost. Simon Akeroyd, who regularly shares his horticultural tips on TikTok, told his followers it's always a good idea to put compostable waste to good use outdoors. "If you're like me and drink lots of tea, it's a good idea to save the tea bags," he began in a video. However, Simon went on to stress that's important to not add them directly to your compost heap. He elaborated: "The material that most tea bags are made of does not decompose and they contain micro-plastics."Instead, the expert suggests breaking open the tea bag and allowing the tea leaves to dry first. "Once they're dry, they can be sprinkled around the base of your plants," Simon added.This is beneficial due to the tanin in dr...

In a TikTok clip, the doctor, who goes by @socialplasticsurgeon on social media, explained: "The first thing is soap - you need a gentle facial cleanser with no perfumes and no dyes. The next is a toner that is pH-balanced and actually helps regulate the pH of your skin." He then recommended incorporating glycolic acid, retinoic acid and hydroquinone, noting that "the size of a pea" is sufficient when working with prescription-strength formulations.He advised following this with a moisturiser - once again free from dyes or fragrances - to replenish the skin's hydration, before concluding with quality sun protection to guard against UV damage. He stated: "That's how you can remove three to five years."In the comments, one viewer requested a specific product list from the plastic surgeon....

It truly was a simpler time when you could get everything from Claire's Accessories (Stock Image) (Image: Getty)Claire’s Accessories was founded in America in 1961 and entered the UK market in 1996/7. 90s kids will vividly remember how grown-up they felt as they walked through the doors of the shop. It was overstimulating; it was everything. They sold plushies, friendship bracelets (even in threes!), questionable spiky rubber earrings, fingerless gloves, chalky makeup palettes with zero pigment… if it was a dodgy millennial trend, they sold it. We lapped it up, begging our parents to splurge a couple of quid on us because we were worth it. After all, Becky might not be my friend any more if I don’t have the latest fluffy notebook and pen, right? Where else would we write down our secret...

Tucked away in a tranquil inlet of the Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary lies a charming village that's earned recognition as one of Britain's "poshest villages". South Pool in Devon boasts quintessentially English chocolate-box cottages, adorned with thatched roofs, set against a backdrop of verdant rolling countryside.This quiet settlement is inhabited by roughly 150 people, ensuring tranquillity and serenity are in plentiful supply. Yet the typical cost of a home in this compact village hovers around £410,000, though it often reaches £1 million, based on Zoopla sales data. The village also secured its place among Britain's 48 "poshest villages" in a Telegraph feature - and earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveller's 2022 list of the UK's 20 most stunning villages.Despite its modest size, the ...

With the Christmas bills coming in, we could all use some help with our finances. We are giving Daily Express readers the chance to win £200 to go towards their shopping bills, and we have 10 prizes up for grabs.Whether you are paying off your credit cards, or saving for a 2026 getaway, an extra £200 towards your food shop will come in handy at this time of year.You will be able to stock up on everyday essentials and lots of healthy fresh produce to kick-start your new year healthy eating plan. The £200 shopping voucher is valid in all major supermarkets, so you will be able to use it at your local supermarket.Fill in the form below. The competition closes at 23:45 on Sunday, February 15, 2026. If you cannot see the form click here. Terms and conditions apply, please see the form for th...

If you're struggling with the persistent problem of your dog leaping up at you, you may wish to take note of the advice of a canine behaviour expert – who says he has the answer.Will Atherton turned to TikTok to offer his professional guidance on the matter. "If your dog is jumping, depending on their size it can vary from being really annoying all the way up to downright dangerous - and there is no excuse for allowing it," he stated in a video.Using a Chihuahua as an illustration, Will highlighted that breeds shouldn't be "forgiven" simply because of their diminutive size, and ought to be corrected in the same manner as you would a Great Dane.So, what's the solution? Thankfully, Will reckons it is amongst the simplest problems to tackle.He said: "If you want to stop your dog jumping up...

During winter, our skin can often suffer due to the colder temperatures, leading to dry, cracked and senstive skin. However, beauty enthusiasts are raving about a radiance-boosting day-time moisturiser skincare brand Rodial - rumoured to be loved by Princess Kate - which has seen its cost reduced massively.Boasting a 'luminous, hydrated glow', the Rodial Pink Diamond Magic Gel Day cream is a lightweight gel-cream formula that aims to moisturise, illuminate and refine skin, smoothing out imperfections and signs of ageing, like fine lines and wrinkles.The moisturiser typically costs £65 for a 50ml jar, yet with 46% knocked off its original price, it now stands at £35. Ideal for daytime application, the cream contains collagen-enhancing peptides (designed to boost the skin's natural renewa...