30 minutes ago Grace Kelly's grandson Louis Ducruet and his wife Marie share festive family portrait

The adorable photo, shared to Instagram , features the happy Monaco couple and their children - along with their trusty pooch Pancake.

Politics

57 minutes ago Airdrie Action Partnership's Christmas appeal receives £2k donation from XACT/Airdrie & Coatbridge 41 Club

Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

Society

3 hours ago Family buying hotdogs at Christmas market mortified after seller's £618 mistake

Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a festive outing to a Christmas market when they decided to treat their children to two hotdogs – but they got a shock when they checked their bank balance

Economics

61 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 the actor faced a 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.

Sport

30 minutes ago Azerbaijan Airlines blames 'external interference' for Christmas Day plane crash that killed 38

Officials have said more than three dozen people died from the crash, which saw the plane tear in half as it hit the ground in Kazakhstan while en route to Russia

Events

26 hours ago Coleen Rooney reunites with husband Wayne for sweet festive snap with their sons in matching pyjamas as they celebrate Christmas

The I'm A Celebrity star, 38, looked in top spirits as she posed along side her husband Wayne and their four children, Kai, 15, Klay, 11, Kit and Cass.

Culture

2 hours ago Constipated? Top gut doctor reveals 'expert level toilet hack' that WILL instantly get your bowels moving...

NHS Surgeon Dr Karan Raj told his 5.3 million followers that gently rocking back and forth on the toilet can help your bowels move.

Science

40 minutes ago Tributes paid to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's 'wonderful' younger brother, who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer died on Boxing Day at the age of 60.

Politics

3 hours 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...

Society

15 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

2 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans livid as they spot huge 'blunder' in final episode

Gavin and Stacey officially bowed out after a thrilling final episode, but some eagle-eyed viewers were less than thrilled when they spotted a bizarre plot hole in the story

Sport

47 minutes ago 'Vibrant' student dies suddenly from silent killer heart condition aged 20

"Screening could have at least given us some information that might have saved Poppy... we could save another family from the feelings we have this Christmas."

Events

15 hours ago Make it easier for those with lung cancer symptoms to get tests, experts say

Researchers called for the widespread adoption of services that allow patients to self-refer without a GP consultation.

Science

42 minutes ago 'I only met one of my triplets for two minutes before she had to be rushed away with her sisters'

Ellie and Craig were a 140-mile round trip from their home for the birth of their three daughters

Politics

3 hours 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

16 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

3 hours 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.

Sport

77 minutes ago Sky's controversial Lockerbie drama with Colin Firth receives mixed reviews from critics after families of the victims expressed their anger over TV recreation of deadly 1988 bombing

In 1988, Pan Am flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie in south-western Scotland, killing all 259 on board. Another 11 people died when wreckage hit their homes.

Events

57 minutes ago South Korea 'should start Squid Game to see who runs government' says ex

Squid Game is back with a second series but for one armchair viewer of South Korea's scandal-ridden government, it ought to be introduced in real life to decide on country's next leader

Politics

7 hours ago What happened to the Outnumbered cast? How the child stars turned their back on fame and weathered a string of scandals while on

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.

Society

16 hours ago Fury over 'tax on the sick' as shock figures reveal hospitals have raked in more than £1BILLION in car park fees from patients, visitors and staff, over six years

In what has been branded a 'tax on the sick', NHS trusts have made an average of £665,000 in parking charges every day of the past year,.

Economics

4 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

Sport

79 minutes ago Starmer pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ brother Nick who died on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister thanked those who cared for his brother, saying ‘their skill and compassion is very much appreciated’.

Events

92 minutes ago Made In Chelsea star gives birth to baby 10wks early and shares cute name as she opens up about 'hardest times of our lives'

Made In Chelsea’s Emily Blackwell has announced the arrival of her baby, who was born 10 weeks prematurely, and has revealed her daughter’s adorable name

Politics

9 hours ago Ryan Reynolds hints at difficult time in first post since wife Blake Lively’s Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Deadpool star's post arrived days after bombshell scandal involving wife

Society

19 hours ago Family is charged £618 for just two hotdogs at popular Christmas market on festive day out

Laure Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a day out at Nottingham 's Christmas markets when they decided to buy their two children a festive hot dog treat.

Economics

6 hours ago Luke Littler's rival hails teen sensation for turning darts players into celebrities

Luke Littler's emergence has seen the popularity of darts soar over the past 12 months with one of his rivals admitting every player is now feeling the benefit

Sport

1 hour ago Q&A: Avicii documentary director on celebrating the late, 'timeless' DJ without exploiting his death

Avicii, the groundbreaking Swedish DJ-producer, died six years ago

Events

95 minutes ago Mom or dad? Experts reveal which parent passes down traits to their babies

Children generally inherit a 50/50 split of their parents' respective genes. But certain traits are more likely to come from mom than dad, and vice versa. Here are five traits that favor one parent.

Politics

20 hours ago How the Outnumbered children have changed in the 17 years since the show first aired

Outnumbered is back for a 2024 Christmas special which of course means the return of Karen, Ben and Jake Brockman

Society

39 hours ago Mega Millions prize soars to $1.15 billion, the highest ever in month of December

If a winner is drawn this week, they’ll win the fifth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history

Economics

1 hour ago In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

Events

1 hour ago Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children

Politics

24 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

24 hours ago Am I too drunk, do I have rabies, and a human bit me: The bizarre questions to NHS at Christmas and Boxing Day

Information on alcohol consumption, rabies, and bites – both animal and human – were among the top of the list for NHS advice being sought on Christmas and Boxing Day last year

Sport

2 hours ago Cleaner who filmed colleagues 'weaponised employment laws' in 'scandalous' compensation bids

Martin Kumi is accused of ‘weaponising’ employment laws to try to get quick payouts

Events

2 hours ago Keir Starmer's younger brother Nick dies of cancer aged 60: Prime Minister pays tribute to 'wonderful' sibling after he passed away on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister had been set to go on holiday with his family today but it is understood he will now stay at home.

Politics

31 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

2 hours ago Keir Starmer pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ brother Nick who died on Boxing Day

Nick Starmer died from cancer at the age of 60 on 26 December

Events

3 hours ago The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie audiobook review – a starry whodunnit

Peter Dinklage’s resonant turn as Hercule Poirot gives the beloved writer’s debut a charismatic rebootWhen an army captain, on leave during the first world war, visits a family friend for the weekend at their country pile in Essex, he is hoping for some sunny respite from the frontline. Captain Hastings and John Cavendish are childhood friends, so Hastings is well acquainted with his family, who also include John’s brother Lawrence and their stepmother Emily.The widowed Emily, we learn, has recently married Alfred Inglethorp, an American 20 years her junior, much to the ire of her children who believe him to be a gold digger. One night, Emily is taken ill and cries out from her bed. By the time Hastings and Lawrence arrive on the scene – they are forced to break down the door, as it is locked from the inside – she is dead. The next morning Hastings announces he has called a friend to investigate: a moustached Belgian named Hercule Poirot. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Keir Starmer's heartbreak as brother Nick dies from cancer as PM says 'we'll miss him'

We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this Breaking Politics News story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story

Events

4 hours ago ‘Everyone is crazy about tennis’: Sinner’s success inspires Italy to pick up rackets

Italians are taking to the court with factors including the pandemic and broadcasting also said to be fuelling enthusiasmAt the age of 47, diehard AC Milan fan Ninni Licata has hung up his football boots in exchange for a tennis racket.Like thousands of Italians in recent years, Licata has been unable to resist the lure of a game that for years had been relegated to the sidelines of the country’s national sports, overshadowed by football and Formula One. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago All the awkward Gavin and Stacey finale blunders you might have missed

While the Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale went down a storm, fans pointed out a series of errors and inconsistencies which distracted them from the emotional goodbye

Events

4 hours 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

2 hours ago 'My little boy nearly died just from licking an eye drop that rolled down his cheek'

Katelyn Clement rushed her son Milo Nicholson to hospital when the five-year-old reportedly suffered an allergic reaction to Optrex antibacterial eye drops after a droplet dripped into his mouth

Events

5 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

2 hours ago First picture of pilot who died in horror Fife Airport plane crash days before Christmas

Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Monday, December 23.

Events

5 hours ago The truth about Kim Kardashian's 'boob job': Plastic surgeon's verdict on how 44 year

Kim, who is thought to have breastfed two of her children, nearly spilled out of a low-cut red leather dress at a party in Los Angeles last week.

Politics

3 hours ago Coronation Street family set to be rocked my 'tragic death' with 'massive consequences'

Coronation Street's David Platt could be set to face more heartbreak as a member of his family is 'confirmed' to die on the cobbles in upcoming scenes

Events

5 hours ago Hollyoaks and Grange Hill creator says courage has gone out of broadcasting

TV writer Sir Phil Redmond said social media is the ‘big issue’ children are facing nowadays

Politics

3 hours ago Cancer dietitian says you can slash risk of the disease by eating £1 spice

If you're looking for easy ways to change up your diet in the new year, advice from a cancer dietitian could be helpful. As it turns out, one spice could reduce your risk of cancer

Events

5 hours ago Ruben Amormin's touchline reaction sums up exactly what he thinks of Bruno Fernandes

The state of Manchester United continues to worsen, as they were handed a 2-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day, while Bruno Fernandes saw red for a needless challenge

Politics

3 hours ago ITV Coronation Street 'confirms' Platt family death as David left heartbroken

Coronation Street's David Platt could be set to face more heartbreak as a member of his family is 'confirmed' to die on the cobbles in upcoming scenes

Events

6 hours ago Christian Horner opens up on Red Bull scandal and relationship with wife Geri Halliwell

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner's first few months of 2024 were chaotic amid allegations made by a female colleague, which he denied, while also competing in a new season

Politics

3 hours ago Three beloved pet dogs killed in tragic Scots Boxing Day horror house fire

Three pet dogs tragically died after a fire broke out in a property in Balfron, Stirling, on Boxing Day.

Events

7 hours ago Ruth Jones explains meaning behind Gavin and Stacey children's names and sinister surnames

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has opened up about the meaning behind the names of the couple's three children and the dark inspiration behind the surnames on the show

Politics

3 hours ago Masked Singer star shocks own children with Christmas special surprise appearance

A star of The Masked Singer’s 2024 Christmas special kept her appearance a secret from her own children, revealing their shocked reactions in an Instagram video.

Events

7 hours ago The celebrity couples who spent Christmas together despite splitting up

Christmas is a time for family, and that goes for former couples who put aside their differences to spend the festive season together for the sake of their children

Politics

3 hours ago Doctor says item already in your cupboard lowers cholesterol and controls blood pressure

Dr Eric Berg has explained why you should incorporate one common kitchen item into your daily diet

Events

8 hours ago Hubris by Johannes Krause and Thomas Trappe review – learning from the Neanderthals

Why did we succeeded when other hominins didn’t, and can lessons from our evolutionary past help rein in our destructive impulses?In an institute in Germany, scientists are growing “Neanderthalised” human brain cells in a dish. These cells form synapses and spark as they would have done in a living Neanderthal as she (they are female cells) foraged or breastfed or gazed out of a cave mouth at dusk. That is the spine-tingling opening gambit of a book co-authored by one of the directors of the institute, Johannes Krause, and the information that sets it apart from a host of popular science books that attempt to predict humanity’s future based on our evolutionary past.A mere 90 genetic differences distinguish modern humans, Homo sapiens, from Neanderthals, Homo neanderthalensis. That’s paltry, given the roughly 20,000 genes that make up the human blueprint, and not all of them affect the brain. Yet those 90 differences could explain why Neanderthals died out, s...

Politics

4 hours ago Suzuki Motor former boss Osamu Suzuki, who turned the minicar maker into a global player, dies at 94

Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died

Events

13 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: Outnumbered Christmas special with adults instead of children? Count me out!

They were once a regular part of our lives as we watched their children growing up, but the series ended and we lost touch.

Politics

4 hours ago Paw Patrol creator joins team bringing leprechaun folklore to global audience

Keith Chapman has become executive producer at Carlichauns Entertainment ahead of the launch of the CG animated children’s series.

Events