3 hours ago Coronation Street's Chesney Brown star snubbed by David Platt actor over huge career move

Coronation Street's Jack P. Shepherd has admitted he won't be in the audience supporting his co-star Sam Aston when he competes on Dancing on Ice next month

Politics

5 hours ago “It couldn’t have happened at a worse time”: Neighbours speak of shock Boxing Day blaze at Hyde family home

"It must have been horrifying"

Society

7 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

4 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans in disbelief after spotting massive blunder in Christmas finale

Gavin and Stacey fans expressed their shock after discovering Smithy's full name during the 2024 Christmas special, with one joking they "watch the show too much"

Sport

2 hours ago 'Deeply shocked': Tributes flow as pilot killed in plane crash near Scottish airport is named

The man involved in the fatal plane crash has been named

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6 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

4 hours ago Keir Starmer's bond with little brother he lost to cancer: How PM stood up for labourer Nick as he was bullied because of learning difficulties during 'really tough life'

Keir Starmer is typically private about his family, particularly his younger brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60.

Politics

33 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

21 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

9 hours ago Luke Littler apologises to darts fan after 'hearing the TV camera move'

The Nuke missed D12 for what would have been his fifth nine-darter of the year in his World Darts Championship second round clash with Ryan Meikle, denying a fan a £60,000 payout

Sport

3 hours ago MAGA backlash as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy defend visa program for skilled workers: Live updates

MAGA supporters clash with top Trump lieutenants as they laud the benefits of H-1B visa program for American companies

Events

4 hours ago Gerwyn Price insists World Darts Championship stage is where he needs to prove he's still got it

The 20/21 World Champion cruised through his second round clash to set up a showdown with Joe Cullen

Politics

31 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

27 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

4 hours ago Opta Supercomputer tips shocking final position for Man Utd amid wretched season

Ruben Amorim has struggled since replacing Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, with his side now just eight points away from the Premier League's relegation zone

Events

4 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

27 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

4 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 Ruben Amorim admits he 'could be sacked' by Man Utd after Wolves' festive stuffing

Ruben Amorim has admitted he could be sacked by Manchester United as he addressed the media ahead of the Red Devils' clash with Newcastle United

Politics

33 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey star films family's shocked reaction to appearing in finale after 'taking NDA very seriously'

Laura Aikman didn't even tell her nearest and dearest she was appearing in the finale

Sport

6 hours ago Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

American-made chocolate is often criticized by Europeans for being poor quality. Food scientists suggest there are several factors, beyond just butyric acid, contributing to these taste differences.

Events

6 hours ago 'I was stuck in Eurostar hell and saw nothing more than a bottle of water being offered by staff'

According to some caught up in the chaos, all that was offered to tired, dehydrated and panicked passengers was a bottle of water - despite the company claiming they offered hot drinks to those stranded in Calais

Politics

34 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey fans divided over finale's twists and shock split

The Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale featured surprising romances and unexpected breakups, all while concluding long-standing storylines, including Nessa and Smithy’s wedding.

Sport

6 hours ago Man City January transfer window guide: Pep Guaridola targets Rodri replacement to spark rebuild

Champions have been shell shocked by Rodri’s injury

Events

7 hours ago Ruthless Enzo Maresca axes ANOTHER Chelsea star after Noni Madueke decision

Enzo Maresca has been ruthless since taking charge at Chelsea and he showcased his no-nonsense approach once again as he axed Noni Madueke and Renato Veiga for his side's Boxing Day clash against Fulham

Politics

35 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans divided over finale as they react to twists and shock split

The feature length festive episode of the show has divided fans who either loved the last ever episode or decided it was too predictable after a five year wait for answers

Sport

8 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 Is there a Celtic vs St Johnstone live stream? TV details, PPV, ref, VAR and team news for Parkhead clash

The Hoops have one last outing in front of their own supporters after a glittering 2024 as they welcome struggling St Johnstone to Parkhead

Politics

38 hours ago Wolves star might change Manchester United plan with transfer audition in Premier League clash

Man Utd play Wolves in the Premier League on Boxing Day and here the five things to look out for in the game.

Sport

8 hours ago Emmerdale murder as beloved character makes shockingly gruesome discovery

Billy Fletcher has made a discovery that leads him to believe that his father-in-law Will Taylor’s death from a heart attack wasn’t as accidental as it looked

Events

8 hours ago World Darts Championship results LIVE as defending champion Luke Humphries back in action at the Ally Pally

After a short break, we're back in action in London as Luke Humphries continues the defence of his title.It’s Day 10 at the Ally Pally as the Paddy Power World Championship gets serious.The business-end of the tournament starts now with six mouth-watering Friday ties.Champion Humphries is back on stage tonight as he continues his back-to-back bid against Nick Kenny.Beforehand, three outstanding afternoon matches. Damon Heta and Luke Woodhouse to head-to-head before a potential cracker between Jonny Clayton and Daryl Gurney.Stephen Bunting faces Madars Razma before the evening session kicks-off with a terrific clash between former champ Gerwyn Price and Joe CullenScotland’s Peter Wright takes on Jermaine Wattimena before Humphries ends the evening against the Welsh surprise package.Follow all the action from the Ally Pally right here in our LIVE blog.

Politics

9 hours ago James Corden reveals Gavin and Stacey extras interrupted wedding scene in shock moment on set

Gavin and Stacey's James Corden has revealed that two extras went off-script during the filming of the Christmas special - and the scene made it into the final cut

Events

9 hours ago 'I watched Luke Littler live – there was a sense you were seeing something special'

I took a trip down the capital ahead of Christmas to watch Luke Littler live at the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship in his round two clash with Ryan Meikle

Politics

9 hours ago Female prison officer 'caught on camera having intercourse with inmate in cell'

A female prison officer has been suspended from work after allegedly being filmed having intercourse with a male inmate at the privately-run Five Wells prison in Northamptonshire

Events

12 hours ago James Corden explains reasoning behind ‘trick’ Gavin and Stacey plotline

Corden had intended to shock fans with the ‘bait and switch’ storyline of the episode

Politics

10 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

14 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

10 hours ago Robin Propper admits Rangers culture shock as he opens up on demand to win, scrutiny and long ball game

The Dutchman joined in a £1.5m deal from FC Twente in the summer but has taken time to find his feet

Events

14 hours ago Coronation Street confirms teenage stabbing carnage with 'big consequences' for residents

One of the teens will be elft fighting for life in the ITV soap following a shocking attack

Politics

10 hours ago The masked Rangers sin that was the REAL problem as Jack Butland not the only one to have St Mirren 'shocker'

Jack Butland took his fair share of the flak but another Rangers player has sins to answer for

Events

14 hours ago Hard done by Hamilton driven to succeed in Airdrie clash, says Oli Shaw

Shaw is gearing up for a Lanarkshire derby on Saturday

Politics

11 hours ago Milton Keynes stabbing: All we know after two women 'murdered in horror attack'

Neighbours on Santa Cruz Avenue in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, remain shocked following the Christmas Day attack, whick killed two women and has left two more people seriously hurt

Events

20 hours ago Boxing Day Test 2024: Australia vs India fourth men’s cricket Test, day two – live updates

Updates from the Boxing Day Test at the MCGStart time in Melbourne is 10.30am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email 89th over: Australia 324-6 (Smith 74, Cummins 16) Now the key battle of the morning: Steve Smith v Jasprit Bumrah. India’s master quick yesterday added 3-75 to his 21 wickets for the series. Smith has taken guard two inches outside leg stump to allow his now-customary stride across the pegs. He watches the first four warily, then flinches at the last with a half-shot, edging along the ground and through slips for four.88th over: Australia 320-6 (Smith 70, Cummins 15) Akash Deep will bowl the second over, probably to allow Bumrah to charge in from his preferred end. Deep went to stumps with 1-59 from his 19 wickets and he starts with a maiden today. Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago Australia’s Scott Boland strikes late to heap pressure on India in fourth Test

Fourth Test, day two: Australia 474; India 164-5Tourists trail by 310 after run-out and Boland’s doubleIndia suffered a damaging run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in trouble at 164 for five at the end of day two of the fourth Test, after another Steve Smith century helped Australia post 474.Smith, having scored a drought-breaking 101 in the drawn third Test in Brisbane, reprised his role as India’s tormentor-in-chief by scoring a record 11th century against the nation on the way to 140 at the MCG. Continue reading...

Events

22 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

11 hours ago Coronation Street confirms arrival of Webster family member fans have never seen amid shock diagnosis

The arrival within the Webster clan comes amid a shock diagnosis for all of the family

Events

23 hours ago Reason Liverpool's clash with Leciester went ahead despite 'clear' fog rule

Liverpool and Leicester City's Premier League clash was given the greenlight on Boxing Day, despite a thick blanket of fog descending on the UK

Politics

12 hours ago Coronation Street horror as string of stars face axe and boss warns fans of 'shockwaves'

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has warned that, following Gail’s departure on Christmas Day, there will be several more exits of familiar faces during 2025

Events

23 hours ago Myleene Klass leaves fans gobsmacked as she gifts fiancée her own breast milk

Myleene Klass gifted her fiance a ring made of her own breath milk. This comes after she hosted that 'Oscars' of the health industry, earlier this month.

Politics

12 hours ago Netanyahu warns Yemen airstrikes will continue after WHO chief caught up in airport attack – Middle East crisis live

Head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was at Yemen’s international airport when it was hitThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year to try to enforce a naval blockade on Israel, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s year-long war in Gaza.The strikes on shipping by the Houthis, who have also launched missiles at Israel, have prompted retaliatory strikes by the US and Britain. Here is an extract from our explainer on the group:The Houthis are a Yemeni militia group named after their founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, and representing the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam.They emerged in the 1980s in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence in Yemen. Continue reading...

Events

24 hours ago Liverpool vs Leicester LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates after Ayew goal shocks leaders early

Arne Slot’s Liverpool welcome a struggling Leicester side, with the Reds looking to extend their lead at the top

Politics

13 hours ago Veteran housebreaker with criminal record stretching back 43 years spared another Christmas behind bars

James Greer, 61, told police officers he was an "idiot" after being caught on CCTV as he tried to force entry to a disabled man's home.

Events

25 hours ago Ruben Amorim faces nightmare after second Man United suspension blow for Newcastle clash

The latest Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim is set to be without two big players for the home game against Newcastle united.

Politics

14 hours ago Comparing Keir Starmer's first months to Tony Blair's reveals PM's shocking lack of ideas

Both Tony Blair and Keir Starmer adopted a ‘Ming Vase Strategy’ to win their first elections but, unlike his predecessor, the latter appears to have continued this overly cautious approach in government

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