57 minutes ago Dani Dyer lets slip date she will marry Jarrod Bowen as she reveals guest list issue

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer has given an insight into her upcoming big day with fiance Jarrod Bowen after the couple set a date for their wedding

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7 hours ago Airbnb couple blasted by neighbours for trying to build TWO 'rabbit hutch' homes in the back garden of their £320k home

Steve and Jill Williams are pushing for planning permission for the bizarre proposal - despite their local authority having refused the development three times since 2019.

Society

1 hour ago Pensioner won £7m on the lottery but gave away most of his winnings to charity

Inspiring video shows how a couple became overnight millionaires 25 years ago - but gave most of their fortune to good causes.

Economics

16 hours ago Chrissy Teigen blasts 'n**s and t***s' as she is criticised for 'clueless' interview after wearing Chelsea shirt to attend Arsenal vs Ipswich Town match with John Legend and kids

Fans slammed the 'clueless' couple as they appeared to get confused over which teams had played, with Chrissy even wearing a Chelsea shirt to the game.

Sport

70 minutes ago First picture of tragic couple killed in Boxing Day horror in front of young daughter

Anthony Hogg, 40, and wife Georgina Hogg-Moore, 39, were walking with their daughter near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre when they were knocked down and killed

Events

28 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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12 hours ago The bowel cancer symptoms to look out for as cases in young people rise sharply in England

Diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking could be explanations for the rising cases of early-onset bowel cancer

Science

5 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

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20 hours ago A family of 4 died Christmas Day at their New Hampshire lake house after likely carbon monoxide leak

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

21 hours ago Jhon Duran suspension confirmed as Aston Villa lose appeal over red card

The 21-year-old was dismissed against Newcastle on Boxing Day

Economics

32 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

Sport

2 hours ago Coronation Street boss hints at heartbreaking deaths in Platt fire horror

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks teased a 'massive stunt' on the way involving David Platt, with her teasing he could lose things 'he holds dear' amid reports of a fire

Events

21 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.

Science

6 hours ago How Nuno transformed Nottingham Forest from circus to contenders | Will Unwin

After a tumultuous fight against the drop last season, the manager has made smart changes and instilled firm bondsIt is just over a year since Nuno Espírito Santo arrived at the City Ground with the task of turning the ship around. The Portuguese found Nottingham Forest in a battle for survival, sitting one place above the relegation zone, which is exactly where they finished the season, confirming their top-flight status only on the final day. It was an effective first few months in charge but did not suggest Forest would become Champions League challengers as 2025 approaches.Forest visit Goodison Park on Sunday, the scene of their lowest moment since returning to the Premier League in 2022 when an emotional social media post from the club’s X account lambasted the officials during Everton’s 2-0 victory in April. At that point Forest looked like a circus and the prospect of reacquainting themselves with the Championship was a serious possibility, but they did just enough by winning...

Politics

27 hours ago Katie Price breaks silence on JJ Slater split rumours after spending Christmas apart

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

2 hours ago MasterChef's John Torode says 'it really tears the family apart' in rare admission with wife

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner returned to ITV this weekend for a festive special of their cooking show John and Lisa's Weekend Kitchen - and the couple opened up on family life

Events

35 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

7 hours ago 'I'm a coach who specialises in fat loss – try these 10 foods to lose weight'

A fitness coach shared how to lose weight by adding 10 healthy foods into your diet – here's everything you need to know about toning up by tweaking your meals

Politics

29 hours ago 13 little treats to buy for yourself in the winter sales if Santa didn't quite deliver

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

Economics

4 hours ago Can YOU tell which is the strongest? Humans are 'terrible' at judging knots

Whether it's tying your shoelaces or doing up your tie, many of us use knots on a daily basis. Despite this, research has shown that humans are 'terrible' at judging knots.

Events

7 hours ago Charlotte Dawson all smiles with family after taking back sexting scandal fiancé Matt Sarsfield

Charlotte Dawson, 29, has taken back her 'love cheat' fiance Matt Sarsfield, 33, and the couple looked loved-up as they posed for family photos with their two children

Politics

30 hours ago French chateau money pit: Couple who bought mansion for £900k says spiraling heating bills have turned fairytale into a Christmas nightmare

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

8 hours ago From 'rat snacking' to Diet Coke and pickle juice, a ranking of the weirdest food trends of 2024

Ridiculous burgers and ‘cloud eggs’ have long since passed, but 2024 has thrown up its own peculiarities, says Josh Barrie

Events

7 hours 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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9 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

9 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

9 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

9 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson's daughter Emily gives birth as she shares baby's unusual name

Emily Clarkson shared the news of her baby daughter's birth with a couple of sweet photos of herself cradling her newborn in hospital

Politics

10 hours ago White House suggests Russian involvement in Azerbaijan Airlines Christmas Day crash

US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said there are ‘early indications’ of Moscow’s involvement in the downing of the flight

Events

10 hours ago 'Our Gran Canaria honeymoon was ruined by what our neighbour's Ring doorbell captured back home'

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

11 hours ago Nitish Kumar Reddy century leads India fightback as Australia strike late on day three

All-rounder joins Washington Sundar in critical 127-run standTourists trail by 116 runs with one wicket in hand in fourth Test52nd over: India 180-5 (Pant 22, Jadeja 4) Smokes a pull shot! Pant moves along to the 20s by clattering Boland, then takes a single. Jadeja keeps blocking.Guy Hornsby winds up the crank handle on the email machine. “Morning/evening Geoff. I’m somehow still up in darkest Sale in Manchester, full of port and cheese and wondering if Pant and Jadeja can actually save anything here. Their records suggest there’s a chance, but Pant is Cummins’ bunny of late and India must have felt an absolute gut punch after getting to 153-2 before the calamitous run-out. I’m not going to even attempt to apportion individual blame, just say it was a proper horlicks that took the wind out of India’s sails. Now it’s down to these two and a longish but bullish tail to see how much of a dent they can put into this huge Australian total. Perhaps Bumrah has made clear just how much of ...

Events

11 hours ago Are modern sports stars still cut out for pantomime season? Oh yes they are | Emma John

Strictly Come Dancing has hit participation but the gymnast Louis Smith is still flying the flag for sporting heroes on stageMerry Betwixtmas, everybody! I’ve a great fondness for this final stretch of December, the weird dead time when Boxing Day obligations to extended family have been fulfilled, and the new year’s party still seems impossibly far in the future. It’s a truly philosophical period, raising questions of mortality, renewal and resolution, and of how long trifle can be left open before it goes off. It’s good for a couple more days, right?You don’t want to go back to work, but you’re also not exactly sure what to do with yourself. Which is, doubtless, why panto exists. This is no slight on the genre, for which I have great respect – the best money my sister ever earned from her acting career was in Aladdin, singing A Whole New World while desperately clinging to a shonky hand-operated flying carpet. Still, there must be a reason people don’t pay to shout “He’s behind yo...

Politics

14 hours ago IVF 'miracle' journey for traumatised couple who conceived with their final chance at fertility treatment

Stacey Gibson, 36, and her partner Martin, 38, have been on an emotional six-year journey as they experienced the highs and lows of IVF treatment before welcoming twins Albie and Isla.

Events

11 hours ago The vitamin con: Do supplements do anything or are we all being scammed?

As we all embark on yet another ‘New Year, New You’ journey, Helen Coffey asks the experts whether supplements are more silver bullet or placebo when it comes to improving our health

Politics

11 hours ago Nitish Kumar Reddy century leads India fightback to frustrate Australia on day three

All-rounder joins Washington Sundar in critical 127-run standTourists trail by 116 runs with one wicket in hand in fourth Test52nd over: India 180-5 (Pant 22, Jadeja 4) Smokes a pull shot! Pant moves along to the 20s by clattering Boland, then takes a single. Jadeja keeps blocking.Guy Hornsby winds up the crank handle on the email machine. “Morning/evening Geoff. I’m somehow still up in darkest Sale in Manchester, full of port and cheese and wondering if Pant and Jadeja can actually save anything here. Their records suggest there’s a chance, but Pant is Cummins’ bunny of late and India must have felt an absolute gut punch after getting to 153-2 before the calamitous run-out. I’m not going to even attempt to apportion individual blame, just say it was a proper horlicks that took the wind out of India’s sails. Now it’s down to these two and a longish but bullish tail to see how much of a dent they can put into this huge Australian total. Perhaps Bumrah has made clear just how much of ...

Politics

16 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.

Events

13 hours ago Overindulged over Christmas? Try this AI coaching app for a gentle but effective approach to weight loss

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

25 hours ago Bruno Fernandes and the problem of being captain if you keep getting sent off | Simon Burnton

Manchester United midfielder has been more disciplined this term but unique demands of his job keep him in the firing lineAgainst Leicester on Boxing Day Virgil van Dijk took to 50 the number of successive league games he has played every minute of. This alone does not explain why the Dutchman is such an effective leader, nor why his Liverpool side are currently so successful, but it certainly helps. There are many kinds of captain, many ways of leading, but above all the one unarguably necessary thing is to be present. You cannot lead a team from the stands.At which point it is tempting to go in two-footed on Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, as many newspaper headlines did on Friday morning. The Portuguese is, for a couple more days at least, one of only four other captains to have played in every game of this Premier League season but that run ends with the visit of Newcastle on Monday, for which he will be suspended after Tony Harrington, just after half-time in the Boxing Da...

Events

14 hours ago Renfrewshire teacher sheds 11 stone in amazing weight loss transformation

Douglas Clark once weighed in at 26 stone 11lbs and decided he had to make changes.

Politics

26 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

18 hours ago Badenoch urged to apologise or face ‘action’ from Farage over Reform numbers row

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage says he will spend the next couple of days weighing up possible action against Kemi Badenoch.

Politics

28 hours ago Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

American-made chocolate is often criticized by Europeans for being poor quality. Food scientists suggest there are several factors, beyond just butyric acid, contributing to these taste differences.

Events

18 hours ago 'Duties of Kier Starmer are unremitting – but we hope Prime Minister finds time to mourn brother'

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

28 hours ago 'Elderly couple tried to steal plane seat – people were stunned by my response'

A woman has been praised after she sought revenge on an elderly couple who tried to steal her plane seat on a 13-hour flight – so what would you do in this situation?

Events

19 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.

Politics

30 hours ago Cancer dietitian says you can slash risk of the disease by eating £1 spice

If you're looking for easy ways to change up your diet in the new year, advice from a cancer dietitian could be helpful. As it turns out, one spice could reduce your risk of cancer

Events

24 hours ago Who is Ainsley Earhardt, the Fox News host tying the knot with Sean Hannity?

Hannity and Earhardt are the latest Fox News couple to take their relationship to the next level

Politics

30 hours ago Doctor says item already in your cupboard lowers cholesterol and controls blood pressure

Dr Eric Berg has explained why you should incorporate one common kitchen item into your daily diet

Events

24 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

31 hours ago Father of Raiders star Malcolm Koonce fights to erase 1983 conviction DA says was tainted by police

Years before Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce was born, his father spent time in prison for an armed robbery conviction that prosecutors now say was tainted by a detective’s lies and “highly suggestive” photo identification techniques

Events

25 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo incredibly pitches HIMSELF as a new owner to fix 'sick' Man United, as he says they have 'many more problems' than manager Ruben Amorim

ANTHONY HAY IN DUBAI: Ronaldo, 39, reiterated his love for Manchester United before suggesting he could fix his 'sick' former side during Friday's Dubai Global Soccer Awards.

Politics

33 hours ago Wayne Rooney hits back at Plymouth sack calls and pinpoints issue for Championship strugglers

Wayne Rooney saw his Plymouth side lose yet again as they remain bottom of the Championship but remains adamant he's the right man to take the team forward despite their latest loss

Events