93 minutes ago Mum and son in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning named as tributes paid

Residents were left distraught as emergency services swarmed their quiet street after a 'mum and son' died.

Politics

31 hours ago We're stuck in Britain's downsizing gridlock: As the price of bungalows soars, the retirees struggling to buy a smaller home with the proceeds of selling their larger family house

Anne Savory (pictured) and her husband Ted want to sell their three-bedroom bungalow in West Suffolk and move closer to their children.

Society

5 hours ago Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie's luxury cars worth £300k as they drive onto Fixer set

Friends and executive producers of new Paramount+ series Fixer Tom Hardy and Guy Ritchie were seen filming in luxury cars, worth a staggering £300,000 together

Economics

3 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey Sonia star's early TV past uncovered as fans say what finale will 'never' make happen

Fans have been uncovering actress Laura Aikman's early TV past following her unexpected appearance in the last episode of the sitcom

Sport

52 minutes ago I broke down in tears when I spotted my dad in his favourite spot on Google Street View 11 years after he died

Katie Scott, 49, found a picture of her late father Arthur, who passed away in 2013, on the search engine's 360 historic street imagery this month.

Events

4 hours ago Love Island star Josh Denzel engaged 6 years after appearing on ITV2 show

The presenter and podcast host popped the question to girlfriend Ruby Wong during a romantic trip to the Swiss alps

Culture

42 hours ago 5 Corrie spoilers for 2025 from villain's return to Kevin's cancer news

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has teased what's in store for the residents of Weatherfield in 2025 and it's safe to say it's going to be a dramatic year

Science

2 hours ago Sam Thompson says he's 'coming clean' after sparking comments before 'different' Christmas without Zara McDermott

It comes after the presenter previously sparked comments about his appearance

Politics

9 hours ago Inside Britain's deserted ghost shopping centres littered with boarded

In the Kent commuter town of Dartford, locals say the town has slipped into a decline since the introduction of the sprawling Bluewater Shopping Centre in 1999.

Economics

7 hours ago Five UFC fights we need in 2025: Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall tops the list

A grudge match, a slugfest, and vital title fights – here are the bouts we’re desperate to see

Sport

81 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

9 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland addresses Channel 4 appearance amid new role

The comedian appeared on Big Fat Quiz of the Year on Channel 4 after his major BBC success

Culture

2 hours ago A ceramicist’s personal take on commemorative blue plaques – in pictures

For more than 25 years, Horace Lindezey has been making art at Venture Arts, a Manchester-based studio working with learning disabled artists. In his ever-growing collection of ceramic blue plaques, created with the assistance of ceramicist Caroline Tattersall, he celebrates people who have meant something to him – family members, friends, TV personalities and musicians – focusing on life’s central milestones: births, marriages and deaths. “I feel happy with making the plaques,” says Lindezey. “I roll the clay on to the mould, paint it white, then I put the letters on it. I like showing them in exhibitions, in Blackburn and London. I like to see them out there – they are nice memories of some people that have died.”A limited edition book of The Blue Plaques (£25), signed by the artist, is available at venturearts.org Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago Multimillionaire told he cannot raze his £8.8million waterfront mansion to the ground and rebuild it to have the tallest house on the street after planning objections

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

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

1 hour ago People smugglers take advantage of the fog to slip more migrants across Channel two days after total topped 150,000 since records began in 2018

People smugglers appear to have taken advantage of the UK's dreary weather with small boat crossings across the English Channel continuing today despite foggy conditions.

Events

30 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.

Culture

5 hours ago Britain's Got Talent's Jonathan And Charlotte star sheds 5st in incredible transformation

Jonathan Antoine appeared on Britain's Got Talent in 2012 alongside his singing partner Charlotte Jaconell – the pair made it all the way to the final but he's quite different now

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

31 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January lineup kicks off 2025 with Game of the Year contender

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

2 hours ago ‘Create our own history’: Alisson targets title to mark new Liverpool era

The Liverpool goalkeeper expected ‘hard work’ for Arne Slot but flying start to season means their end goal is clearIf 2024 included the final chapter of Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool, the year may yet be recalled as the start of something else special. It was on 26 January that devastated fans learned one of the best-kept football secrets of modern times, that Klopp could give no more. In late December, a renewed team, more patient in style, far less exuberant yet just as potent, already threatens to emulate Klopp’s finest achievements.The bond between Klopp and former players remains firm. When Curtis Jones made his 100th Premier League appearance against Leicester on Boxing Day, he realised only because his former manager had congratulated him on the milestone. When Klopp returns to public life next week as head of global football for the Red Bull conglomerate, the sight of him in the stands, talking to the media, will take some getting used to. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Only those with 'eyes of a sniper' can spot deer hiding in forest within 30 seconds

Put your vision to the test by trying a challenge that requires "sniper-like" vision – to complete the test, you must find two deer hiding in the image. See how long it takes you

Politics

31 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

4 hours ago Kelsey Parker hails boyfriend for 'bringing her back to life' after Tom's death

Kelsey Parker has shared her delight at sharing Christmas with her new partner, two years after the death of her husband, The Wanted's Tom Parker

Events

6 hours ago Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel

Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly

Politics

32 hours ago Good and bad news for classic Call of Duty fans as Xbox Game Pass plans leak

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

4 hours ago Incredible Spirit Bird tribe who don terrifying masks to guard a waterfall

A self-titled 'travel creator' has shared footage of a Papua New Guinea tribe that guard the river with an eye-catching appearance, leading fans to both fear for his safety and doubt the video's reality

Events

6 hours ago Flight attendant's haunting four words after jet 'shot down by Russia' on Christmas Day

Hokuma Aliyeva, 33, was a flight attendant on board the Azerbaijan Airlines flight who died when it crashed in Kazakhstan after appearing to have been hit by a Russian missile

Politics

4 hours ago Locals slam council claiming fumes from diesel TETRA mast generator is worsening children's asthma and keeping residents awake all NIGHT

EXCLUSIVE: Furious residents have hit out at their local council, alleging a mast's generator  has impacted their sleep and even almost hospitalised one young asthma sufferer.

Events

6 hours ago Chrissy Teigen slams 't***s' after interview blunder at Arsenal v Ipswich match

Chrissy Teigen was trolled online after her appearance with husband John Legend at the Arsenal versus Ipswich Town game, at which she wore a Chelsea shirt

Politics

6 hours ago Freak moment huge bridge collapses during news report killing nine and spilling sulphuric acid

Local residents had expressed worries about the bridge for years before it collapsed with several vehicles on, leaving at least nine deaths and several more people missing

Events

7 hours ago What music stars were really listening to in 2024: ‘I appear on my own top 10 three times .. every stream helps!’

Spotify’s end-of-year summary (other streaming services are available, of course) is our chance to show off how much cool stuff we listened to this year. So what do the stars’ top track lists look like? And what were their guilty pleasures?Britain’s 2024 Eurovision entrant Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Horrifying moment laughing construction worker films bear charging towards him... before the animal kills three men and leaves two others critically wounded

The mood at the site on Sakhalin Island, Russia suddenly took a turn as from behind a ledge, a mother bear slowly appeared with another cub in tow.

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...

Politics

7 hours ago BBC Breakfast turns awkward as Emmerdale favourite Kelvin Fletcher is grilled on acting career

Kelvin Fletcher is best known for playing Andy Sugden on Emmerdale for 20 years and on Saturday he appeared on BBC Breakfast

Events

7 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

7 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

9 hours ago Happy birthday, Lady Kitty Spencer! Princess Diana's glamorous niece, who is an ambassador for Dolce & Gabbana, turns 34

Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer, first appeared publicly at Prince William and Kate Middleton's 2011 wedding and has since gained recognition as a model and social figure.

Politics

8 hours ago Man faces court on double murder charge after two women die on Christmas Day

Jazwell Brown appeared in court on Saturday

Events

9 hours ago Pope Francis appears on BBC Today programme's Thought For The Day religious slot to call for 'peace, fellowship and gratitude' in New Year

The head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has made a rare UK radio appearance after his message of peace and hope was broadcast on the BBC's Thought for the Day segment.

Politics

11 hours ago Disturbing video appears to show UFO off New Jersey coast as drones mystery deepens

A YouTuber has gone offshort to investigate the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey which have sparked widespread speculation.

Events

10 hours ago Cosby Show star seen working in grocery store after 'struggling to make ends meet'

The Cosby Show star Geoffrey Owens, who played Elvin Tibideaux on the sitcom, has said that he still 'struggles to make ends meet' after being pictured working in a grocery store

Politics

11 hours ago TOM PARKER BOWLES warms to a cosy hideaway in Manchester serving comfort food of the highest calibre

Tom warms to a cosy hideaway in Manchester serving comfort food of the highest calibre

Events

12 hours ago EastEnders’ Spencer Moon star Christopher Parker has new career and 'hasn’t aged'

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

18 hours ago Pictured: Woman who prepared 'poison' Christmas meal that led to the deaths of her two sisters and niece

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

Events

13 hours ago Tim Dowling: my year in numbers (yes, most of them involve the new dog)

I’ve had a topsy-turvy year, but the statistics prove beyond doubt that my chief distraction of 2024 was the acquisition of a small furry menaceAs the year barrels toward its end, I feel in many ways as if I have survived a difficult and challenging period, worse than the year before, and the year before that, if possibly better than anything one dares expect from 2025. But impressions can be deceiving, and I find that when I’m reviewing the year gone it helps to rely on nothing but the latest and most verifiable statistics. Here, then, is my look at 2024 in cold, hard numbers.1 New dogs acquired in 2024. Have I mentioned this at all? I’m sorry, I never wanted to become the sort of person who has a very long answer to the question, “So, how’s your dog?”, but that’s what I am. I also have 250 pictures of the dog on my phone, and I am willing to show you all of them. My only defence is that having a puppy is so time-consuming, the havoc it wreaks so comprehensive, ...

Politics

19 hours ago Man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings

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

Events

14 hours ago Pictures of the week: snowfall in Bosnia, Christmas meat auction in London

Pictures of the week: snowfall in Bosnia, Christmas meat auction in London  South China Morning Post

Politics

19 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

17 hours ago Billionaire Putin crony with 'links to King Charles' may never get inside humongous supermansion in exclusive London neighbourhood

Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor (pictured with King Charles) is a citizen of Russia, the UK and Israel, and is currently based in Tel Aviv after living in London.

Politics

20 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

17 hours ago Gavin & Stacey extra reveals what happened on set as they filmed Smithy's stag do

One Gavin & Stacey extra has been revealing his experiences of appearing in the final episode

Politics

20 hours ago Pictured: 'Hero father', 37, killed when car struck him on Christmas Day

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

Events

17 hours ago Moment binman removes bag from top of bin before leaving it on the side of the road

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].'

Politics

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

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

Events