45 minutes ago Festive sausage rolls recipe that will ‘fill you with Christmas cheer’

One TikToker has shared their festive take on the classic sausage roll which will definitely 'fill you with Christmas cheer'

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3 hours ago Festive air fryer gyros recipe takes just 15 minutes and is a 'serious banger'

Use all of your favourite Christmas dinner trimmings to create a healthy festive gyros that you'll want 'immediately'

Society

9 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 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.

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34 minutes ago Man found with ‘serious’ burns at New York’s Penn Station days after woman set on fire on subway train

The incident comes hours after a man was charged with murder after allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the subway last weekend

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13 hours ago Lady Kitty Spencer shares photos of daughter Athena enjoying a 'magical' Christmas in Monaco

Princess Diana 's niece, 33, has shared photos from a festive stay in Monaco, including adorable snaps of her baby daughter Athena.

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

11 hours ago Severe weather threatens US flights during one of busiest travel weekends

Nearly 900 flights have been cancelled already as tornado watches are issued in Texas and LouisianaAs the US braces for one of its busiest travel weekends of the year, the threat of severe weather has already led to hundreds of flight cancellations.Tornado watches were issued in the southern states of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, CNN reported. In Texas, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops at two airports, CBS reported. Governor Greg Abbott of Texas activated emergency response resources in the state on Thursday. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago UK snow map shows the exact hour flurries 'start to settle' on New Year's Eve

A New Year's Eve and New Year's Day forecast which shows a -2C weather shift, while the Met Office The Met Office is predicting flurries and accumulations

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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.

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14 hours ago When is the Steam Winter Sale ending? Find out when their festive deals dry up

Steam's Winter Sale is finishing soon, so be sure to grab the bargains while you can across Steam Deck and PC as we cover the end date – and when you can expect the next sale

Economics

6 hours ago Pereira hopes rejuvenated Wolves can cling on to ‘special player’ Cunha

Head coach has enjoyed an immediate impact but knows the importance of leading attacker staying put in JanuaryAs Wolves were on Friday night breathing a sigh of relief that Matheus Cunha is set to be available to face Tottenham on Sunday, there are plenty of other positives to be drawn from Vítor Pereira’s first week at the helm alongside their star player’s contributions.Cunha has scored in both of their new manager’s opening games as Wolves have climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time this season following the wins over Leicester and Manchester United. An FA misconduct charge is hanging over Cunha, but the governing body’s disciplinary panel is unlikely to meet before next week. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Couples who diet together are more likely to lose more weight than those who go it alone, study suggests

Researchers from Bournemouth University suggest weight-loss advice might be better targeted at married or co-habiting couples, since it's common for them to have similar calorie intake.

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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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4 hours ago Chess: Carlsen disqualified in New York after refusing to change out of jeans

The world No 1 was defaulted from the World Rapid Championship and has also chosen to withdraw from the World Blitz saying ‘it became a matter of principle’Magnus Carlsen, the world No 1, has been disqualified from the World Rapid Championship in New York due to a dress code violation, refusing to change from jeans, after a previous warning. He is also withdrawing from the World Blitz which starts on 30 December.Fide explained their decision in a statement while Carlsen said: “I said I’ll change tomorrow but they said you have to change now it became a matter of principle for me so here we are! Honestly I’m too old at this point to care too much. If this is what they want to do I’ll probably set off to somewhere where the weather is a bit nicer.” Continue reading...

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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

15 hours ago Family of four who spent £250 on Christmas dinner can't believe what they are served

A family were left reeling on Christmas Day after forking out more than £60 per person for food alone during their festive meal at a hotel – and were not pleased by what was plated up

Economics

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

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2 hours ago More than a million children are at risk from rundown schools 'collapsing on top of them' as they study

A new Guardian investigation found that thousands of public sector buildings, including schools, hospitals and courts, are in desperate need of repair.

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16 hours ago The top 25 holiday destinations of 2025, picked by experts: These are the festivals, events and secret relaxing hotspots you should book NOW to get an amazing bargain

In its annual report on travel trends, hospitality giant Hilton declared 2025 the 'Year of the Travel Maximizer' - industry jargon for the idea that we all want more experiences.

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5 hours ago Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker match outfits at family lunch with Reign, 10, and Rocky, 13 months

A couple of days after Christmas, the couple kept the festive cheer alive in coordinated sets of red clothing as they went to a seaside eatery.

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20 hours ago Debenhams £222 air fryer reduced to under £40 that's 'perfect' for anyone making New Year's Eve party food

It's the ideal budget buy for making festive picky teas and party spreads

Society

16 hours ago Family buying hotdogs at Christmas market mortified after seller's £618 mistake

Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a festive outing to a Christmas market when they decided to treat their children to two hotdogs – but they got a shock when they checked their bank balance

Economics

14 hours ago Man United and Man City handed major Dani Olmo transfer update as agent visits Manchester

Dani Olmo is due to become a free agent next week after Barcelona were handed a huge registration blow ahead of January.

Sport

3 hours ago Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death

Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court saysA court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.Fan Weiqiu was venting his anger because he was unhappy with his divorce settlement, the court in the southern city of Zhuhai said in handing down the sentence on Friday. The victims were exercising at a sports centre at the time of the attack. Fan pleaded guilty to endangering public safety by dangerous means, a court statement said. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago Ant and Dec open up on their 'rare disagreement' while filming ITV Limitless Win

Ant and Dec's Limitless Win returns to ITV this weekend and the duo have opened up about a "rare disagreement" they had on the show while acting as lifelines for the contestants

Culture

9 hours ago Stacey Solomon shares Christmas video of her and Joe Swash's kids with heartwrenching message

Stacey Solomon has taken to Instagram with an emotional video with her three kids, Belle, Rose and Rex, who she shares with Joe Swash as they enjoy the festive period

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

17 hours ago Aldi’s new fitness range includes exercise bikes for £79.99 – this is when it will be in stores

Whether it’s a £80 exercise bike or £2.49 resistance bands, the budget friendly supermarket has you covered

Economics

4 hours ago Emmerdale spoilers: April 'death' news, Anthony twist and three characters hospitalised

Emmerdale spoilers for next week tease a devastating twist in April Windsor's disappearance, while a special A&E episode sees more than one character hospitalised

Events

28 hours ago Exact date new rare Royal Mint coins celebrating Red Arrows will be released

The Royal Mint's 2025 annual set includes commemorative coins celebrating the Red Arrows, Queen Mum, WWII, modern railways, and the Royal Observatory - they will be available from January 2nd 2025

Culture

10 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

19 hours ago Shoppers fume after spotting unlikely items on supermarket shelves on Boxing Day

They say Christmas comes earlier every year, with supermarket shelves often stocked with festive treats months before December 25 – but it's not the only holiday getting shoppers riled up early

Economics

6 hours ago Pregnant Charlotte Crosby hit with yet another heartbreak as nan dies over Christmas

Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has been hit with another heartbreak just weeks after her home was raided by masked thieves as she admitted to having 'misfortune after misfortune'

Events

10 hours ago Study reveals single people are more depressed and 'less satisfied' than couples

In a study of more than 77,000 adults over 50, researchers in Germany found that single people are less satisfied and extraverted than those in serious long-term relationships.

Politics

20 hours ago Exact date British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON and Octopus customers must act before energy bills rise

The Ofgem price cap is rising from £1,717 a year to £1,738 - and if you don't have a smart meter, you'll need to send an energy meter reading

Economics

6 hours 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

Events

10 hours ago Wham!’s Last Christmas remains top of UK singles chart for another week

Duo’s festive record made history when it became Christmas No 1 two years in a rowWham! have continued their belated festive domination after Last Christmas remained top of the singles chart, a week after being crowned 2024’s Christmas No 1.The pop duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley made history last week after their 1984 single Last Christmas became the first UK Christmas No1 to top the chart for two years in a row. Continue reading...

Politics

7 hours ago Kelsey Parker credits new boyfriend for 'bringing her back to life' after Tom Parker's death

Kelsey Parker has opened up about being in a relationship this festive period, revealing that she's found a person who's brought her "back to life" after Tom Parker's death in 2022

Events

11 hours ago Exact date UK could get extra Bank Holiday day off in 2025 with four day weekend planned

Brits could enjoy an extra Bank Holiday in 2025 to celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War - a Mirror poll shows most Brits are keen for an extra day off to mark the occasion

Politics

7 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...

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11 hours ago Emily Blackwell gives birth 10 weeks early as baby daughter discharged from intensive care unit

Made in Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has given birth to her first child 10 weeks early as she admitted she's had the 'hardest time of her life' as her baby went into intensive care

Politics

9 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

11 hours ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

Politics

9 hours ago Mark Wahlberg, 53, and wife Rhea Durham, 46, show off sizzling beach bodies in Barbados

Mark Wahlberg and wife showed Rhea Durham looked as loved-up as ever as they enjoyed a beach day in Barbados this week.

Events

11 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on December 27

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

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

12 hours ago Weekend Wishlist: Our top 9 fashion and beauty picks from the Boxing Day sales

From Charlotte Tilbury to Oliver Bonas, we share the best wardrobe staples, beauty bargains and home buys of the week

Politics

10 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

12 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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10 hours ago Comedian plays ‘ghost’ of UnitedHealthcare CEO on Netflix three weeks after murder

Tim Dillon appeared in front of a projection reading: ‘UnitedHellcare CEO’

Events

12 hours ago Max George reunited with beloved pup as The Wanted star finally discharged from hospital

The Wanted star Max George has finally returned home after spending weeks in hospital and having a pacemaker fitted as he reunited with his beloved pitbull Albert

Politics

10 hours ago U Guessed It rapper OG Maco, 32, dies weeks after tragically shooting himself

U Guessed It rapper OG Maco has died at the age of 32, just weeks after suffering a gunshot wound to the head as he was admitted to hospital and put in critical care

Events

12 hours ago Civil servants vote to strike after bosses ordered them back to the office for three days a week

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said around 3,800 of its members based in 14 offices were being given the new working hours.

Politics

11 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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12 hours ago NATO will step up Baltic Sea patrols as Finland probes the possible sabotage of undersea cables

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the military alliance will step up patrols in the Baltic Sea area as Finnish investigators work to establish whether a ship linked to Russia sabotaged undersea cables there this week

Politics

12 hours ago Breakthrough for IBS sufferers with personalised diet tailored to their genes

A pioneering study offers new hope to patients who have this challenging condition

Events

12 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.

Politics

12 hours ago One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue

One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care

Events

12 hours ago Sir Gino's ‘frightening’ debut over fences leads to major Cheltenham Festival move

In his first chase the four-year-old swept aside Willie Mullins Cheltenham Festival winner Ballyburn to land the Wayward Lad Novices' Chase at Kempton

Politics

13 hours ago Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions

Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face There will be those at a sold-out Twickenham on Saturday who will be sick of the sight of Handré Pollard. The 30-year-old fly-half returns to the stadium with Leicester six weeks after his accuracy from the tee kept the Springboks out of reach against England, his goalkicking once more a dagger to the heart of Steve Borthwick. That his opposite number will be Harlequins’ Marcus Smith only heightens the sense that England’s bete noire is back.As was the case in the 2023 World Cup semi-final, Pollard began November’s victory over England on the bench, only to come on and turn the screw from the tee. He is the elder statesman of South Africa’s pool of No 10s but is at home playing the role of safe hand on the tiller, just when Rassie Erasmus needs it. For the Springboks it has been a year of experimentation, all the while maintaining their place at the top of the worl...

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12 hours ago MIC's Emily Blackwell reveals premature birth of daughter as she details newborn's 53 days in NICU

The E4 star announced the early arrival of her daughter Eva, born 10 weeks premature, after a challenging two-month stay in NICU

Politics

13 hours ago Missing Florida dog rings owner’s doorbell to announce its return home

Athena, a four-year old German shepherd, pulled off a Christmas Eve miracle when she rang home after 2amA Florida dog missing for more than a week came home on Christmas Eve and rang its owner’s doorbell to announce its return.“It was about 2.30am. She came pawing at the door, ringing the doorbell,” Brooke Comer told local television station KSBW, “which was Christmas Eve. And then that morning I woke up to – she had made it on everybody’s [doorbell] camera.” Continue reading...

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