Doctor says 'forgotten' nutrient helps cholesterol - but 90% don't eat enoughThe doctor has urged people to add the "missing" item to their dietView 2 Images According to experts, these could help lower cholesterol levels (Image: Getty)A GP has urged people to boost their intake of a vital nutrient that can slash cholesterol, stabilise blood sugar levels and keep you feeling satisfied for extended periods. More than 90 per cent of UK adults fall short of consuming adequate fibre, data from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reveals. This forgotten nutrient that we need to be paying attention to. Opting for fibrous foods also helps us feel fuller, while a diet abundant in fibre can aid digestion and prevent constipation. Foods rich in fibre also regulate your blood sugar levels as they don't cause as much of a spike in your blood as low-fibre alternatives.

January 26, 2026 13:41 UTC

The January transfer window is into its final week and there could be some more major deals pushed through over the closing days. One deal that won't be going through however is Andy Robertson's move to Spurs, after Liverpool pulled the plug on talks. They have a mounting injury crisis and have chosen to retain the left-back despite talk of him heading to north London. The Reds continued to be linked with a move for Adam Wharton amid a growing at Selhurst Park. With all of that being said, make sure you stay tuned across Mirror Football for all of the latest rumours and confirmed deals.

January 26, 2026 13:39 UTC

Storm Chandra: Met Éireann expands rain and wind warnings to more countiesMichael BoltonMet Éireann has issued more yellow rain and wind warnings ahead of Storm Chandra on Tuesday. There is now a yellow rain warning issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, and Waterford. Meanwhile, a status yellow wind warning has been issued for Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Meath, Wexford, Wicklow, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Kerry, and Waterford. There is currently a yellow wind warning in place for Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry until 11:59pm on Tuesday night. Monday will be wet and breezy today with widespread rain, turning heavy at times too.

January 26, 2026 13:29 UTC

Apple fans flock to buy old iPods - yours could be worth far more than you thinkLatest data from the team at eBay suggests Apple fans are returning to the iconic iPod for music playback. View Image Apple iPod growth (Image: GETTY)If you have an old iPod stuff in a cupboard it might be worth dusting it off, charging it up and getting it posted on an auction site. It appears Apple fans are returning to this iconic technology, which offers hours of music playback without the usual smartphone distractions. A quick look at eBay today shows some iPod models selling for well over £100. Its cultural impact remains today for music fans worldwide.

January 26, 2026 13:18 UTC

Oleksandr Usyk given new nickname after rejecting world title fightOleksandr Usyk gave up one of his four world championship belts instead of taking on mandatory challenger Fabio WardleyView Image Oleksandr Usyk does not have a fight planned (Image: PA)Oleksandr Usyk has been accused of ducking Fabio Wardley. ‌Usyk gave up his WBO heavyweight world title last year instead of taking on mandatory challenger Wardley. That saw the Brit elevated to full champion status while Usyk began to target a fight with Deontay Wilder. Clearly that isn't happening and Usyk is still running away from fighting Fabio," he told Sky Sports. Article continues below"Fabio is more than up for fighting Tyson and would welcome what would be a huge event for British boxing this summer.

January 26, 2026 13:17 UTC





Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge following Dame Prue Leith announcing she was stepping down after nine years. But Nigella also admitted being daunted by the big shoes had to fill, following two 'great dames' in Prue and original judge Dame Mary Berry. Of course it's daunting to be following in the footsteps of Prue Leith and Mary Berry before her, great dames both, but I'm also bubbling with excitement. 'The Great British Bake Off is more than a television programme, it's a National Treasure – and it's a huge honour to be entrusted with it.' Nigella has also received Dame's Prue's approval, who said: 'I'm thrilled that Nigella is to experience brilliant Bake Off.

January 26, 2026 13:13 UTC

Lab–grown life has taken a major leap forward as scientists use AI to create a new virus that has never been seen before. Based on a wild virus known to infect bacteria, scientists used an AI tool called Evo2 to create 285 entirely new viruses from scratch. Thanks to this new technology, scientists can make long sequences of DNA in the lab with 100,000 times more accuracy. With Sidewinder and Evo2, scientists now have the potential to create entirely new forms of life in just days, rather than weeks or months. The scientists used an AI programme called Evo2 to design a virus capable of killing antibacterial–resistant E. ColiRight now, the virus Evo–Φ2147 is just about as complex as anything that scientists are able to create.

January 26, 2026 13:13 UTC

Huge 1,400-ton bridge relocated 100m without using a single craneThe new Rauchmühle bridge in Innsbruck, Austria, was built close to its final location to keep disruption to a minimum. Engineers then began lifting the structure more than five metres off the ground using hydraulic presses. View 4 Images Engineers used heavy duty platforms to move the bridge (Image: ÖBB)A massive 1,400-tonne bridge has been transported nearly 100 metres through the heart of Innsbruck, Austria without requiring a single crane. Once completed, engineers began raising the structure more than five metres above ground level using hydraulic presses. Completed in 2000, following a grand opening ceremony jointly hosted by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, Øresund connects the two great cities of Copenhagen and Malmö.

January 26, 2026 13:11 UTC

The first being subcutaneous, which resides just beneath the skin, and visceral fat - the kind that penetrates deeper. Even slim-looking individuals can harbour high visceral fat levels - a body type often referred to as "TOFI" (thin outside, fat inside). View 2 Images Measurements can give a good idea of this 'hidden' fat level (Image: phakphum patjangkata via Getty Images)‌How can I manage visceral fat? Dr Khan suggests it is actually "easier to get rid of" visceral fat than more visible subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat is more metabolically active and tends to respond quickly to lifestyle changes.

January 26, 2026 13:11 UTC

A mother who sexually assaulted her daughter and allowed her brother to rape the child when she was six years old in an act of “depravity and cruelty”, has been jailed for 15 years. The woman’s brother, the child’s uncle, was also jailed for 15 years for raping the child. The rape occurred after his sister brought him into a bedroom where the child was lying on bed watching television and let him rape her while she watched. The woman, who is in her 50s, had denied 14 charges, including 13 charges of sexual assault and one of rape. The man, who is in his 40s, had also denied six charges of rape and was convicted of one charge of rape in March 2003 at trial.

January 26, 2026 13:06 UTC

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January 26, 2026 12:59 UTC

Major energy firm giving away 16 hours of free electricity every SundayTo get free electricity, customers need to shift their electricity use away from weekday peak hours each week, which are from 4pm to 7pmView Image Energy bills are still higher than they used to be (Image: coldsnowstorm via Getty Images)EDF is offering customers free electricity on Sundays if they reduce their weekday peak consumption. To get free electricity, customers need to shift their electricity use away from weekday peak hours each week, which are from 4pm to 7pm. ‌In return, they will get between four and 16 hours of free electricity the following Sunday. ‌More than 100,000 customers benefitted from eight hours of free electricity over Christmas, with EDF giving away a total of 910,536 free hours of electricity to households. Natasha Shields from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, has earned over 680 free hours on Sundays since participating.

January 26, 2026 12:53 UTC

Met Éireann says we can expect the weather this week to be 'dull, wet and breezy'. Photograph: Alan BetsonMet Éireann has expanded its weather warnings for heavy rain and potential travel difficulties as Storm Chandra approaches. The national forecaster extended its status yellow rain warning for Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow, adding counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Louth, with its status yellow warning rain now applying from midnight to 11pm on Tuesday. In Northern Ireland, the Met Office has also expanded its weather warnings to include a status yellow wind and rain warning from midnight Tuesday to 11.59pm Tuesday. Met Éireann said an “unsettled week” ahead is set to bring further rain and showers over the coming days and into next weekend, as low pressure continues to dominate our weather, Met Éireann has said.

January 26, 2026 12:51 UTC

Man Utd learn new referee verdict on Patrick Dorgu goal vs Arsenal after handball claimsPatrick Dorgu scored a crucial goal for Manchester United in their 3-2 victory over Arsenal on Sunday in the Premier League, but there was some controversy surrounding his incredible finishView 3 Images Patrick Dorgu scored Manchester United's second goal against Arsenal (Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)Manchester United have been informed about the reasoning behind the decision to uphold the on-field decision for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Arsenal. Dorgu then gave United the lead in the second half, only for Mikel Merino to draw Arsenal level in the closing stages. Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has clarified why the evidence available to Pawson and the VAR team meant ruling out Dorgu's goal wasn't a possibility. Ex-England striker Jay Bothroyd joined Gallagher on the panel and backed the former referee's view that allowing Dorgu's goal to stand was the right call. View 3 Images It wasn't clear whether Patrick Dorgu handled the ball before his goal (Image: )"[Martin] Zubimendi did appeal straight away and he is the closest player to him."

January 26, 2026 12:45 UTC

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left amazed by the six-figure valuation of a rare object found in her home. During the episode, expert Ronnie Archer-Morgan was seen assessing the value of an unusual ironwood pole club. The visitor explained her in-laws discovered the item initially, after buying a new home and discovering it had been left behind by the previous owners. Elsewhere, another guest was left stunned after learning the value of their rare snuffbox. Expert Gordon Foster met a guest who brought along a gold and quartz snuffbox dating back to 1815.

January 26, 2026 12:45 UTC