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Banks across the country are set to close more than 100 locations next year

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3 hours ago Fatboy Slim's mother passed away on Christmas Day as his and Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook announces heartbreaking family news

The DJ, real name Norman Cook, who shares Woody with radio presenter ex-wife Zoe Ball, has yet to comment on his mum's passing.

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2 hours ago Britain to provide £4.5million to help Ukraine track down Russian war criminals

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the money was being provided as part of the UK's 'ironclad' support for Kyiv.

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40 minutes ago South Korea plane crash horror: 29 dead after aircraft carrying 175 passengers and six crew crashes off runway and erupts into ball of flames

At least 28 people are dead after a plane carrying 181 people crashed off the runway and smashed into a wall at a South Korean airport.

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10 hours ago Photos show home's window riddled with bullet holes after 'gunman on bike' opens fire

Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire on a home on Friday (December 27), leaving the window riddled with bullet holes in what is believed to be a targeted attack

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4 hours ago Coronation Street's Kevin Webster diagnosed with cancer in tough new storyline

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9 hours ago Fog grounds dozens more Heathrow and Gatwick flights on one of the busiest weekends of UK winter

More than 200 flights to and from UK airports were cancelled between noon on Friday and Saturday evening

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84 minutes ago Youth pastor identified as man who died after shark bite off Queensland coast

The 40-year-old school chaplain was bitten by the shark while fishing with family in waters off Keppel Islands on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA youth pastor and school chaplain described as an inspirational leader has been identified as the man who died after being bitten by a shark while on holiday with his family in Queensland.Emergency services were called to Humpy Island in the Keppel Bay Islands national park, about 18km off the central Queensland coast, on Saturday after reports a man had been attacked.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Arne Slot faces Liverpool headache with trusted ally wanted for managerial role

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3 hours ago Revealed: Eyewatering £37BILLION cost of Ed Miliband's green crusade to make Britain Net Zero by 2029

The Energy Secretary has said average energy bills could be £300 lower in five years as the country shifts to a greener economy.

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3 hours ago Arsenal fans are convinced a loan star is being recalled after Bukayo Saka's hamstring injury... as private je

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51 minutes ago At least 28 people killed as plane veers off runway and catches fire at South Korea airport

Jeju Air’s Boeing 737 passenger plane with 180 people on it caught fire at the airport in the South Korean city of Muan

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12 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

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7 hours ago Alien life beyond our planet will be proven within two years, claims intergalactic entity

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10 hours ago Classic cars could face MoTs for the first time as public backs safety checks for motors over 40 years old

Under current rules, vehicles registered more than 40 years ago no longer needs to undergo annual road worthiness check-ups as the general consensus is they are owned by enthusiasts.

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86 minutes ago Rebel Wilson weds Ramona Agruma in Sydney – and this time it’s for real

The actor announced on social media that the ‘legal wedding’ was officiated by her sisterGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRebel Wilson has married wife, Ramona Agruma, for the second time in Sydney and this time it was legal.Wilson, the Australian actor and director, revealed the “legal wedding” was officiated by her sister on Sunday via Instagram, in a post accompanied by photos of the couple standing in front of the Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Zoe Ball's son Woody Cook announces heartbreaking family death as he shares touching tribute

Norman Cook's son Woody has shared the sad news that his grandmother has passed away on Christmas Day, marking the second grandma he has lost in one year

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3 hours ago Rachel Reeves promises state school cash boost as Labour ends tax breaks for private education

Writing for the Mirror, the Chancellor said the change would allow the government to “fix some of the problems in our state schools, where 94% of this country’s children are educated”

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5 hours ago Manchester United target Premier League star as Ruben Amorim eyes first transfer

Manchester United are interested in signing Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who has impressed for the Seagulls since joining the club from Anderlecht in 2023

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56 minutes ago South Korea plane crash sees 28 people killed as aircraft with 175 passengers explodes in fireball

A flight from Thailand crashed into a wall at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, causing a huge fireball and fears of many fatalities

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14 hours ago James Martin spills surprising career detail on ITV's Saturday morning show

James Martin has been a TV chef for over two decades and certainly knows his way around the kitchen, but he made a surprising career confession during his latest show

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8 hours ago Julia Bradbury on lifestyle change and going teetotal after cancer diagnosis

The presenter revealed in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and later underwent a mastectomy.

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11 hours ago Five new driving laws you need to know in 2025 – including car tax changes

A series of new laws will come into force on the roads in 2025, which will impact all drivers from when you can take your driving test to how much you'll have to pay in car tax

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1 hour ago Optical illusion with lines and black boxes has everyone seeing the wrong thing

Your brain is being tricked right now, this optical illusion is playing tricks on your perception – take a closer look and see if you can spot the truth!

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4 hours ago Arne Slot's secret weapon behind Liverpool title charge laid bare by Marco van Basten

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3 hours ago Starmer hails £1.7bn boost for state schools before VAT raid on private school fees comes into force

Despite warnings from private schools over the impact of the policy, the prime minister is ploughing ahead and will charge 20 per cent VAT on independent school fees from the start of 2025

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A huge night of action awaits on day 11 at Alexandra Palace

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61 minutes ago South Korea plane crash: dozens feared dead after Jeju Air flight skids off runway at Muan airport – live updates

Authorities provisionally reporting 28 dead after Boeing 737-800 with 175 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence Dozens are feared dead after a plane skidded off the runway while attempting a landing without landing gear at Muan international airport in South Korea on Sunday morningThe exact casualty figures have not yet been tallied, though authorities are provisionally reporting that 28 people are believed to have died, according to news agency Newsis. Fire officials have warned that given the severe damage to the aircraft, the number of casualties could rise.Jeju Air flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan was carrying 181 people – 175 passengers and six crew – when it came down, skidded along the runway and hit fencing and a wall around the perimeter before catching fire.Rescues are underway, with two people brought out of the wreckage so far. Emergency services are continuing their search operation.The Boei...

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17 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

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13 hours ago Sir Chris Hoy addresses 'unimaginable year' after terminal cancer diagnosis

Sir Chris Hoy has spoken about the year since being diagnosed with terminal cancer and how he is responding to treatment

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13 hours ago Thick fog continues to cause flight disruption at some of UK’s busiest airports

Stansted, Heathrow, Manchester, Gatwick and Luton are among airports experiencing delays.

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1 hour ago Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen quits a tournament in a dispute over jeans

The International Chess Federation says top ranked player Magnus Carlsen has left the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships after refusing to change out of the jeans he wore to the competition

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6 hours ago Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized

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3 hours ago New Year travel chaos fears as £100,000 of cables stolen from huge train project

The theft of a £100,000 cable over the Christmas period will cause the closure of a train line this weekend and disrupt plans to open for New Year's Day

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6 hours ago Manchester United get Matheus Cunha transfer answer from Wolves amid January window 'interest'

The Wolves forward has been linked with Old Trafford, having scored double the number of Premier League goals than Man United's two centre-forwards combined.

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70 minutes ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta sends warning amid celebrity's 't***s' blast

Arsenal are six poiints behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with an extra game played meaning Mikel Arteta's team could get active in the January transfer window

Events

17 hours ago ‘I saw the reflection of his back rolls in the glass door’: Spencer Ostrander’s best phone photo

The American photographer on capturing a moment of intimacy between himself and his baby sonOn a sunny Sunday morning in June, Spencer Ostrander returned from the local hardware store to find his wife, Sophie, gardening in their back yard in Brooklyn, New York. “I handed her the supplies she needed, and a hot coffee, and she handed over our son,” Ostrander says. Their boy, Miles, was six months old at the time.“As I was taking him inside, I saw the reflection of my son’s back rolls in the glass door.” Ostrander grabbed his iPhone 14 Pro and turned the front camera on. “He was teething back then; not crying, but not his usual pleasant self either. I was juggling a wiggling baby and my phone, so I could only take two frames.” Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Mum who donated daughter's heart hears it beat again in transplant patient

Mum Amy Anderson was flooded with emotion after she heard her daughter Mia Hicks' heart beat again inside the chest of five-year-old Grace Westwood

Science

13 hours ago Dozens of flights cancelled and hundreds delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

More than 400 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick

Transport

2 hours ago Biden still regrets dropping out of 2024 race and believes he could have beaten Trump, says report

Biden also admitted to aides that he had made other mistakes, including the selection of Merrick Garland as attorney general

Politics

8 hours ago Beaches, beer and a rare suspended lake why can’t Nigeria attract more tourists?

Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changesAt the top of the Ado-Awaye hills lies a lake suspended 433 metres above sea level. Local people say the lake is named Iyake (Yoruba for “crying woman”) after a weeping, barren woman who fell in the water hundreds of years ago, conferring on it powers of fertility.This belief in the divine is evident in the foothills, where a huge boulder is emblazoned with the words, written in golden letters: “Here we come: African Jerusalem.” Continue reading...

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3 hours ago All I want for Christmas is $1.22bn: Mega Millions ticket matches all six numbers

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7 hours ago 11 players could miss Manchester United vs Newcastle United Premier League clash

The latest Manchester United news as Newcastle United visit Old Trafford in the final game of 2024 with Ruben Amorim's side looking to bounce back from defeat on Boxing Day.

Sport

89 minutes ago Plane carrying 175 explodes in huge fireball after smashing into airport wall as multiple killed

A plane carrying 175 passengers has crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in South Korea, with at least 28 people reported to be dead

Events

22 hours ago Sir Lenny Henry addresses taking part in Strictly Come Dancing with telling 4

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has spoken out on whether or not he'd do Strictly Come Dancing after showing off his dancing skills in New Year's Day thriller, Missing You

Culture

17 hours ago Flu hospitalisations almost double in Scotland as pressure mounts on health boards

The number of people consulting their GP about the illness also reached the highest level recorded in seven years.

Science

16 hours ago More than 200 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

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2 hours ago Labour would lose nearly 200 seats with Angela Rayner and Yvette Cooper beaten by Reform, new poll suggests

Keir Starmer is facing a wipeout in many areas where gains were made at July’s general election, according to a new poll

Politics

9 hours ago Every home in England may be given choice of four different bins in 2025

Labour has slammed the current "muddled and confusing" system of bin collections and has unveiled new rules, which could be enforced for families from March 2025

Society

4 hours ago Investors threaten to call in police over huge losses after collapse of Alastair Campbell son's football betting syndicate

Tony Blair 's former spin chief is understood to be among those alleged to have lost a total of more than £5 million from his son Rory Campbell's venture.

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9 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Cunha bid; Chelsea want Kolo Muani; Man Utd make Mendes move

The January transfer window is just days away

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97 minutes ago South Korea plane crash: casualties reported after Jeju Air flight veers off runway at Muan airport – live updates

At least 20 casualties reported by Yonhap news agency, after plane with 174 passengers and six crews hits airport fenceReport: South Korea plane with 181 onboard veers off runway and hits fence, local media reportSouth Korean news agency Yonhap is reporting that a bird strike may have affected the plane’s landing gear.Footage circulating online appears to show a Jeju Air plane attempting to land without its landing gear down. The footage has not yet been verified. Continue reading...

Events

20 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

16 hours ago More than 400 flights delayed at London airports as thick fog sparks travel chaos

More than 400 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick

Transport

2 hours ago Maura Higgins 'worried' her ex will reveal all about their relationship on Love Island All Stars

Maura Higgins is said to be 'worried' that her ex Curtis Pritchard might spill secrets about their past relationship if he joins the upcoming series of Love Island: All-Stars.

Politics

11 hours ago All the celebrities that have supported Blake Lively after Justin Baldoni lawsuit

Lively has received a huge amount of support after filing the lawsuit against Baldoni

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6 hours ago Influencer, 21, who does dares for money dies on Boxing Day after being 'paid £700 to down an entire bottle of whisky'

The influencer was paid 30,000 Thai baht, or £700, for downing the 350ml bottle at a birthday party in Thailand on the night after Christmas Day.

Economics

9 hours ago Alexander Isak drops Newcastle vs Man United gameplan hint as four players could be targeted

Manchester United welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford on Monday night with a victory the priority for the Reds in the Premier League

Sport

99 minutes ago South Korea plane crash horror: At least 28 dead after aircraft carrying 175 passengers and six crew crashes off runway and erupts into ball of flames

An aircraft carrying 175 passengers has driven off a runway and crashed into a wall at an airport.

Events

22 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

Science

17 hours ago Fog delays Manchester Airport flight as 'sick' passenger stranded on plane after 'nightmare' holiday

David Galloway, 58, and his partner Bev, 54, from Rotherham experienced a nightmare start to their holiday when plans to go to their original destination were cancelled

Transport

2 hours ago Landlord Treasury minister could face £10,000 fine after failing to get energy certificate for her rental flat

Tulip Siddiq (pictured), may have broken the law and be facing a minimum £10,000 fine for failing to get an energy certificate for her rental flat, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.

Politics

12 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

Society

6 hours ago Greater Manchester train line forced to close after £100k cable stolen

The theft was carried out just one week before the line was due to be energised for the first time

Economics

11 hours ago Gavin and Stacey fans all say the same thing over shock cameo in show finale

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Sport

2 hours ago I finally found my son 14 years after billionaire dad's kidnap plot... his three

Patricia Bonis fell in love with Rahman Abbar - heir to one of Saudi Arabia's richest families - during the height of the 1970s disco era, while she was at Wellesley and he at Boston University.

Events

24 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

17 hours ago Fog expected to cause further flight delays during busy travel weekend

Passengers at Gatwick have been warned to expect possible delays on Saturday because of poor visibility and to contact their airline for information.

Transport

2 hours ago Labour would lose nearly 200 seats with Angela Rayner and Wes Streeting beaten by Reform, new poll suggests

Sir Keir Starmer is facing a wipeout in many regions gains were made at July’s general election, according to a new poll by think tank More in Common

Politics

13 hours ago Inside Coronation Street's Alan Halsall and Claire Sweeney's stunning northern homes and other properties of soap's stars

The stars of the ITV soap are often providing a glimpse into their incredible homes away from the Corrie cobbles

Society

8 hours ago Peaky Blinders creator confirms film 'won't be the end' as release date teased

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Economics

11 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

2 hours ago South Korea plane crash: Aircraft carrying 175 passengers smashes into wall at Muan International Airport

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

17 hours ago RECAP after fog causes flight delays and cancellations at London airports

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Transport

3 hours ago Duchess of Edinburgh matches Princess Anne for completing highest number of overseas trips this year as pair fill void left by King Charles and Kate Middleton

Both royals visited nine countries in 2024, yet 74-year-old Anne racked up nearly 42,000 air miles while 59-year-old Sophie did around 28,500. The pair were followed by Prince Edward on eight.

Politics

14 hours ago Hairdresser is so good at her job aged 27 her clients keep her secret — and it's not far from Manchester

I find this hysterical, and say to the clients 'They are new potential clients for me!' but they just laugh and say 'No, you're mine - no one else is getting my colour'

Society

9 hours ago Amazon slashes £300 off Samsung cordless vacuum cleaner with 'excellent' power

The Samsung Jet 95 Pro 210W Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner is currently on sale at Amazon for a huge £300 off

Economics

11 hours ago Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC London fight

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2 hours ago Trump shocks MAGA by backing Elon Musk in 'civil war' over controversial immigration policy

Donald Trump has broken his silence after a dispute over immigration visas has divided his MAGA supporters.

Events

18 hours ago 'Nightmare' fog sparks cancellations at UK's busiest airports to 'maintain safety'

The UK's main air traffic control provider explained the essential cancellations were caused by the country's misty conditions, sparking festive chaos as disruptions continue

Transport

3 hours ago Election ‘difficult’ for some MPs as Lucy Powell expresses ‘abuse’ concerns

A committee of MPs led by the Speaker has been established to examine threats against MPs and candidates.

Politics

14 hours 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

Society

9 hours ago Supermarket shopps say 'its crazy' after spotting product on shelves before New Year

“I just think its crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial"

Economics

13 hours ago Boxing got its first AI judge for Tyson Fury fight – now AI ring girls are ready to rule

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Sport

3 hours ago Kentucky police fatally shoot man after allegedly serving warrant at wrong home

Doug Harless, 61, was fatally shot by police who showed up at his door to serve a search warrant

Events

19 hours ago Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports flights delayed as fog causes travel chaos

Travellers face further disruption at UK airports including Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester due to thick fog which is set to persist today says the Met Office

Transport

3 hours ago Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez says she learned English by watching Friends

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Politics

14 hours ago My family's sordid secret lay undiscovered for 70 years... then an old scrap of newspaper changed EVERYTHING

Karen Lawler, 64, was stunned to discover that her mother, Patricia Hagan, was just 14 when she discovered her mother, Mary, had been murdered by her 'lover' and lodger Albert in 1953.

Society

9 hours ago Supermarket shoppers say 'its crazy' after spotting product on shelves before New Year

“I just think its crazy that everything is so superficial and meaninglessly commercial"

Economics

14 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo reveals who he believes will win Champions League amid Man City struggles

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Sport

4 hours ago Third man arrested on suspicion of murder after 'hero father', 37, was killed when he was 'mown down by a car following an argument' on Christmas Day

A 26-year-old is the third man to be arrested in connection with the death of Kirk Marsden (pictured) who died in the early hours of Boxing Day after he was allegedly hit by a car outside a Blackburn pub.

Events

3 hours ago Trimble told by Blair to ‘get lost’ over timing of border poll, records show

The records from the National Archives in Dublin show that the SDLP and the Irish government were heavily against the idea.

Politics

15 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

10 hours ago Katie Price flaunts present haul from JJ Slater after spending Xmas apart

Katie Price has shared her Christmas gift from boyfriend JJ Slater after the pair spent the festive period apart amid fears they had split, which she has since addressed

Economics

16 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

4 hours ago Young girl stuck down 700ft well for five days with rescue mission underway

A rescue operation to save a three-year-old, stuck 150ft down the well, is now in its fifth day as teams struggle to reach the youngster.

Events

3 hours ago EasyJet passengers 'stranded with no accommodation' at Tenerife airport after 22

The flight was delayed due to the impact of fog across the UK on Saturday

Politics

17 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

Society

10 hours ago Alabama Barker, 19, divides fans as she shows off her £239k designer gift haul

Fans of reality star Alabama Barker - who is the daughter of Blink-182 icon Travis Barker - were stunned by the huge haul of expensive gifts that she showed off on TikTok

Economics

16 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

Sport

4 hours ago Kelsey Parker says boyfriend has 'brought her back to life' after Tom's death

The mum-of-two has said that partner Will Lindsay has brought her "back to life" after the devastation of losing The Wanted's Tom in 2022.

Events

4 hours ago Team GB dressage star's partner spied on young woman in bathroom with camera hidden in air freshener

David Crockford, 61, the partner of former Team GB dressage rider Sarah Millis, 43, installed a camera in an empty air freshener left in a bathroom.

Politics

17 hours ago Met Office gives fog forecast this weekend after Heathrow and Gatwick delays

Met Office gives fog forecast this weekend after Heathrow and Gatwick delays  Metro.co.uk

Society

12 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

16 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

Sport

4 hours ago Stark images show huge response as fire crews battle blaze at Scots shop

Emergency services raced to Gillespie Place in Tollcross after the inferno took hold at around 6.25pm on Saturday.

Events

4 hours ago Maura Higgins fears Curtis Pritchard 'will be the ex that blabs' on Love Island All Stars

Former Love Island star Maura Higgins is said to be concerned over what former flame Curtis Pritchard could say about their romance if he appears on Love Island All Stars next month

Politics

19 hours ago Examined: The Aircraft Families Operating The Most Flights At London Heathrow Airport This December

Examined: The Aircraft Families Operating The Most Flights At London Heathrow Airport This December  Simple Flying

Society

13 hours ago Private schools attended by Kemi Badenoch's top team sitting on £500 million in cash reserves

Despite Tories complaining private schools are at risk of poverty, the posh schools they went to enjoy fully staffed horse-riding departments, shooting ranges, golf courses and a vineyard

Economics

17 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

Sport

4 hours ago BBC Casualty fans fear the worst as two new characters pose major threat in latest series

Casualty returned for the first episode of the new series, with Jodie and Dylan taking centre stage in a dramatic series opener.

Events

4 hours ago Extraordinary size and staying power: the unlikely origin of a mighty Australian avocado

A chance planting 30 years ago produced an avocado three times the size of other varieties. From March, Jala trees will be sold nationallyMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThirty years ago, Ken Spackman cut down an avocado tree planted by his father on the family’s Palmwoods property on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. He planted a seed from the tree in a different spot on the farm, with no expectation it would flourish.“That seed did it pretty tough – no water, no fertiliser,” recalls neighbour John Mongan. “But a tree grew from nothing, alone and out of the way, so it must have been lucky.” Continue reading...

Politics

20 hours ago New UK laws in 2025 including vape ban, tourist charge and tax changes

A raft of new laws are expected to come into force over the next 12 months

Society

13 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

19 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

Sport

4 hours ago Cruz Beckham 'calls Jesus Christ a nepo baby' as he hits back at critics of his new song

Cruz Beckham is said to have hit back at critics accusing him of being a "nepo baby" by branding Jesus Christ as one too, as he released a teaser for his new song on Christmas Day

Events

4 hours ago Maura Higgins 'worried' ex will reveal all about their love life on Love Island All

Maura Higgins is allegedly "worried" that her ex could spill all about their relationship during a stint on Love Island: All-Stars, which is set to hit our screens next month

Politics

20 hours ago London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports face disruption and delays due to fog

London Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports face disruption and delays due to fog  The Express Tribune

Society

13 hours ago Freddie Mercury’s Home In London Out For Sale; Learn The Whopping Price Of Garden Lodge

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20 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

4 hours ago Royal Family's most heartbreaking year in full from health traumas to deaths and scandal

The Royal Family has endured a tumultuous 2024 that nobody could have ever predicted this time last year - and it has been marred by health battles, ongoing bitter feuds and a heartbreaking tragedy

Events

4 hours ago Judi Dench's moving tribute to Maggie Smith as she reveals final act before funeral

Judi Dench has opened up about her friendship with Maggie Smith and paid tribute to the late actress in a new BBC programme celebrating her life and career

Politics

22 hours ago Doctor recommends foods that 'slow alcohol absorption' before night out

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

Society

13 hours ago Boots has up to 60% off items in massive sale with prices starting less than £1

Available to shop online, the Big Boots sale sees huge discounts on Estee Lauder, No7, Remington, Sol de Janeiro, Dyson and more

Economics

21 hours ago 3 Celtic stars lead Player of the Year race and trio could hammer final nail in Philippe Clement's coffin

The Rangers boss is toiling and the Belgian won't be relishing a clash against their fierce rivals

Sport

5 hours ago Norman Cook's mum dies as son Woody grieves losing two grandmothers in one year

Fatboy Slim - Norman Cook - is mourning the death of his mum as his son Woody announced the sad news on his Instagram profile

Events