All news for 2023-02-15

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Ukraine may have to wait years for British fighter jets, warns defence chief
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlined the practical difficulties of supplying Kyiv with sophisticated aircraft after President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to the UK to provide 'wings for freedom'
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Seven in ten Brits admit they eat crisps in unusual ways - like dipping in tea
One in ten crush crisps into a powder and pour them into their mouths, and 28% lick every last crumb from the packet off their fingers
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Ryanair trolls passenger over check-in rules - but not everyone found it funny
The social media team for Irish budget airline Ryanair has brutally made fun of a customer who was struggling with check-in rules and made the mistake of tweeting about it
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Scientific formula names happiest songs - Good Vibrations tops the list
A music psychologist has said the perfect 'happy' song should be 137BPM, in a major key, with a short intro and bright tones, and four beats in every bar
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Nicola Sturgeon replacement odds as First Minister quits - runners and riders
Nicola Sturgeon made the bombshell announcement today that she will resign as Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader after recognising the time had come to step aside from her post
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Drivers warned over low sun risk that could see you slapped with £5,000 fine
If you don't have "proper control" of a vehicle or a full view of the road and traffic ahead of you, you could face a fine of between £1,000 and £5,000, as well as three points on your licence
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Xavi highlights Man Utd's "most dangerous" player ahead of Europa League clash
Barcelona welcome Manchester United to the Nou Camp in the Europa League on Thursday and boss Xavi has waxed lyrical over free-scoring and biggest threat Marcus Rashford
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Police reveal the three conversations Nicola Bulley had before vanishing
In a press briefing held 19 days after her disapperance, Lancashire Police said Nicola had three conversations on her phone shortly before her disappearance
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Corrie’s Amy suffers harrowing rape as Aaron preys on her in frightening scenes
Coronation Street has confirmed the ITV soap will air harrowing scenes next month, in which Aaron has non-consensual sex with Amy in their flat
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New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa pictured for first time in iconic TARDIS
New Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa was pictured emerging from the infamous TARDIS time machine on a snowy Christmas-themed set
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Best storage boxes for kids toys and quick clear ups at home
Need something to throw the kids toys in at the end of the day? We've rounded-up some great storage box options that you can get hold of today
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Ben Stokes makes one request to England chiefs ahead of the Ashes
England take on New Zealand in their last Test series before facing old foes Australia this summer in the Ashes and Ben Stokes has outlined his plans for his attack moving forward
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Woman goes 20 days without washing her hair and is blown away by 'softness'
A beauty lover has recommended trying the 'hair training' method if you want to see softer and shinier hair - but a top trichologist has said frequent hair washing is vital
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Danniella Westbrook confidently poses in lingerie as celebrity men flood her DMs
Former EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook has posed in a series of gorgeous photos as she models red lingerie in a glamorous photoshoot
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New Lionesses goalkeeper Emily Ramsey offers first impressions of England squad
Emily Ramsey could win her first Lionesses senior cap over the next week - with England set to face Korea Republic, Italy and Belgium across three venues in the 2023 Arnold Clark Cup
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First look at Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn as she takes over from Margot Robbie
Lady Gaga is set to appear alongside Joaquin Phoenix in upcoming movie Joker: Folie à deux, which is set to be released next year and already has fans going wild
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Iceland and Currys are giving away free freezers to help with the cost of living
In a new partnership, Iceland, Currys and Birds Eye are working together to help low-income households that don’t have freezers through a cost of living support initiative
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Contraceptive pill for men developed that could be taken just before sex
Scientists have developed a new male contraceptive pill to block fertility for 24 hours. Professor Lonny Levin says she cannot wait for the time when men can walk into clinics and request the "male pill"
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'I'm scared my baby will be bullied for his rude initials - but I love the name'
A mum has shared that she is apprehensive about the name she has chosen for newborn son because he will have rude initials, and is also worried it might be a 'girl's name'
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Shoppers are now rushing to buy advent calendars - but they're not for Christmas
"This was a special surprise for my sister, It has delighted her. Every morning I get a wee message telling me what her gift has been. Can't wait to buy more for my family and friends."
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Sam Smith spotted in low key outfit after sparking frenzy over BRITs latex look
Sam Smith's latex balloon outfit at the BRITs was the look that launched a thousand memes, but the superstar rocked a much more lowkey style when he headed out to New York for a lunch with friends on Valentine's Day
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Mum dies after falling into 90ft gorge with son, 5, who is dramatically rescued
Angela Berti died at Niagara Falls State Park on Tuesday after she fell 90ft into Niagara Gorge along with her son. The five-year-old suffered head injuries and remains in hospital
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NRL veteran Kevin Proctor says Wakefield as skilful as any of his previous sides
Veteran New Zealand second-row, 33, insists people are wrong to write-off the relegation favourites and he intends on improving their mindset in order to help fulfil potential
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'My neighbour always makes noise when I work from home - he could get me fired'
One noisy neighbour who slams doors and causes walls to shake has been criticised by the home worker living next door, who fears the resident will get them in trouble with their boss
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Arsenal lineup from their last win over Man City with forgotten man in attack
You have to go all the way back to the 2015-16 season to find the last time Arsenal beat Manchester City in the Premier League, and it's also the last time they finished above them