74 minutes ago Bus passenger legs it back to investigate '50ft spinning disc' after driving by

Gary Dixon had been on a bus trip to Llangollen when he spotted the huge white disc spinning on the River Dee in Denbighshire, so he walked a mile back to the river to take a closer look

Events

2 hours ago Manchester Airport issues full statement as thick fog leads to flight delays

Passengers are being told to heed the advice of their airlines

Transport

3 hours ago Russia claims it foiled several Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs

Moscow’s Federal Security Service has arrested four Russians accused of helping plan the attack

Events

3 hours ago Rugby legend dies aged 73 after secret battle with motor neurone disease

Rugby Legend Geoff Wheel has sadly passed away aged 73 after battling with Motor Neurone Disease, with the tragic news being confirmed on Boxing Day by his former club, Swansea.

Events

4 hours ago Internet divided after United passengers argue over who 'owns' which overhead bins

The internet is divided after a United Airlines passenger claimed that a fellow flier had called dibs on an overhead bin.

Politics

4 hours ago Nuno says Forest have ‘belief’ they can maintain surprise European bid

Nottingham Forest beat Tottenham to make it four league wins in a row.

Politics

4 hours ago Amazing moment husband who filmed heartbreaking message for his wife before Azerbaijan Airlines jet was shot down proves he SURVIVED the crash

Incredible footage shows the passenger, identified as Subkhon Rakhimov, walking around the crash site, filming the wreckage and praising the flight attendant for keeping him alive.

Events

5 hours ago Marianne Williamson enters the race for DNC chair: We need to ‘create the energy’ to counter Trump

Williamson joins former governor, state party leaders in crowded race to lead Democrats after Trump drubbing

Politics

7 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

7 hours ago Boxing Day chaos at Dover as ferry passengers face heavy traffic and 90

Boxing Day travelers are facing chaos at the border at Dover, suffering delays of up to 90 minutes caused by heavy traffic. 

Events

9 hours ago Russia plays down speculation over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan

Russia plays down speculation over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

Events

9 hours ago 'Many would be too scared to do my job but I'm 26 and love working with dead people'

Siana Kelly’s passion for funeralcare was sparked at a young age, inspired by her curiosity about Victorian era funeral traditions and their approach to death and mourning

Events

9 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

Society

9 hours ago Middle East latest: 5 Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli strike, Gaza Health Ministry says

Gaza's Health Ministry says five Palestinian journalists have been killed by an Israeli strike

Events

9 hours ago Doomed pilot's last message before Aserbaijan Airlines crash that killed 38

Passengers made their final video calls to loved ones before the tragic jet crash as evidence is piling up today that Russian air defences hit the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane.

Events

10 hours ago Poker player turned £40 into £31million – then lost it all and got banned from casino

Archie Karas passed away in September at the age of 73 - and he will be remembered for his incredibly wild poker career in which he turned £39 into £31million before losing his fortunes

Economics

10 hours ago Cheese wire murder victim's family 'offer £10k reward' for DNA swab link to killer

George Murdoch, 58, known as Dod, was brutally murdered by his last-ever passenger on September 29, 1983.

Events

11 hours ago A Silicon Valley nudist resort is on sale for $30m – but will its new owner ‘go textile’?

Members are in limbo as Lupin Lodge is on the market after nearly 90 years – with next buyer likely to require clothesAfter nearly 90 years as a historic nudist resort, California’s Lupin Lodge is up for sale – and its next owners are likely to require guests to wear clothes.The 112-acre Silicon Valley property became a retreat for members of the “naturist” movement in 1935. Today, its hundreds of members enjoy the resort’s clothing-optional hiking trails, pickleball court and its nude-only community pool. (Yes: the members really do hike naked.) Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago Will the UK stock market be the one to back in 2025? Shares are still going cheap, say experts

The UK remains cheap but shows signs of becoming liked - if still not loved - by investors as we head into 2025.

Science

14 hours ago Support for Ukraine ‘until it wins’ falls sharply in western Europe, poll finds

YouGov survey finds negotiated end to war with Russia is preferred option in four out of seven countriesReadiness to support Ukraine “until it wins” has fallen sharply across western Europe at a critical time for the country, a survey suggests, as Donald Trump’s forthcoming return to the White House raises questions over the future of US military assistance to Kyiv.December polling by YouGov in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and the UK found public desire to stand by Ukraine until victory – even if that meant prolonging the war – had slumped in all seven countries over the past 12 months. Continue reading...

Politics