2 hours ago Scotland in for 'erratic' New Year's weather as rain and 'severe' snow on the way

Those with Hogmanay plans could be in for disruption.

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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

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36 minutes ago Debenhams is selling Ariana Grande's perfume that 'smells expensive' for just £28

The Ariana Grande Cloud perfume is currently on offer at Debenhams. The fragrance has been a hit with shoppers who have left rave reviews about the scent

Economics

99 minutes ago James Corden's big comeback: Comedian is embraced by the nation once more as Gavin And Stacey final is a hit with viewers after string of scandals

The last ever episode of the show - which came five years after the most recent Christmas special - pulled in a massive 12.5 million viewers for the BBC.

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53 minutes ago Police charge Anthony Gilheaney, 30, with four attempted murders after four pedestrians were hit by car in Shaftesbury Avenue on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London's West End on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan Police said.

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17 hours ago Maya Jama opens up on ITV The Masked Singer debut and most 'challenging' part of show

The Love Island host joins Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan for the new series of the hit ITV show, which starts in January

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3 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

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4 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked

Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year runningAs at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retiredThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Keir Starmer more unpopular than Nigel Farage as PM's ratings hit a new low and Labour 'pay the price' for tax hikes row

A YouGov survey for The Times found only 25 per cent of voters had a favourable opinion of Sir Keir as the Labour leader's personal ratings hit a new low.

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2 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

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60 minutes ago Dumfries and Galloway set for wet Hogmanay as Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain

The Met Office is warning as much as 70mm of rain could fall across the region in the space of just two days

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23 hours ago Mike Phillips posts brilliant photo of Gavin & Stacey cast with Wales stars before show even aired

It's a real blast from the past, with photo including some of the cast from the hit show and a number of former Wales rugby internationals

Culture

3 hours ago Nigel Farage boasts of larger social media following than Kemi Badenoch in party membership numbers row

Nigel Farage compared his and Kemi Badenoch's social media following as he hit out at the Conservative leader's accusation of “fakery” over claims that Reform UK membership has surpassed the Tories, making it the second-largest political party in the UK.

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4 hours ago Wild weather for New Year's Eve as Met Office forecast flags major change for UK

North-east England will enjoy the brightest weather of the day, with some sunshine in Aberdeenshire in the afternoon and temperatures of about 10C to 12C across the country

Society

21 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.

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20 hours ago Celtic rediscover shooting boots and prove doubting Brendan Rodgers' champions is a dangerous game

Brendan Rodgers watched four different scorers hit the back of the net on a comfortable afternoon for the champions

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73 minutes ago Man charged with attempted murder after group hit by car in London's West End on Christmas Day

Man charged with attempted murder after group hit by car in London's West End on Christmas Day  Sky News

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7 hours ago UK weather: Dull and drizzly over coming days before 'wet and windy' New Year’s Eve

Those celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland next week may be hit by ‘disruptive weather’, according to the Met Office

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7 hours ago Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co

Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

Society

20 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game season 2 shocks fans with 'insane' twist 'nobody ever saw coming'

Squid Game fans have been left reeling after that major twist at the end of episode three of the Netflix hit's latest season

Sport

95 minutes ago Scotland hit by yellow weather alert for heavy rain on Hogmanay as 'significant disruption' expected

The Met Office has warned of ‘significant disruption’ for revellers in Scotland on Hogmanay

Events

7 hours ago Coronation Street announces huge 2025 return after seven years to rock Carla Connor and Lisa Swain's relationship 

She'll get hit by a shock return thanks to her nephew Bobby Crawford as her health takes a turn for the worse

Politics

8 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...

Society

24 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 '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

7 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, December 27)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

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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

33 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

2 hours ago London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2024: Where to watch for free across the capital

Ringing in the New Year without rinsing out the wallet. Here's the grifter's guide to watching the London fireworks without a ticket

Events

9 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares advance after a mixed finish on Wall Street

Asian shares are mostly higher, with Japan's benchmark registering strong gains for a second straight day

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15 hours ago Destructive hurricanes, sweltering heat waves: Extreme weather events cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars this year

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe with expensive and deadly consequences

Society

2 hours ago Man charged with attempted murder after four hit by car in London’s West End on Christmas Day

One victim remains in a critical condition in hospital following the incident, police said

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13 hours ago Dull and drizzly weather over coming days before ‘wet and windy’ New Year’s Eve

Those celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland next week may be hit by ‘disruptive weather’, according to the Met Office.

Politics

18 hours ago Met Office rules on fate of New Year's celebrations as 'erratic weather' set to hit

The start of 2025 is expected to ring in "erratic changes" in the weather according to the Met Office, bringing rain, stronger winds and even snow in some parts of the UK, but not for long

Society

2 hours ago Stirling set to be battered by Hogmanay torrential rain as Met Office issues weather warning

The Met Office has issued a weather warning - warning that communities could become stranded - as heavy rain gets set to batter the country on Hogmanay.

Events

13 hours ago Wildlife faces ‘blurring seasons’ as 2024’s weather brings mixed fortunes

The National Trust’s review of the year’s wildlife and weather sees past drought give way to wet, mild conditions in 2024.

Politics

27 hours ago Met Office weather map shows when UK can expect more snow ahead of new year

The Met Office's long-range forecast warns of colder air moving southwards, heightening the likelihood of sleet and snow as the New Year begins.

Society

2 hours ago Man, 30, is charged with four attempted murders after four pedestrians were hit by car in Shaftesbury Avenue on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London's West End on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan Police said.

Events

14 hours ago Outnumbered viewers 'distraught' with surprise change minutes into Christmas special

The Brockman family were back on BBC One for a one-off Christmas special, but fans were left in uproar as they were hit with some unexpected changes after an eight-year hiatus

Politics

28 hours ago UK weather: Leave the umbrella at home! Boxing Day will be dry and mild and perfect for a post

Boxing Day temperatures are set to reach a high of 12C in the south-west of England, and 11C in Wales, the Met Office said.

Society

2 hours ago Weather tracker: storm brings well over a metre of snow to peaks in Alps

Several days of snow brought avalanche risk at Christmas, as wintry weather also caused four deaths in IndiaA snowstorm developed across the Alps on Saturday 21 December due to a low-pressure system situated over the Adriatic Sea. This depression allowed relatively warm and moist air to push into the Alps, condensing and falling as snow as it met the much colder alpine air mass. Snowfall continued for several days, allowing some of the peaks to see well over 1 metre of snow, with significant snowfall also seen across many ski villages. Consequently, there was a significant avalanche risk over the Christmas period.Ski resorts in Bulgaria also experienced significant snow starting on Christmas Day, which caused disruption in the mountainous west, where ski resorts had to temporarily shut down due to road closures. Towns such as Troyan, Samokov and Teteven were particularly badly affected with snowdrifts and power failures. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Deciding to read a book a week was the best new year resolution I ever made | Katie Cunningham

I read 52 books that year and I’ve kept the habit up in the years that followed, the routine now firmly establishedMore summer essentialsI’ve always been a reader. In primary school, I’d tear through 60-odd books in a month when the annual Read-A-Thon rolled around (they were mostly Babysitters Club books, but still). Then as a teen, I discovered the quiet beauty that could be found in great novels, taking solace in those pages as hormones and high school made the real world awful.In my 20s, though, my pace started to wobble. I was still getting through 15 or 20 books a year, but less consistently. Partly this was because I had to make time for an exciting new hobby called binge drinking. But I was also increasingly distracted by the bottomless pit that was my iPhone. It always went the same way: I’d be on a roll with reading until I hit a book that just wasn’t that interesting. I’d gradually stop reaching for it at night as doomscrolling on Reddit became a more appealing prospect, ...

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2 hours ago Weather tracker: Storm brings well over a metre of snow to peaks in Alps

Several days of snow brought avalanche risk at Christmas, as wintry weather also caused four deaths in IndiaA snowstorm developed across the Alps on Saturday 21 December due to a low-pressure system situated over the Adriatic Sea. This depression allowed relatively warm and moist air to push into the Alps, condensing and falling as snow as it met the much colder alpine air mass. Snowfall continued for several days, with well over 1 metre of snow on some peaks and significant snowfall across many ski villages. Consequently, there was a significant avalanche risk over the Christmas period.Ski resorts in Bulgaria also experienced significant snow starting on Christmas Day, which caused disruption in the mountainous west, where ski resorts had to temporarily shut down due to road closures. Towns such as Troyan, Samokov and Teteven were particularly badly affected with snowdrifts and power failures. Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago Mo Salah rounds off Liverpool recovery to sink Leicester and stretch lead

Liverpool have kicked off at 8pm on a Boxing Day twice in their history. The first time was in 2019, when Jürgen Klopp’s team demolished Leicester en route to winning the Premier League title with ease. The second time ended with another convincing defeat of the Foxes. That may not be the only repeat.Arne Slot’s soaring leaders moved seven points clear of their closest challengers for the title, with a game in hand, courtesy of a controlled comeback against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side. Leicester took a shock early lead through Jordan Ayew and, while Liverpool never hit the heights of their 2019 performance at the King Power Stadium, goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones and Mohamed Salah’s 19th of the season ensured the outcome remained the same. Continue reading...

Politics

2 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

17 hours ago Vernon Kay forgotten by BBC bosses as he begs for Strictly Come Dancing call

Vernon Kay has been married to Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly for longer than the hit TV show has been on the air - but he has not once been asked to compete on the show

Politics

2 hours ago BBC Vicar of Dibley cast now from unrecognisable star to tragic early deaths

The 1990s smash hit comedy The Vicar of Dibley is still a festive staple 30 years on, but sadly the cast has been rocked by tragedy since the final episode aired

Events

17 hours ago How Outnumbered's Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis turned TV marriage into real romance

Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis played the parents in the hit BBC comedy Outnumbered for many years, but it was only after their on-screen marriage ended that they became a couple

Politics

2 hours ago Middle East latest: Houthi rebels fire missile at Israel hours after airstrikes on Yemen airport

Houthi rebels in Yemen have fired a missile at Israel hours after a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as the World Health Organization’s director-general was about to board a flight there

Events

18 hours ago West Ham: Julen Lopetegui reveals Lukasz Fabianski update after win over Southampton

Jarrod Bowen’s goal settled victory on south coast after scare involving goalkeeper

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2 hours ago Easy way to make your radiators heat up faster as UK snowstorm forecast

With more cold weather and snow on the way, it's a good chance to make sure your radiators are working as efficiently as possible to help keep you warm over the frosty spell

Events

18 hours ago California residents urged to avoid ocean as high surf pounds coastline

At least one dead and three missing amid storm that has split wharf, wrecked boat and piled up debrisCalifornia residents are being warned to stay off wharves, piers and other waterside structures as 20-30ft waves are expected to batter the northern Pacific coast for the rest of the week.The National Weather Service advisory comes after a 150ft section of the wharf in Santa Cruz collapsed amid high waves on Monday, and storm debris was blamed for the death of a Santa Cruz county man on a beach in Watsonville. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago What happened to the Outnumbered cast? Some turned their back on fame, others were hit by scandals

Outnumbered made its long-awaited return to screens with a one-off special on Thursday, offering fans a glimpse at the famous Brockman family, 10 years after the original series ended.

Events

18 hours ago Nosferatu director reveals ‘demented’ final moment he cut for being too ‘comical’

The vampire horror from Robert Eggers has been a box office hit over the Christmas period

Politics

3 hours ago Brits hit with 'do not travel' warning as nearly 4m drivers expected to hit the roads today

Due to reports of a 'dense fog' covering multiple areas in the UK, drivers have been urged to only make 'necessary journeys' as almost 4 million are expected to hit the road

Events

18 hours ago 'One of Netflix's best ever shows' finally returns for season two after three

This addictive dark drama became a smash-hit three years ago, but does Netflix's long-awaited follow-up exceed expectations?

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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...

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19 hours ago Boxing Day sales: Scots in for a 'busy day', despite 10% drop in High Street footfall

Scottish shopping centres said retailers have started off on a “strong foot” despite figures showing a drop in visitors to bricks-and-mortar stores.

Politics

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

19 hours ago Gavin and Stacey stars James Cordon and Ruth Jones disagree over 'glaring continuity error' in Christmas special

Gavin and Stacey's co-creator and star Ruth Jones has spotted a 'glaring continuity error' in the hit sitcom's Christmas special, which saw Nessa propose to Smithy.

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4 hours ago Dad posts heartbreaking Christmas photo with baby after young mum killed in hit

Marguerjsonita Sheridan, 21, died last week in a road tragedy.

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