93 minutes ago Emily Willis' life before vegetative coma with her 26th birthday just days away

Emily Willis was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Hall of Fame in April 2022, but just months later she was admitted to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest

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2 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

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15 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

21 hours ago Netflix Squid Game leaves fans thinking they're 'hallucinating' after Season 2 twist

Squid Game season two has finally landed on Netflix, with fans of the show already blown away by an 'insane' twist at the end of episode three that has left them 'hallucinating'.

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98 minutes 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

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2 hours ago The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 the 'Year of the Travel Maximizer' - industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences.

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4 hours ago 'Bragging' doctor's receptionist shared patients' medical records with pals on Snapchat

Arman Vyas, 23, was employed by two GP practices where he accessed confidential reports and took screenshots which he sent to others including on social media app Snapchat

Science

1 hour ago Black school worker told he was 'punching above his weight' for having age

Jamiu Alagangan sued Ormiston New Academy in Wolverhampton for discrimination after he was told by a colleague he had 'punched above his weight', an employment tribunal heard.

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3 hours ago King Charles' has 'secret weapon' in Royal Family – and nobody is expecting it

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Edinburgh has become one of the most respected members of the Royal Family, and is set to become an even more central figure in the years to come

Society

20 hours ago Charlotte Tilbury perfumes slashed to £11 each with 'hidden' Boxing Day sale code

A secret code code gets you 40% off Charlotte Tilbury's 'magical' Boxing Day sale

Economics

22 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game fans think they're 'hallucinating' after insane twist 'no one saw coming'

Netflix's Squid Game has finally returned for season two and fans were left gobsmacked by the end of episode three after a huge twist was unveiled

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99 minutes ago Gary Anderson still has major World Darts Championship role to play as Ryan Searle reveals Scot is his secret weapon

Heavy Metal reckons he can rock due to searing practice sessions with Anderson, who was dumped out of the Worlds at the first hurdle

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33 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...

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7 hours ago Embarrassing symptom that led to fitness trainer being diagnosed with cancer at just 25

Fitness trainer Dilan Patel recalled how in his mid-20s he was living a normal life for someone his age, working hard and hanging out with friends with no idea he had a potential cancer symptom.

Science

3 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...

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12 hours ago The terrible secret I can never tell my husband: I slept with his brother before I met him... and I still get a rush of desire over the family dinner table even 25 years later

This year's Christmas dinner was the hardest so far; I could barely handle the tension. As the roast potatoes were handed down the table at my in-laws', excitement passed through me.

Society

22 hours ago Grab lingerie deals from Victoria's Secret, Skims and more in their Boxing Day sales

Lift your lingerie game with some knockout deals

Economics

2 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

4 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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22 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Laura Aikman's family gasp as they discover secret return while watching finale

Fans of the BBC's long-running sitcom Gavin and Stacey were stunned to see Laura Aikman back in her role as Sonia for the last ever episode in jaw-dropping scenes

Society

26 hours ago Poker player turned £40 into £31million – then lost it all and got banned from casino

Archie Karas passed away in September at the age of 73 - and he will be remembered for his incredibly wild poker career in which he turned £39 into £31million before losing his fortunes

Economics

3 hours ago King Charles has ‘secret weapon’ up his sleeve in plans for royal future and it’s not what people expect

The monarch has been clear that the down-to-earth Duchess of Edinburgh's steadfast support and loyalty is more appreciated than ever - as she rises up the ranks of the royal family

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5 hours ago My holidays were blighted by moany voicenotes, so I imposed a Whatsapp ban – with mixed results | Poorna Bell

The incessant notifications make me pine for the days when staying in touch required greater effortThough my internal age is set to about 28, the time when I feel profoundly 43 is when I get nostalgic for things rendered obsolete by technology. One of those things was being able to go on holiday without being continually contacted, because the price of sending a text message was the same as a glass of wine. WhatsApp has obliterated that.Over the past year, I’ve noticed how much harder it has been to switch off as a result of the incessant flow of information. I have walked in the Polish countryside foraging for mushrooms under a crisp blue sky, while listening to a friend’s voice note about their work worries in minute detail. After I spent a glorious day out with my 10-year-old niece in Barcelona, eating dumplings and buying stickers, a friend decided to share a non-urgent but emotionally difficult update about a mutual friend’s bad health. While I was in the Maldives, after I had ...

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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

5 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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5 hours ago I imposed a holiday WhatsApp ban – but would my friends and family respect it? | Poorna Bell

After one too many moany voicenotes and streams of incessant notifications, I knew something had to changeThough my internal age is set to about 28, the time when I feel profoundly 43 is when I get nostalgic for things rendered obsolete by technology. One of those things was being able to go on holiday without being continually contacted, because the price of sending a text message was the same as a glass of wine. WhatsApp has obliterated that.Over the past year, I’ve noticed how much harder it has been to switch off as a result of the incessant flow of information. I have walked in the Polish countryside foraging for mushrooms under a crisp blue sky, while listening to a friend’s voice note about their work worries in minute detail. After I spent a glorious day out with my 10-year-old niece in Barcelona, eating dumplings and buying stickers, a friend decided to share a non-urgent but emotionally difficult update about a mutual friend’s bad health. While I was in the Maldives, after...

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24 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Sonia star kept huge show secret from her family before surprise return

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman has revealed that her family only found out about her surprise return to the show when they watched the final episode on Christmas Day

Society

5 hours ago Six youths charged after ‘unprovoked attack’ on woman at Scottish bus station

The attack has been described as ‘completely unprovoked’ by police

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5 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

27 hours ago Gavin and Stacey Sonia star kept huge secret from her family before surprise return

Laura Aikman, who plays Sonia in Gavin and Stacey, has shared a video of her family's reaction to her character's return in the final episode of the BBC sitcom

Society

6 hours ago Researchers discover the hobby that cuts your risk of dementia in half

Scientists think processing the vast amounts of information encountered online can benefit people's brains, while social media use may help to combat loneliness

Events

6 hours ago ‘Let’s see who will be leaving’: Georgia’s presidential standoff nears crunch point

Georgian Dream government threatens pro-west president with jail if she refuses to leave office on SundayAll eyes in Georgia are fixed on the elegant 19th-century Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi, where a defining moment looms. Who will occupy its halls on 29 December?On Sunday, Georgia’s pro-western president, Salome Zourabichvili, is supposed to hand over the keys to her successor, Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former football player turned far-right politician who is backed by the ruling and increasingly authoritarian Georgian Dream (GD) party. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star who kept Christmas special appearance secret records family’s priceless reaction

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman recorded her family’s priceless reaction after she kept her appearance in the comedy Christmas special a secret.

Society

7 hours ago How the Victorians can help keep the rail network safe from cybercriminals

Technology from the pre-digital age, even going back to Victorian times, can help us avoid some threats posed by cybercriminals

Events

6 hours ago Babygirl director DEFENDS age gap between Nicole Kidman, 57, and Harris Dickinson, 28, in erotic thriller

Director Halina Reijn has defended Nicole Kidman, 57, and Harris Dickinson's, 28, age gap in the erotic thriller, Babygirl.

Politics

28 hours ago Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show

Laura Aikman shared a video which shows her family screaming in shock as her character appears.

Society

11 hours ago Death of Baby Driver actor Hudson Meek, 16, shrouded in mystery as police give major update

Hudson Joseph Meek died at the age of just 16 on Saturday after being ejected from a moving vehicle less than 48 hours previous - he was one of the actors in the action hit Baby Driver and had numerous other acting credits

Events

7 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star says there is one secret in the show that will ‘never’ be revealed

‘I’m sorry everybody,’ said the actor as he defended the decision

Politics

29 hours ago I was fired after my boss found my 'offensive' and 'hostile' office Secret Santa wish list

An American worker has sparked controversy after claiming they were fired over a humorous Secret Santa wish list.

Society

14 hours ago Surfing the internet in middle age can cut risk of dementia in later life by more than half, study shows

Scientists think processing the vast amounts of information encountered online can benefit people's brains, while social media use may help to combat loneliness

Events

7 hours ago Inside Sandringham's not so glamorous sleeping arrangements at Christmas: From 'fish finger beds' to 'creaky bedsprings' as Rebecca English reveals in PALACE CONFIDENTIAL

The Royal Family typically spends Christmas at Sandringham, and despite being a regal residence it may not be as luxurious as everyone thinks. 

Politics

19 hours ago Rugby legend dies aged 73 after secret battle with motor neurone disease

Rugby Legend Geoff Wheel has sadly passed away aged 73 after battling with Motor Neurone Disease, with the tragic news being confirmed on Boxing Day by his former club, Swansea.

Events

8 hours ago Real life of Emmerdale's Lydia Dingle actress Karen Blick including real age fans 'can't believe'

Emmerdale actress Karen Blick has been a firm fixture on the ITV soap for nearly nine years, playing the iconic Lydia Dingle - but what is known of the star's life away from the screen?

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21 hours ago Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also ‘extend human life’

Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of ageingNot for nothing are dogs called man’s best friend: they are good for their owners’ mental and physical health, and some studies have shown that if you’re looking for a date and want to seem more attractive, it might be time to get a canine companion.So what would it be like if dogs could live for ever – and what if that secret could help their owners live longer, healthier lives too? Continue reading...

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8 hours ago ITV Emmerdale Lydia Dingle star Karen Blick's life off screen as fans can't believe her age

Karen Blick has been a regular on Emmerdale since 2016 but what more is there to know about her life away from the Dales?

Politics

22 hours ago I've been groped, flashed at and asked for threesomes at the age of nearly 70. This is my stark warning about French men for any woman thinking of moving there: MARIA

When I moved to rural France with my husband in 2002, it was the realisation of a dream I'd nurtured since I was a little girl. What I never considered was the predatory nature of Frenchmen.

Events

11 hours ago Prince William’s 'secret meeting' with Kate Middleton long before they started dating

The Prince and Princess of Wales' love story famously started at St Andrews University in Scotland - but could they have met by chance several years earlier?

Politics

25 hours ago 'Many would be too scared to do my job but I'm 26 and love working with dead people'

Siana Kelly’s passion for funeralcare was sparked at a young age, inspired by her curiosity about Victorian era funeral traditions and their approach to death and mourning

Events

26 hours ago Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico

Events

16 hours ago Call the Midwife fans predict Roger Noble's true identity as they fear for dark twist

Call The Midwife fans are convinced that newcomer Roger Noble has a dark secret after he began a romance with Nurse Nancy Corrigan.

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28 hours ago Can YOU pass 'the old person test'? Simple physical challenge that reveals if you're fit for your age... or heading for an early death

If you want to know how likely you are to live a long, healthy life, attempt this simple challenge that's said to help predict if you'll die within the decade.

Events

19 hours ago What's wrong with Joe Tate in Emmerdale? Ned Porteous' character hiding 'dark secret'

Emmerdale's Joe Tate made his big return to the ITV soap this week after six years away, with actor Ned Porteous reprising the role - but he seems to be hiding something

Politics

30 hours ago From the upside down red triangle to a T shaped hand gesture, the secret symbols of hate being used in protests on Britain's streets

According to antisemitism charity Community Security Trust (CST), subtle symbols and signs are appearing at protests to indicate support for Hamas right here on the streets of Britain.

Events

21 hours ago I used to beat Luke Littler's GRANDAD and now I'm out to wreck his World Darts Championship dream

Ian White is up against the boy wonder of the oche and they are opposite ends of the age scale

Politics

33 hours ago Flooding took away the love of his life after 35 years without a day spent apart

Jerry and Sibrina Barnett never spent a single day apart in 35 years together

Events

21 hours ago Russian ship from 'shadow fleet' detained by Finland over deep sea cable sabotage claims

The most-recent incident has raised fears of sabotage after two data cables, one running between Finland and Germany, the other between Lithuania and Sweden, were severed in November

Politics

38 hours ago The secret helpers trying to find Brits who go missing every 90 seconds

Around 170,000 people go missing in the UK every year but public appeals are not always the best way to find them - which is where Missing People's 'secret helpers' come in

Events

22 hours ago Asda offering whopping winter discount to shoppers over certain age at 205 UK stores

For just £1, shoppers can get soup, bread and unlimited hot drinks

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