78 minutes ago Caroline Flack's heartbroken friends address mum's questions over day she took her own life

Caroline Flack's friends are said to be 'devastated' after the late Love Island presenter's mum asked why her friends left her alone on the night she died

Politics

2 hours ago Family 'lost everything' days after Christmas as two houses on same street go up in flames

Devastating double house fires on Friday morning meant a family in Garston lost 'everything' and were left 'traumatised' as two homes went up in flames over the Christmas period as

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67 minutes ago Barcelona set to finally register Dani Olmo after agreeing VIP seating deal

Sale of boxes at Camp Nou likely to secure player’s futureBarça had to find way to comply with FFP by 31 DecemberFC Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors, enabling them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo’s registration.With the deadline for registration just three days away and Barcelona facing the prospect of Olmo leaving as a free agent just six months after joining on a a €55m (£45.6m) transfer, club president Joan Laporta exercised a sale option on Saturday which the club believe will see the first payment made before 31 December. Continue reading...

Economics

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

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

Sport

87 minutes ago Bird flu may be mutating to become more transmissible to humans say scientists after woman caught first severe case in the US

Bird flu could be mutating to become more transmissible to humans, scientists have warned, as the US reported its first severe case that left a woman in Louisiana hospitalised.

Events

26 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

26 hours ago Woman hatches clever plan to find perfect man in 2025 – using ChatGPT hack

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

23 hours ago Expert predicts women will be having more sex with robots than men next year

Women might overtaken men in the adoption of sex robots by 2025 - in part, because they already have a technological head start, according to futurist Dr Ian Pearson.

Science

2 hours ago Prince Harry has made no progress fixing royal rift thanks to thorn in Royal Family's side – but Kate Middleton could change everything

EXCLUSIVE: As 2024 ends, it is clear that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are still no closer to reconciling with the rest of the Royal Family, according to a royal expert

Politics

4 hours ago ‘Selfless parents gave their child’s organs to save my son. I’m in awe of them’

One year after Ralph was given a life-saving multi-organ transplant, his mother Katie Tatham tells why she is calling for more people in the UK to come forward to helpJust over a year ago, the parents of Ralph Tatham didn’t know if they would make it to Christmas, or if liver cancer would take away their three-year-old son.Now the little boy is just a few weeks away from celebrating his fifth birthday, after receiving a lifesaving multiorgan transplant to replace his liver, pancreas and intestines. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago Mike Tyson makes sad confession after banking millions from Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson has opened up on his feelings after his fight with Jake Paul last month, with the boxing icon admitting he was left 'a little bit depressed' following the bout

Economics

23 hours ago Netflix Squid Game fans left 'fuming' at season two ending and when is season three

Squid Game fans waited three years for season 2 to be released

Sport

87 minutes ago Bubbly teenager who dreamed of becoming a DJ dies weeks after his 18th birthday

His mother said that Mason could 'light up' anyone's day.

Events

33 hours ago Coronation Street couple set for uncertain future after testicular cancer diagnosis

Coronation Street icon Kevin Webster is set for a heartbreaking new storyline after it was confirmed he will be diagnosed with cancer in scenes due to air in 2025

Science

2 hours ago Prince Harry 'no closer to mending royal rift' – but Kate Middleton 'could change everything'

While Prince William and his family have happily greeted crowds of well wishers over the Christmas period, there is no sign that fences are being mended between him and his brother Harry

Politics

11 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

Society

2 hours ago Ruben Amorim 'pushing' Sir Jim Ratcliffe to sanction first Man United deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as Harry Maguire's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as he approaches the final six months of his contract

Economics

23 hours ago Major Manchester city centre road cordoned off as firefighters rush to scene

Part of King Street, close to its junction with Cross Street, was taped off

Sport

2 hours ago Call The Midwife creator admits she's unsure how long BBC drama can continue

Call The Midwife creator and writer Heidi Thomas has opened up on the future of the BBC period drama, admitting she doesn't know how long the show will go on for

Events

2 hours ago BBC Call the Midwife creator admits 'I don't know how long we'll go on' as she addresses future

Call The Midwife proved to be a hit over Christmas with a two-part BBC special being aired for fans but the show's creator has now adressed its future

Politics

12 hours ago Scots children left waiting more than 1,000 days for specialist mental health treatment

The Lib Dems warned the Scottish Government had "repeatedly raided tens of millions from the mental health budget".

Society

5 hours ago Outrage as Tamworth FC releases 'punishing' ticket prices for Tottenham FA Cup clash

Tamworth and Tottenham are set to take each other on during a David and Golliath showdown between clubs four divisions apart, but fans were left furious after ticket information was released online

Economics

25 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans are only just realising why Neil The Baby sings in the Christmas finale

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

3 hours ago How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure

Biofeedback devices promised a whole new world of mental and physical harmony. They did change my life, but not in the way I’d hopedI love to run, but ask me about my running times or distances and I will have no idea. For me, running is about squeezing exercise into a busy schedule, clearing my head and being in nature. I don’t need to measure it.But unfortunately I am not immune to the oh-so-pleasing dopamine injection of unboxing a new bit of wearable tech, personalising the app for hours and thinking this might just change my life – the new, calmer, fitter, stronger, smarter me dangling tantalisingly within reach. One such scenario occurred after researching the importance of human connection on mental and physical health: less stress, less inflammation, less illness. Human connection, I learned, can stimulate and be facilitated by the vagus nerve – a primitive part of the nervous system. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Chess icon Magnus Carlsen quits world championships after row over jeans

Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen said he was heading somewhere warmer than New York for a holiday after quitting tournament owing to a "matter of principle"

Politics

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

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

Society

8 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

Economics

25 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

5 hours ago Boy and two adults bailed after girl, seven, injured in quad bike crash

The girl was left with life-changing injuries after the quad bike she was on crashed into a telegraph pole on Boxing Day.

Events

3 hours ago Coronation Street fans work out what Daisy Midgeley will do next as father of unborn baby 'rumbled'

Her pregnancy was revealed over Christmas and Daisy's been left questioning who the dad is

Politics

29 hours ago King Charles' has 'secret weapon' in Royal Family – and nobody is expecting it

EXCLUSIVE: The Duchess of Edinburgh has become one of the most respected members of the Royal Family, and is set to become an even more central figure in the years to come

Society

9 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...

Economics

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

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

Sport

6 hours 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.

Events

3 hours ago 'Best rugby try ever' watched by over 7 million people as crowd left in stitches

He went the full 100 metres!

Politics

29 hours ago Sweet moment teacher, who travelled from France to meet royal family, tells Kate her work in early years 'means everything to him'

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

11 hours ago 'Fantastic' Ninja gadget shoppers 'wish they bought sooner' just £15 with deal stack

The time-saving Ninja Professional Stackable Chopper normally costs £29.99 but with TopCashback you can bag it for just £14.99

Economics

29 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing about surprise cameo in heartwarming finale

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

6 hours ago 'I can’t even open a tin or take a top off a bottle after being hit by a driver who left the scene'

Warning: This story contains distressing images

Events

3 hours ago ‘All people could do was hope the nerds would fix it’: the global panic over the millennium bug, 25 years on

Planes were going to drop out of the sky, nuclear reactors would explode. But then nothing. What really happened with Y2K? People still disagree Just before midnight on New Year’s Eve, 25 years ago, Queen Elizabeth II stepped off a private barge to arrive at London’s Millennium Dome for its grand opening ceremony. Dressed in a pumpkin-orange coat, she entered the venue with Prince Philip, taking her place alongside Tony and Cherie Blair and 12,000 guests to celebrate the dawn of a new millennium. At the stroke of midnight, Big Ben began to chime and 40 tonnes of fireworks were launched from 16 barges lined along the river. The crowd joined hands, preparing to sing Auld Lang Syne. For a few long moments, the Queen was neglected – she flapped her arms out like a toddler wanting to be lifted up, before Blair and Philip noticed her, took a hand each, and the singing began. A new century was born.One politician who wasn’t in attendance at the glitzy celebration was Paddy Tipping, a Labou...

Politics

31 hours ago Family left incredulous at strangers' response after waiting years for man's home

Gary Crutchley, 46, had part of his skull removed and rebuilt following a stroke in 2020

Society

18 hours ago The Chase fans fume as ITV show gives away huge £116K prize based on 'wrong answer'

The Chase fans were left fuming as they claimed the show gave away a huge prize for charity based on a wrong answer.

Economics

30 hours ago Netflix fans left 'disappointed' by Squid Game 2 as they brand the long

Fans unanimously branded it 'boring' and 'predictable' - while also lacking its trademark nail-biting plot, and also raised it barely had any new game.

Sport

7 hours ago The battle of Cable Street is entwined in my family’s history – and its message of hope still resonates | Tracy

On that day in 1936, members of my Jewish family stood up to the Blackshirts. Their fight against racism inspired our adaptation of The Merchant of VeniceIn the weeks leading up to the battle of Cable Street, Oswald Mosley, inspired by his friend Hitler, sent his Blackshirt militia into the East End of London to whip up hatred against Jewish people. Jewish buildings were daubed, synagogues smashed and posters calling for patriotism and national pride in the face of the “untrustworthy international Jewish Entity” were nailed on walls and doorways.Then, on Sunday 4 October 1936, the fourth birthday of Mosley’s fascist party, he sent more than 3,000 uniformed Blackshirts in four marching columns through London’s East End and its predominantly Jewish community, promising a “Greater Britain” and blaming all society’s ills on these immigrant Jews. He fully expected to be supported by the working-class population of the area and assumed it would be delighted by his rousing speeches of hate...

Events

3 hours ago DOI's Vanessa Bauer gushes it's a 'year to remember' after going public with boyfriend

With just a couple of weeks left until the start of Dancing On Ice 2025 kicks off, professional skater Vanessa Bauer has enjoyed some wintery down-time with her new boyfriend James Rowe

Politics

31 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 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

7 hours ago Max Verstappen admits Red Bull doubts and 'meant' his threat to quit for F1 rival

He has a Red Bull Racing contract until 2028 but Max Verstappen's future was not always certain this year, particularly amid unrest among Red Bull chiefs behind the scenes

Events

3 hours ago Aston Villa left furious by Jhon Duran red card decision as key figure vows 'never surrender'

Aston Villa lost their appeal over Jhon Duran's red card in their 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Boxing Day and the club have reacted angrily to the decision

Politics

32 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect leads after two deaths in wild weather leave fleet rocked

Supermaxi LawConnect in box seat Friday evening to take line honours for second year runningAs at 5.30pm, 22 yachts from the 104-strong starting fleet had retiredThe Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been left reeling after the deaths of two sailors in wild weather that has forced a fifth of the fleet to retire.Supermaxi LawConnect was in the box seat on Friday evening to take out line honours for a second year running after rival Master Lock Comanche pulled the pin with mainsail damage. Continue reading...

Society

28 hours ago Debenhams is selling Ariana Grande's perfume that 'smells expensive' for just £28

The Ariana Grande Cloud perfume is currently on offer at Debenhams. The fragrance has been a hit with shoppers who have left rave reviews about the scent

Economics

7 hours ago Meet the man who rescued King Charles and Queen Camilla's reputation following Princess Diana's death

One man more than any has been credited for the dramatic transformation in the couple's fortunes - Mark Bolland.

Events

3 hours ago Pep Guardiola speaks out on his Manchester City future: ‘I have to do it’

City have won only one of their past 13 matches including nine defeats

Politics

32 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

29 hours ago I quit my factory job after winning £50k at the World Darts Championship

Known for his breakthrough performance in the 2008 World Darts Championship, the player in question embarked on a journey that left an indelible marks upon the sport.

Economics

8 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 ‘Dubious’ use of the Freedom of Information act stopping access to files on Prince Andrew, researchers say

Biographer says government departments give contradictory refusals to requests and accuses them of ‘cover up’Researchers have called for greater transparency from the Foreign Office over the files it holds on the Duke of York. Officials responding to freedom of information requests have given a variety of reasons why the files cannot be released.Andrew Lownie, an author who is researching a biography of Prince Andrew, was told that the files could not be made public until 2065, and implied there was a general rule that papers relating to members of the royal family must remain closed until 105 years after their birth. Continue reading...

Politics

31 hours ago Sainsbury's shopper gobsmacked after bagging £70 turkey for wild price

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

10 hours ago 'Boyfriend wants to name our future baby after dog breed – it's really tragic'

People couldn't help but laugh after hearing what a man wants to name his son - as his girlfriend vows to divorce him in the future if he tries to go along with it

Events

4 hours ago BBC Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt issues show update that leaves fans stunned

BBC Saturday Kitchen viewers were left stunned on the latest episode of the show as Matt Tebbutt made a confession about the show being pre-recorded

Politics

31 hours ago Raheem Sterling stance on terminating Arsenal loan deal comes to light

Raheem Sterling has struggled for game time at Arsenal so far this season, having joined the Gunners on loan from their Premier League rivals Chelsea over the summer

Economics

12 hours ago Olivia Hussey dead at 73: Golden Globe winning star of Romeo And Juliet passes away 'peacefully' at home

Olivia Hussey - who rose to fame starring in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo And Juliet - has died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 27.

Events

5 hours ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for leek, pistachio and jalapeño galette | The new vegan

A French-style tart stuffed with a zippy pistachio paste and covered in soft leeksWhenever I think of galettes, I think of my friend Henrietta Inman, who left London to set up Wakelyns bakery in Suffolk. Ever since she showed me how to make them, galettes have been my go-to when I need to whip up something impressive and beautiful, but also actually quite easy, and with a reasonably large margin for flexibility when it comes to ingredients and error, especially if, like me, you don’t consider yourself to be a particularly good pastry chef. Today’s recipe is a homage to some of my favourite greens: leeks, chives, pistachios and jalapeño chillies, to help usher in the New Year with a fresh dose of optimism. Continue reading...

Politics

33 hours ago John Lewis shoppers race to buy designer £10 Radley bag before it sells out

"Light and neat but strong and easy to fold away. Carries quite a good amount too!"

Economics

14 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: ‘Human wave’ of North Korean troops being sent to their deaths, says US

Kyiv reports heavy casualties among Pyongyang’s soldiers in Russia while Washington accuses generals of seeing the troops as ‘expendable’. What we know on day 1,039See all our Ukraine war coverageNorth Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are suffering heavy losses and being left unprotected by the Russian forces they are fighting alongside, according to Ukraine, while the US says Russian and North Korean generals see the soldiers as “expendable”. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that said Russian troops were sending the North Koreans into battle with minimal protection and that the North Koreans were taking extreme measures to avoid being taken prisoner. “Their losses are significant, very significant,” the Ukrainian president said in his nightly video address. “We see that neither the Russian military nor their North Korean overseers have any interest in ensuring the survival of these North Koreans.” Zelenskyy said “several” wounded North Korean soldiers had died afte...

Events

5 hours ago Moment binman removes rubbish bag from top of bin and dumps it on ground in Christmas collection

An angry Hull resident has filmed a binman, branded petty, removing a black bag from on top of a wheelie bin and dumping it on the floor during a Christmas collection

Politics

34 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

15 hours ago Cat Deeley's future on This Morning sealed as star makes shock admission about her time on ITV show

Cat Deeley's future on This Morning has been confirmed just nine months after she made her debut.

Events

5 hours ago Fans left devastated as Amazon Prime signs off Premier League coverage

Amazon Prime broadcast 20 Premier League games a season for six years, but their coverage of the league has now come to an end and some fans have been left disappointed by the news

Politics

41 hours ago I have been left in a lifetime of debt after fighting the council to get my son in school... we had to remortgage our home

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Hollinshead, 53, from Flitwick, Bedfordshire, had to remortgage her home to help pay off a 'lifetime of debt' from the fight with Central Bedfordshire Council.

Economics

15 hours ago Man, 49, is charged with murder after two women, 24 and 38, are killed in Christmas Day knife attack that also left teenage boy injured

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

Events

5 hours ago Tiger Woods' son Charlie has already made US Open thoughts perfectly clear

Charlie Woods - the son of golf icon Tiger Woods - is already making waves in the sport and has set his sights on matching one of his father's achievements in the future

Politics

17 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

6 hours ago Vernon Kay says he's 'like a child' as he's issued 'ban' by daughters with Tess Daly

It comes as the BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay is set to ring in 2025 by presenting the National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash on ITV

Politics

18 hours ago Moment jobsworth binman is caught on doorbell camera removing rubbish bag from top of bin at Christmas

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

6 hours ago Prince George is the spitting image of a young Prince William as he dons similar outfit for Sandringham Church service

Eagle-eyed royal watchers have noted the likeness between Prince George and his father Prince William once more, after the Wales family attended church in Sandringham.

Politics

19 hours ago Two Arsenal stars fail auditions in pedestrian performance despite important Ipswich win

ARSENAL 1-0 IPSWICH: Kai Havertz's first-half goal from Leandro Trossard's cross was enough to earn three points, but the performance left Mikel Arteta with more questions than answers

Events

6 hours ago Voices: I love all dogs – but I just can’t get on board with Britain’s favourite breed

As docile and biddable as these blondes may be, they are no match for my unruly rescue pooches, writes Kate Spicer. And what’s worse is that our raging retriever addiction could lead to unscrupulous breeders cashing in

Politics

20 hours ago Man, 49, is charged with murder after two women, 28 and 38, are killed in Christmas Day knife attack that also left teenage boy injured

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

Events