33 minutes ago UK's weird, wonderful and largely overlooked estate pubs are quickly vanishing

Architectural investigators Matthew Bristow and Emily Cole warn that post-war drinking dens have fallen out of fashion, yet symbolise an important part of the UK's history

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48 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.

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2 hours ago The only times you should use your fog lights and how to avoid £50 fine

Driving in fog can be tricky when there is limited visibility, but it's crucial to know when and how to use your fog lights correctly as it could result in fines, the RAC has warned

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16 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

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21 minutes 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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34 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

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12 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

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56 minutes ago Drivers urged to note diversions as trio of Monklands roads set to close for works next month

Alternative routes will be available to use during the closures.

Transport

45 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

1 hour ago Manchester Airport LIVE updates as passengers face 2 HOUR delays due to heavy fog

Airlines have issued warnings to passengers

Society

19 hours ago Ayr International Air Show toilet spend increases from £16,000 to £87,000

The huge increase was given as an example of the reason why a £250k overspend on 2024 International Ayr Show event is expected.

Economics

1 hour 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

23 minutes 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

36 hours ago Hospital wards 'full to bursting' with patients suffering respiratory and flu symptoms amid 'quad

Dr Ian Higginson has warned half of Britain's A&E units are at full capacity because of the sharp increase in winter illnesses.

Science

60 minutes ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Friday, December 27

The latest updates from Manchester Airport as flights are delayed due to fog

Transport

46 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

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

19 hours ago John Lewis shoppers race to buy heavily reduced Le Creuset as Boxing Day 2024 sale launches online

John Lewis has slashed countless items from some major brands including Le Creuset, Clinique and Coach

Economics

4 hours ago Noah Lyles answers Usain Bolt question as Olympic champion makes clear statement

US star Noah Lyles is getting closer and closer to sprint GOAT Usain Bolt's best times on the track, but insists he cannot call himself the 'fastest man on earth' just yet

Sport

24 minutes ago Take an energy meter reading by THIS date or risk overpaying on bills, households warned

With the Ofgem price cap increasing in the coming days, energy customers are being urged to submit a reading to their supplier.

Events

4 hours ago Road closed near busy M6 junction after car hits telegraph pole and building

A person was rescued from the vehicle

Transport

70 minutes 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.

Politics

13 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

20 hours ago Best Boxing Day sales for major supermarkets revealed: from Aldi and B&M to Tesco and M&S

Major supermarkets including Aldi and Tesco , as well as several other UK retailers, Superdrug and The Perfume Shop, have revealed discounts on hundreds of must-have products.

Economics

4 hours ago World's richest footballer is Chelsea reject worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have amassed incredible wealth over the years, but the pair's net worths combined still don't come close to that of Faiq Bolkiah

Sport

29 minutes 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

15 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

88 minutes 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

20 hours ago Family dispute leaves 3 shot and 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport Christmas night

Police responded to the incident near a restaurant in Terminal 4 of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport Wednesday night

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

5 hours ago World's richest footballer who was at Chelsea is worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi combined

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have racked up substantial fortunes, neither's net worth is even close to one footballer who couldn't cut it at Premier League clubs

Sport

46 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

89 minutes 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

20 hours ago Family dispute leaves 3 shot and 1 stabbed at Phoenix airport on Christmas night

Police responded to the incident near a restaurant in Terminal 4 of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport Wednesday night

Society

20 hours ago Ninja's Boxing Day sale has landed and you can get the £30 travel mug for under £4

Ninja has launched its Boxing Day sale with major savings across kitchen appliances and gadgets, and savvy shoppers have spotted a way to get the £30 travel mug for under £4

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

47 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

96 minutes ago Bin man shares crucial information about 'putting things in right bins' after Christmas

A bin man has issued a warning to Brits about putting things in the right bin, as collections start up again after Christmas Day - and many had no idea

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

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

16 hours ago Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Table-topping Reds close Boxing Day slate against struggling Foxes at Anfield

Sport

63 minutes 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

1 hour 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...

Politics

23 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

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

18 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Chelsea miss chance to close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

Sport

81 minutes 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

1 hour ago 'We did scavenger hunt every Christmas – I didn't discover sad reason until I grew up'

A woman spent her childhood Christmases hunting for presents in a fun scavenger hunt – but didn't realise the heartbreaking reason until she was an adult herself

Politics

26 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

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

18 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

1 hour ago Anthony Gordon sounds warning to Man Utd as Newcastle bid to pile misery on Red Devils

Anthony Gordon is adamant Newcastle have taken the next step in their development with the Magpies looking to underline their credentials with a victory over Manchester United

Events

2 hours ago Estonia begins naval patrols to protect energy cable after suspected sabotage

Move to secure electricity supply comes as Finland investigates tanker that sailed from Russian port Estonia has begun naval patrols to protect a cable supplying electricity from Finland after the suspected sabotage of another one on Christmas Day, the Estonian defence minister, Hanno Pevkur, said.“We’ve decided to send our navy close to Estlink 1 to defend and secure our energy connection with Finland,” he posted on X. Continue reading...

Politics

28 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...

Society

23 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

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

1 hour ago Finland's brutal response to Russia after their special forces seized Russian shadow fleet tanker that sabotaged undersea power line

Finland has shared a brutal response with Russia, after special forces seized a shadow fleet tanker believed to have carried out an attack on a set of cables in the Baltic Sea. 

Events

2 hours ago 'I collapsed at the wheel and woke up three weeks later having missed Christmas'

Shelly Gill collapsed without warning in the driver's seat. Her devastated family was told she would die or suffer severe brain damage but she has fought a courageous battle

Politics

24 hours ago Man United youngsters dealt major blow as Ruben Amorim promotion plan becomes clear

Lee Sharpe has warned that Manchester United's academy stars may have to alter their style of play to break into the first team under new manager Ruben Amorim.

Economics

19 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

1 hour 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

2 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...

Politics

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

21 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

Sport

2 hours ago Netflix viewers warned 'don't bother' with new series that 'wasted hours of my life'

La Palma, which is at number four on Netflix's most-watched list, has been slammed by fans for being a 'waste of time'

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

28 hours ago Next shoppers say 'well done' after major update issued on Boxing Day sale

Next always gives its staff the day off on Boxing Day, so they can spend more time with their families over Christmas - but this means you have to wait until December 27 to shop in stores

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

2 hours ago Israel confirms strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as WHO chief caught in airport attack

Yemen’s Houthi-run broadcaster Al Masirah said that two people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sanaa international airport and another person was killed in Ras Issa port

Events

2 hours ago Who is playing at World Darts Championship tonight? Full Friday schedule and start times as Luke Humphries in action

The darts are back and the tournament is starting to reach crunch time with top stars edging closer to silverware

Politics

30 hours ago Boxing Day sales LIVE updates as prices slashed at major UK stores and on Amazon

Our team of money saving, fashion, beauty and shopping experts will bring you the latest updates from the shops

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

2 hours ago Major development in search for Gwent man Michael Lloyd who disappeared on morning walk

Michael Lloyd from Risca, south Wales, was first reported as a missing person last month by Gwent Police, who said that he was last seen the day on his daily walk

Events

2 hours ago 10 best VR games 2024 – our top picks for what to play on your virtual reality headset

If you have a VR headset and are aching from something great to play, we've done the work to bring you our top 10 picks – across all major platforms.

Politics

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

2 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

2 hours ago Ruben Amorim told to copy Jurgen Klopp blueprint for Man United in transfer market

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have been given an early January transfer window warning by Michael Owen, who wants to see Ruben Amorim take a leaf out of Jurgen Klopp's book

Politics

22 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

2 hours ago Drivers warned not to fill up at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and other supermarket petrol stations

Supermarket fuel may be cheaper, but drivers have been warned that it could be costing them more in the long run and that you 'get what you pay for'

Events

2 hours ago Beyond Paradise's Kris Marshall won't do one thing for fans for heartbreaking reason

Kris Marshall, who plays DI Humphrey Goodman in Beyond Paradise, has spoken about his reluctance to engage in fan selfies, revealing a deeply personal reason behind the decision

Politics

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

2 hours ago Major search as Norwegian Epic cruise passenger goes missing overboard in Bahamas

The 51-year-old passenger fell overboard from the Norwegian Epic cruise ship on Boxing Day as the vessel headed toward the Bahamas, triggering a widespread search to find him

Events

2 hours ago Ukraine parades its 'first North Korean POW fighting for Putin in war'

A photograph allegedly shows the first fighter sent by Kim Jong Un to bolster Putin's war effort who is believed to have been held in Russia's Kursk region by Ukrainian forces

Politics

23 hours ago Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Chelsea can close the gap to Liverpool to just one point for at least a few hours

Sport

3 hours ago Houthis claim missile attack on Tel Aviv after Israel strikes Yemen airport – Middle East crisis live

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the overnight firing of a missile at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airportThe Israeli military demanded that medical staff and patients leave the premises of Kamal Adwan hospital to make room for their forces to storm the facility, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported this morning.Gaza’s health ministry has said the three main hospitals in northern Gaza – of which Kamal Adwan is one – are barely functioning and have been under repeated attack since Israel sent tanks into Beit Lahiya and nearby Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in October.This morning, Israel pushed deeper into the area surrounding Kamal Adwan hospital. Israeli armoured tanks advanced deeper under heavy cover from quadcopter machineguns.Explosive devices had already been planted in the vicinity of the hospital. Four were set off near the northern gate, at the back entrance, causing damage to the compound and sparking fires in some of the buildings around it. Continue reading...

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

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

3 hours ago Martin Lewis' MSE issues warning as supermarket axing loyalty rewards next week

Co-op axed its cashback perk for members back in January and set a deadline of December 31 to spend any balance that you may have previously built up

Events

3 hours ago Is my train running today? Passengers face rail disruption as UK’s two busiest stations closed

The UK’s two busiest railway stations, Liverpool Street and Paddington in London, are closed

Politics

25 hours ago Gavin & Stacey star was 'hidden away' during finale filming to avoid major finale spoiler

Gavin & Stacey director, Chris Gernon, said that the actress had to say in a different hotel and wasn't allowed to attend various events during and after production

Sport

3 hours ago Countdown to WW3 begins in 2025 with huge land grab forcing UK into war, says expert

Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine but experts warn his plans will only spur on Vladimir Putin who will eventually attempt a major land grab sparking WW3

Events