2 hours ago World Darts Championship: Luke Humphries sets up huge Peter Wright showdown in last 16

Gerwyn Price, Jonny Clayton and Luke Woodhouse all edge thrillers as Ally Pally action returns with a bang after Christmas break

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90 minutes ago Hotel review: A faultless location with welcome Irish design touches – why I was Wilde about my city break in London

Hotel review: A faultless location with welcome Irish design touches – why I was Wilde about my city break in London  Irish Independent

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9 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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8 hours ago 'I left Arsenal and ended up at Chelsea feeling disgusted and lying to club medical staff'

Emmanuel Petit spent just one season at Barcelona after leaving Arsenal for the Nou Camp in 2000, before moving to Chelsea, and he has admitted he regrets the decision

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60 minutes ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim eyes Barcelona star amid Matheus Cunha battle

Manchester United could be set for a busy January transfer window, with a number of players potentially set to leave Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim revamps his squad

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13 hours ago Our readers on their pick of 2024’s best films, music, TV shows and podcasts

From sci-fi epics to investigate deep-dives, the Guide readers have their say on the year’s finest cultureWelcome to the last Guide of 2024! I hope you all are enjoying your festive break, and have a better handle on which day it is than I do. As is tradition, after our own roundup of the year’s best culture, we are turning things over to you this week. Here are the films, TV shows, music, performances, and podcasts that wowed you in 2024.Thanks to everyone who sent in suggestions and sorry if we weren’t able to include yours. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas break, and see you on the other side of the new year, for our 2025 preview next Friday! Continue reading...

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10 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

5 hours ago Ange Postecoglou confident Tottenham revival will turn him from 'joke to genius'

Tottenham are on a difficult run of poor results which has heaped pressure on boss Ange Postecoglou over his attacking style of play amidst their troublesome injury crisis

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10 hours ago U.S. homelessness crisis surges to record levels alongside rising rents and immigration

Advocates demand urgent action on housing and family support while Trump promises tent cities and ‘mental institutions’

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12 hours ago Wowcher's £99 mystery holidays are back for 2025 with luxury getaways in Bali, Barbados and the Maldives up for grabs

Wowcher's lucky dip could land you an exciting European mini break or a long-haul trip somewhere exotic.

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11 hours ago 'I regret my decision to quit Arsenal every day – I was left disgusted at Chelsea'

Emmanuel Petit made the controversial decision to leave Arsenal for Chelsea in 2001, but his time at Stamford Bridge was far from enjoyable as his club career fizzled out

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3 hours ago 'I was Whitney Houston's bodyguard... But when she laid her head on my shoulder I was tempted to give up everything': British ex

David Roberts, who first became Whitney houston's bodyguard - and then The Bodyguard, the real-life inspiration for Kevin Costner's character in the movie for which Houston is most famous.

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5 hours ago Kai Havertz guides Arsenal past Ipswich to show there is life without Saka

The Premier League season has not reached its halfway point and yet Arsenal knew this was a game they had to win. Liverpool’s stunning form at the top of the table had seen to that. It was scrappy for long spells, Ipswich digging deep, determined to show a response to the 4-0 home drubbing against Newcastle from last Saturday – the only time they have taken a real battering this season.Arsenal were restricted. They found chances difficult to come by. But in the end, one goal was enough – together with another clean sheet for David Raya, his 23rd in 50 league appearances for the club. Kai Havertz was the scorer, turning home a Leandro Trossard cross midway through the first half; he made it look simple. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Airdrie Action Partnership's Christmas appeal receives £2k donation from XACT/Airdrie & Coatbridge 41 Club

Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

Society

15 hours ago French chateau money pit: Couple who bought mansion for £900k says spiraling heating bills have turned fairytale into a Christmas nightmare

Lionel, 64, and Claire Cherruault, 42 paid £900,000 for the property, that comes with three acres of land, eight bedrooms and its very own chapel, back in 2021.

Economics

15 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

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4 hours ago Bukayo Saka has surgery as Mikel Arteta gives concerning Arsenal injury update

Arsenal star man Bukayo Saka has undergone surgery with his manager Mikel Arteta admitting the nightmare scenario that the title-chasing Gunners now face

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6 hours 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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15 hours ago ‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs

A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: memories of closed UK nightclubsWhen the patrons of Watford’s Pryzm nightclub celebrated New Year’s Eve on 31 December 2023, they were marking the end of an era, or rather, the end of seven eras. Like every beloved local club, the venue had been known by multiple names over the years: Top Rank, Bailey’s, Paradise Lost, Kudos, Destiny and Oceana.Now, it will be reincarnated no more, after failing to reach a deal with its landlord. Continue reading...

Society

15 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

18 hours ago Manchester United January transfer window guide: Ruben Amorim top priority clear, Marcus Rashford uncertainty

Amorim unlikely to have significant funds to spend despite club’s struggles on the pitch

Sport

5 hours ago Scottie Scheffler set for PGA Tour break after suffering freak injury on Christmas Day

Olympic champion and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is expected to challenge for more major titles next year after becoming a two-time Masters winner at Augusta in 2024

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7 hours ago Michael Owen says just one club can stop Liverpool winning Premier League title

Michael Owen has given his verdict on the Premier League title race after Liverpool's 3-1 win over Leicester on Boxing Day, with the Reds currently seven points clear at the top

Politics

16 hours ago My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff

Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibilityLast Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been a remotely odd sentence to type, because it was what I did pretty much every weekend. But a lot has changed since then – let’s just say that in my peak raving years there was a Labour government in power, only it was actually popular – and like most people whose happy place was once on the dancefloor, inevitably with time comes the feeling that you no longer belong. Deep down, you still come to life when the bassline kicks in. But you morph from hardened raver to the kind of person who’s always up for dancing at parties and weddings, and then finally into the kind of person whose friends aren’t getting married any more and who spends their Saturday nights giving their children lifts to parties. So eventually you tell yourself sadly that those days are over now, and tha...

Society

16 hours ago Palma 'living through hell' at Celtic as Hoops set out stall over £7m Bernabei sale – Parkhead transfer bulletin

A number of clubs are said to be eyeing the Honduran with his days at Celtic said to be 'numbered'

Economics

21 hours ago World's richest footballer who was at Chelsea is worth 12 times more than Ronaldo and Messi combined

While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have racked up substantial fortunes, neither's net worth is even close to one footballer who couldn't cut it at Premier League clubs

Sport

5 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou demands bigger squads as Spurs injury crisis deepens

With the packed fixture calendar unlikely to change, Australian believes clubs should be able to rely on more players

Events

8 hours 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

16 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.

Society

21 hours ago Arsenal sent £70million Matheus Cunha transfer message as Wolves stance revealed

Wolves are desperate to keep Matheus Cunha, who highlighted his quality with a Boxing Day goal against Manchester United, as the club's new manager makes his views clear on the transfer interest

Economics

21 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd lay out Rashford demands, Arsenal set for Cunha talks, Liverpool latest

Arsenal and Manchester United are just two of the Premier League clubs who are said to be weighing up their options in the market ahead of the January transfer window

Sport

5 hours ago Julen Lopetegui calls for West Ham unity amid injury crisis before Liverpool clash

West Ham are without six first-team stars for Sunday's Premier League meeting against Liverpool with Julen Lopetegui having only two centre backs available to face leaders

Events

9 hours ago The key Kieran Tierney Celtic transfer concern as John Hartson doubts if they can make homecoming worthwhile

The Hoops diehard is set for the Arsenal exit door and talk is in overdrive about an emotional return to his boyhood club

Politics

19 hours ago Homes Under The Hammer host's stark health update saying 'I don't know how much time I've got left'

A much-loved Homes Under The Hammer presenter has revealed to fans that he's not sure 'how long he has left' as he continues to battle with a serious heart condition

Society

5 hours ago Nicolas Kuhn reveals Celtic injury exile was 'painful' as he vows to be fully firing in time for Rangers

Kuhn was back on the pitch and back among the goals against Motherwell

Events

9 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo comments on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim speak volumes

Cristiano Ronaldo was quizzed about Manchester United's struggles following their 2-0 loss at Wolves but the Portuguese superstar refused to blame boss Ruben Amorim - instead pointing to the club's entire infrastructure

Politics

23 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

8 hours ago Azerbaijan Airlines crash: How brave pilots battled to save jet after being 'hit by Russian missile'

Pilots were able to guide the doomed Flight 8432 from Russian airspace following an 'explosion' that prompted panic inside the cabin, eventually crashing the aircraft in Kazakhstan

Events

9 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo announces plan to follow in footsteps of David Beckham

Cristiano Ronaldo has been speaking about his plans for when he leaves Al-Nassr and retires from playing football, with club ownership a possibility he is considering

Politics

9 hours 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

Events

10 hours ago La Liga issue statement sticking knife into Barcelona after Dani Olmo decision

Dani Olmo will not be allowed to play for Barcelona beyond January 1 after court rejected appeal from club as permit relating to La Liga salary cap rules runs out

Politics

10 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

10 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

Politics

10 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

10 hours ago Man Utd summer signing reveals Cristiano Ronaldo dream despite not yet making debut

Sekou Kone primarily plays a defensive midfielder and was headhunted by United scouts who watched him dazzle for Mali at the Under-17 World Cup - and now the 18-year-old is hoping to follow in the footsteps of a club legend

Politics

11 hours ago David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand agree on Sheikh Jassim's Man United takeover amid Ineos crisis

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and the Nine Two Foundation withdrew their Manchester United takeover bid in October last year, leaving Ineos free to take charge

Events

12 hours ago Celtic and Rangers are the best, and we want to test ourselves, says Motherwell boss

Stuart Kettlewell says players should embrace the challenge, rather than complain about it

Politics

12 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

12 hours ago I'm A Celeb's GK Barry rushes to hospital with girlfriend and suffers nightmare moment

Social media star GK Barry has rushed to hospital alongside her footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford as she admitted the pair had a nightmare moment while in A&E

Politics

14 hours ago Tottenham 'working hard' on January transfer signings after double injury blow, says Ange Postecoglou

Postecoglou says Spurs ‘need some help’ after double setback

Events

13 hours ago Ruben Amorim explains why he’s enjoying Man Utd ‘danger’ amid dismal form

The Portuguese has endured a testing start to life at Old Trafford and maintains he cannot relax, despite the club’s significant investment to bring him to the club

Politics

15 hours ago 'My little boy nearly died just from licking an eye drop that rolled down his cheek'

Katelyn Clement rushed her son Milo Nicholson to hospital when the five-year-old reportedly suffered an allergic reaction to Optrex antibacterial eye drops after a droplet dripped into his mouth

Events

14 hours ago New York couple planned dream wedding in Asia. They're now suing the planner over the nightmare it became

Exclusive: Jasmine Lau and Ashwin Kaja say their wedding planner changed their ceremony date without telling them, left guests stranded, and caused the groom’s father to be burned during a sacred Hindu fire ritual, among other things

Politics

15 hours ago Noddy Holder battles to save Banks's Mild after Carlsberg announced it was axeing the famous Midlands beer

Rock legend Noddy Holder has thrown his support behind the movement to save one of the Midlands' most famous beers which is due to be scrapped by Carlsberg next week.

Events

14 hours ago Arne Slot praises Liverpool trio’s focus despite speculation over their futures

Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold deals end in 2025‘As long as they keep performing, the head coach is happy’Arne Slot has praised the trio of players who are out of contract at the end of the season for their focus despite the speculation surrounding their futures and said that talks are continuing.Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold can speak to overseas clubs from 1 January and while the Liverpool head coach would not be drawn into how those talks are going he confirmed the club are still trying to find a solution. Continue reading...

Politics

15 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

14 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

16 hours ago Most Watched Christmas Television: Here are the 10 shows that won the festive ratings battle in 2024

For the first time ever, all ten Christmas ratings winners had one thing in common.

Events

14 hours ago Just one percent of people can solve this 'really easy 1% Club question

See how you'd fare in the final of ITV's The 1% Club, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, with this tricky brainteaser that some viewers complained was actually 'easy' to solve in under 30 seconds

Politics

17 hours ago Sheikh Jassim's Man United masterplan 'revealed' amid Ineos crisis as fresh takeover hope given

Manchester United owners the Glazer family chose the Sir Jim Ratcliffe-led minority takeover by Ineos instead of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani's 'Project Ruby'

Events

15 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Wolves: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Spurs defensive crisis has deepened and Ange Postecoglou could be without a single senior centre-back

Politics

17 hours ago Prison break as 6,000 inmates escape jail with 33 dead and 15 others injured

At least 6,000 inmates have escaped from a maximum security prison in Mozambique after a mass jail break, leaving 33 prisoners dead and 15 others injured after violent clashes with security forces

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