Daily Express - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

'At 07.35 the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father'

KING Charles led global tributes to Pope Francis yesterday, describing him as a man who \"touched the lives of so many\".

4 mins

Nun calls for women to be given bigger role

A CATHOLIC nun and theologian has praised Pope Francis for placing women in decision-making positions within the Church and said she hopes his successor will go “further and faster”.

1 min

Intrigue and politics: How cardinals vote in secret for Pope's successor

AS tens of thousands of mourners flock to the Vatican in Rome to pay tribute to Pope Francis, the complicated and mysterious ritual of picking his successor begins.

4 mins

The jigsaw firm whose success is no puzzle

BASED in deepest Derbyshire a family-run company that has been going for three generations is the last British manufacturer of hand-cut wooden jigsaws.

3 mins

Rules axe 'threatens bin chaos'

ANGELA Rayner has been warned that plans to undo Tory union restrictions could spark Birmingham-style bin chaos across Britain.

1 min

Pension petition 'snub' to elderly

PM ignores plea against cruel rule

1 min

£220k for man cave demolition

THE owner of “Britain’s biggest man cave” now faces a £220,000 bill from the council that demolished it.

1 min

3 accused over golf club death

THREE men have been charged with manslaughter after a woman was struck by a van at a golf club.

1 min

'Sabotage' outcry as tourism fails to recover

TOURISM bosses have accused the Government of “sabotage” after international visitors last year spent £2.2billion less than before Covid.

1 min

UK's bank holiday blues...and greys

BEACHES were deserted while roads became rammed as the long bank holiday weekend came to a close with cloud and rain.

1 min

Give us Tasers, say prison guards

PRISON officers are calling on the Justice Secretary to allow the use of electric stun guns in the most dangerous jails.

1 min

'Everyone must see how police killed my son'

Mum backs de Menezes series

2 mins

Icons gather to pick new sports Oscars

SPORTING legends took to the red carpet last night as they prepared to honour current stars at the annual Laureus World Sports Awards.

1 min

Risky 'eco plugs' alert

ILLEGAL and potentially dangerous “eco plugs” that claim to cut electricity bills are still being sold online.

1 min

Lovestruck Liz dating Breaky Heart star

LIZ Hurley has surprised celebrity watchers by revealing she is dating Achy Breaky Heart singer Billy Ray Cyrus.

1 min

William and Kate to visit Scottish isles

First two-day trip since her illness

1 min

Even Orwell's Big Brother would be mortified by Trump

IN THE hallowed grounds of All Saints' church in Sutton Courtenay, Oxon, George Orwell must be spinning in his grave. His classic novel 1984 laid out the framework for an authoritarian dystopian future he hoped never to witness. Yet Donald Trump appears to view 1984 as a how-to handbook for governance.

2 mins

Two-tier Labour's two-faced U-turn

THOSE of us who cracked open the Champagne last week after the rare outbreak of common sense from the Supreme Court over the definition of a woman may find that our celebrations were premature. In the aftermath trans rights activists took to the streets and Labour MPs began plotting to overturn the ruling.

2 mins

Hand lost to scratch

A WOMAN who had her right hand amputated after a dog scratch four years after losing a leg will attempt a one-mile wild swim for charity.

1 min

Starmer told to ditch child benefit limits

CHARITIES have pleaded with the Prime Minister to scrap the two-child benefit limit.

1 min

Kemi demands police forces stop recording non-crime hate

KEMI Badenoch has demanded that Sir Keir Starmer stops “hiding behind weasel words” and backs her move to end the use of non-crime hate incidents by police.

1 min

Boris's youngest boy's hair comes as little shock

THERE'S no mistaking that mop of hair... Boris Johnson’s youngest son reveals he is the latest in the family to inherit his dad’s crowning glory.

1 min

Hay fever season is longer each year

HAY fever season is nearly three weeks longer now than 30 years ago due to climate change, experts say.

1 min

Drivers fined because of 'faulty' parking machines

Motoring group backs customers in fight against £100 fee

2 mins

Former chemist who discovered the formula for a more compassionate Catholicism

Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, softened the Church's stance on controversial issues like the death penalty, same-sex marriages and divorce... all while campaigning on behalf of the poor

6 mins

Same faces sitting on cushy quango boards

THE taxpayer is bankrolling scores of people who have become serial quango board members.

1 min

Cattle grid row lands neighbour with £3,600 bill

A FINANCIER who locked horns with a neighbour over a cattle grid has been ordered to pay £3,600 after hitting his foe with a BMW.

1 min

Hegseth is under fire for 'group chat error'

DONALD Trump yesterday faced calls for his Secretary of Defence to be sacked after he reportedly sent classified information to his wife and brother.

1 min

No let-up in Putin's war but Trump 'hopeful' of a peace deal 'this week'

DONALD Trump said Russia and Ukraine are set to strike a peace deal “this week” despite the Easter ceasefire ending with Vladimir Putin’s forces launching a fresh bombardment yesterday.

1 min

Even the lift operator at the World’s Greatest Paper could bring the Fleet Street printing presses to a halt

As the Daily Express celebrates its 125th birthday, legendary night editor TERRY MANNERS, who worked for 10 editors and witnessed the paper's departure from Fleet Street and move to full colour, recalls some wonderful and weird days at the Black Lubyanka

6 mins

UK firm ups manufacture of explosives

BRITISH production of explosives will increase significantly as part of plans by BAE Systems.

1 min

Flagship on a mission to impress

THE men who will lead a mighty task force stand on the flight deck of Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales. Commander Captain Will Blackett, left, alongside Commodore James Blackmore and Captain Colin McGannity, have eight months of exercises ahead with allies.

1 min

Lovely jubbly! Del Boy inspired me to lose over 6st

Meeting star changed fan's life

1 min

'Scent of a woman dictates female pals'

WOMEN can sniff out whether they are going to be friends within four minutes, a study suggests.

1 min

Round-the-world sailing floats rookie Zena's boat

A WOMAN with no nautical experience is on her first sailing trip - circumnavigating the globe.

1 min

'Noise' snub for mosque

MOSQUE leaders say they are disappointed after their bid to extend opening hours was rejected over claims it would ruin the local \"tranquillity\".

1 min

250 years...they've all done very well!

ONE of the UK’s oldest family-owned department stores is celebrating its 250th birthday.

1 min

British man 'lynched and burned alive' in Ecuador

A BRITISH man has reportedly been lynched and burned alive by an angry mob in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest region.

1 min

Anytime healthy foods you can eat to heart's desire

A new study reveals that WHEN we eat as well as what we eat can impact our heart health.

2 mins

Start banking happiness... and you will never go bust

We're all striving to be happy – but it can feel out of reach in our busy lives. But what if you could build your happiness pot up like a retirement portfolio – and cash it in later?

2 mins

WHEN WORKING OUT DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU

Are you over-exercising? Google Trend Data, which reflects the online searches people make, suggests you might be.

1 min

Will nightshade foods make my arthritis worse?

I've recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and am on medication to dampen my immune system. A friend says nightshade foods can make the inflammation worse. What's your view?

4 mins

Duo busy doing nothing

IT'S three years now since the BBC axed Holby City, a Tuesday night primetime staple since the dawn of time.

2 mins

BOWEN PLAYS IT COUL

Haiti is too hot for rivals in Irish National

1 min

ITOJE GRAFT 'CRAZY'

Dan lauds Maro's stamina

1 min

The only way is Essex for head Porter

JAMIE PORTER grabbed six wickets as Essex beat Worcestershire by 28 runs for their first win of the Division One season.

1 min

Hamilton's struggle to get RICHARIMILLE a grip

BLEAK WAKE-UP CALL FOR FERRARI DREAMS

2 mins

Wild Whittaker faces Board of Control rap

BEN WHITTAKER could be called in front of the British Boxing Board of Control — after the celebrations following his win over Liam Cameron.

1 min

RONNIE REGRET

O'Sullivan wishes X-rated | Carter rant did not happen

2 mins

Farke plans party after Piroe blitz earns promotion

DANIEL FARKE said Leeds would enjoy the promotion party before thinking about how they will survive in the Premier League.

1 min

Claret bore boys enjoy last laugh

GOING UP IS THE IDEAL ANSWER TO 'DULL' JIBE

2 mins

Reds' iron rule tops Van Dijk's wildest dreams

VIRGIL VAN DIJK cannot believe how far Liverpool are ahead of the rest at the top of the Premier League.

2 mins

Big Guns help Ethan stay grounded

ETHAN NWANERI and Myles Lewis-Skelly are being mentored by Arsenal’s top guns Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.

1 min

Emery urges Villa to prove they can deal with pressure

UNAI EMERY has told Aston Villa, 'Get used to playing under the pressure of winning'.

1 min

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