19 minutes ago BBC Escape to the Country star halts property search minutes in after spotting key detail

Escape to the Country presenter Alistair Appleton was joined by Anita Rani and interior designer Shaun Clarkson on the show's celebrity special on Friday night

Politics

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

5 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

42 minutes ago 'Devastated' Scots man whose dad died is stranded due to thick fog delaying 1000 UK flights

John Mitchell is desperate to get back to Scotland after finding out his father passed away on Friday morning.

Events

10 hours ago Beyond Paradise star reveals real filming location for show – and it's not always Devon

Beyond Paradise is back on our screens for a Christmas special - however, BBC One star Kris Marshall has dished all on the detective drama's real filming locations

Culture

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

3 hours 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

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

93 minutes ago Outnumbered loses half its viewers after fans slammed depressing special but show bosses defend it

In the latest instalment, Dad Pete, played by Hugh Dennis, revealed to his children that he was battling prostate cancer.

Politics

13 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

21 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

5 hours ago James Corden's emotional message to fans as Gavin and Stacey finale is watched by 12.3m

Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones share behind-the-scenes photos of the Christmas Day special

Sport

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

Events

13 hours ago How Squid Game's costume designer placed hidden meanings in the show's clothes

Netflix's Squid Game has returned to the streaming platform with season 2 and the show's creator reveals the iconic costumes of the characters hold special meanings

Culture

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

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...

Politics

26 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

21 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

6 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.

Sport

3 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

23 hours ago ITV's The 1% Club host Lee Mack says he's 'so sorry' to contestant during festive episode mishap

The 1% Club's Lee Mack returned for a special Christmas edition and it didn't take very long before the first contestant was eliminated from the ITV game show.

Culture

3 hours ago Outnumbered creator defends Christmas special as fans fume it's 'depressing'

The Christmas special of the BBC show Outnumbered aired yesterday, but some fans have branded it 'depressing'

Politics

29 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

26 hours ago 'Energy saving' Ninja smart kettle with precise temperature control drops to lowest ever price

Now is the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen appliances with this 'energy saving' smart kettle from Ninja as it's plummeted to it's lowest ever price

Economics

9 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

3 hours 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

29 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing Christmas winner Tayce 'lined up for main BBC series'

Strictly Come Dancing star Tayce Szura-Radix, who was crowned the winner of the Christmas special, is reportedly lined up for the main series

Culture

3 hours ago Barclays, Lloyds and Halifax to shut 42 branches in January 2025 – here's the full list

Banks are closing their doors in January 2025 with Halifax shutting 22, Lloyds closing 11 locations, Barclays six and Bank of Scotland three - his your branch under threat

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

28 hours ago Thousands enjoy Boxing Day sales in Scotland splurging '£587k a minute' in

Insiders said big Boxing Day bargains may have helped retailers avoid a knockout blow over the festive period.

Economics

13 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans have ‘goosebumps’ over ‘absolutely perfect’ finale

The last ever episode was full of drunkenness, romance, and twists and turns

Sport

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

32 hours ago Gavin & Stacey fans 'in tears' over 'perfect' ending as they hail BBC series 'the best on television'

Gavin & Stacey returned to screens on Christmas Day for the first time in five years and it's fair to say the Christmas special certainly didn't disappoint as it delivered a 'perfect' ending

Culture

5 hours ago BBC Outnumbered fans say character is 'so special' to them after Christmas episode

Fans gushed over Karen's storyline in one-off episode

Politics

34 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

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

15 hours ago Here are the travel content creator and cosplayer named Scotland’s 'most influential' TikTokers

TikTok influencers with more than 100,000 followers were analysed

Sport

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

35 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

5 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Mathew Horne announces new career move after Christmas special success

Mathew Horne, who plays Gavin Shipman in Gavin and Stacey, is set for a huge New Year's Eve gig in London after the BBC One Christmas special was watched by millions

Politics

36 hours ago Rutherglen family enjoy party where Royalty and Santa Claus are guests

The Duchess is patron of disability charity Cerebral Palsy Scotland

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

32 hours ago Scott McKenna savaged by ex Liverpool keeper as Scotland star branded ‘worst player I’ve seen in my life'

Former Copenhagen goalkeeper Kamil Grabara has launched a blistering tirade against the Scotland international, who is now playing in La Liga

Sport

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

6 hours ago Mrs Brown's Boys' festive special sees ratings slump to lowest EVER with viewers claiming 'unfunny' sitcom 'ruined Christmas'

The BBC sitcom, created by and starring Brendan O'Carroll as Agnes Brown and first aired in 2011, attracted a measly 2.2M viewers on Christmas Day.

Politics

37 hours ago Inside Outnumbered parents Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis' relationship after they found love

During the BBC show's run, Claire Skinner and Hugh Dennis had their own marriages but both ended by the Christmas special in 2016

Society

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

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

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

7 hours ago Mrs Brown's Boys faces calls to be axed after delivering huge blow for BBC

The controversial BBC show, which follows the antics of Agnes Brown and her family, has seen its ratings decline over the years, with the latest Christmas special attracting its fewest viewers ever

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

7 hours ago Gavin & Stacey Christmas special viewers point out glaring continuity error

Viewers spotted blunder during Smithy’s stag night

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

7 hours ago Gavin and Stacey viewers 'in tears' over tribute to beloved late character in finale

Gavin and Stacey: the Finale aired earlier this week and some fans were thrilled by the reference in one scene to a character who did not appear in the Christmas special

Politics

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

8 hours ago Princess Beatrice's Christmas coat had a sweet nod to King Charles' work

Princess Beatrice was among the Royal Family members who attended the Christmas Day service at Sandringham - and her outfit held a special significance.

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...

Events

8 hours ago Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas special lands worst ever ratings as fans call for show to be axed

BBC's Mrs Brown's Boys has been a mainstay on our screens for over a decade but has seen a huge decline in viewers over the years - with the 2024 Christmas special pulling in just 2.2 million

Politics

7 hours 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

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

7 hours ago Weather warning issued for heavy rain in Scotland on final days of 2024

The Met Office said there could also be snow and strong winds in some areas on December 30 and 31.

Events

8 hours ago Full list of 42 banks closing in January 2025 including Barclays, Halifax and Lloyds

Halifax will close 22 locations in January, while Lloyds will shut 11 sites, Barclays will close six, and Bank of Scotland will say goodbye to three branches

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

8 hours ago Texas Edinburgh Hogmanay 2024 Stage Times: Expected set times, support, tickets, how to get in, and setlist

It’s nearly time to celebrate the start of a New Year - and there are few better places in the world to do so than Scotland’s Capital.

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

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

9 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

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 Scotland hit by yellow weather alert for heavy rain on Hogmanay as 'significant disruption' expected

The Met Office has warned of ‘significant disruption’ for revellers in Scotland on Hogmanay

Events

9 hours ago Outnumbered Christmas special slammed as 'unwatchable' by disappointed BBC viewers

The Outnumbered Christmas special has been branded as 'unwatchable' by several viewers, who were left disappointed by the BBC sitcom's return to our screens on Boxing Day

Politics

9 hours ago ITV Emmerdale villain branded 'legend' as fans notice pattern after unexpected death

Kim Tate recreated an iconic moment in Emmerdale Christmas special

Events