25 minutes ago Coronation Street's David Platt twist 'exposed' as fans fear for character's safety

Coronation Street's David Platt was nowhere to be seen on the ITV soap on Friday, 27 December after he vanished from Weatherfield - wife Shona leading the search

Politics

6 hours ago Nick Knowles struggles to walk up stairs in video as he shares health update

BBC star Nick Knowles has had to undergo operations on both his leg and his arm, and updated fans on his walking progress ahead of DIY SOS and his wedding next year

Society

4 hours ago Euro giants eye Celtic star, Rangers plot moves, Hearts ace 'has price', Scots boss return

The latest transfer news across Scottish football

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1 hour ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates with hosts in control after Havertz opener

Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star’s hamstring injury

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33 minutes ago EastEnders star 'lets slip' Cindy Beale's fate with telling comment after deadly attack

EastEnders' Ian Beale actor Adam Woodyatt teased whether Cindy Beale will live or die after her brutal attack on the BBC soap, dropping a huge hint about her fate

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11 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

5 hours ago The Bourne Identity star Franka Potente announces she's cancer free after secret health battle and reveals doctors dismissed her symptoms

The German actress and director, 50, said that doctors at first failed to find a cause for the pain in her side before she demanded further tests and a second opinion.

Science

32 minutes ago BBC Beyond Paradise fans say the same thing as beloved detective makes return

Beyond Paradise returned to BBC One with a one-off Christmas special on Friday night, and fans of the show were left thrilled as they were reunited with the characters.

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12 hours ago Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts unsure ‘how much time’ he’s got left to live

Roberts was told he had ‘hours to live’ before undergoing emergency heart surgery

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6 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson fans gobsmacked by £85 'calendar' after star's financial woes

The former Top Gear host has released a 'non-advent calendar' for January, which is packed with 25 days worth of lager, cider and gifts to help get you through the darkest month of the year

Economics

2 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE: Premier League latest score and updates as Trossard starts after Saka injury

Arsenal are looking to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, but will be without Saka after the England star’s hamstring injury

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47 minutes ago Sugababes star almost died in horror crash after she 'blacked out' behind the wheel

Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan has shared a photo from the scene of a horror car crash she was involved in last year as she told fans she'd "blacked out at the wheel"

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14 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

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27 hours ago ITV Coronation Street's Sue Nicholls diagnosed with 'dangerous cancer' after fan spotted sign

Coronation Street star Sue Nicholls - who has played Audrey Roberts for decades - was once contacted by a viewer who had spotted a suspiciously shaped mole on her shoulder

Science

32 minutes ago Gavin and Stacey extreme lengths to keep hated character's return under wraps

It has been revealed by a Gavin and Stacey co-star that until the moment of filming, she had no idea that the show's most hated character was returning.

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16 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

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10 hours ago Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster is set to battle cancer in harrowing new storyline as his wife Abi struggles with her own ordeal

Michael Le Vell, 60, who plays the mechanic in the ITV soap, has starred as a main character on the Cobbles for 41 years, but his character will soon face his toughest battle yet.

Economics

9 hours ago Enzo Maresca reveals second Chelsea player was dropped for Fulham defeat as he explains Noni Madueke decision

Madueke was dropped from the Blues squad on Boxing Day for ’technical’ reasons

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63 minutes ago Liam Payne's ex girlfriend announces engagement two months after singer's death

Sophia Smith, who dated pop star Liam Payne for more than two years, has announced her engagement to partner James Bridgwood, weeks after the former One Direction singer tragically died

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31 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

43 minutes ago Beyond Paradise fans react as beloved character returns in Christmas special

BBC Beyond Paradise fans were thrilled after Humphrey and Martha returned to screens on Friday night.

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32 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

13 hours ago Liverpool star Luis Diaz's father hospitalised in Colombia 12 months after kidnap ordeal

Luis Diaz's father was kidnapped by Colombian rebels and held for 12 days before his release last year, with the 58-year-old now being hospitalised with chest pains

Economics

10 hours ago Who is Anna Woolhouse? Sky Sports' 'face of boxing' who also hosts darts

Christmas is over and the Paddy Power PDC World Darts Championship is back on TV screens - and Daily Star Sport has a closer look at one of the hosts, Anna Woolhouse

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1 hour ago Gerwyn Price survives epic World Darts Championship thriller vs Joe Cullen

Darts star Gerwyn Price survived blowing a three-set lead against Joe Cullen to reach the last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championship at the Alexandra Palace

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31 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth bursts into tears in behind the scenes look at her final Gail Platt scene after 50 years on the show

The soap star, who is played by Helen Worth, 73, saw her memorable exit on Wednesday as she said goodbye to the iconic cobbled streets.

Culture

61 minutes ago João Pedro escapes red as Brighton’s winless run continues against Brentford

When Brighton produced a stirring comeback to defeat Manchester City here at the start of November and move into the top four, Fabian Hürzeler could have been forgiven for thinking that being a Premier League manager is a pretty straightforward business. But after another disappointing performance from his side that made it six matches without a victory and allowed Brentford to pick up only their second away point of the season, the 31-year-old may have a different opinion now.Despite creating a plethora of chances, Brighton could not find a way past Thomas Frank’s battling side, who lost their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to injury in the first half and handed a Premier League debut to Hákon Valdimarsson. In the absence of their top scorer, Danny Welbeck, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury, and for all their positivity and possession under Hürzeler, Brighton lack a cutting edge in attack that was exposed again by Brentford. They have not won at home since beating City and it wa...

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34 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

13 hours ago Luke Littler loses huge amount of money as Darts World Championship star faces big bill

Luke Littler has made a fortune from playing darts this year, but he will have to pay a hefty chunk of his winnings back in tax - with one expert in particular identifying that he'll be lumping out around £130,000

Economics

10 hours ago Whimpering Rangers fans crown Celtic champions as Hotline clubs together to phone Clement a taxi

Robbie Copeland took your calls after Rangers' defeat to St Mirren plunged them back into crisis mode

Sport

2 hours ago EastEnders' Jaqueline Jossa teases storyline bombshell after Cindy Beale's vicious attack

Former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has teased that there is "epic" drama to come on the BBC soap opera ahead of the show's 40th anniversary in 2025

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34 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

75 minutes ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' sad David Platt twist ahead of 'massive stunt'

Coronation Street's latest episode saw David Platt in turmoil after recent events on the ITV soap, amid producer Kate Brooks confirming a 'massive stunt' linked to the character

Politics

35 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

29 hours ago Ayr International Air Show toilet spend increases from £16,000 to £87,000

The huge increase was given as an example of the reason why a £250k overspend on 2024 International Ayr Show event is expected.

Economics

12 hours ago Full round up of the best and worst Wigan Boxing Night fancy dress costumes

From Star Wars and superheroes to groups of pirates or a wide-mouthed frog - Wigan's big Boxing Day fancy dress night out had it all

Sport

2 hours ago Pregnant Charlotte Crosby reveals heartbreaking death of 'most loving family member' on Boxing Day

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has taken to Instagram to announce the tragic death of her grandmother on Boxing Day alongside a heartbreaking statement

Events

98 minutes ago Frank Lampard sends Man United legend Wayne Rooney sack message after another defeat

Frank Lampard's Coventry City met Wayne Rooney's Plymouth Argyle in The Championship on Boxing Day with the Manchester United legend under huge pressure

Politics

36 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

32 hours ago Anthony Joshua's incredible £150m property portfolio including former oil HQ worth millions

Heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has built up an incredible property portfolio

Economics

14 hours ago Ruben Amorim slams one Man United star as players exposed for unseen Wolves moment

Manchester United news as Ruben Amorim picks out one player after his side were beaten 2-0 by Wolves on Boxing Day and Bruno Fernandes was sent off in the second half

Sport

3 hours ago U Guessed It rapper OG Maco dies aged 32 just weeks after tragically shooting himself

The U Guessed It star had been hospitalised after suffering a gunshot wound to the head on December 12.

Events

99 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

32 hours ago Marcus Rashford told ideal next club after Manchester United as damning point made

The 27-year-old England star admitted in a bombshell interview with Henry Winter that he's ready to leave Old Trafford and pursue a new challenge.

Economics

14 hours ago Noah Lyles answers Usain Bolt question as Olympic champion makes clear statement

US star Noah Lyles is getting closer and closer to sprint GOAT Usain Bolt's best times on the track, but insists he cannot call himself the 'fastest man on earth' just yet

Sport

3 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise star opens up on show cancellation as he admits 'was a first'

Kris Marshall has featured in both Death in Paradise and its spin-off Beyond Paradise.

Events

1 hour ago Gavin & Stacey went to extreme lengths to keep hated character's return under wraps

Gavin and Stacey actress Lauren Cornelius has revealed that until the moment of filming, she had no idea that she was a bridesmaid for Sonia – five years after the last bombsjell

Politics

33 hours ago Former Chelsea star Oscar says goodbye to China after eight years and £166m in wages

Oscar is returning to hometown club Sao Paulo following eight years in Shanghai where the former Chelsea star earned £400,000 per week and became the Chinese Super League's biggest foreign star

Economics

16 hours ago Ruben Amorim makes telling Manchester United admission as January transfer update given

The latest Manchester United news as we take a look at some of the stories around Old Trafford following a 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Boxing Day.

Sport

3 hours ago Darts star on comeback at Ally Pally after nearly quitting the sport due to tragic death

Jonny Clayton beat Daryl Gurney 4-3 to reach the last 16 of the Paddy Power PDC World Championship on Friday - but he nearly quit the sport entirely after suffering a personal tragedy

Events

1 hour ago Sylvester Stallone's brutal lesson from Michael Caine after 'low point of life' on film set

Sylvester Stallone was left beaten and broken after filming Escape to Victory, with the Hollywood star admitting his time on the set was one of the 'low points' of his life

Politics

33 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

18 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Star's agent arrives to negotiate amid Benjamin Sesko update

Arsenal could be tempted to increase their firepower in front of goal in the January transfer window as they consider how to contend with Bukayo Saka's injury in the second half of the season

Sport

4 hours ago Jacqueline Jossa teases major BBC EastEnders bombshell after Cindy's brutal attack

EastEnders is two months away from its 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Jossa - whose character Lauren Branning recently exposed Cindy Beale's affair - has teased over it

Events

2 hours ago Escape to the Country property search comes to abrupt halt as star says ‘forget it’

Escape to the Country host Alistair Appleton went all out to help Countryfile presenter Anita Rani find her dream country home.

Politics

36 hours ago Mohammed Kudus set surprising new target amid £85m January transfer links

Mohammed Kudus is being linked with a move to Manchester City but West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui is calling on the Ghana star to focus more on his defensive work

Economics

18 hours ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim reacts to Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana incidents

Bruno Fernandes and Andre Onana were most responsible for Man United's latest Premier League defeat at Wolves.

Sport

4 hours ago BBC Vicar of Dibley cast now from iconic star's unrecognisable new look to tragic deaths

The Vicar of Dibley is a British comedy classic and is still aired every Christmas, but sadly, many of the stars of the show are no longer with us - here, we take a look at what happened to the cast.

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3 hours ago The Stephen Bunting bandwagon rolls on as Liverpool daft darts star channels Arne Slot with rivals an afterthought

The Scouser insists he couldn't care less what anyone else is doing at the Ally Pally as he laps up fans' adulation

Politics

24 hours ago Watford player sparks brawl with controversial celebration after 95th minute winner

Watford star Kwadwo Baah sparked a commotion by taunting the Portsmouth fans with a provocative celebration after Rocco Vata scored a 95th-minute winner in their Championship game

Sport

5 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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3 hours ago Chelsea star handed chance to make amends after double goalkeeper snub

Noni Madueke's absence from Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Fulham was particularly damning, especially as Maresca opted to put two keepers in Marcus Bettinelli and Filip Jorgensen on his bench instead

Politics

25 hours ago Ruben Amorim sends worrying message to Manchester United fans: 'Far from the end'

Manchester United sank to defeat at Wolves on Boxing Day, losing 2-0 at Molineux to a Wanderers side on the up under new boss Vitor Pereira

Sport

7 hours ago Luka Dončić injury update: Mavs star out at least one month with calf strain

Mavericks star out at least a month, sources sayDončić injured calf during Christmas Day gameDallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić will be re-evaluated in a month due to a left calf strain, ESPN reported late Thursday night.The five-time All-Star sustained the injury during a 105-99 loss to the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. After straining the calf on a seemingly harmless play in the second quarter, Dončić headed to the locker room and missed the entire second half. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Hollywood star Taron Egerton reveals he lived in a famous Welsh village

Taron Egerton has taught Netflix's global audience some of his favourite Welsh words and phrases and revealed that he lived in one of Wales' most famous villages

Politics

27 hours ago Manchester United player ratings vs Wolves as one player scores 2/10 in awful defeat

Man United were beaten by Wolves in the Premier League on Boxing Day and here are how the players rated at Molineux.

Sport

7 hours ago Philippe Clement delivers major Leon Balogun injury update as Rangers boss stresses need for 'solutions'

Balogun had to come off after just 20 minutes during the Light Blues' Boxing Day defeat to St Mirren

Events

3 hours ago Coronation Street's Kevin and Debbie Webster estranged brother set to rock Weatherfield

A new member of Coronation Street's iconic Webster family is set to make their debut on the cobbles ahead of a beloved character's reported 'death' in a heartbreaking storyline

Politics

29 hours ago Wolves vs Manchester United LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Ruben Amorim’s side desperately need victory after Bournemouth defeat

Sport

7 hours ago Major Coronation Street villain returning in terrible news for two characters

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that character Rob Donovan will be back to cause trouble for his sister Carla and partner Lisa on the cobbles

Events

3 hours ago Only Fools and Horses' John Challis' widow makes heartbreaking discovery at his grave

Carol Challis, the widow of Only Fools and Horses star John Challis, has shared a heartbreaking discovery she made at her late husband's grave over the Christmas period

Politics

31 hours ago Wolves vs Manchester United LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Ruben Amorim’s side desperately need victory after Bournemouth defeat

Sport

8 hours ago ITV Emmerdale's Dean Andrews breaks silence with cryptic post after Will Taylor death

Emmerdale star Dean Andrews has broken his silence after his character Will Taylor was seemingly killed off in explosive scenes over Christmas

Events

3 hours ago Emmerdale star now 'hates England' after quitting Dales to sell weed abroad

Kelli Hollis is best known for being a regular in the Yorkshire Dales as Ali Spencer but she now runs her own self-styled weed bar in Thailand. But she is temporarily back in the UK - and things have not been straight forward

Politics

34 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

9 hours ago Ruben Amorim admits he's already under pressure after Man Utd suffer Wolves defeat

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim believes he is already under pressure after just 10 games in charge, with the Red Devils falling to a 2-0 defeat against Wolves on Boxing Day

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4 hours ago Man United receive new referee verdict on Bruno Fernandes red card after Ruben Amorim comments

The ex-referee thinks that Tony Harrington made the correct decision in sending off Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes in the defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers

Politics

34 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans left wondering about beloved character missing from finale

Gavin and Stacey aired for the final time last night and fans were left asking the same question.

Sport

10 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 Emily Blackwell gives birth to baby girl 10 weeks early in 'hardest time of her life'

Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has opened up about giving birth to her baby girl 10 weeks early and the emotional journey she has been on with her daughter in an intensive care unit.

Politics

35 hours ago Gavin And Stacey finale scores highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008

The emotional farewell to the popular sitcom saw characters Smithy and Nessa finally get their happy ending.

Sport

10 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou confirms fresh injury blow as Spurs defensive crisis deepens

Radu Dragusin was forced off in Nottingham Forest defeat and Ben Davies has suffered a setback

Events

4 hours ago Elon Musk's ex Grimes insists she wasn't 'dumped' by the billionaire: 'I bounced'

Grimes, 36, and Musk, 53, were together for four years before splitting in 2022, and she has now claimed that she was the one who decided to walk away from their relationship.

Politics

35 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

10 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

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