2 hours ago Liam Payne's ex Sophia Smith announces engagement to boyfriend James Bridgwood

The singer and the influencer, 30, dated from 2013 after having been friends since their schooldays in Wolverhampton until October 2015.

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9 hours ago A property in plain sight was found to be hiding a nefarious secret with 90,000 items removed

One woman has been arrested by South Wales Police in connection with the discovery which happened at a property in Oystermouth Road, Swansea

Society

2 hours ago Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio newspaper and podcast company Chora Media has been under arrest for the past week after she was detained by police in Tehran on December 19.

Economics

1 hour ago What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)

When Snoop Dogg agreed to become the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: It must have a NIL component

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2 hours ago Milton Keynes stabbing: Police issue major update after two killed in Christmas Day attack

Thames Valley Police have issued an update following a Christmas Day knife attack in Milton Keynes in which two people were killed and two others were injured - it was previously reported that a dog also died after the attack

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36 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

20 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

6 hours ago The moment people pull up in car outside corner shop in broad daylight and take crates of alcohol

Police are investigating after around £300 worth of stock was stolen from a family-run shop in Treharris. CCTV has been released by the shop owners

Transport

2 hours ago Maga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policy

Feud flared up when president-elect chose Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-born entrepreneur, as his AI adviserBitter in-fighting has broken out between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s hardline Make America great again (Maga) base after the US president-elect chose an Indian-born entrepreneur to be his adviser on artificial intelligence.The row has pitted Musk and his fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy against die-hard supporters including the far-right activist Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz, the former congress member and abortive nominee for attorney general. The spat threatens to open up a chasm among Trump’s supporters over immigration, a key issue in his election victory. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

Society

28 hours ago Flossing, saving money and eating more donuts: new year resolutions that actually stuck

What separates a good resolution from a bad one? Guardian readers agree: it has to be something you care aboutFor some, new year resolutions are an opportunity to grow. For others, they’re a pointless exercise in self-flagellation.That might be because they’re hard to keep up. In the US, 44% of new year resolutions last two to three months; only 6% last a year. In the UK, 17% of people give up on their resolution within a month. Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago Raging Hearts fans derail Lawrence Shankland interview as hospitality host calls out swearing punters for 'starting p***'

Shankland was interviewed in hospitality but barely got a word out before things turned sour

Sport

2 hours ago Police launch hunt for boy, 11, after woman 'sexually assaulted' in broad daylight

Officers said the incident happened on Tuesday December 17 on High Street, Woodford, Northamptonshire between 12 and 12.30pm.

Events

21 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

7 hours ago BMW driver with car sticker saying 'My driving scares me too' is stopped by police for doing 118mph on motorway on Christmas Day

A BMW driver with a sticker on their that read 'my driving scares me too' was caught speeding on a motorway at 118mph on Christmas Day.

Transport

3 hours ago GK Barry says girlfriend Ella Rutherford has been rushed to hospital and reveals her own 'germ phobia'

The presenter, 25, whose real name is Grace Keeling, posted a photo from A&E but did not share any further information about the Lioness', 24, health.

Politics

28 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

31 hours ago Marcus Rashford told ideal next club after Manchester United as damning point made

The 27-year-old England star admitted in a bombshell interview with Henry Winter that he's ready to leave Old Trafford and pursue a new challenge.

Economics

3 hours ago Images released of men police want to speak released following city centre burglaries

'Offences such as this will not be tolerated'

Events

3 hours ago Elon Musk's ex Grimes insists she wasn't 'dumped' by the billionaire: 'I bounced'

Grimes, 36, and Musk, 53, were together for four years before splitting in 2022, and she has now claimed that she was the one who decided to walk away from their relationship.

Politics

29 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

32 hours ago Martin Lewis MSE explains how to save almost £150 on your car breakdown cover

Martin Lewis reveals how to save up to £150 on your car breakdown cover this winter, with tips on finding cheaper policies and haggling down renewal prices

Economics

3 hours ago Man remains in custody after two die and two injured in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident in Milton Keynes.

Events

4 hours ago I'm A Celebrity star rushed to hospital at Christmas with famous girlfriend

I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! star GK Barry has taken to social media to reveal she'd taken a visit to A&E this Christmas with her girlfriend Ella Rutherford

Politics

34 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

44 hours ago Bank of Mum and Dad want their money back! Parents are calling in their loans after handing out nearly £10BILLION last year

It is often the lender most turn to for cash when all else fails. But now it seems even the bank of mum and dad is no longer a guaranteed insurance policy.

Economics

3 hours ago Three women die after eating Christmas cake at family gathering as police launch probe

An investigation has been launched after three women died and a further three people were hospitalised after they ate Christmas cake that was baked at a family gathering in Brazil

Events

4 hours ago ‘Tantrums, toffs, Taylor and turds – the best, worst and dirtiest of 2024’

Mirror columnist Brian Reade sees out the year with his glorious round-up of its winners and losers, and the big talents we bid a fond farewell to

Politics

35 hours ago Royal Family sets sights on return to normality with more overseas tours after a 'brutal' 2024

Things seem to be looking up, as Prince William , 42, suggested he and Kate Middleton could carry out an overseas tour together during his recent visit to Cape Town.

Society

3 hours ago Biden administration pledges additional military aid to Ukraine amid Russia war

Security assistance package in works as North Korean troops are deployed in Kursk after Putin-Kim agreementThe Biden administration is pledging to approve fresh military aid to Ukraine in the coming days, including crucial air defense systems, as North Korean forces face mounting casualties in their first major deployment to a European conflict.John Kirby, the US national security communications adviser, told reporters on Friday that in just the last week North Korean troops had suffered more than 1,000 casualties in what he referred to as failed “human wave” assaults near the Kursk border-region, which confirms similar figures reported by South Korea. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand made feelings clear on Sheikh Jassim's Man United takeover attempt

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and the Nine Two Foundation withdrew their Manchester United takeover bid in October last year, leaving Ineos free to take charge

Politics

4 hours ago Police hunt for schoolboy, 11, who 'sexually assaulted woman' in broad daylight

The incident happened when a boy aged 11-12, approached a woman in Woodford, Northamptonshire, and touched her inappropriately, police said

Events

5 hours ago Chauffeur is convicted of stalking Qatari princess he wrongly believed was his girlfriend after sending her notes and flowers and even divorcing his wife for her

Jihad Abousalah, 47, stalked Haya Al-Thani between March 1 and March 23 of this year, Westminster Magistrates' Court heard on Friday.

Politics

4 hours ago David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand agree on Sheikh Jassim's Man United takeover amid Ineos crisis

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and the Nine Two Foundation withdrew their Manchester United takeover bid in October last year, leaving Ineos free to take charge

Events

5 hours ago Coronation Street star breaks down in tears in final scene after 50 years on screen

One of Coronation Street’s most well-known cast members shed a tear as she bid farewell to the soap after 50 years on screen.

Politics

5 hours ago Man, 30, appears in court 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

5 hours ago Watch moment relaxed M&S shoplifter casually stuffs his bag with goods before boldly shoving past outraged staff to make his escape

This is the shocking moment a shoplifter casually stuffs his bag with items before pushing his way past staff in a bid to flee. 

Politics

5 hours ago Drug lord 'Mr Big' begs 'love of his life' Thai dancer to marry him in prison

Brit drug lord Jon Moorby was locked up for 29 years in 2020 for his part in a gang that helicoptered tonnes of cocaine into the UK, but is now desperate to marry his Thai girlfriend

Events

6 hours ago I'm A Celeb's GK Barry rushes to hospital with girlfriend and suffers nightmare moment

Social media star GK Barry has rushed to hospital alongside her footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford as she admitted the pair had a nightmare moment while in A&E

Politics

5 hours ago Moment cop disguised as bush arrests suspected child rapist in Thailand

Shocking footage shows a police officer arresting an alleged child rapist, having worn a bushy camouflage suit to blend into the background to reach him across a field

Events

6 hours ago Fact check: Viral screenshot of an opinion column was shared by parody account

The screenshot includes a doctored opinion column header.

Politics

6 hours ago Police issue urgent appeal for missing Troon man who vanished on Boxing Day

Colin McKenna may have travelled to Edinburgh.

Events

6 hours ago My son’s girlfriend has taken over his life and I fear he’s being suffocated | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

You are better off keeping your son close so that he knows he can come to you if there are problemsEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerA year ago, our almost 18-year-old son began seeing a girl, who is a year older than him and is his first ‘real’ girlfriend. Soon he stopped seeing his friends and he spent all of his free time with her. When they were not actually together, they were on the phone or playing remote video games.We barely saw him over the summer, as he was with her all the time. He refused to go on holiday with us unless we invited her too, which we were not willing to do . Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Tragic pilot who died after his light aircraft crashed just two days before Christmas is named by police

Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, from Perthshire, was pronounced dead at the scene after the aircraft crashed near Fife Airport, Kinglassie, at about 11.40am on Monday.

Events

7 hours ago Ruben Amorim rejects reporter’s claim before Alan Shearer sides with Man United boss

Ruben Amorim was asked about the progress of his Manchester United side compared to Wolves under new boss Vitor Pereira – and Alan Shearer agreed with the Red Devils head coach's stance

Politics

6 hours ago Labour blames ‘appalling legacy’ after migrant crossings top 150,000 since 2018

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Events

8 hours ago Ruben Amorim shuts down reporter – but Alan Shearer agrees with Man Utd boss

Ruben Amorim's disappointing start at Manchester United has continued after their 2-0 defeat to Wolves, while the Red Devils boss shot down a reporter over his remarks following the loss

Politics

6 hours ago Major Coronation Street villain returning in terrible news for two characters

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that character Rob Donovan will be back to cause trouble for his sister Carla and partner Lisa on the cobbles

Events

8 hours ago King Charles allows royal to flout Sandringham rule first broken by Meghan Markle

Princess Margaret's grandson, Samuel Chatto, was given special permission to invite his girlfriend, Eleanor Ekserdjian, to spend Christmas with the royals - and it could be a sign of things to come

Politics

6 hours ago Woman burned to death on New York subway still unidentified after five days

‘It just adds another level of tragedy,’ says homelessness activist as police may have to use DNA and dental recordsFive days after a woman believed to be homeless was burned to death by a passenger inside a New York City subway car, city officials have still not been able to confirm her identity.Investigators may have to rely on dental records or DNA analysis to make an identification of the victim. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Louis colour coordinate with William and Kate as they put on festive display in green and blue attire  at Christmas church service

In a symbol of togetherness, the Wales family wore tones of green and blue for Wednesday's Christmas morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.

Politics

8 hours ago Channel crossings: Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150,000

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Events

9 hours ago Sky Sports F1 favourite Martin Brundle names 'peak' grid walk interview moment

Martin Brundle's pre-race grid walks have become a staple of Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage, but the legendary broadcaster says his best moment came long before Sky were involved

Politics

8 hours ago Offenders should be moved to open prisons to tackle overcrowding, says former justice secretary

Former justice secretary David Gauke, who is leading the government’s flagship review of sentencing, said we should make better use of open prisons

Events

9 hours ago CCTV issued after elderly man has 'money snatched from his hand' in retail park

Police want to speak to the man pictured

Politics

8 hours 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.

Events

9 hours ago ‘There is magic in the world. There’s something bigger’: the ecstatic visions of musician Clarissa Connelly

Recalling Kate Bush and Perfume Genius, the Copenhagen-via-Scotland artist blends the ancient and avant garde – and finds revelation in loss and deathFrom Fife/CopenhagenRecommended if you like Kate Bush, Astrid Sonne, Julia HolterUp next Performing at the ICA, London, 19 February; album three in the worksEvery Christmas, Clarissa Connelly rewatches Ingmar Bergman’s Fanny and Alexander, waiting for the scene in which Ismael shows Alexander a mummy and their faces turn in unison. “It gives me an experience like there is magic in the world, that there’s something bigger,” says the Scotland-born, Denmark-raised musician, 31. “It opens up the top of my head. Then my small, messy world becomes smaller and easier to comprehend and be a bit more careless about.” Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Police want to speak to this man after fake traffic warden tricks elderly disabled driver

Criminal escaped with hundreds of pounds

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