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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
67
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
4
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 4 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
2 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 2 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Alt Text Quality
Action
5 of 126 images have issues
REVIEW
5 of 126 images have issues
Critical::
5 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
119 image(s) with good alt text
126 images 119 good alt text 2 decorative 5 missing
IssueCount
missing5 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title The Daily Star: News with a Wink Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
A
Landmark Structure
118 landmarks
PASS
118 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+
Heading Hierarchy
124 headings
PASS
124 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H2 ALL DON QUIET: Trump extends Iran ceasefire and backs off bombing as 'government seriously fractured'
  • H3 Chelsea fans aim 'brutal' X-rated chant at Liam Rosenior as sacking rumours swirl
  • H3 Daniel Kinahan ‘in total shock’ after making one 'fatal mistake' that led to his arrest
  • H3 Vitamin pills sold online and over counter 'causing prolonged erections'
  • H3 Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill nearly £175 off – food 'tastes so good'
  • H2 EDITOR'S PICKS
  • H3 SICK ATTACK: Racist who raped Sikh woman 'thinking she was Muslim' pleads guilty and faces life
  • H3 SEXMINSTER: Babestation stars back MP's sex toy plan as they warn kids: 'Porn isn't real life'
  • H3 Morrisons to close store as supermarket giant confirms 'difficult decision'
  • H3 Two UK Euromillions winners share £126m jackpot with French ticket holder
  • H3 Teacher accused of sexually assaulting and murdering baby 'told colleague of dark thoughts'
  • H3 Princess of Wales' tender moment with hero at Queen Elizabeth II's centenary
  • H3 Bev Callard opens up about second I'm A Celeb experience after being medically pulled
  • H3 Airlines cancelling flights or adding charges amid jet fuel crisis – see full list
  • H3 Sydney Sweeney skips Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere after her 'scenes were cut'
  • H3 Official told “just f***ing approve it” in relation to Lord Mandelson’s security vetting, MPs told
  • H3 Welcome to 'Donnyland' as Ukraine 'could have renamed part of Donbas' in Trump tribute
  • H3 Horror as new bridge collapses during ribbon-cutting ceremony sending crowds plunging
  • H3 'King of bullfighters' breaks silence on 'immense pain' after bull horn perforated rectum
  • H3 Kevin the Carrot finally makes it down the aisle
  • H2 DAILY STAR DEALS
  • H3 Wedding makeup artist hails £16 'miracle' Amazon serum for brides with spots
  • H3 Rosacea sufferers turn to skincare range for 'no more blemishes or pustules'
  • H3 'Stunning' £25 corkbed sandals buyers call 'more comfortable than Birkenstocks'
  • H2 'I tried Byoma’s viral peel-off mask, and it actually gave me the glass skin of my dreams.'
  • H2 NEWS
  • H3 COSTA BLANK YA: Spanish resort that rivals Benidorm desperate for Brits to come back after anti-tourist demos
  • H3 LATE NIGHT HORROR: X Factor star RIELLEUK's gesture in court as Klaudiaglam fights for life after being 'run over'
  • H3 'AI Nostradamus' makes grim prediction as it claims 'humanity will be rewritten'
  • H3 'Terrorist' who 'drove car into Xmas market killing 6' reads out weird World Cup poem
  • H3 Rare Roman god worshipped in secret underground ritual found in cricket pavillion
  • H3 Truth behind Great Pyramid 'exposed' as theory claims it was actually 'massive battery'
  • H3 Mum school counsellor sobs at sentencing after sexually abusing female pupil, 15
  • H3 Donald Trump's worrying cognitive sign in late night social posts uncovered by psychologist
  • H3 Teenage girl, 13, with epilepsy found dead in bath as medication 'admin error' found
  • H3 British tourists warned over little-known laws that could result in instant fines
  • H3 Brit in 'lion killer' chokehold sex attack in Tenerife before couple 'mugged by same man'
  • H3 Donald Trump 'blocked from using nuclear codes' during emergency meeting
  • H3 Update into death of teen mauled by 'softest' family dog as cause of death revealed
  • H2 SPORT
  • H3 HAMMER TIME: Karren Brady's trailblazing controversy from 'hard b*stard' to 'devil with t**s'
  • H3 LOVE PHWOARTY: 'World's hottest tennis star' Aryna Sabalenka claims 'I'd be a model if not pro'
  • H3 Leicester City relegated to League One as former Premier League champions hit rock bottom
  • H3 England fans heading to World Cup handed 'essential' warning for 'most important thing'
  • H3 Gary Neville's sister rages at 'truly scary' abuse hurled at Man Utd icon in street clash
  • H3 Arsenal given Gabriel red card verdict as ex-Premier League ref admits he's 'very lucky'
  • H3 Footballer arrested 'for breaking referee's nose with KO sucker punch' as he got red card
  • H3 Man Utd 'to bid £34m for football's hottest wonderkid' in Barcelona transfer battle
  • H3 Premier League icon says Luis Suarez is 'disrespected' by English fans – 'it's a shame'
  • H3 Footballer stabbed in mystery attack wakes from coma after life-saving operation
  • H3 Baroness Karren Brady quits West Ham vice-chair role as club in relegation fight
  • H3 Ex-Liverpool star helps police catch creep who harassed fiancee's sister's home
  • H3 Ex-footballer left heartbroken as wife, 32, tragically dies after birth of second child
  • H3 'Literally the best blush I've ever used' that gives 'most beautiful glow' for £10
  • H2 SHOWBIZ & TV
  • H3 NOT TAKEN FOR GRANTED: Ross Kemp claims EastEnders Grant Mitchell comeback 'scarier than war zones'
  • H3 DEVIL IN DETAIL: Heidi Klum leads Devil Wears Prada 2 red carpet with racy side boob display
  • H3 Iconic British band forced to cancel gig last minute due to 'medical situation'
  • H3 Zayn Malik breaks silence following rumours he 'punched' Louis Tomlinson on TV set
  • H3 David from MAFS Australia slams Bec after 'vile' texts exposed
  • H3 EastEnders icon to 'split' from husband a year after romantic wedding
  • H3 I'm A Celeb chaos as ITV 'to take 20%' off Jimmy Bullard's fee if he refuses to attend final
  • H3 Coronation Street spoilers reveal what happens next after deadly whodunnit
  • H3 I'm A Celeb's Ashley Roberts grabs boobs to stop teeny towel exposing everything
  • H3 Emmerdale star Frazer Hammill 'took own life after sexual assault arrest'
  • H3 Katie Price's hubby claims he 'defied travel ban' to see her and meet her kids in UK
  • H3 Coronation Street spoilers confirm new danger for Todd as Theo strikes again
  • H3 Sydney Sweeney's wildest Euphoria scenes from doggy dress-up to uncensored strip
  • H2 DAILY STAR SAYS
  • H2 HORSING AROUND: ‘I tried hobby horsing and now I might be hooked – adults should do more jumping’
  • H2 'I spent a night with this year's Eurovision artists − I petrified them'
  • H2 Sydney Sweeney is the worst 'pick me girl' the world has seen since Margaret Thatcher
  • H2 'I saw Kinky Boots with X Factor legend but was blown away before the show began'
  • H3 HP offering up to 6 months of printer ink for free but offer ends soon
  • H2 RECENT ARTICLES
  • H3 'We knew something wasn't right - heartbreakingly, flu was deadly cancer'
  • H3 Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl reveals how he once offended David Bowie with 'horrible' insult
  • H3 Iran brands Trump 'loser' as it rejects ceasefire 'ploy' and closes Strait of Hormuz
  • H3 Netanyahu claims Israel 'stronger than ever' and US helping fight 'forces of evil'
  • H3 Princess of Wales hugs George Cross hero Tony Gledhill at Queen's centenary
  • H3 Chelsea fans make Liam Rosenior feelings clear with X-rated chant as manager on the brink
  • H3 All we know 'massive battery' Great Pyramid of Giza theory emerges
  • H3 All we know as Brit tourists warned over mobility scooter rules on holidays
  • H3 All we know as Sperm donor who claims 180 children loses legal father bid
  • H3 EXCLUSIVE: Rare footage of concert where David Bowie suffered suspected heart attack part of new exhibition
  • H3 Everything we know about TikTok star ‘Klaudiaglam’ as she fights for life after club smash
  • H3 Helen Skelton admits 'it was really hard to walk away' as she addresses BBC show exit
  • H3 Redcar fatal 'dog attack' 999 call details emerge as baby girl victim is named
  • H3 Perth Festival day one – Jason Heavey's Wednesday racing tips
  • H3 Jason Bell reveals controversial quarterback views ahead of 2026 NFL draft
  • H3 Vernon Kay's wife Tess Daly issued apology on BBC Radio 2 as he addresses painful ordeal
  • H3 Prankster hacks top secret meeting of Putin henchmen and insults 'baldy' leader
  • H3 Trump sticks knife into Starmer over Mandelson scandal as PM teeters on brink
  • H3 British 'drug mule' pensioner, 80, freed from Chile jail over 'critical health'
  • H3 Dan Walker is all smiles with Myleene Klass as racism and sexism tribunal gets underway
  • H3 Ex-Leeds United star gets knocked out in first round of his boxing debut
  • H3 Adam Thomas' chronic health battle that 'attacks body' as he sparks concern on I'm A Celeb
  • H3 Tides of Tomorrow review: A clever post-apocalyptic seafaring narrative title that lacks gameplay
  • H3 9 in 10 new build homes bypass open market as UK risks 'nation of renters'
  • H3 I'm A Celeb star quits days before final as contestants sob in campsite chaos
  • H3 Hay fever hell lasts for much longer than it did in the 90s for depressing reason
  • H3 Sperm donor who 'fathered over 180 kids' loses bid to be declared dad of child
  • H3 Emma Bunton pleads with thieves who stole her iconic Spice Girls dress to return it
  • H3 Adult model facing up to 10 years in hellhole jail in Turkey for 'encouraging prostitution'
  • H3 TV star’s heartbreaking plea as he battles end-stage disease after becoming dad
  • H3 'Sinister' Emmerdale return 'sealed' for villain 18 months after prison sentence
  • H3 Princess Eugenie's husband left 'alarmed' by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's wedding demand
  • H3 Shopper gets supermarket barcode tattooed onto his arm – and this is why
  • H3 50 footballers and F1 star 'linked to luxury prostitution ring' as arrests made
  • H3 Amanda Holden details awkward wardrobe malfunction after 'exposing everything' in public
  • H3 'Crazed' knifeman 'kills two crew members' in horror TV set attack
  • H3 Girl, 12, dies after her hair gets sucked into pool drain while swimming with pals
  • H3 Amanda Holden suffers wardrobe malfunction as dog poo bag accident exposes "everything"
  • H3 ITV Emmerdale spoilers reveal Dr Todd's new plan for Jacob and it's sickening
  • H3 Ryanair threatens to axe all flights to holiday hotspot as EU checks spark chaos
  • H3 Women's football should air 3pm Saturdays to 'encourage lazy Brits off the sofa'
  • H3 Man cut in half by forklift admits injuries weren't what made him cry
  • H3 Pensioner set her 84-year-old naked husband on fire when 'bored'
  • H3 UK grammar school headteacher killed in 'hit-and-run' crash as four arrested
  • H3 NASA discovers major clue to 'alien life' on Mars after key ingredient found
  • H3 Driver caught doing 135mph told cops he was 'picking up Chinese takeaway'
  • H3 Teen stalked and mauled by fierce hunting cat in terrifying footage
  • H3 Half of us prefer to talk about dying with a stranger instead of family

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: Daily Star
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Installable
Name Daily Star 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL /#source=pwa Display Mode standalone
Name Daily Star Display Mode standalone Theme Color #EA042C Background Color #EA042C Icons 4 icon(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
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Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 93/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
PASS
93

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
138437485146 div.NCU_ncu__Jqg8L > div.sc-d6b5eb77-4 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-1 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-3
interactive brokers div.videoCube > a.item-label-href > span.video-label-box > span.branding
by Taboola div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_attribution_link > span
Sponsored Link div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link > span
138205438005 div.NCU_ncu__Jqg8L > div.sc-d6b5eb77-4 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-1 > div.sc-d6b5eb77-3

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a
div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a div.shopwindow > article.Teaser_teaser__XImzE > footer.Footer_additional-content__QJCbk > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
by Taboola div#trc_wrapper_5886312017 > div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_attribution_link
Sponsored Link div#trc_wrapper_5886312017 > div.trc-widget-footer > div.logoDiv > a.trc_mobile_disclosure_link
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Skip links are focusable.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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