75 minutes ago Gavin and Stacey viewers 'in tears' over tribute to beloved late character in finale

Gavin and Stacey: the Finale aired earlier this week and some fans were thrilled by the reference in one scene to a character who did not appear in the Christmas special

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3 hours ago My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff

Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibilityLast Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been a remotely odd sentence to type, because it was what I did pretty much every weekend. But a lot has changed since then – let’s just say that in my peak raving years there was a Labour government in power, only it was actually popular – and like most people whose happy place was once on the dancefloor, inevitably with time comes the feeling that you no longer belong. Deep down, you still come to life when the bassline kicks in. But you morph from hardened raver to the kind of person who’s always up for dancing at parties and weddings, and then finally into the kind of person whose friends aren’t getting married any more and who spends their Saturday nights giving their children lifts to parties. So eventually you tell yourself sadly that those days are over now, and tha...

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3 hours ago Savvy shopper snaps up £70 Christmas turkey for fraction of price in supermarket sale

A Sainsbury's shopper has shared the amazing bargain they found in the supermarket's post-Christmas sale - and people are seriously impressed with the price they paid for the turkey

Economics

2 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game 2 sparks frenzy after fans find 'Easter Egg' game on Google

Squid Game 2 has only just dropped on Netflix, but people are already playing a game on Google that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to beat the creepy doll

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53 minutes ago Sky's controversial Lockerbie drama with Colin Firth receives mixed reviews from critics after families of the victims expressed their anger over TV recreation of deadly 1988 bombing

In 1988, Pan Am flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in south-western Scotland, killing all 259 on board. Another 11 people died when wreckage hit their homes.

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18 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guests admit ‘creepy head’ worth thousands was used to ‘scare people’

An Antiques Roadshow expert jokingly instructed the owners of a bust on what to avoid when it comes to taking care of the “rare” item

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31 hours ago Apple may finally follow Samsung with one of its biggest iPhone upgrades ever

Following years of development, Apple could release a foldable iPhone and tablet as soon as next year - according to people familiar with the company's plans

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31 hours ago The symptom that means you have Covid rather than flu, RSV or norovirus

With more people getting ill, how can you distinguish one virus from the other?

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82 minutes ago ‘Why are my biceps so small?’ The boys and young men turning to steroids

A generation of young people are being raised on a vision of masculinity that glorifies muscular bodies. Performance and image enhancing drugs offer a quick – but potentially risky – way to achieve their goalOne month ago, Nick*, an 18-year-old university student living in the United States, got some devastating news: his little brother has cancer. It’s one of the worst times of Nick’s life, he says, but he’s “still positive”.“I wake up with a smile on my face,” he says. Not because of family support or a miracle cure, but because he has a potent combination of chemicals coursing through his veins: steroids.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'super easy' turkey stew recipe for Christmas leftovers

If you're sick of turkey curry, then this delicious stew could be the answer to your prayers - and you'll also be making the most of any leftover stuffing you have

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21 hours ago Three quarters of Brits think Royals should cough up and pay taxes on their estates

More than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling on King Charles III and Prince William to speed up work on sub-standard properties after our investigation revealed scores fail minimum energy efficiency standards for landlords

Economics

3 hours ago James Corden shares BTS photos from Gavin And Stacey finale in emotional post to fans

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in

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62 minutes ago Channel Tunnel chaos as Eurostar is stuck for 2.5 hours between UK and France with passengers breaking down in tears as others face massive queues and delays

Travellers heading to Paris on the 6.01am on-time departure from London St Pancras got stuck in the Channel Tunnel about one hour into their journey because of a train fault.

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22 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Gorka Marquez addresses tearful photo as he makes candid admission

The professional dancer was flooded with messages of support after posting an image of himself crying on social media

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82 minutes ago Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan urges focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward driftRepublicans jubilant after winning the White House with a candidate who promised to “make America great again”. Democrats lost in the political wilderness, apparently out of touch with working people. America, apparently, shifting inexorably to the right. Not 2024 but 1984, when Ronald Reagan won the presidency in a landslide.Al From remembers it well. The political strategist responded by launching the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) with a mission to rebuild the party and make it electable again. He succeeded in 1992 when Bill Clinton led the “New Democrats” back into power – and four decades on he has advice for how the party can rise from the ashes of another election defeat. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024

Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperaturesThe climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the average person, supercharging the fatal impact of heatwaves around the world.The effects of human-caused global heating were far worse for some people, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central has shown. Those in Caribbean and Pacific island states were the hardest hit. Many endured about 150 more days of dangerous heat than they would have done without global heating, almost half the year. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck

What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care aboutFor some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a pointless exercise in self-flagellation.That might be because they’re hard to keep up. In the US, 44% of new year resolutions last two to three months; only 6% last a year. In the UK, 17% of people give up on their resolution within a month. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

Sport

76 minutes ago 'Elderly couple tried to steal plane seat – people were stunned by my response'

A woman has been praised after she sought revenge on an elderly couple who tried to steal her plane seat on a 13-hour flight – so what would you do in this situation?

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24 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth bursts into tears in behind the scenes look at her final Gail Platt scene after 50 years on the show

The soap star, who is played by Helen Worth, 73, saw her memorable exit on Wednesday as she said goodbye to the iconic cobbled streets.

Culture

98 minutes ago 'Entitled elderly couple stole my plane seat – so I put them in their place'

A woman was irritated when an elderly couple tried to swipe her plane seat during a long-haul flight – so she found a way to handle the problem that's left lots of people talking

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23 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey extra shares unaired secrets from emotional last ever episode

Fans of the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey were moved to tears by the last ever episode which aired on Christmas Day - and now one of the background actors has spilled secrets about the finale

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32 hours ago Brits to spend £3.7bn in Boxing Day sales as online shopping dominates

Online spending is set to dominate as more than 11 million people log on for deals

Economics

5 hours ago James Corden issues moving message and new photo to fans after Gavin and Stacey finale

More than 12 million people tuned in to watch the show

Sport

80 minutes ago Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital after staff reported killed in strike

Staff arrested, injured and killed as Israeli forces burn departments and attack buildings surrounding one of the area’s last remaining hospitals, says directorA fire has broken out at one of northern Gaza’s only functioning hospitals, while medics and patients have been forced to leave by Israeli forces, who raided the hospital on Friday morning, according to staff members.Kamal Adwan hospital and the surrounding area has been under increased attack this week, according to the hospital’s director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, who said five medical staff were killed in a strike on Thursday. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans 'in tears' over 'perfect' ending as they hail BBC series 'the best on television'

Gavin & Stacey returned to screens on Christmas Day for the first time in five years and it's fair to say the Christmas special certainly didn't disappoint as it delivered a 'perfect' ending

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1 hour ago Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on Hawaii 'Doomsday bunker' under his $270m mansion compound

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on the 'Doomsday bunker' that many claim he is building underneath his $270million Hawaii mansion. 

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25 hours ago Indian passengers welcomed with Christmas cheer, music at London Heathrow airport

Indian passengers welcomed with Christmas cheer, music at London Heathrow airport  Hindustan Times

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6 hours ago Corden thanks fans after Gavin And Stacey finale: It means more than you’ll know

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in.

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90 minutes ago British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus, and OVO customers given four day warning

People are being urged to act in the coming days

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33 hours ago ‘I get spotted in the M&S knicker department’: Lorraine Ashbourne on her 2024 TV takeover

From Bridgerton to Sherwood and Alma’s Not Normal, the actor has lit up our screens all year – and her ‘victory lap’ is only just starting Lorraine Ashbourne has had a massive year. “I know! People keep saying: oh God, Lorraine, get off the telly, we want somebody else,” she says. “But it has been extraordinary.” She kicked things off in January with ITV’s entertaining disaster thriller After the Flood, playing Sophie Rundle’s tough, grieving mother, Molly. As the year went on, she returned to two of her biggest and most significant roles yet, as the former secret spy cop Daphne Sparrow in Sherwood, and Grandma Joan in the wrenching, hilarious second series of Alma’s Not Normal. Has she ended up in such outstanding shows because she’s picky? “Absolutely not. I’ll do anything! I’m a cheap date. It’s just timing that these things have fallen into place.”Right now, Ashbourne is at home in north London. She grew up in Manchester, where she went to drama school. She met her husband, Andy...

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1 hour ago Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on Hawaii 'Doomsday bunker' under his $270m mansion compound that can fit over 1,000 football fields

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on the 'Doomsday bunker' that many claim he is building underneath his $270million Hawaii mansion. 

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31 hours ago In a Japanese restaurant in west London, this Chinese woman felt truly at home | Xinran

In my younger years I travelled all over China. But on a culinary tour of Bayswater with my son, I tasted belongingIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn 2006, during his gap year before starting university, my son Pan set out to discover a “world beyond books”. After spending four months backpacking through Australia and New Zealand, he shared with me his most profound realisation from his travels: the meaning of home.He told me: “Some people live in luxurious mansions but rarely share dinners or weekends with their families. Others, in crowded cottages, are enveloped daily by the sounds of children playing and the aroma of home-cooked meals. Some reside deep in the mountains, knowing every blade of grass, bird and rabbit, while others traverse busy city districts yet remain strangers to their own neighbours.” His words made me think about the places I have called home.Xinran is founder of the Mothers’ Bridge o...

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23 hours ago In Pictures: Crowds out in force for Boxing Day sales, swims, hunts and races

While some people went bargain hunting in the sales, others were out watching horse racing.

Sport

92 minutes ago In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

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37 hours ago Harrowing videos from inside Azerbaijan Airlines plane show passengers' 'final calls to loved ones'

Footage shows survivors emerging from the wreckage of a plane crash in Kazakhstan which has killed 38 people, amid rumours it may have been shot down by Russians

Culture

1 hour ago Only people with 'eyes of a sniper' can spot Lego piece that's hiding on carpet

A Reddit user challenged others to find a piece of Lego their child dropped on the carpet, with intricate patterns and a range of colours

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31 hours ago Royal family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours in 2025

The King and Queen and other members of the royal family are also expected to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – and welcome a new royal baby.

Society

26 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans notice 'hidden' finale detail as they realise just how good show is

A fan of the hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey has shared a "hidden" detail from the finale on TikTok, and people are in hysterics over it – and say it's the little things that really make the show

Sport

1 hour ago ITV Emmerdale fans spot three clues Will Taylor is 'still alive' after deadly twist

Emmerdale fans are convinced that Will Taylor is still alive following the ITV soap's horror Christmas scenes, where he appeared to be killed off

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2 hours ago Man will never miss bin collection day thanks to clever hack – not everyone is convinced

A man has shared his ingenious hack to avoid missing bin collection day, and says he has been doing it for 'years' – but some people aren't sure it's worth it

Politics

2 hours ago Eurostar passengers trapped inside Channel Tunnel for 3 hours in Christmas chaos

Almost 800 people were left stranded in the tunnel today for hours.

Events

2 hours ago Prince Andrew's true feelings 'exposed' as expert tears apart Christmas plans

Prince Andrew reportedly spent Christmas with his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson at Royal Lodge after she convinced him to skip the Royal Family's celebrations at Sandringham House

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2 hours ago Charity warns of five symptoms to look for in family members that could reveal hidden condition

Vital advice if you spot someone who might be suffering with the UK's biggest killer

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2 hours ago Just one percent of people can solve this 'really easy 1% Club question

See how you'd fare in the final of ITV's The 1% Club, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, with this tricky brainteaser that some viewers complained was actually 'easy' to solve in under 30 seconds

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2 hours ago Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people by driving into a crowd

A Chinese court has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings

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2 hours ago UK seaside town named one of Britain's best is so charming people visit all year round

The stunning seaside town of Southwold, Suffolk, has been ranked one of the best in the UK. Here we explore why the town is such a popular destination and what it has to offer

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2 hours ago Three beloved pet dogs killed in tragic Scots Boxing Day horror house fire

Three pet dogs tragically died after a fire broke out in a property in Balfron, Stirling, on Boxing Day.

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2 hours ago Traditional New Year's resolutions cast aside as Brits embrace fun in 2025

A new study of 2,000 UK adults found that people are moving away from setting themselves strict goals, and are instead prioritising happiness and self-kindness.

Politics

2 hours ago Bestselling author adds trigger warnings to her books to make readers 'feel more comfortable'

Joanne Harris, one of Britain's bestselling authors, introduced the new content warnings after previously 'some people need them.'

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3 hours ago Decluttering experts list the 24 items you must remove from your home before 2025

Two women, who are on a mission to help people get their homes and lives organised, insist that you have a good clear out before 2025 to get your life in order - and getting rid of these items helps

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2 hours ago Russian air defence likely behind Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, military experts say

Russia has downplayed speculation that its military was behind the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan

Events

3 hours ago Mark and Elliott Wright set for prostate cancer challenge ‘close to our hearts’

Elliott’s father and Mark’s uncle, Edward, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 and died in 2021 after contracting coronavirus.

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3 hours ago Doomed airliner 'sent into a death plunge': Russians may have sabotaged crash jet's controls as hero pilot fought for control before fateful final words

Thirty-eight were killed when the plane crash landed in Kazakhstan after crossing the Caspian Sea, having allegedly been denied permission to land in Russia

Events

4 hours ago ‘It's true – people thrive in certain jobs because of their personality type’

Almost 70,000 professional people were researched and they proved that job stereotypes do hold up

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3 hours ago Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds

Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger

Events

4 hours ago Dystopian city the size of Austria where most people 'never touch the ground'

Chongqing in China is the largest city in the world by population. It has multi-level highways, a monorail system that cuts right through through residential tower blocks, and a skyline studded with brightly lit skyscrapers

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3 hours ago King Charles has ‘secret weapon’ up his sleeve in plans for royal future and it’s not what people expect

The monarch has been clear that the down-to-earth Duchess of Edinburgh's steadfast support and loyalty is more appreciated than ever - as she rises up the ranks of the royal family

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4 hours ago 2024's oddest political moments from Truss storming off stage to Tory sex slogan gaffe

In the past year we've seen Liz Truss storm off stage, Rishi Sunak apologise for 'killing' Samba trainers, Kemi Badenoch go to war with sandwiches and Nigel Farage get prickly

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3 hours ago 'Violent Christmas Day attack' suspect charged with attempted murder after 4 people hit

As one of four victims remains in a critical condition receiving treatment in hospital, 30-year-old Anthony Gilheaney has been charged with four counts of attempted murder

Events

4 hours ago Dragons, demons and Grand Theft Auto VI: the games to look out for in 2025

Vice City returns, but there are plenty of new games and reboots, from Monster Hunter Wilds and Atomfall to Civilization VII and DOOM: The Dark AgesExplore, expand, exploit, exterminate: the rules of Civilization haven’t changed, but this devilishly compelling strategy series has long been due an overhaul. Next year’s instalment lets you pick and choose between many more different leaders and peoples to guide to world domination, from antiquity and through the age of exploration to the modern era – peacefully, or otherwise. • Released 11 Feb 11; all platforms Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Azerbaijan's flag carrier suspends flights to more Russian cities following crash that killed 38

Azerbaijan’s flag carrier has announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks following a crash of one of its planes that many experts have blamed on Russian air defense fire

Events

5 hours ago In Pictures: Northern lights, Taylor Swift and a frozen troot – Scotland in 2024

The best of the images from across the country for the past 12 months.

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4 hours ago Man on four counts of attempted murder after car hits pedestrians on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, is due to appear in court after four people were hit by a car on Christmas Day in London's West End and rushed to hospital

Events

5 hours ago The pāua and the glory: cafe’s creation sparks pie mania in New Zealand

Flaky pastry filled with seafood delicacy gains cult status and draws crowds to sleepy beach communityCelebrities have raved about them, politicians have bulk-ordered them, local people line up and tourists drive hours for them. The legendary pāua pie – a flaky pie filled with a New Zealand seafood delicacy – is enticing crowds to a remote cafe on the isolated East Coast.The savoury pie may be one of the closest things New Zealand has to a national dish. From the basic mince pie found in corner stores and petrol stations to the more inventive gourmet pies offered in cafes and fine dining restaurants, wherever you go, there are pies. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago 'Lovely' retired teacher, 72, is killed when Boxing Day fire rips through her home as emergency services probe how it started

A retired teacher was tragically killed in a Boxing Day morning fire which ripped through her Norwich home. Neighbours have since described her as a 'lovely person'.

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