The couple saw Ring doorbell footage that showed a fire being set close to their home in Bootle, Merseyside, after being alerted by their daughter while they were on holiday

Politics

Christmas meets Italian flair in these recipes that turn festive leftovers into bold, satisfying dishes. From turkey meatballs to cacciatore-style chicken, here’s how to reinvent your festive staples with ease

Society

A Mega Millions player from Cottonwood, California, has won an incredible $1.22 billion jackpot as they matched all six numbers for huge Christmas lottery jackpot win

Economics

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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Blood tests conducted on the family members, including one killed and two surviving members, revealed traces of arsenic

Events

Covering 912 square miles, the Lake District is England's largest national park - and its most popular, with over 19million visitors each year. These photos take you back to a simpler, less crowded time...

Culture

A woman took to TikTok to share the unusual ways she's using ChatGPT to help her find 'her future husband' in 2025 by changing her daily routine - but people can't decide if it's genius or insane

Technology

A British GP on TikTok shared the symptoms and treatment for a condition few people are aware of

Science

Christmas travel chaos as thick fog sparks mass delays and cancellations at UK’s busiest airports

Transport

If you have any leftovers from Christmas Day you could make this ultimate mac and cheese dish with pigs and blankets for the whole family, and it's sure to go down a treat

Politics

The GP explained why it is important to eat well before drinking alcohol and shared their recommendations

Society

Top up your drinks cabinet in time for Christmas with Amazon's whisky deal.

Economics

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

Zla Mavka movement – meaning ‘wicked forest spirit’ – drops fake rouble notes bearing pro-Ukrainian images and shares messages of solidarityOn 8 March 2023, International Women’s Day, Russian soldiers were handing out tulips and boughs of mimosa to women and girls in the city of Melitopol, southern Ukraine – a move designed to promote friendly relations between the occupiers and the inhabitants.But the night before, someone had been discreetly sticking posters to walls and lamp-posts. They bore the image of a young Ukrainian woman, dressed in a traditional embroidered shirt, smashing a bouquet over a Russian soldier’s head. “I don’t want flowers,” read the slogan. “I want my Ukraine.” Continue reading...

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Arman Vyas, 23, was employed by two GP practices where he accessed confidential reports and took screenshots which he sent to others including on social media app Snapchat

Science

Travellers are being urged to check with their airline as 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.

Transport

As a new decade dawned in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dropped the bombshell that they were quitting their royal roles - and it seems an incident just weeks before at Christmas may have spurred on their decision

Politics

Alison Steadman, 79, is known for playing Pam Shipman in BBC's Gavin and Stacey. The series finale aired on Christmas Day, 2024

Society

Jennifer Lopez was every inch the doting mother while enjoying a lavish jewelry shopping spree with her 16-year-old child Emme Maribel Muñiz in Aspen, Colorado.

Economics

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

Sport

Colin Firth stars as Jim Swire, whose daughter died in the 1988 Lockerbie plane crash, in new series Lockerbie: A Search For Truth, and he had the opportunity to meet both Jim and his wife

Events

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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Hair experts have explained how to look after your hair during the Christmas season

Science

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

Everyone loves pigs in blankets, and they might be even more delicious as part of this mac and cheese recipe that uses leftovers to create the ultimate post-Christmas meal

Politics

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

Society

John Yeoman, 70, had applied to demolish his luxury £8.8million three-storey home he shares with his wife Deborah, despite it being only 20 years old, and replace it with a five-storey giant.

Economics

Gavin and Stacey's Neil the Baby left fans puzzled with his emotional performance of Blackbird in the finale episode - but have figured out the real reason behind it

Sport

Star of Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet Olivia Hussey Eisley has died at the age of 73, her family have confirmed in a heartbreaking statement released on her Instagram page

Events

The singer, 71, revealed in January that he underwent ‘immediate surgery’ after being diagnosed with a brain tumour

Culture

Christopher Parker played the role of Spencer Moon in EastEnders for three years from 2002 to 2005 - but what has the actor been up to since leaving the BBC soap?

Politics

A Massachusetts couple and their two daughters were identified by authorities Friday as the victims of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after they were found dead at their lake house in New Hampshire on Christmas Day

Society

Luke Littler has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame and fortune, but a significant portion of his earnings will be taken away from the teen darts sensation

Economics

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

Sport

A man has been charged in a double murder investigation after two women were stabbed to death in Milton Keynes on Christmas day.

Events

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

Christopher Parker played the beloved role of Spencer Moon on EastEnders, but since his soap exit has taken on a completely different career and still looks very familiar today

Politics

John George never made his flight home from Spain

Society

Fashion editor Rachel Pugh has shared the River Island sale items she's got her eye on this year - including a £17 pair of jeans that will suit anybody

Economics

The gaffe comes as James Corden thanked fans for tuning into the finale after it secured the highest Christmas Day ratings since 2008

Sport

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

Events

South London Press photographer Keith Gillard approaching 3,500 match milestone  South London News

Culture

Lopez's ex Ben Affleck previously revealed that she was a huge fan of the Yellowstone romance between stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly.

Politics

The White House said there are 'indications' that Russians shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38.

Society

Katie Price's MAFS boyfriend JJ Slater was nowhere to be seen on Christmas Day, leading to fears the couple had split - but the couple's fate has now been confirmed

Economics

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

Tatiana Denize Silva dos Anjos, 43, and Maida Berenice Flores da Silva, 58, died after having the cake on December 23.

Events

When it comes to weight loss, I’ve tried every trick in the book but nothing seems to stick. I was intrigued by the idea of using an AI coach to drop a few pounds so I tried the Simple app - and here’s what I thought.

Politics

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

If you've recently acquired a new smartphone, you'll be needing a case - and Casetify has a dizzying array of options on offer right now for a very attractive price

Economics

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

Sport

Jazwell Brown, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Events

Ash, 38, a photographer, meets Darren, 39, a TV producerWhat were you hoping for? To meet someone intelligent that I could have good conversation and a laugh with. Continue reading...

Politics

Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

Society

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

Manchester City players enjoyed the best of their game with Everton but were again unable to pick up the victory

Sport

A Hull resident posted a video of the incident to social media, tagging his local council with the comment: 'Remind me why I pay you over £130 a month [Hull City Council].'

Events

A viral video shows the Christmas Eve rescue of a boy trapped in a bubble at sea after the plastic floatable device went adrift.

Politics

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

Let's face it: sometimes Santa gets it wrong, no matter how many 'subtle' suggestions you send or Christmas lists you write.

Economics

The finale saw more than 12 million people tune in

Sport

The longest reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jax Dane has been described as a 'friend, mentor' and absolute professional' following his death on Christmas Day

Events

Fitness experts have shared six easy indoor exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home

Politics

If you're sick of turkey curry, then this delicious stew could be the answer to your prayers - and you'll also be making the most of any leftover stuffing you have

Society

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

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

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

TV presenter Cat Deeley took to Instagram to share a rare video of her two sons, Milo and James, as they enjoyed a festive day out to Lapland UK ahead of Christmas

Politics

Kate, 42, joined King Charles , Queen Camilla , the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on their Norfolk estate after the Christmas Day church service.

Society

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

BBC comedy Gavin and Stacey came to an emotional end on Christmas Day with the final episode watched by 12.5 million - and viewers were left delighted by some surprise appearances

Sport

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

Events

Many of us will be looking for the perfect time to take down our Christmas tree - but you might be surprised to hear that there could be bad luck if you leave it up for too long

Politics

Viewers have claimed ITV has 'run out of ideas' after the UK broadcaster aired two hours of TikToks on Christmas Eve.

Society

A Sainsbury's shopper has shared the amazing bargain they found in the supermarket's post-Christmas sale - and people are seriously impressed with the price they paid for the turkey

Economics

More than 12 million people tuned in to watch the show

Sport

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

Events

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

Politics

North-east England will enjoy the brightest weather of the day, with some sunshine in Aberdeenshire in the afternoon and temperatures of about 10C to 12C across the country

Society

Enjoy deals across beauty, home, fashion, tech and more

Economics

The actor, 46, who stars as Smithy and co-created the series with Ruth Jones, also thanked the whopping 12.5M fans who tuned in for the send off in an emotional post.

Sport

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"

Events

Gavin and Stacey star Lauren Cornelius, who played Sonia's bridesmaid Anna, revealed that the Christmas special was such a closely guarded secret that even the cast didn't know about the return of the hated character

Politics

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

A family of four forked out a combined £248 for food alone for their Christmas dinner at a hotel – but they were horrified when their plates arrived at their table

Economics

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

Sport

Kirk Marsden, 37, died in the early hours of Boxing Day after being rushed to hospital following the incident outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill in Blackburn

Events

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

Politics

Take your Christmas dinner leftovers to the next level with this delicious turkey stew recipe from Jamie Oliver which is 'super-easy' to make and only takes an hour

Society

"It's just typical of our family. We have a lot of bad luck."

Economics

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

Gavin's almost bride-to-be Sonia, played by Laura Aikman, left viewers shocked when she 'came back to ruin Christmas' during this year's special.

Politics

We cooked ragu and listened to records while lying on chaises longues. Then the M11 link road was built – and everything changedIn our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they felt most at homeIn the mid-1980s, I was in my early 20s and was reading for the Bar in London. I was living in a mouldy Balham bedsit and returning regularly to the comfort zone of my native York, when a friend told me a room was going in a shared house in Leytonstone.I wasn’t expecting much of E11. I wasn’t expecting trees, for example, but my walk from the attractive art deco tube station took me along roads better described as avenues. The house itself seemed almost the last one in London, an illusion created by the proximity of Wanstead Flats. It was a rangy, detached 1920s house, white with a red roof, and it had a name, but I’ll just call it the villa.Andrew Martin is an English novelist; his latest book is The Night in Venice Continue reading...

Society

A bargain hunter has shared their life hack to get a turkey for a fraction of the price from your local supermarket - but you'd have to celebrate after Christmas Day

Economics

Joanne Pearson, 38, and Teohna Grant, 24, died

Events

Losing a loved one is always a time of grief and reflection but to lose someone over Christmas, when families traditionally come together, makes it all the more painful

Politics

This year's Christmas dinner was the hardest so far; I could barely handle the tension. As the roast potatoes were handed down the table at my in-laws', excitement passed through me.

Society

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

EastEnders cast members Adam Woodyatt, Harriet Thrope, Michelle Collins and Micah Balfour recently discussed the big Christmas Day twist as Cindy Beale was brutally attacked

Events

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.

Politics

A man has been charged in a double murder investigation after two women were stabbed to death in Milton Keynes on Christmas day.

Events

Tom Brady has finished building his Los Angeles mansion, which is situated in the Brentwood neighborhood of the city.

Politics

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has arranged a concert with two grime artists as part of its continued project to try to appeal to a younger audience.

Events