1 hour ago Monty Don reveals one job every gardener needs to complete by end of January

It will soon be 2025 and gardening expert Monty Don has shared his top tip for the new year, with gardeners encouraged to get out and maintain their outdoor spaces in the coming weeks

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2 hours ago Going live in 2025? From Oasis and ELO to Kylie and Coldplay... ADRIAN THRILLS picks out which gigs YOU should be flocking to next year

With Oasis back on the road, and Dua Lipa and Lana Del Rey heading for the stadiums, 2025 is set to be another great year for live music.

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2 hours ago The terrible secret I can never tell my husband: I slept with his brother before I met him... and I still get a rush of desire over the family dinner table even 25 years later

This year's Christmas dinner was the hardest so far; I could barely handle the tension. As the roast potatoes were handed down the table at my in-laws', excitement passed through me.

Society

2 hours ago This monster raped and murdered my sister just a few months after he was released from jail

Jean Whitfield was brutally attacked and murdered by rapist Michael Wade (pictured) in 1999, after allowing him into her home in Gateshead, near Newcastle.

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2 hours ago TOM UTLEY: My resolutions for 2025? A hearing aid and perhaps dentures after my first visit to the dentist in 30 years!

As the alcoholic haze of Christmas begins to clear, and yet another New Year looms, I fear it may be time for me to confront one or two uncomfortable truths about the indignities of growing older.

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3 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE's Quiz Of The Year Part Two: Test yourself on the stars as quoted by our columnist in 2024

As the Christmas leftovers dwindle and the year draws to a close, it's time to put the brain in gear again for the second half of the annual quiz of what the stars said, as quoted by Hardcastle, in 2024.

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3 hours ago 5 Corrie spoilers for 2025 from villain's return to Kevin's cancer news

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased what's in store for the residents of Weatherfield in 2025 and it's safe to say it's going to be a dramatic year

Science

3 hours ago Boxing Day Test 2024: Australia vs India fourth men’s cricket Test, day two – live updates

Updates from the Boxing Day Test at the MCGStart time in Melbourne is 10.30am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email 89th over: Australia 324-6 (Smith 74, Cummins 16) Now the key battle of the morning: Steve Smith v Jasprit Bumrah. India’s master quick yesterday added 3-75 to his 21 wickets for the series. Smith has taken guard two inches outside leg stump to allow his now-customary stride across the pegs. He watches the first four warily, then flinches at the last with a half-shot, edging along the ground and through slips for four.88th over: Australia 320-6 (Smith 70, Cummins 15) Akash Deep will bowl the second over, probably to allow Bumrah to charge in from his preferred end. Deep went to stumps with 1-59 from his 19 wickets and he starts with a maiden today. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Women who get less than seven hours sleep during pregnancy are at greater risk of diabetes, study claims

Researchers have discovered a link between sleep duration during these crucial periods and a higher risk of a range of health problems.

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4 hours ago Queen Mother and Red Arrows feature on new Royal Mint coin designs for 2025

The Royal Mint’s 2025 commemorative coin sets will be available from January 2.

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4 hours ago Exact date new rare Royal Mint coins celebrating Red Arrows will be released

The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

Culture

4 hours ago Coronation Street 2025: Unexpected exits, big returns, new family and Kevin's cancer diagnosis

Coronation Street is lining up some major storylines for the next year, with the ITV soap's new boss Kate Brooks detailing a cancer plot, a stabbing storyline, a new family and some big returns

Science

4 hours ago Richard Parsons, prominent Black executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76

Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, has died

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5 hours ago Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce take their relationship to the next level with life

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have taken their relationship to the next level with a life-changing move for the 35-year-old NFL superstar and his 14-time Grammy Award-winning girlfriend.

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5 hours ago Youngsters ditch their families at Christmas for a boozy night out on the town in annual festive fancy dress Boxing Day bash

Wigan town centre was overflowing with revellers wearing their best gear to the nightclubs and bars along King Street in mild temperatures for this time of year.

Sport

5 hours ago Size of state on track to hit New Labour levels: Civil Service now employs more than 5,000 workers

There are now 513,000 full-time civil servants, up 121,000 on 2015 levels.

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5 hours ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Is this the secret behind Jerry Hall's youthful glow at the age of 68?

The Texan model posed with her two daughters with Sir Mick Jagger - Georgia May, 32, and Elizabeth, 40, all in identical face masks in front of a Christmas tree.

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5 hours ago Latest triumph shows Liverpool’s Premier League lead is built on more than just stars and starters

Liverpool 3-1 Leicester: Salah wrapped up the win but Gakpo produced a masterclass this time

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5 hours ago Outnumbered on BBC One review: a welcome return to form for the chaotic Brockmans

The family is back for the first time in eight years, and they’ve swapped whimsical charm for bleak gallows humour

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6 hours ago Teenage boy, 17, fled home screaming 'he's stabbed me' after double murder in Christmas Day stabbing that also left a dog dead

Neighbours said the 17-year-old, who has not been named, suffered wounds to his head and chest in the attack in which the women, aged 38 and 24 also died.

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