48 minutes ago Woman demonstrates 'easiest' way to take down Christmas decorations with no hassle

A woman has shared her Christmas decoration storage tip - and says she has "had enough" of the festive items in her home, but her method has divided opinion online

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67 minutes 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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1 hour ago Best John Lewis deals in the Boxing Day sale, from Le Creuset to Dyson

Enjoy deals across beauty, home, fashion, tech and more

Economics

37 minutes ago 'What do you expect?' How Man City players feel about awful run of results

Manchester City players enjoyed the best of their game with Everton but were again unable to pick up the victory

Sport

50 minutes ago Syrian rebels arrest top official who 'ordered thousands of executions for Assad' at notorious Sednaya Prison

Mohammed Kanjo Hassan was reportedly arrested by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) forces following a furious gunbattle with Assad loyalists in the coastal province of Tartus

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18 hours ago Motherwell Photographic Society host Christmas social night at latest meeting

The members had a buffet supper. There was a quiz and a lucky dip where everyone went home with a Christmas gift.

Culture

27 hours ago Schoolgirls falling out on Snapchat, a row over a parking space and a dead cat outside someone's home are all recorded as non

Freedom of information requests showed that other non-hate crime incidents included a rude word spelt with alphabet cups in Tesco and an 'offensive' dog name.

Technology

55 minutes 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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69 minutes ago We're stuck in Britain's downsizing gridlock: As the price of bungalows soars, the retirees struggling to buy a smaller home with the proceeds of selling their larger family house

Anne Savory (pictured) and her husband Ted want to sell their three-bedroom bungalow in West Suffolk and move closer to their children.

Society

3 hours ago Home Bargains selling £58 designer scent that 'lasts all day' for only £26

The fragrance from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

Economics

15 hours ago Equestrian champion 'was tortured for 21 YEARS in Syrian jail' after he beat dictator Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competition

Adnan Kassar, who won several gold medals and captained the national equestrian team in the 1980s was a close friend of Assad, whose elder brother Bassel was also a fellow equestrian.

Sport

67 minutes ago Manuel Akanji makes frank Man City vow after Pep Guardiola's side fail to win again

Manchester City were unable to beat Everton on Boxing Day as their slump continues, but defender Manuel Akanji insists that the champions will get back to their best

Events

31 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...

Culture

66 minutes ago Manuel Akanji confident Man City will rediscover spark after frustrating run

City’s malaise now looks to have taken root after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.

Politics

98 minutes ago Hobbit home boom in New Zealand: Nation embraces tiny house living amid affordable housing crisis where average home price is $1m

Tiny houses - small, functional dwellings with floor spaces of up to 60 square metres - are becoming increasing popular among families and single occupiers.

Society

3 hours ago Home Bargains selling £58 designer fragrance that 'lasts all day' for £26

The perfume from popular brand Hugo Boss has been heavily reduced and can be found on the shelves of Home Bargains

Economics

16 hours ago The fitness item that brings the gym to 'the comfort of your home' now 40% off on Amazon

Amazon have some great deals, including on this fitness gadget

Sport

76 minutes ago Nasa’s Parker probe phones home after ‘touching Sun’ in historic mission

Spacecraft expected to send back detailed data on New Year’s Day

Events

66 minutes ago Sean Dyche senses Everton are hungry for more after run of impressive draws

The Toffees frustrated champions Manchester City in a Boxing Day Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium that ended 1-1.

Politics

2 hours ago The most unusual property sales of 2024 — from a lighthouse to a nuclear bunker

There were no shortage of wacky properties to hit the market this year, including nuclear bunkers, a studio with a cell and a replica of the HMS Endeavour

Society

13 hours ago I have been left in a lifetime of debt after fighting the council to get my son in school... we had to remortgage our home

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Hollinshead, 53, from Flitwick, Bedfordshire, had to remortgage her home to help pay off a 'lifetime of debt' from the fight with Central Bedfordshire Council.

Economics

19 hours ago Pep Guardiola makes Man City transfer admission after own players make request

Pep Guardiola had eight senior players missing for Manchester City's draw with Everton, including Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish, and the Spaniard revealed even his own squad are asking for more signings

Sport

2 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'.

Events

1 hour ago Seaside Scottish town with famous beach named 'perfect winter staycation' spot

Just in time for 2025, a charming and historic Scottish town has been named "the perfect winter staycation destination" — and it is home to a famous beach and acclaimed restaurants.

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3 hours ago Family left incredulous at strangers' response after waiting years for man's home

Gary Crutchley, 46, had part of his skull removed and rebuilt following a stroke in 2020

Society

13 hours ago Special needs pupils will be forced out of private schools into homeschooling as a result of Labour's tax raid, education boss claims

Suzanne Hall, proprietor at Farrowdale House Preparatory School, said the new VAT on fees being introduced next month will be particularly punishing for children with conditions such as autism and ADHD.

Economics

19 hours ago Poor Cardiff City player ratings as creative players anonymous and glut of mistakes prove costly

Here is how the Bluebirds rated in the Boxing Day clash with Oxford United

Sport

3 hours ago 'The trouble hadn't begun with sex... he'd begun to doubt if he really liked his wife': Read acclaimed author TESSA HADLEY'S new short story Treasure only here

Millie, aged six, was on her way to school; she sat strapped into her booster seat in the back of her father's car. Improbably, beyond the car windows, it was snowing - a sleety, mushy kind of snow...

Events

1 hour 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

Politics

3 hours ago Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts unsure ‘how much time’ he’s got left to live

Roberts was told he had ‘hours to live’ before undergoing emergency heart surgery

Society

20 hours ago The 18 best villages to invest in NOW: Prices are low, but not for much longer in these up

The property spotlight is firmly fixed on villages right now, both as desirable locations to live and as possible investment hotspots.

Economics

19 hours ago Chelsea player ratings vs Fulham: Cole Palmer magic not enough as Jadon Sancho quiet

The Blues lose at home for the first time since August

Sport

3 hours ago Images show severe damage after fire breaks out at Greater Manchester home

Five fire engines raced out to the scene

Events

1 hour ago Full list of high street stores closing in 2025 including WHSmith and Homebase

An estimated 8,543 retail stores in the United Kingdom closed throughout 2024, according to the Centre for Retail Research - and more are set to shut for good next year

Politics

4 hours ago Homes Under The Hammer host's stark health update saying 'I don't know how much time I've got left'

A much-loved Homes Under The Hammer presenter has revealed to fans that he's not sure 'how long he has left' as he continues to battle with a serious heart condition

Society

20 hours ago Pep Guardiola ready to go shopping in January as Man City draw with Everton

Erling Haaland had a penalty saved as the injury-hit champions’ torrid run continued.

Economics

21 hours ago Hearts v Hibs player ratings: The revelation, three 8/10s and plenty 5s as fans' figure of fun has last laugh

Marks out of ten for the players involved in gripping Hearts v Hibs derby

Sport

3 hours ago Burst pipe sees 50 homes evacuated in Basingstoke as emergency crews try to stem flood

Hampshire and Isle of Wight rescue services received multiple calls from Trinidad Close in Basingstoke, reporting water was in properties with 50 homes affected

Events

2 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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7 hours ago As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates | Andrew Martin

We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changedIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn the mid-1980s, I was in my early 20s and was reading for the Bar in London. I was living in a mouldy Balham bedsit and returning regularly to the comfort zone of my native York, when a friend told me a room was going in a shared house in Leytonstone.I wasn’t expecting much of E11. I wasn’t expecting trees, for example, but my walk from the attractive art deco tube station took me along roads better described as avenues. The house itself seemed almost the last one in London, an illusion created by the proximity of Wanstead Flats. It was a rangy, detached 1920s house, white with a red roof, and it had a name, but I’ll just call it the villa.Andrew Martin is an English novelist; his latest book is The Night in Venice Continue reading...

Society

21 hours ago Nurse 'will never worry about money again' after winning £3m dream home in raffle

Catherine Carwardine won a £3 million dream house in the Lake District and said it's been 'life changing'

Economics

22 hours ago Erling Haaland misses penalty as Arsenal fans' brutal message goes viral and FPL owners rage

Erling Haaland missed a penalty against Everton - ultimately costing Manchester City two points - leading to howls of laughter from Arsenal fans and howls of anger from Fantasy Premier League managers

Sport

4 hours ago Mass prison break sees 6,000 inmates escape jail as violence breaks out after elections

Around 6,000 inmates have fled a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital Maputo after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, amid post-election riots

Events

2 hours ago Meghan and Harry's 'quiet Christmas in California': Sussexes 'celebrate at home' with Archie and Lilibet

Meghan, 43, and Harry, 40, are believed to have missed out on an invite to the celebrations at Sandringham and stayed at their nine-bedroom mansion in Montecito.

Politics

7 hours ago As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates

As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates  The Guardian

Society

21 hours ago Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online

Major retailers including Next, Marks & Spencer and John Lewis have not opened their physical stores on Boxing Day

Economics

22 hours ago Man City player ratings vs Everton with one 7/10 but Erling Haaland suffers nightmare

Manchester City player ratings as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League againstt Everton as Erling Haaland missed a penalty

Sport

4 hours ago Number of Londoners moving to the countryside hits lowest in a decade amid soaring cost of 'trophy homes' and end of WFH

Londoners are staying put in the capital as city dwellers buying countryside retreats hits its lowest in over a last decade, a property expert says. 

Events

2 hours ago Netflix fans urged to skip trending series as viewers fume it’s ‘a complete waste of time’

La Palma has settled in Netflix's most-watched charts but viewers are not impressed by the limited series

Politics

13 hours ago Homeless shelters and food banks to get better access to leftover food on farms

Homeless shelters, food banks and charities will receive leftover food from farms after ministers announced a £15million funding boost to help with collections

Society

22 hours ago Man City vs Everton LIVE: Result and reaction as City slip again with Pickford saving Haaland penalty

Man City 1-1 Everton: Bernardo Silva gave City the lead but Iliman Ndiaye equalised and Pickford repelled Haaland’s spot-kick to add to City’s woe

Economics

22 hours ago Chelsea v Fulham, Newcastle v Aston Villa and more: football clockwatch – live

Live scores | Tables | FixturesGet in touch! You can email Luke hereSavinho has just committed a hilarious mis-kick for City against Everton when apparently attempting a cross. That’s all you need to know.Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao Pereira on Boxing Day. The new head coach has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend a further year. Continue reading...

Sport

4 hours ago Woman dies in Boxing Day house fire horror as emergency services race to scene

Emergency crews were called to the home in Norwich at 4am.

Events

2 hours ago Luke Williams absent from Swansea City dressing room before and during QPR win

The Swans boss has spoken after leaving club captain Matt Grimes to lead the team talk

Politics

14 hours ago Liverpool refusal will leave Arne Slot delighted after very different Boxing Day repeat

LIVERPOOL 3-1 LEICESTER CITY: After suffering an early sucker punch at a foggy Anfield on Thursday night, Arne Slot's Premier League leaders hit back and extended their lead at the top of the table

Society

22 hours ago Man City's winless run extended as Erling Haaland pays the penalty against Everton

MANCHESTER CITY 1-1 EVERTON: Bernardo Silva put the hosts ahead before they were pegged back by Iliman Ndiaye with Erling Haaland missing a golden opportunity to win the game from the penalty spot

Economics

23 hours ago Why Dani Olmo's agent is in Manchester amid Man United and Man City transfer hope

Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo could be a free agent in the January transfer window after concerns regarding his La Liga registration

Sport

4 hours ago Pictured: Father who was 'stabbed to death' in his own home in the early hours of Christmas Day

Mr Price was victim of a suspected attack at the house where he lived with his parents in the quiet Staffordshire village of Norton Canes

Events

3 hours ago Martin Roberts shares emotional update after being told he had 'two to three hours to live'

Homes Under the Hammer presenter Martin Roberts has shared an emotional update reflecting on being rushed to hospital in 2022 and told he had 'two or three hours to live'

Politics

18 hours ago 'Landlord kicked my family out 5 days before Christmas and served my child the eviction notice'

After being evicted and living in unsafe conditions, families like Emma, Aimee, and Zee are finding hope this Christmas, thanks to Shelter's support in securing safe, stable homes

Society

23 hours ago Former Chelsea star Oscar says goodbye to China after eight years and £166m in wages

Oscar is returning to hometown club Sao Paulo following eight years in Shanghai where the former Chelsea star earned £400,000 per week and became the Chinese Super League's biggest foreign star

Economics

23 hours ago Man City vs Everton LIVE: Score and latest updates as Iliman Ndiaye goal brings Toffees level

Pep Guardiola’s side have won just one of their last 12 matches as they welcome Sean Dyche’s Everton

Sport

4 hours ago UK greyhound racing hit with drug scandal over illegal use of human ‘birth control pills’

Exclusive: Tests showing dogs swallowed contaminated substances triggered action against trainers

Events

3 hours ago BBC Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts gives worrying update about 'how long he has left' after scare

The BBC star was rushed to hospital earlier this year after suffering from a pericardial effusion

Politics

21 hours ago Man City next six fixtures compared to Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea after Everton despair

Manchester City drew 1-1 in the Premier League with Everton on Boxing Day

Society

24 hours ago Pep Guardiola leaves £145m duo out of Man City squad vs Everton on Boxing Day

Pep Guardiola left an England duo who cost Manchester City a staggering £145m in total out of his squad completely for his struggling side's Boxing Day clash at home to Everton

Economics

24 hours ago Man City vs Everton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Struggling champions kick off the Boxing Day action

Sport

4 hours ago End of the great escape! Number of Londoners moving to the countryside hits lowest in a decade amid soaring cost of 'trophy homes' and end of WFH

Londoners are staying put in the capital as city dwellers buying countryside retreats hits its lowest in over a last decade, a property expert says. 

Events

3 hours ago Everton just highlighted growing Etihad Stadium issue that teams will start to use against Man City

Everton manager Sean Dyche spoke of the Etihad Stadium atmosphere as he detailed their successful game plan against Manchester City on Boxing Day

Politics

21 hours ago Home Alone director finally reveals the jobs Kevin McCallister's parents have to make them so wealthy

Director Chris Columbus had discussed the parents' professions with producer John Hughes.

Society

26 hours ago What does the UK eVisa switch mean for me? Millions forced to change to digital immigration system in 2025

Physical immigration documents will expire on 31 December and be replaced with digital system. Here’s what you need to know

Economics

26 hours ago Ancient martyrs, fighting rules and disappearing cats – take the Boxing Day Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, even on Boxing Day. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz cares not for your so-called Christmas traditions and bank holiday. It is Thursday, and so here we are, regardless of whether it is a national holiday in the UK or not. Although in reality, the quiz master is stuffed full of yesterday’s Christmas dinner and off to see Leyton Orient at home to Crawley Town, before stuffing himself again with festive leftovers, and actually wrote this weeks ago, with every question in it loosely tied to boxes. Have fun, guess well, and a very happy new year to you all!The Thursday quiz, No 190 Continue reading...

Sport

4 hours ago Urgent missing person appeal for teenage girl who vanished on Christmas Eve

Police forces on either side of London are urgently asking for information on the whereabouts of a 16-year-old girl who vanished from her home in Watford on Christmas Eve

Events

3 hours ago City as big as Austria where some 'never see sun' – but you'll have never heard of it

A gigantic megacity larger than some European countries has sprung up in Southwestern China, so dense that the people living on its lower levels never see sunlight

Politics

22 hours ago Inside Lauryn Goodman's lavish £2.4m home bought by Kyle Walker after cheating scandal

Lauryn Goodman was bought a £2.4 million house when Kyle Walker was attempting to keep the paternity of their second child a secret - she's since redesigned the interior and it looks stunning

Society

26 hours ago Mohammed Kudus set surprising new target amid £85m January transfer links

Mohammed Kudus is being linked with a move to Manchester City but West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui is calling on the Ghana star to focus more on his defensive work

Economics

30 hours ago Man City vs Everton live stream, TV channel and how to watch Boxing Day match

Manchester City are in desperate need of a victory when they take on Everton in their traditional Boxing Day Premier League match.

Sport

5 hours ago White British people aren’t under threat from multicultural Britain – they are part of it | Kieran Connell

Reform would have you believe that multiculturalism is an act of exclusion. In fact, the opposite is the caseAs the dust settled on last summer’s English riots, I found myself taking part in a radio discussion on the question: has multiculturalism failed? It was a depressing response to events that were themselves deeply depressing: an all-too-vivid reminder of how acute Britain’s problems with racism and Islamophobia continue to be. Yet the radio discussion also showed how multiculturalism acts as a scapegoat when it comes to concerns about issues such as immigration and community cohesion. For decades now, multiculturalism has functioned as Britain’s bogeyman.There was opposition to the term almost as soon as it began to gain traction in the late 1970s and 80s. Initially, multiculturalism was associated with policies that some local councils introduced to address inequalities in education. What this meant in practice was things such as an expanded religious education curriculum, t...

Events

3 hours ago Alice Evans sparks concern as she admits 'I'm scared I can't keep going' over upcoming eviction

Hollywood star Ioan Gruffudd's ex-wife has admitted she feels 'scared' ahead of being evicted from her family home as her custody battle with the actor continues

Politics

23 hours ago Inside the Christmas house of nostalgia that will take you back to childhood

Happy Kitschmas at this incredible Cardiff home packed with delightful stuff from Christmases past

Society

27 hours ago David and Victoria Beckham's memorable Miami Christmas: From singing with Santa to a traditional turkey feast and matching pyjamas as the family celebrate at their £60million waterfront home

The former Manchester United and England ace pulled out all the stops for his first family Christmas at their lavish £60million home on Miami waterfront.

Economics

31 hours ago Pep Guardiola's ruthless Man City Christmas message amid squad party and Champions League 'risk'

Manchester City face Everton on Boxing Day with Pep Guardiola sending a stern warning to his players about their Champions League qualification hopes as they face a top four battle.

Sport

5 hours ago You be the judge: should my daughter stop spending so much on beauty products?

Denise says Marsha is obsessed with her appearance and is wasting her money. Marsha says times have changed. You decide whose argument lacks foundationFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorWhy does a 19-year-old need to use £200 night cream? Plus she already wants ‘baby Botox’Kids now have 10-step skincare routines. Mum doesn’t understand the pressure I’m under Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago 'This is home for us', says leader of Scotland's first Sudanese Scout troop

Five Scout groups have opened with the support of minority and refugee communities across Scotland

Politics

24 hours ago Festive cheer as homeless charity cooks up Christmas dinners for hundreds of Manchester's most vulnerable

"I've never seen so many clean plates."

Society

37 hours ago Best deals in the Currys Boxing Day sale: Tech, home appliances and more discounts

Currys' Boxing Day sale has landed, offering deals on everything from tech to home essentials - whether you're upgrading your gadgets or revamping your space

Economics

32 hours ago Mariah Carey sparks fury as livid fans spot glaring problem with her NFL Christmas match performance

Mariah Carey has been accused of lip syncing after she performed her hit single All I Want For Christmas Is You during the NFL Christmas games on Friday as Netflix streamed Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans

Sport

5 hours ago Dad killed at home on Christmas morning pictured for first time as woman arrested for murder

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder

Events

4 hours ago Incredible city under two hours from UK named the quietest to visit in Europe

In this beautiful city it's not the common courtesy to talk or shout loudly in public, which is why it's hailed as Europe's quietest place to visit.

Politics

24 hours ago Home Office spent thousands to get rid of bedbug infestation at Westminster HQ

The Home Office spent over £5,000 on sniffer dogs to investigate a bedbug infestation at its Westminster headquarters

Society

5 hours ago Woman dies in Norfolk Boxing Day horror blaze as fire service investigate cause

Norfolk Fire & Rescue were called to the scene in Norwich at 4am on Boxing Day after reports of a blaze, as crews later made the sad discovery of a woman's body in the home

Events

4 hours ago Gabby Logan branded 'weird' by husband after tearful moment as daughter shares concerns

Gabby Logan has spoken out about her "sadness" in having an "empty nest" after daughter Lois went to university and son Reuben left home to become a professional rugby player.

Politics

26 hours ago Clydesdale MSP supports health group's application for former care home

Mairi McAllan says transferring the former McClymont House in Lanark to Healthy Valleys would have a "lasting and positive impact"

Society

6 hours ago Veteran housebreaker with criminal record stretching back 43 years spared another Christmas behind bars

James Greer, 61, told police officers he was an "idiot" after being caught on CCTV as he tried to force entry to a disabled man's home.

Events

5 hours ago Meet the Party Jean – the answer to your New Year’s Eve prayers | Jess Cartner

If you can’t be bothered with an LBD, opt for a classic that’s casual but shouts party pizzazzThere is a moment about halfway through Christmas dinner when the cracker hats have slipped askew, shoes been kicked off under the table and belts un-notched, that marks the official end of the season of Making An Effort. A frenzied month of putting on mascara in the work loos and shivering on the way home because you are wearing your fancy coat instead of your warm one is over, up in flames along with the Christmas pudding brandy. Time to breathe out, shift into a lower gear, adjust to the sacred interlude of cheese and telly, half-eaten chocolate reindeers and gap-toothed jigsaws that is Twixmas.So it can feel a little tricky, a few days later, to go full jazz-hands for New Year’s Eve. But that’s what we are doing. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago Max George shares health update amid recovery and says 'it's so good to be home'

Max George has shared a collection of family photos with his girlfriend Maisie Smith as he said 'it's so good to be home' following his recovery from emergency heart surgery.

Society

8 hours ago Court hearing set for man accused of fatally burning woman on New York City subway

A court hearing is scheduled for the man accused of setting a woman on fire on a New York City subway train and fanning the flames with a shirt as she burned to death

Events