67 minutes ago BBC Gavin and Stacey star reveals extreme lengths taken to hide major return as Jason star heaps praise

It was a twist viewers - and even the cast - didn't see coming as Sonia burst back into Gavin and Stacey's last-ever episode

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43 minutes ago Airport delays live: Gatwick and Heathrow cancel or delay dozens of flights as fog causes travel chaos

Fog could limit visibility to just 100 metres with the worst forecast to descend on South East and central England

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70 minutes ago Martin Zubimendi: Man City 'to trigger £50m release clause' and beat Arsenal to dream signing

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

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33 minutes ago Cristiano Ronaldo reveals who he believes will win Champions League amid Man City struggles

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his thoughts on Manchester City's recent struggles and shared who he thinks will win the Champions League this season while speaking at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards

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46 minutes ago Woman, 33, is charged with Christmas Day murder of man stabbed to death in his home

Louis Price was knifed to death in his home where he lived with his parents in the quiet Staffordshire village of Norton Canes.

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6 hours ago Multiple Oscar winning film that 'lives up to the term masterpiece' is on TV tonight

The Godfather is still a highly regarded piece of cinematic history and fans of the movie can watch it for free this weekend

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8 hours ago UK weather maps reveal exact date snow will engulf country with '10cm per hour' flurries

Snow could be falling at a rate of around 10cm per hour in some parts of the UK in the coming days, according to advanced weather modelling maps, with other regions set to see torrential rain

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88 minutes ago Gavin and Stacey fans spot 'true star' of Christmas episode as they all say same thing

Gavin & Stacey fans have singled out one special performance from the Christmas Day finale episode, saying the returning star is "amazing" and "fantastic"

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3 hours ago Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn’t need therapy: ‘Us siblings, we’re already cooked’

He’s been on screen since he was seven – but only prepares for a scene 10 minutes before. Yet somehow the mischievous Succession star is now tipped for an Oscar. How did the chaotic, charismatic actor do it?Kieran Culkin tries the upright chair first, the one opposite me, high-backed and leather. But no, that’s no good. He can see his reflection in the wall mirror, he’ll be catching himself all interview, thinking how tired he looks with his hooded eyes and beard, how jet lagged. Sleep is always tricky, but he’s been up with the kids – five and three – who weren’t supposed to join him for this publicity tour but there was a last-minute crisis, the short version of which is that the whole family is over from New York (with Culkin, 42, there’s always a long and short version).So, he flumps on the banquette, where he’ll be facing guests drinking afternoon cocktails in the low-lit, high-ceilinged bar here at the Corinthia hotel in London. He tests the firmness of the upholstery. Pa...

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2 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's boozy £85 advent calendar as he slams 'rubbish' Dry January

Clarkson's Farm star Jeremy Clarkson has launched a new "non-advent calendar" for his fans who love a tipple and don't want to ditch their drinks in Dry January

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2 hours ago Ianis Hagi urged to quit Rangers as ex Chelsea star names perfect transfer destination for Ibrox star

The 26-year-old has fought his way back into Philippe Clement's plans and become a key man for the Light Blues

Sport

47 minutes ago Dark side of the Hackney Mole Man revealed: Eccentric engineer who built labyrinth of tunnels underneath his home was probed over sexual assault claims

EXCLUSIVE: Lyttle, an Irishman who had inherited the house on Hackney's Mortimer Road from his parents, first started burrowing beneath his double-fronted Victorian villa in the 1960s.

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24 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.

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10 hours ago Revealed: How doctors struck off in Britain for permanently disfiguring patients, sexual assault and financial dishonesty are allowed to continue practising medicine

Surgeons who have committed serious misconduct, sometimes ending in death and life-changing injuries for patients, are continuing to operate on unsuspecting patients around the world.

Science

97 minutes ago ‘If we don’t look after this treasure, we’re going to lose it’: the fight to restore one of the UK’s most historic streets

Home to choir singers for 650 years, Grade-1 listed Vicar’s Close by Wells Cathedral is in need of funding to keep its medieval houses liveable – and its unique history aliveChoir singers have lived in two handsome terraces of silvery-pink-stoned medieval houses beside Wells Cathedral for more than 650 years. But the gated close – which is thought to be the most complete and continuously occupied medieval street in Europe – is now in desperate need of restoration.“It’s a privilege to live here – it’s a unique place,” says Matthew Minter, 52, who has lived in the close for almost seven years and sings in the cathedral. “But [the house] is cold. The windows leak £10 notes every time you put the heating on and the roof leaks actual water.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports

LIVE updates as fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports  East London and West Essex Guardian Series

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2 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy opens up on his 'unimaginable' year after his terminal cancer diagnosis and reveals how he has dealt with coming to terms with stage 4 disease in public

Hoy, 48, was given between two to four years to live by doctors after being diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate which then spread to his bones.

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2 hours ago Jamie Carragher's 2025 predictions: Liverpool rival, Champions League and Ballon d'Or picks

Jamie Carragher has cast his eye over the next 12 months and cited Liverpool's only Premier League challengers, who is likely to land the Ballon d'Or and the Champions League's likely winners

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57 minutes ago Watch as incredible timelapse video shows swarm of ants outsmart humans to solve fiendish puzzle

A timelapse video from the Weizmann Institute of Science has revealed that when ants work in groups as one 'super-organism' they have the power to even outsmart humans

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25 hours ago Gavin and Stacey actor reveals James Corden's behaviour backstage on the show

Scott McGlynn, 37, has lifted the lid on what happened when cameras weren't rolling on the stag and wedding scenes...

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15 hours ago Could a longevity pill for dogs be the secret to a longer life for humans? Scientists think so

Researchers are developing new drugs that could extend a dog's live by one to three years. Eventually, they could be used to improve human longevity too, early results suggest.

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99 minutes ago Andy Carroll looks loved up with Lou Teasdale in first Christmas together after marriage split

Footballer Andy Carroll has spent his first Christmas with new girlfriend Lou Teasdale after his separation from wife, TOWIE star Billi Mucklow

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7 hours ago House of the Dragon actor: 'leaving London for Brighton has been really good for my mental health.'

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

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3 hours ago 'I used to work at Tesco and these are 11 things I wish I could tell customers'

A former Tesco employee has revealed the 11 things that they wish they could tell their customers, as the supermarket giant gears up for its New Year rush.

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2 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo open to joining Man City in January and risk angering Manchester United

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the latest January transfer window news and gossip

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62 minutes ago Bullet holes in window at Salford home after 'gunman on motorbike' opens fire

'This incident will undoubtedly cause concern for those who live and work here'

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25 hours ago Michael Bolton shares first family photo following brain cancer diagnosis

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

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19 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

2 hours ago 'People slam Benidorm – but I ditched UK to live there for simple reason'

Frank, aka frankthestagman on TikTok, moved to Benidorm a while back, and it's fair to say he loves it. There are simple reasons why he adores his home so much

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10 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star enjoys one superfood snack that's linked to 'better heart health'

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

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3 hours ago London's cheapest pubs revealed: Map shows where punters can still get a pint for less than £2 in the capital

Finding a cheap pint in London is becoming an almost impossible task. However, for anyone looking to enjoy a bev or two without breaking the bank, there are bargain boozers out there.

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3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Cunha bid; Chelsea want Kolo Muani; Man Utd offer Rashford out

The January transfer window is just days away

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65 minutes ago French Olympic ski star, 30, is rushed to hospital after suffering brain injury in horror crash on slope for 2026 Winter Games in Italy

French skier Cyprien Sarrazin has undergone surgery after being airlifted to intensive care with a head injury following a serious crash on the slopes in Bormio, Italy.

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26 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

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24 hours ago Constipated? Top gut doctor reveals 'expert level toilet hack' that WILL instantly get your bowels moving...

NHS Surgeon Dr Karan Raj told his 5.3 million followers that gently rocking back and forth on the toilet can help your bowels move.

Science

2 hours ago Stacey Solomon supported as she says 'it looks like nothing' in Joe Swash message after 'different' Christmas

The Loose Women star has taken to social media to share a glimpse at how she enjoyed the festivities this year

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17 hours ago Moo Deng’s zoo habitat set for makeover after donation from crypto billionaire

‘I very much look forward to seeing Moo Deng live long and prosper,’ crypto billionaire says

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4 hours ago Editor picks top deals in Antler's Winter Sale with up to 40% off on premium luggage

Antler's big Winter Sale is now live and you can save up to 40% off suitcases, luggage sets and travel bags in a variety of sizes and colours for all your holiday needs

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5 hours ago Mikel Arteta's two answers give honest portrayal of where Arsenal stand in title race

Arsenal managed to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Liverpool are seeing off Ipswich but Mikel Arteta admits they need to take strides forward if they want to land the title

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72 minutes ago BBC Gavin and Stacey's Neil the Baby star says 'sorry' as he's flooded with demand after final episode

Oscar Hartland reprised the role of an adult Neil the Baby for the last-ever episode of the BBC series

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29 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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2 hours ago Manchester United star can avoid nightmare Premier League ban on one condition

Latest Manchester United news and gossip as Harry Maguire is at risk of being handed a suspension in the Premier League

Politics

17 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

5 hours ago ‘The impact has been out of this world’: the stranger who gave away a £100,000 inheritance to his neighbours

When David Clarke’s mother died, it took him 10 years to work out what to do with the money she left him. This year, a panel of locals in Liverpool made the decision for himIt was a quiet act of generosity that briefly captured the news agenda: David Clarke, a researcher in Liverpool, made the extraordinary decision to give away the £100,000 he had inherited from his late mother a decade ago. But instead of donating it to one cause, Clarke did something radical. He wrote to 600 addresses in the L8 postcode, where he lives, inviting people to nominate where the money should go.Clarke lost his mother in a cycling accident. “Her death was a devastating shock to me,” he says. “She had a huge social conscience and was interested in the world and how it worked – a lot of my moral framework comes from her. I don’t believe in holding on to inherited wealth, so I spent a long time thinking about what to do with the money.” Clarke wanted to do something that would speak to his mother’s values...

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6 hours ago Boxing's best star, fight, knockout and prospect of 2024 named as Usyk does awards double

BOXING CLEVER COLUMN: 2024 has been another huge year for boxing with the heavyweight division providing most of the big storylines including two epic showdowns between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

Sport

93 minutes ago Keir Starmer's brother Nick's cause of death is revealed after PM who supported 60

The grieving Prime Minister has opened up about how his beloved brother, Nick Starmer, was told he had inoperable lung cancer .

Events

2 hours ago Robbie Williams' film Better Man sparks huge debate after Americans mock pop star over monkey biopic and claim they 'have no idea who he is'

The 50-year-old star's movie Better Man has received glowing reviews from critics, as they praised the film as 'riveting', 'bombastic' and 'utterly inspired'.

Politics

18 hours ago White House reveals whether Russians shot down doomed Azerbaijan Airlines flight

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

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7 hours ago Claims Disclosure Scotland is in 'turmoil' as £100 million temp staff bill revealed

The SNP is being accused of ‘papering over the cracks’ at Disclosure Scotland.

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14 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League result, match stream, latest updates and reaction today

Gunners move up to second behind Liverpool with a third straight victory at the Emirates Stadium

Sport

1 hour ago Demonstrators arrested outside Netanyahu’s Jerusalem home – Middle East crisis live

Protestors shouted through loudspeakers that the Israeli hostages in Gaza were suffering in the tunnels and were ‘cold, tortured and sick’Five Israeli demonstrators protesting for the release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 have been arrested outside the home of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.Twenty protestors gathered outside the home in the early morning, shouting through loudspeakers at the prime minister that the hostages were suffering in the tunnels and were “cold, tortured and sick” while he enjoyed home comforts, Channel 12, an Israeli broadcaster, reported. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago 'I'm a Ballon d'Or winner – I have no doubt who's better out of Messi and Ronaldo'

Manchester City star Rodri has weighed in on who he believes to be the better all-round footballer between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi - as well as explaining his reasoning for his answer

Politics

20 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

12 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Virgil van Dijk deal dismissed as Reds outline sale stance

Virgil van Dijk is one of three leading Liverpool players to have their contracts expire at the end of the season, with little public sign of progress to this point

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14 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...

Sport

1 hour ago Romeo And Juliet star pays tribute to Olivia Hussey following her death aged 73

Hussey and Leonard Whiting rose to fame as teenagers after starring in the 1968 film version of the Shakespearean tragedy.

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3 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nick Knowles supported after 'major' health update

The DIY SOS star took part in the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series but was quickly plagued by injury

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22 hours ago 'Say it's carol singers': Love Actually mews house listed to rent for £15,200 a month

The house is on St Luke’s Mews, where Mark (Andrew Lincoln) makes his famous declaration of love to Juliet (Keira Knightley) in Richard Curtis’ film

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18 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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14 hours ago What Mikel Arteta learned as Arsenal win and overtake Chelsea in Liverpool chase

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal beat Ipswich Town to overtake Chelsea, who lost to Fulham a day prior at Stamford Bridge, and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

Sport

2 hours ago Mikel Arteta reveals full extent of Bukayo Saka injury in huge blow to Arsenal’s title chances

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

Events

3 hours ago Alison Hammond reveals how she lost 11 stone and gets honest about Ozempic rumours

TV personality Alison Hammond has spoken about her weight loss journey while addressing the rumours surrounding Ozempic.

Politics

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

Airlines have issued warnings to passengers

Society

21 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

15 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today after Havertz goal

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

2 hours ago LIVE updates after 'gunman on motorbike' opens fire on street yards from school

An investigation is underway after a property was blasted

Events

3 hours ago BBC Gavin And Stacey's Nessa to return days after last ever episode as Ruth Jones reprises role in special move

Days after the final-ever episode of the BBC One sitcom aired on Christmas Day, it's been revealed that Ruth Jones will reprise her famous role

Politics

27 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

Society

27 hours ago Sales mayhem as thousands queue to snap up Boxing Day bargains at Bicester Village

Frenzied scenes erupted across Bicester Village, in Oxfordshire, as hordes of shoppers joined huge queues to snap up some of the site's biggest discounts ever.

Economics

15 hours 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

Sport

2 hours ago What TV channel is Edinburgh v Glasgow Warriors? How to watch 1872 Cup decider plus team lines

TV and live stream details for 1872 Cup 2nd leg

Events

3 hours ago Royal expert reveals the real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are disliked by Americans 

Prince Harry was once one of the most popular members of the Royal Family , but following his decision to leave and publicly criticise the institution, his reputation has plummeted.

Politics

28 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

28 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

16 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

3 hours ago Romeo and Juliet and Black Christmas star dies aged 73, as tributes pour in

Olivia Hussey Eisley, who was best known for her role as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, has died at the age of 73, her family have confirmed

Events

3 hours ago I was sacked as a soap extra after 35 years for the most outrageous reason

Two former soap background actors have revealed what work on some of the country's most popular TV is really like - and the reasons they were booted out of their beloved jobs.

Politics

28 hours ago What happened to the Outnumbered cast? How the child stars turned their back on fame and weathered a string of scandals while on

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

28 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

16 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

Sport

3 hours ago Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s

As a breast surgeon who was diagnosed with breast cancer at just 40, I feel strongly about raising awareness of lifestyle factors that could reduce risk of the disease.

Events

3 hours ago Gerwyn Price's wife left shaking and in tears as 'disrespected' darts rival leaves immediately

After a PDC World Darts Championship epic, Price has now set up an All-Welsh clash with Jonny Clayton in round four

Politics

30 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

Society

30 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

18 hours ago Arsenal vs Ipswich LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Gunners would move second behind Liverpool with third straight victory at the Emirates

Sport

3 hours ago Vera star Brenda Blethyn says 'it broke my heart' as she details final scenes of ITV drama

Vera will be back for two feature-length episodes this New Year as the long-running detective drama, starring Brenda Blethyn, comes to an end after 14 years on ITV

Events

3 hours ago Breaking Bad star splits from husband after 25 years together as she seeks custody of son

Breaking Bad star Betsy Brandt has filed for divorce from her husband, Grady Olsen, after more than 25 years of marriage, including a year of separation

Politics

30 hours ago What we know about Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni over his alleged ‘smear’ campaign

Rumors of a rift between Baldoni and the cast of It Ends with Us began in August after the movie’s release

Society

20 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's James Corden reveals fans played huge part in decision making for finale

Gavin and Stacey fans have themselves to thank as creator James Corden has revealed they offered a huge help to himself and Ruth Jones when it came to planning the finale

Sport

3 hours ago Airport delays live: Gatwick Airport warns of further disruption and London’s two busiest rail stations closed

Fog could limit visibility to just 100 metres with the worst forecast to descend on South East and central England

Events

3 hours ago Cat Deeley shows true colours over This Morning role as her future on show is revealed

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were brought in to replace Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning – and now her future on the popular ITV daytime show has been revealed

Politics

30 hours ago Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co

Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

Society

23 hours ago Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's new golf league TGL gets fresh boost as UK TV partner confirmed

TGL, the innovative indoor golf league created by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after striking a two-year exclusive TV rights deal

Sport

3 hours ago Darts star crashes out of World Championship after suffering injury cutting Christmas ham

Jermaine Wattimena was beaten by Peter Wright at the World Darts Championship with the Dutchman slicing his finger on Christmas as he attempted to cut himself some ham

Events

3 hours ago Israeli forces accused of taking Gaza hospital staff to detention centre for interrogation – Middle East crisis live

Gaza health officials said the IDF detained the director of a hospital, which the WHO said was put out of service by an Israeli raidNearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the UN.The UN humanitarian aid organisation for children, Unicef, said on Saturday that the percentage of children living in conflict zones around the world has doubled from about 10% in the 1990s to almost 19%, and warned that this dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the “new normal”. Continue reading...

Politics

24 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

Sport

3 hours ago Caroline Flack's 'devastated' friends respond to her mum's harrowing questions over day she died

Caroline Flack's friends are 'devastated' after the late star's mother had some harrowing questions about the night the TV presenter died

Events

3 hours ago Isabel Allende: ‘My most expensive purchase? A Tesla for my former husband. He didn’t deserve it’

The writer on unattainable studs, erotic fantasies, and why she owes her birth father nothingBorn in Peru, Isabel Allende, 82, worked as a journalist and children’s writer. In 1982, she published her first adult novel, The House of the Spirits, which became an international bestseller. Her titles have been translated into 42 languages, and include a memoir for her daughter, who died at 29. Allende’s accolades include the US presidential medal of freedom and PEN Center lifetime achievement award. Her course, Magical Storytelling, is available on BBC Maestro’s online platform. She lives in California.When were you happiest? When my kids were little – and now, in my old age. Continue reading...

Politics

24 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

Sport

4 hours ago ITV Emmerdale reveal missing April details as Marlon and Rhona face 'worst nightmare'

Emmerdale viewers have been left fearing the worst for teenager April Windsor after she went missing on Christmas Day

Events

3 hours ago What happened to Steven Gerrard's cousin Bobby Duncan after he quit Liverpool over feud?

Bobby Duncan was once considered one of the brightest prospects in Liverpool's academy, but his Anfield career came to a controversial end in 2019 as he quit the club

Politics

25 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

Sport

4 hours ago ITV Coronation Street reveals new 'neighbours from hell' to cause chaos on soap

Coronation Street has confirmed that a new family is set to join the soap, with the new clan set to cause chaos and a "trail of devastation" in Weatherfield

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