If you have leftover sunscreen, you should check if it will last until next summer before storing it away.

If you do not check, you could end up forgetting when you opened your bottle of sunscreen when you need it again.

Sunscreen can become less effective over time, so it is important that you know how to tell if it has expired.

How to tell if sunscreen has expired

On why sunscreen does not work forever, Dr Conal Perrett, Consultant Dermatologist at The Devonshire Clinic, said: “Sunscreen is designed to provide a specific level of protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation, but like any skincare product, it does not necessarily remain effective indefinitely.

“Over time, the active ingredients can degrade, particularly if the product has been exposed repeatedly to heat, direct sunlight or large fluctuations in temperature.

“This is why checking the expiry date, or the period-after-opening, is important.

“You want to know that the product you are relying on is still capable of providing the level of protection stated on the bottle.

“Sunscreen is not something where it is worth taking a chance, particularly because you may not be able to tell simply by looking at the product whether its protective properties have deteriorated.”

The NHS has released advice on staying safe in the sun, including how to check if it is out of date.

The NHS website says you should be able to find the expiry date on the sunscreen bottle.

It is marked by an open jar, an M, and a number, which indicates how many months the sunscreen will last once the bottle has been opened.

Dr Perrett also shared some things to look out for to tell if the sunscreen is out of date.

He said a change in the product’s appearance, texture or smell is a good reason to stop using it.

If the sunscreen has separated, become more watery or lumpy, has changed colour, developed a strange smell or is no longer applying evenly, you should throw it away.

He added: “However, it is important not to rely on these signs alone.

“A sunscreen can potentially look perfectly normal while being past its recommended period of use.

“Checking the expiry information and considering how the product has been stored are therefore just as important.”

Will you be checking your sunscreen before putting it away for next year? Let us know in the comments.

The fire took place less than a mile from a crash that killed seven people, with police not ruling out a connection

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A murder investigation has been launched after a child died in a house fire less than a mile from the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people.

Two men, aged 23 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody following the fire at an end-of-terrace property in Birchington Avenue, Grangetown, near Middlesbrough, Cleveland Police have confirmed.

In a statement, the force said officers were called to the property at 5:23am on Wednesday and confirmed two people had died, “including one child”.

It said they have yet to be formally identified.

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The force said a 48-year-old woman remains in a critical condition in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle.

Three other people suffered injuries which are believed to be non life-threatening.

The force would not rule out a link between the blaze and the crash which killed two police officers and five young men.

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The first ever preview of GTA 6 has appeared online, but not from any of the usual sources, and it confirms a number of potentially controversial gameplay elements.

The Netflix Extended Look at GTA 6 is due to take place on Thursday evening, but that won’t be the only source of revelations that day. There’ve been rumours that several influencers were invited to Rockstar North last month and at least one has been bragging that he’ll have a preview, of some kind, as soon as the Netflix show has premiered.

It doesn’t sound like anyone’s actually played the game, so they may just have seen the show ahead of time, but the first preview has appeared today, via British ‘youth culture’ magazine Dazed. That implies other non-gaming focused outlets may also have been given access to the game, although as with everything else GTA-related it’s hard to know for sure what’s going on.

The Dazed article does not include a lot of new information but there are some things that have never been confirmed before, including the ability to control both characters at the same time. Although the most potentially controversial aspect is just how realistic the game is attempting to be.

While much of the fun in previous GTA games has come from exploring the open world and doing whatever you want, including gunning down or running over people with little chance of police interference, that will apparently be different in GTA 6; to the point where even if you we’re just walking around with a gun out everyone will react as they would in real life.

‘For some gamers, there’s a fear that what GTA 6 gains in immersion, it loses in the chaos and anarchy that have been part of the series’ DNA since the outset, but for Rockstar, the goal is to create a world of total immersion, which reacts more realistically than ever to what you choose to make of it,’ reads the Dazed article.

The word ‘grounded’ is used more than once to describe the game, as the article ruminates on the fact that old school GTA rampages may no longer be viable. We’ll have to see how it all works in practice but putting realism before gameplay is always a risky decision and it seems to go against GTA’s traditionally heightened sense of reality – after all, it’s meant to take place in a satire of the real world, not the real world itself.

In terms of playing as both characters, the article isn’t very descriptive but while it says you can just wander off as either Jason or Lucia alone you can also swap between them when they’re together. That presumably works something like a Lego game, where you’re swapping between multiplayer characters, although there’s no suggestion that the game has co-op play.

There’s also confirmation that the game features role-playing systems similar to 2004’s San Andreas, which is interesting because those elements were not universally popular at the time. Nevertheless, in GTA 6 eating too much food, without doing enough exercise, will see both characters gaining weight, while working out sees them building their muscles.

There’s also been separate reports that cars will run out of petrol after a while and will need to be refuelled. Dazed article has a few new images in the article but nothing very different from the ones that have been shown so far.

Oh, and another video from the game has leaked out this evening. It’s presumably from serial leaker ‘Cyberleek’ but this time it contains some story spoilers, so you may want to avoid that one if you want to keep yourself pure for the game’s release on November 19.

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The deadly fire took place less than a mile from the scene of a traffic collision that killed two police officers, and five other young men

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A murder investigation has been launched following a fatal house fire in which a child died.

Two men, aged 23 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody following the fire at an end-of-terrace property in Birchington Avenue, Grangetown, near Middlesbrough.

In a statement, Cleveland Police said officers were called to the property at 5:23am on Wednesday and confirmed two people had died, “including one child”.

It said they have yet to be formally identified.

The force said a 48-year-old woman remains in a critical condition in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in Newcastle.

Three other people suffered injuries which are believed to be non life-threatening.

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Seven people were killed in a crash involving a police vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning close to the scene of the fire.

The two-vehicle crash, which also involved a Volkswagen Passat, took place on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough, at about 3.39am on Saturday.

Five men, aged between 16 and 23 were all killed, along with two serving police officers.

The force would not rule out a link between the blaze and the crash.

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More than 170 enthusiastic participants, families and supporters went along.

The inaugural Cambuslang Schools Bike Fest drew a massive crowd to Clyde Cycle Park.

More than 170 enthusiastic participants, families and supporters went along to the Cambuslang venue on Saturday, August 22

Funded as part of Scottish Cycling’s Summer of Sport 2026 initiative, the free community festival brought local school communities together to celebrate active travel, youth sports and outdoor fun.

The highlight of the afternoon was the highly-competitive Schools Cycle Relay Competition, which featured 72 children from local primaries going wheel-to-wheel on the park circuit. The relay was closely fought by teams mainly from James Aiton Primary, Newton Farm Primary, St Cadoc’s Primary and West Coats Primary.

The fastest times were set by two teams from Newton Farm Primary, who were awarded gold and silver medals. The bronze medals were claimed by the determined riders from West Coats Primary – just edging out the teams from James Aiton and St Cadoc’s. Newton Farm PS were also awarded the first Cambuslang Schools Bike Fest trophy sponsored by Scottish Cycling.

The medals were presented by Rutherglen MSP Clare Haughey who said: “It was lovely to attend Clyde Cycle Park’s Schools Bike Fest. I had the pleasure of presenting the medals to the first, second and third -placed teams, but I also want to congratulate everyone who took part.

“The turnout from local children and young people, and their families, was incredible and it was evident just how much everyone enjoyed themselves. A huge well done to the organisers and all the volunteers who made the day such a great success.”

The Bike Fest trophy was presented to the Newton Farm Primary team by Rutherglen MP Michael Shanks who said: “I was delighted to present the Cambuslang Schools Bike Fest trophy after such a hard-fought cycling relay race.

“The Clyde Cycle Park is a hugely positive development in our community and it was fantastic to see so many young people and their families turn out for this first Cambuslang schools event. My thanks to all the team who made this a success and well done to all the young people for their achievements on the day.”

In addition to the high-stakes school trophy race, the Bike Fest offered an opportunity for everyone to cycle the Clyde Cycle Park circuit. Participants also witnessed a demonstration of trials bike riding by Scottish Trials Rider and UCI British Champion, Sara Tait, which encouraged some primary school children to try trials bikes themselves.

The smoothie bike was as popular as ever, with many young people pedalling furiously to create their fruit smoothies.

For children who didn’t bring a bike, Clyde Cycle Park provided local bikes to ensure no child was left on the sidelines.

And family-owned bike retailer, Philip Lang, had a stand at the festival showing off a range of affordable bikes and accessories.

To make sure no one went home empty-handed, every participant in the relay competition was given a goody bag including caramel wafers kindly donated by Tunnock’s and a jazzy bike bell donated by Philip Lang.

The schools which participated in the Bike Fest saw it has a hugely positive development. Catherine Meechan, head teacher at Newton Farm Primary said: “Our pupils had an amazing day at Bike Fest and thoroughly enjoyed all the activities on offer.

“They had been very keen to participate in the schools’ relay competition as they all love riding their bikes to and from school and out in the community, and they are very pleased to have been so successful in the competition.

“It was a great opportunity for them to have fun at a fantastic local resource and meet friends from other schools. Thank you to everyone who organised the event and provided the trophy, medals and goody bags for the competitors.”

And Kathleen Faloon, head teacher at St Cadoc’s Primary agreed, saying: “We are bursting with pride for our Team St Cadoc’s cyclists who took part in the Cambuslang Schools Bike Fest!

“It was wonderful to see them embrace a new sporting challenge with such energy and teamwork. Events like this are fantastic for showing our children the joy of trying something different and discovering new ways to stay active and healthy.”

Kerry McGhee, head teacher of James Aiton Primary said: “James Aiton has been taking part in coaching sessions at Clyde Cycle Park for more than three years, and many of our young people have learnt cycling skills at the Park.

“We were delighted to participate in this first Bike Fest which was a lot of fun for our young people and their families.”

From a parents’ perspective, Mireia Ferrer, chair of West Coats Primary Parent Council, said: “What a brilliant time was had by all cycling out in a sunny afternoon with their friends. A phenomenal event getting the kids involved in sports.

“It was a rewarding experience and it was amazing to see the support across all the schools. We are very thankful for the opportunity, and we hope there will be more to come!”

Organisers hailed the event as a monumental milestone for youth cycling in Cambuslang and Rutherglen, and potentially the wider region.

John Bachtler, Chair of Clyde Cycle Park said: “This was our first Bike Fest for local schools, and we were overwhelmed by the fantastic response with 72 young people taking part in the relay competition.

“We are very grateful to school staff and parents who put together entries during a busy period at the start of a new school year. It was so heartening to see the enthusiasm of the children, their commitment to their team and school, their encouragement and support for each other, and their joy in cycling.

“We hope to make this an annual competition and extend it to other schools and communities.”

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BBC’s Escape to the Country presenter Sonali Shah helped a house-hunting couple discover their dream Devon home, with success

BBC’s Escape to the Country ventured to Devon on Wednesday (26 August) as a couple joined Sonali Shah in their search to purchase their first property together.

Matt, who works as an aerospace engineer, lived in Eastley, Hampshire, while his partner Jamie, employed as a genetic counsellor for the NHS, was situated in the Oxfordshire town of Wantage, and the duo had chosen to move to a tranquil area of Devon.

With a healthy budget of £550,000 at their disposal, the couple was seeking a home with up to four bedrooms, off-street parking, a garage or workshop, and a generous garden.

Escape to the Country host Sonali took Matt and Jamie to view the initial property in Mutterton, on the market for £550,000. A cottage dating from the 19th century, the residence offered three bedrooms, an annexe, and an expansive kitchen.

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The second viewing was a barn conversion in Landscove, priced at £530,000, which offered three bedrooms, substantial garden space, and original features throughout.

Though impressed, Matt confessed he found it difficult to picture the property suiting him and Jamie, particularly given their intentions to begin a family, reports Devon Live.

The third and final property was located in Ipplepen and priced at £530,000. The Georgian residence featured four bedrooms and two reception areas and sat in the village centre.

Sonali confessed she was “obsessed” with the house before Jamie subsequently described it as a “dream home”. As Matt and Jamie toured the charming property, one particular feature left them genuinely impressed — a first-floor laundry room.

Matt remarked, “It’s a clever use of space, actually,” to which Jamie responded, “It is a really smart idea. You’re not having to lug washing baskets up and down the stairs every five minutes. I don’t know why everyone doesn’t do that.”

While Jamie acknowledged the “perfection” of the property’s interior décor, she noted the garden lacked sufficient space for a workshop — something that could prove a dealbreaker. Matt conceded the home failed to satisfy their “practical needs”, yet remained genuinely keen.

Later in the episode, which originally aired in 2024, the couple disclosed the outcome of their search on Escape to the Country.

The pair delightedly revealed they had submitted an offer on the very first property they’d visited, with Matt explaining: “After seeing the second and third one, the first was the best fit for us.”

Their offer was subsequently accepted, and Matt and Jamie successfully completed the purchase of the property in Mutterton.

Escape to the Country is available to stream on BBC iPlayer

Police were called to the blaze on Birchington Avenue at 5.23am on Wednesday, August 26.

Two people sadly died, including one child, with both yet to be formally identified.

Emergency services at the scene of a major residential fire on Birchington Avenue, in Grangetown, Middlesbrough. (Image: North News & Pictures Ltd)

A 48-year-old woman remains in the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) in a critical condition.

Three other people suffered injuries which are currently believed to be non-life-threatening.

Two men, aged 23 and 31, have now been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

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Redcar and Cleveland Local Policing Commander, Superintendent Emily Harrison, said: “As we continue to investigate this morning’s tragic incident, we continue to support the families of those who have sadly died as a result.

“Our thoughts remain with those families and with everyone involved.

“Two men, aged 23 and 31, remain in police custody at this time and they are being questioned.

“We continue to work to establish the circumstances of exactly what has happened, but we are keeping an open mind and cannot rule out any links to wider organised crime at this time.

“We will have a high visibility presence in the Grangetown area and encourage anyone who has concerns, or who may have information, to approach our officers or alternatively call us on 101.”

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Police said enquiries remain ongoing as officers work to establish exactly what happened.

Anyone with information or concerns is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 170941.

Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online or by calling 0800 555 111.

A group of Montana students, families and tribes has reached a settlement with the state Office of Public Instruction that’s set to bring closure to a yearslong legal dispute about how the state implements its constitutional requirement to provide Indigenous education.

The settlement, if approved, would resolve a class action lawsuit filed in 2021 in which plaintiffs alleged the state has failed to implement and enforce a constitutional mandate requiring K-12 public education to recognize the “distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians.”

In 1999, the state Legislature enacted the Indian Education for All (IEFA) Act to implement that constitutional mandate and require public schools to teach Native American history and culture. Since 2007, the Legislature has appropriated about $3.5 million annually to school districts to fund implementation. According to the IEFA Act, schools are supposed to use the funds to develop curricula, purchase class materials and train teachers.

In 2021, a group of Montana students, families and tribes filed a class action lawsuit against the Office of Public Instruction and the Montana Board of Public Education, alleging that school districts were improperly using funds intended to support IEFA. Tribal plaintiffs include the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, Northern Cheyenne Tribe and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana.

Court documents alleged that in 2019 and 2020, only 10% of Montana school districts could account for their IEFA funding having been spent on appropriate expenses. One school, according to court documents, used some of its IEFA funds to pay a portion of librarian salaries. Other schools allegedly used the funds to purchase books unrelated to Native American culture or history.

A district court judge on Monday preliminarily approved the settlement, which is subject to final court approval after a notice period. The Office of Public Instruction has agreed, in part, to:

1. Use its accreditation system to require districts to provide evidence of IEFA implementation

2. Establish enforcement mechanisms, including a yearly evaluation of at least seven schools’ IEFA expenses and potential funding reductions for noncompliance

3. “Strengthen and formalize” tribal consultation processes

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4. Require schools to report IEFA expenses and publish a list of noncompliant schools

Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen wrote in an emailed statement that she is “pleased” an agreement has been reached so “that we can move forward with ensuring every Montana student receives authentic instruction on our state’s tribal nations.”

“The OPI has also launched a new website and professional development portal to house additional IEFA resources for educators and families,” she wrote. “In Montana, we support all students and work to ensure they are seen and supported.”

Michael Dolson, chair of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, described the settlement as “long overdue.”

“This settlement means accountability for implementing that commitment, with real reporting, real curriculum developed with Tribes, and real consequences when schools fail to deliver,” he said in a statement.

In May 2025, the Montana Board of Public Education agreed to a separate settlement in the same lawsuit, by which it agreed to improve content standards, tribal collaboration and teacher training regarding the implementation of IEFA.

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The incident happened on August 24 at about 11.40am on Wykeham Street in Scarborough.

The victim was walking when a dog, without an owner, jumped on her and bit her face, said a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police. 

The animal then reportedly ran off towards Manor Road.

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The woman needed numerous stitches for her injuries, which are expected to leave permanent scars.

The victim described the dog is described as a husky or malamute type, possibly a puppy, with a black head, mostly brown body, and wearing a black collar.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information, particularly if anyone has seen this dog without an owner before or knows who the owner is.

They are also asking for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage of the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police online by emailing josh.nolan@northyorkshire.police.uk, visiting the website and selecting ‘Tell us about’, then ‘An existing case or report’, or via live chat, available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Alternatively, information can be given by calling North Yorkshire Police on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

When providing information, please quote reference 12260165486.

Legendary film and TV actor Tim Curry has died at the age of 80.

The star, best known for playing the Dr Frank-N-Furter in cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died at his home in Los Angeles last night – his manager confirmed today.

A cause of death was not given, but Curry had been suffering with serious health issues for more than a decade after suffering a stroke in 2012, which left him unable to walk.

His other iconic roles came in films such as Clue, Annie, Spamalot, Home Alone 2 and It.

Despite his wish to avoid being typecast, Curry’s sensational portrayal of the mad ‘transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania’ inevitably defined his career.

A hedonist in heels and fishnets, the deviant doctor was hell-bent on creating the perfect man – and the character railed against the dull all-American teen couple, Janet and Brad.

He played the role for two years – first on stage and then in the film version, released in 1975. 

Curry later went on to join the cast of 1992’s Home Alone 2 – playing Mr Hector, a stuffy and suspicious concierge at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

Between 2004 and 2007, he portrayed King Arthur in the Monty Python musical Spamalot on stage in Chicago, Broadway and the West End. 

The 80-year-old also played the concierge in Home Alone 2 

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Curry in 2016 attending the red carpet premiere of The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Lets Do the Time Warp Again’ at The Roxy in West Hollywood, California 

Some of his stage credits include What About Dick? My Favorite Year and Travesties, among others. 

In 2015, he was honoured with The Actors Fund Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles. 

Curry opened up about his wellbeing last year during a special screening marking The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary. 

Speaking to the audience at LA’s Academy Museum, he said: ‘I still can’t walk, which is why I’m in this silly chair, and that’s very limiting.

‘So, I won’t be singing and I won’t be dancing very soon. I still have real problems with my left leg.’

Since suffering a stroke aged 66, the legendary actor remained largely out of the public eye. 

Born Timothy James Curry in Cheshire, England, in 1946, Curry was the younger child of Patricia, a school secretary, and James, a Royal Navy chaplain. He had an older sister, Judith – a concert pianist, who died in 2001. 

Curry grew up in Plymouth and went to boarding school. Then, in 1958, when he was just 12 years old, he lost his father to pneumonia.

Between 2004 and 2007, Curry played King Arthur in the Monty Python musical Spamalot on stage in Chicago, Broadway and the West End

The actor in costume during the filming of the television mini-series Will Shakespeare at the ATV studios in Elstree, Hertfordshire, in June 1976

Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975

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Despite his wish to avoid being typecast, Curry’s sensational portrayal of the mad ‘transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania’ inevitably defined his career

Curry pictured again in 1975 but without the makeup

The tragedy had a profound impact on his childhood.

Ten years later, the actor watched Judi Dench onstage as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at London’s Palace Theatre, a moment that cemented his ambition to become an actor.

After studying at Birmingham University, he burst onto the West End scene.

One of his early roles was in the original UK production of of the Hair – a hippie musical.

To land the role, he lied to producers about his youth and claimed to have an Equity card – allowing him to bypass union rules that would otherwise have prevented him from being cast.

He fondly remembered the experience of playing Woof, the free-spirited hippie, as ‘liberating’.

Crucially, however, he made firm friends with his co-star Richard O’Brien – who went on the write the role that would define Curry’s career – Dr Frank-N-Furter.

Curry took on the stage role for two years, performing in New York and at the Roxy in Los Angeles. 

For many years, he rarely discussed The Rocky Horror Picture Show, fearing he would forever be cast in similar roles.

He previously recalled the opening night during the show’s Broadway debut as ‘very exciting’ but said the critics were far too harsh.

‘I had to go on the Today Show the next day and they read the reviews, which were appalling,’ he explained. ‘That brought me down. It was very cruel.’

The reviews described his performance as ‘a mixture of Joan Crawford and Burt Lancaster’ and ‘Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Marc Bolan all in one’

In 2011, Curry was scheduled to appear in Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead, but he withdrew from the production at the last minute citing ill health.

Actor and director Patrick Barlow shared a house with Curry while studying at Birmingham University. 

Recalling their student days, he told The Guardian: ‘I remember being amazed by his extraordinary singing voice – it was just completely perfect, just something he was born with – it came ready made.’