4 hours ago Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal star Bukayo Saka will miss ‘more than two months’

Arsenal moved back up to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 home victory over Ipswich – their first fixture without Saka since his injury.

Politics

8 hours ago A father failed to fly home for Christmas. Now his family have gone out to Spain to search for him

John George never made his flight home from Spain

Society

6 hours ago Labour's £400 tax hit on family holidays: Passengers to be hit with highest ever levies on flights in multi

Analysis shows air fare levies for a family of four to popular destinations such as Walt Disney World in Florida will surge above £400 for the first time after the hike.

Economics

5 hours ago Boxer Paul Bamba dies aged 35... just six days after his final fight and weeks after signing with Ne

His death comes just six days after his last fight - a win over Rogelio Medina Luna in New Jersey that saw him named the WBA Gold Cruiserweight world champion.

Sport

2 hours ago Houthi fighters fire missile at Israel airport hours after country's forces targeted runway in Yemen

The rebel group responded to Thursday's strikes in Sanaa by hitting Ben Gurion Airport - which is only ten miles away from Tel Aviv, after Israeli missils struck Sanaa airport on Thursday.

Events

16 hours ago Mission Impossible films 'get a HUGE update as Tom Cruise begins work on the next two movies in the iconic series'

The Hollywood legend, 62, could be on the hunt to find the perfect fit to play younger Ethan Hunt in the epic action franchise - in a bit to unveil more of the protagonists' past.

Culture

11 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

10 hours 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

Transport

7 hours ago Search called off for man who went overboard as cruise headed to Bahamas

The unidentified man appeared to have been traveling on a Christmas-themed cruise with his family

Politics

9 hours ago Airport delays LIVE: Passengers facing heavy delays and cancellations due to fog at Manchester and Gatwick

Delays of up to four hours at the country’s busiest airports, including Manchester and London Gatwick, as thick fog disrupts travel

Society

12 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot huge errors in finale as Neil the Baby goes 'missing' from scene

Gavin and Stacey fans were left sobbing at the show's festive finale, but some viewers couldn't help but notice a few awkward blunders throughout the 90-minute episode

Sport

2 hours ago Caroline Flack's friends hit back after her mother's painful questions: 'Why was it down to us to look after her that night? Where were her family?' KATIE HIND reveals rift

When Caroline Flack tragically took her own life almost five years ago, little did she know the extent of the fall-out. She had a huge group of friends and a loving family.

Events

12 hours ago All Manchester Airport flights disrupted amid heavy fog as passengers issued instructions

Travellers are facing delays in and out of the airport

Transport

10 hours ago Toddler came within a foot of falling into active Hawaii volcano after mother took her eye off him

A toddler narrowly escaped serious injury at Kilauea Overlook when he ran towards the edge of the caldera on Christmas day.

Politics

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

Airlines have issued warnings to passengers

Society

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

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

Sport

3 hours ago Scottie Scheffler undergoes surgery on injury suffered while preparing Christmas dinner

Reigning world No1 will miss the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season in Hawaii after hand wound caused by broken glass

Events

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

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

Politics

18 hours ago Manchester United: How many games will Bruno Fernandes miss after third red card of the season?

Midfielder facing another suspension after being sent off against Wolves

Sport

4 hours ago Missing You on Netflix review: a brainless, satisfying New Year's treat from Harlan Coben

This has all the Coben hallmarks: cliffhangers, gore and juicy revelations

Events

12 hours ago Man Utd told they missed a trick after transfer opportunity went begging

Chelsea star Cole Palmer could become the first player to cost £200m after his stunning rise, as Jaap Stam questions why Manchester United did not sign him as a youngster

Politics

5 hours ago Thermal imaging drone helps find elderly man with dementia lost in Malibu

The 78-year-old man left his residence to retrieve his mail, but failed to return, prompting a missing persons call

Events

14 hours ago Democratic strategist calls for ‘new generation of leaders’ as party plots response to Trump’s victory

Strategist who aided resurgence after Reagan urges focus on ‘fundamentals’ – but cautions against leftward driftRepublicans jubilant after winning the White House with a candidate who promised to “make America great again”. Democrats lost in the political wilderness, apparently out of touch with working people. America, apparently, shifting inexorably to the right. Not 2024 but 1984, when Ronald Reagan won the presidency in a landslide.Al From remembers it well. The political strategist responded by launching the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) with a mission to rebuild the party and make it electable again. He succeeded in 1992 when Bill Clinton led the “New Democrats” back into power – and four decades on he has advice for how the party can rise from the ashes of another election defeat. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago Bukayo Saka: Mikel Arteta reveals worrying new injury return timeline for Arsenal star after surgery

Gunners boss believes England winger is likely to miss more than two months after operation on his torn hamstring

Events

14 hours ago Huda Beauty founder opens up about ‘falling out’ with close friend Eva Longoria

Pair had been friends for over ten years before the fall out

Politics

6 hours ago Pictured: 'Hero father', 37, killed when car struck him on Christmas Day

Kirk Marsden, 37, (pictured) from Blackburn, suffered multiple serious injuries after being allegedly hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser, police said.

Events

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

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

Politics

6 hours ago World No 1 Scottie Scheffler has surgery after freak Christmas dinner injury

American cuts hand on broken glass during festive periodGolfer will now miss the first tournament of seasonThe men’s world No 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has had surgery on a hand injury he sustained while cooking Christmas dinner. The 28-year-old American has been forced to withdraw from the first tournament of the season, next week’s The Sentry in Hawaii, after cutting his right hand on broken glass.The PGA Tour said: “World No 1 and 2024 FedEx Cup Champion Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the PGA Tour’s 2025 season-opening tournament, The Sentry, which will take place next week, 2-5 January at The Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii.” Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago Ruben Amorim drops telling hint over Man Utd captaincy amid upcoming Bruno Fernandes ban

Bruno Fernandes will miss Manchester United's next match with Newcastle through suspension, meaning Ruben Amorim must select a new captain for Monday night's fixture

Politics

7 hours 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

Events

15 hours ago Man will never miss bin collection day thanks to clever hack – not everyone is convinced

A man has shared his ingenious hack to avoid missing bin collection day, and says he has been doing it for 'years' – but some people aren't sure it's worth it

Politics

7 hours ago New TV documentary about mysterious death on British island to highlight 'inconsistencies' in case

The body of Josh Clayton was found on rocks near Tresco, Isles of Scilly days after he went missing following a party in September 2015, as a new TV doc about the case is released

Events

15 hours ago Eurostar passengers 'trapped for hours' in Channel Tunnel after train breaks down between London and Paris

Eurostar passengers 'trapped for hours' in Channel Tunnel after train breaks down between London and Paris  Sky News

Politics

7 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

Events

15 hours ago Hundreds of passengers saved by emergency stop system after driver jumps from high

‘The security system worked exactly as planned,’ said French rail operator

Politics

8 hours ago US saw dramatic rise in homelessness at start of 2024, housing agency says

US Department of Housing and Urban Development reports largest increase among families with childrenThe US saw a dramatic rise in homelessness at the start of 2024, counting 18% more unhoused people during its annual tally in January than the year before, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (Hud) reported on Friday.Cities reported counting a total of 771,480 unhoused people in January, a number that is larger than the population of Seattle. Representing 23 out of every 10,000 Americans, the number is the highest ever recorded during the tally. Still, experts consider the number an undercount, since it reflects one point in time and misses many people staying with friends or family. Continue reading...

Events

16 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

9 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

16 hours ago Decluttering experts list the 24 items you must remove from your home before 2025

Two women, who are on a mission to help people get their homes and lives organised, insist that you have a good clear out before 2025 to get your life in order - and getting rid of these items helps

Politics

9 hours ago Haunting final words of flight attendant on doomed passenger plane 'shot down by Russian missile' over Kazakhstan on Christmas Day

These are the heartbreaking last words of a flight attendant on board the doomed Azerbaijan Airlines plane that was reportedly shot down by a Russian missile on Christmas Day.

Events

16 hours ago Jamie Oliver's panettone bread and butter pudding is a delicious way to use up leftovers

If you went a little overboard with the Christmas shopping, then Jamie Oliver's panettone bread and butter pudding tart recipe will help turn your leftover panettone into a British classic with a twist

Politics

9 hours ago Martha Stewart fans stunned by her 'epic' Christmas as she spends holiday on luxurious African safari

The 83-year-old star took to Instagram this week and confirmed that she was enjoying a safari holiday at a luxurious resort in Namibia, where a family chalet costs almost $600-per-night.

Events

16 hours ago The other nostalgic Christmas special you might have missed that rivals Gavin & Stacey

The Brockmans were back for a Christmas Special of Outnumbered and plenty of the old humour made a return for this slice of comedy nostalgia

Politics

9 hours 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

Events

16 hours ago From surprise guests to Easter eggs: All of the details you may have missed in Beyoncé's dazzling NFL Christmas Day halftime show

The Grammy winner, 43, belted out a number of tracks from her Cowboy Carter album which was released earlier this year in March.

Politics

9 hours 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

Events

17 hours ago From Christmas pie to turkey stew: Top chefs share their best festive leftover suggestions

Anyone for Tom Kerridge's 'epic' turkey sub'that'll 'keep you going until New Year's Eve'?

Politics

10 hours ago Luke Littler sends classy Damon Heta message after missing out on World Darts Championship bonus

The Nuke missed out on the Paddy Power £60,000 bonus for a nine-dart finish in his second round win against Ryan Meikle at Alexandra Palace on Friday afternoon

Events

17 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

10 hours ago Why Luke Littler missed FA Cup Final but not Sir Alex Ferguson meeting as he reveals crash course driving plan

The teenager still can't drive but has shared his quickfire plan for getting on the road himself

Events

18 hours ago Is GTA 6 Trailer 2 being released today? Here's why fans are convinced it's happening

In case you missed it, Grand Theft Auto fans think the second GTA 6 trailer could arrive today (December 27) after a series of coincidences that seem almost too good to be true – here's what you need to know

Politics

10 hours ago Barcelona’s Dani Olmo set to miss rest of season after court rejects appeal to play

The 26-year-old joined Barca from RB Leipzig in August but is only registered for the first half of the season

Events