2 hours ago 'Ruben Amorim must get Man Utd winning now – I'd love to help coach his defence'

A Manchester United legend has admitted he would jump at the chance to return to Old Trafford in a coaching capacity and warned Ruben Amorim's time at the club could be short-lived

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8 hours ago Hobbit home boom in New Zealand: Nation embraces tiny house living amid affordable housing crisis where average home price is $1m

Tiny houses - small, functional dwellings with floor spaces of up to 60 square metres - are becoming increasing popular among families and single occupiers.

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7 hours ago Debenhams is selling Ariana Grande's perfume that 'smells expensive' for just £28

The Ariana Grande Cloud perfume is currently on offer at Debenhams. The fragrance has been a hit with shoppers who have left rave reviews about the scent

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5 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 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.

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55 minutes ago Rapper dies at 32 after being rushed to hospital following a gunshot wound

Rapper OG Maco, best known for the viral hit U Guessed It, has died at the age of 32, with his family paying tribute to his "resilience, creativity, and boundless love"

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24 hours ago Maya Jama opens up on ITV The Masked Singer debut and most 'challenging' part of show

The Love Island host joins Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan for the new series of the hit ITV show, which starts in January

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1 hour ago Fears Scotland's NHS 'on brink of collapse' as flu hospital cases surge

Flu cases have soared in Scotland as health officials warn the public to stay away from A&E unless necessary.

Science

1 hour ago Travel chaos at Manchester Airport as dense fog causes major delays to flights

Passengers at Manchester Airport have been warned to expect delays of up to 80 minutes to departures and 100 minutes to arrivals, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix

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2 hours ago The 'remarkable intensity' of the Tameside tornado and the devastation it caused

Experts say it could be the 'widest tornado ever recorded in the UK'

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9 hours ago The most unusual property sales of 2024 — from a lighthouse to a nuclear bunker

There were no shortage of wacky properties to hit the market this year, including nuclear bunkers, a studio with a cell and a replica of the HMS Endeavour

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8 hours ago Keir Starmer more unpopular than Nigel Farage as PM's ratings hit a new low and Labour 'pay the price' for tax hikes row

A YouGov survey for The Times found only 25 per cent of voters had a favourable opinion of Sir Keir as the Labour leader's personal ratings hit a new low.

Economics

8 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

69 minutes ago Tornadoes tear through Texas and Louisiana as thunderstorms sweep across South

Barns were damaged in a county just west of Houston but no injuries were reported

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29 hours ago Mike Phillips posts brilliant photo of Gavin & Stacey cast with Wales stars before show even aired

It's a real blast from the past, with photo including some of the cast from the hit show and a number of former Wales rugby internationals

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2 hours ago Snow maps show '2cm per hour' flurries will sweep UK on New Year's Day

Snow is set to fall '2cm every hour' and blanket parts of Britain in the coming days, with purple weather maps showing exactly where will turn white next week

Science

3 hours ago Travel chaos at London airports with over 400 flights delayed and 34 cancelled as fog grips the capital

Hundreds of flights have been delayed at major London airports amid poor weather conditions

Transport

3 hours ago Sir Gino’s scintillating debut puts chaser bang on track for Cheltenham festival

Unbeaten runner imperious in defeat of BallyburnVal Dancer grabs the glory in Welsh Grand NationalWhat looked likely to be a duel in the fog turned into more of a rout in the gloom at Kempton on Friday, as Nicky Henderson’s Sir Gino made one of the more memorable debuts over fences in recent years, and established a strong claim to be the best two-mile novice chaser in Britain or Ireland.Ballyburn, a Grade One winner over hurdles at Cheltenham in March, simply could not live with the speed and accuracy of Sir Gino’s jumping in the Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase, a race that has been won by an extensive list of future two-mile champions from the Nicky Henderson yard over the years. Remittance Man, Sprinter Sacre, Altior and Shishkin are all on the roll of honour, and Sir Gino, who is now odds-on with most bookmakers for the Arkle Trophy at next year’s festival, could yet prove to be as good as any of his illustrious predecessors. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Manchester Airport LIVE updates as passengers face 2 HOUR delays due to heavy fog

Airlines have issued warnings to passengers

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10 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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8 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

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71 minutes ago Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster to battle cancer in devastating new storyline

Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster, played by actor Michael Le Ve, will face a testicular diagnosis in a devastating new storyline which is due to air next year

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34 hours ago Santa Dash, Festive Alpaca Farm and 100 year old artificial tree feature in quirky Christmas TV show

Watch some of the runners and paddleboarders who got in the festive spirit by racing in Santa Claus suits, in a Christmas Special of the Unconventional Brits TV show.

Culture

20 hours ago Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human infection in US, CDC says

Mutations are rare but have been reported in some cases in other countries and most often in extreme infectionsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient’s property.The CDC said the patient’s sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells. Continue reading...

Science

3 hours ago Gardeners urged to take action if they spot robins this winter, say experts

They may symbolise the festive season for many but red-breasted robins face a struggle for food in the coldest months and we can help them out, advises The Woodland Trust.

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11 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked

Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year runningAs at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retiredThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage. Continue reading...

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27 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.

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22 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.

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73 minutes ago Passengers warned of delays after UK airports initiate 'air traffic restrictions' amid severe fog

Air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said on Friday

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43 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

4 hours ago Cocktail of the week: Gothic Bar’s red nose gimlet – recipe | The good mixer

A festive and fancy gin and lime with hints of cinnamon, a hit of apricot brandy and a sherbet-frosted rimThere’s a bit of prep involved here – you need to make the syrup a day ahead, for instance – but this is a great drink for impressing guests. If you opt to rim the glasses with lime sherbet, either buy some in ready-made or make your own by finely crushing a few lemon drop sweets in a mortar – dip the rim of the glass first in lime juice and then in the lemon drop dust. The excess syrup will keep in the fridge for about a month – use it up in puddings, apple-based ones especially.Jack Porter, head bartender, Gothic Bar, The Midland Grand, London NW1 Continue reading...

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11 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

31 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

26 hours ago Celtic rediscover shooting boots and prove doubting Brendan Rodgers' champions is a dangerous game

Brendan Rodgers watched four different scorers hit the back of the net on a comfortable afternoon for the champions

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75 minutes ago Murder probe after 'hero dad' knocked down and killed outside pub on Christmas Day

Two arrested after much-loved family man hit by Toyota Land Cruiser

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4 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim hit by suspensions for final United game of 2024

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13 hours ago Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co

Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

Society

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

79 minutes ago 'I forgot I let the PDC use my song for the World Champs – I can't believe it's a cult hit'

Italian band Planet Funk had no idea their song 'Chase the Sun' had become the sound of darts until they heard it blaring out inside the lobby of a London hotel

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4 hours ago ‘Godfather of AI’ raises odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years

Geoffrey Hinton says there is 10-20% chance AI will lead to human extinction in next three decades amid fast pace of changeThe British-Canadian computer scientist often touted as a “godfather” of artificial intelligence has raised the odds of AI wiping out humanity over the next three decades, warning the pace of change in the technology is “much faster” than expected.Prof Geoffrey Hinton, who this year was awarded the Nobel prize in physics for his work in AI, said there was a “10 to 20” per cent chance that AI would lead to human extinction within the next three decades. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago As a student in London I yearned for home, until I found paradise: a vast old villa with perfect housemates | Andrew Martin

We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changedIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn the mid-1980s, I was in my early 20s and was reading for the Bar in London. I was living in a mouldy Balham bedsit and returning regularly to the comfort zone of my native York, when a friend told me a room was going in a shared house in Leytonstone.I wasn’t expecting much of E11. I wasn’t expecting trees, for example, but my walk from the attractive art deco tube station took me along roads better described as avenues. The house itself seemed almost the last one in London, an illusion created by the proximity of Wanstead Flats. It was a rangy, detached 1920s house, white with a red roof, and it had a name, but I’ll just call it the villa.Andrew Martin is an English novelist; his latest book is The Night in Venice Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Young rugby player battling leukaemia after diagnosis weeks before Christmas

Talented football and rugby player Aston Bevington and his family have received an 'army' of support after the devastating diagnosis earlier this month

Sport

80 minutes ago 'Countdown to WW3' as US warned to prepare for Putin's big 'Soviet Union land grab'

Vladimir Putin is said to be plotting a 'land grab' to 're-establish the former Soviet Union' and the US and European leaders have been told to prepare for World War 3

Events

4 hours ago ‘Godfather of AI’ shortens odds of the technology wiping out humanity over next 30 years

Geoffrey Hinton says there is 10-20% chance AI will lead to human extinction in three decades, as change moves fastThe British-Canadian computer scientist often touted as a “godfather” of artificial intelligence has shortened the odds of AI wiping out humanity over the next three decades, warning the pace of change in the technology is “much faster” than expected.Prof Geoffrey Hinton, who this year was awarded the Nobel prize in physics for his work in AI, said there was a “10 to 20” per cent chance that AI would lead to human extinction within the next three decades. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Climate crisis exposed people to extra six weeks of dangerous heat in 2024

Analysis shows fossil fuels are supercharging heatwaves, leaving millions prone to deadly temperaturesThe climate crisis caused an additional six weeks of dangerously hot days in 2024 for the average person, supercharging the fatal impact of heatwaves around the world.The effects of human-caused global heating were far worse for some people, an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA) and Climate Central has shown. Those in Caribbean and Pacific island states were the hardest hit. Many endured about 150 more days of dangerous heat than they would have done without global heating, almost half the year. Continue reading...

Society

31 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans notice 'hidden' finale detail as they realise just how good show is

A fan of the hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey has shared a "hidden" detail from the finale on TikTok, and people are in hysterics over it – and say it's the little things that really make the show

Sport

96 minutes ago Outnumbered bosses hit back at Christmas special 'depressing' backlash

Outnumbered's creator has hit back after the Christmas special was branded "depressing" by some disgruntled viewers after the Brockman family returned to the BBC

Events

4 hours ago Welsh Grand National descends into viewing farce as people all say the same thing

The race was won by Val Dancer but those watching at home all had the same complaint

Politics

21 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

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33 hours ago Ancient martyrs, fighting rules and disappearing cats – take the Boxing Day Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday, even on Boxing Day. How will you fare?The Thursday quiz cares not for your so-called Christmas traditions and bank holiday. It is Thursday, and so here we are, regardless of whether it is a national holiday in the UK or not. Although in reality, the quiz master is stuffed full of yesterday’s Christmas dinner and off to see Leyton Orient at home to Crawley Town, before stuffing himself again with festive leftovers, and actually wrote this weeks ago, with every question in it loosely tied to boxes. Have fun, guess well, and a very happy new year to you all!The Thursday quiz, No 190 Continue reading...

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2 hours ago A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans

Events

4 hours ago Welsh Grand National 2024 full results and which finishing places each

The winner of this year's Welsh Grand National has been crowned

Politics

22 hours ago Destructive hurricanes, sweltering heat waves: Extreme weather events cost Americans hundreds of billions of dollars this year

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe with expensive and deadly consequences

Society

38 hours ago Pep Guardiola's ruthless Man City Christmas message amid squad party and Champions League 'risk'

Manchester City face Everton on Boxing Day with Pep Guardiola sending a stern warning to his players about their Champions League qualification hopes as they face a top four battle.

Sport

2 hours ago Wham! top Christmas Number One charts with major record tying with Whitney Houston

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's Last Christmas is the UK's biggest festive hit, and has topped the charts for an incredible 10 weeks in total

Events

6 hours ago ‘Why are my biceps so small?’ The boys and young men turning to steroids

A generation of young people are being raised on a vision of masculinity that glorifies muscular bodies. Performance and image enhancing drugs offer a quick – but potentially risky – way to achieve their goalOne month ago, Nick*, an 18-year-old university student living in the United States, got some devastating news: his little brother has cancer. It’s one of the worst times of Nick’s life, he says, but he’s “still positive”.“I wake up with a smile on my face,” he says. Not because of family support or a miracle cure, but because he has a potent combination of chemicals coursing through his veins: steroids.Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Met Office rules on fate of New Year's celebrations as 'erratic weather' set to hit

The start of 2025 is expected to ring in "erratic changes" in the weather according to the Met Office, bringing rain, stronger winds and even snow in some parts of the UK, but not for long

Society

39 hours ago Mariah Carey sparks fury as livid fans spot glaring problem with her NFL Christmas match performance

Mariah Carey has been accused of lip syncing after she performed her hit single All I Want For Christmas Is You during the NFL Christmas games on Friday as Netflix streamed Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans

Sport

2 hours ago Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain to hit parts of UK by New Year's Eve

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain that could bring "significant disruption" to parts of the UK ahead of New Year's Eve, and some areas may also see snow

Events

6 hours ago First Minister vows to look into case of lifeline Thornhill centre set for closure

The Lilias Graham Trust is set to close at the end of next month following a decision made by the charity's board.

Politics

34 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

2 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines reveals cause of Christmas Day horror plane crash that killed 38

Airline chiefs have launched preliminary investigations into the crash after the Embraer EMBR3.SA hit the ground hard while en route to Grozny in Chechnya, Russia, on Wednesday.

Events

6 hours ago ITV's Dr Amir Khan shares why you should never put cotton buds in your ears

Dr Amir Khan has issued a warning to his social media followers urging them to avoid using cotton buds in their ears, and it's all to do with the risk they pose

Politics

35 hours ago UK weather: Leave the umbrella at home! Boxing Day will be dry and mild and perfect for a post

Boxing Day temperatures are set to reach a high of 12C in the south-west of England, and 11C in Wales, the Met Office said.

Society

2 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...

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6 hours ago Forget summer holidays – this popular European capital is so much better in winter

Greece might be best-known for getaways during the warmer months, but the energetic capital can get unbearably hot during high season – Maryann Wright discovers why is far better to explore Athens is winter

Politics

42 hours ago My wife went to the doctor for a simple cough only to be told she had just 18 months to live. She's suffering from a rare and incurable form of cancer

EXCLUSIVE: This time last year, Tim Davies had never heard of Mesothelioma - a rare and incurable form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs.

Society

2 hours ago The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war | Editorial

Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safeNext November marks 40 years since the US president Ronald Reagan and the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declared that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought”. The statement was striking – not least because their militaries were pouring billions into preparing for an unwinnable conflict.A year later, at Reykjavik, the two came tantalisingly close to eliminating nuclear weapons entirely. That historic chance slipped away over Reagan’s insistence on his unproven “Star Wars” missile defence system. The moment passed, but its lesson endures: disarmament demands courage – and compromise. Continue reading...

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7 hours 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

Politics

2 hours ago Brendan Rodgers playing Celtic long game as Tannadice panic warning raises boss' eyebrow

The Hoops boss sees his troops 12 points clear of Rangers, League Cup in the bag and on the verge of Champions League progression

Events

8 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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2 hours ago Social media craze for teenage skincare has reached a 'crisis point', dermatologist warns as she reveals she's treated children as young as 8 for using bad products

Dr Tess McPherson, from the British Association of Dermatologists, told Sky News that the Gen Alpha fixation on anti-ageing creams and retinols could cause irreversible damage that is 'life long'.

Events

8 hours ago Scotland in for 'erratic' New Year's weather as rain and 'severe' snow on the way

Those with Hogmanay plans could be in for disruption.

Politics

2 hours ago Major airports issue flight warnings after 'dense fog' engulfs Britain

Much of the UK has been shrouded in mist in recent days and the weather is having an impact as airports return to their normal flight schedules after Christmas.

Events

8 hours ago When should you take your Christmas tree down? The best date to put your decorations away

Do you know why the tree stays up nearly a fortnight after Christmas?

Politics

3 hours ago Morrison Hotel featured on The Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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8 hours 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

3 hours ago Morrison hotel featured on Doors’ album cover burns in Los Angeles fire

Blaze engulfed landmark building where Jim Morrison and bandmates posed for a photograph for their 1970 LPFlames engulfed the historic Morrison Hotel, featured on the cover of The Doors’ 1970 album of the same name, after a fire hit the landmark downtown Los Angeles building.More than 100 firefighters responded to the fire, which began around 11am Thursday, and had the burn under control in under two hours. Several dozen people inside were able to escape, including possible squatters and three people rescued by firefighters on the third floor. Continue reading...

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9 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

3 hours ago South Africa’s Marco Jansen sparks flurry of wickets to hit Pakistan hopes

The tourists looked poised to take a lead in their second innings at Centurion before bad light stopped play

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