The King and Princess of Wales revealed they had been diagnosed with cancer during a difficult year for the royal family.

Politics

From sequin co-ords to molten metallics, we've found party outfits for all budgets - and the best part? You can look a million dollars without actually spending it...

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Economics

The Norwegian, 34, was defending his championship titles in New York on Friday when the chess governing body made the request for him to change his trousers.

Sport

Southport Beach in Merseyside is the most northern part of Sefton's 22-mile coastline, but many visitors have slated it for its lack of sea and cubicles to get changed.

Events

Introducing Batch Ldn — the start-up brand offering a signature suit to solve ‘smart casual’ dressing dilemmas

Culture

Julia Bradbury, 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and has made changes to prioritise her health

Science

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

Transport

In the early days of dating,Prince William and Kate would spend Christmas with their respective families and come together for New Year - but one year this didn't happen, and a book claims it left Kate devastated

Politics

There are some major changes being made to the housing sector next year that could affect you

Society

BuzzBallz, the fun round cocktails that pack an impressive punch, are about to become your new favourite party drink

Economics

Player Roles are new for EA FC 25, and two new ones have recently been added, taking the total number of player roles to 33.

Sport

House plants might be struggling in your home this winter if you use your central heating. Here's what to do to make sure your peace lillies thrive in dry conditions

Events

There have been some brilliant series filmed in Wales during 2024

Culture

Coronation Street boss Kate Brooks has revealed that ITV soap legend Kevin Webster, played by actor Michael Le Vell, will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the new year

Science

EXCLUSIVE: Jean and Brian Davies from Billinge in Merseyside, thought their lives had changed after a win on the Postcode Lottery but sadly they would never enjoy the cash they deserved.

Politics

Food content creator Alfie Stein has served up the perfect winter warmer soup that he dubs 'comfort food in a bowl'

Society

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”

Economics

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Mae's world turned upside down when she discovered a lump in her breast but after gruelling treatment, the escort is better at her job than ever

Events

Manchester City have endured an awful season, winning just one of their last 13 games in all competitions, with Cristiano Ronaldo now issuing a blunt diagnosis of their problems

Politics

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...

Society

The Mirror rounds up all the key money changes coming your way in 2025, from energy bill and council tax increases, to major updates on stamp duty and National Insurance

Economics

There are ways to protect yourself and other family members if someone in your household falls ill with the highly infectious winter vomiting bug - with advice to stay indoors

Events

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer earlier this year and the six-time Olympic gold-medallist has offered an update on his condition as 2024 comes to an end

Science

The prime minister should resolve in 2025 to enthuse about his vision, and leave moaning about the Tories and fiscal hardship to his chancellorWho is dreading the new year more: Keir Starmer or Rachel Reeves? Most people look forward to the turn of the year as a chance that better things might be on the way, but it’s hard for the prime minister and chancellor to glance ahead to the next few months and expect 2025 to be any more fun than the latter half of 2024. Reeves has a spending review where she is expecting ministers to find 5% efficiencies in their departments, so is nailed on for another 12 months of being the least popular person at the cabinet table. For Starmer, though, the misery isn’t inevitable. Or at least, it might not be if he changed the way he operates, as most people try to at this time of year.One of the reasons Labour has managed to make governing look quite so hard is that both Starmer and Reeves are playing the bad cop at the moment. Good c...

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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

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

Economics

It's been 12 months since I decided to stop eating ultra-processed food, as well as added sugar

Events

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

Science

Angling guru Adam has advised not to wait until spring to head to the lakes and rivers of the UK – instead providing a list of species you're most likely to catch during the cold

Politics

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

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

Economics

Nichole Andrews, a registered dietitian nutritionist who calls herself "the oncology dietician" online, has revealed the two foods we should avoid above all others if we want to reduce our risk of cancer

Events

Psychologist Dr Julie Smith has helped millions of people via her TikTok. But when she discovered she had breast cancer, she had to rewrite her rules

Science

Former McDonald's chef Mike Haracz has shared how to recreate Big Mac sauce at home – and shed light on one ingredient many people mistakenly believe is included in the condiment

Politics

Jamie Oliver’s pumpkin and ginger soup is an easy-to-follow recipe and whilst it tastes amazing, the ingredients will boost your immune system and keep the circulating colds and flu away this season

Society

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

Economics

An anonymous mum has hit out at her family for making 'judgemental' comments about her son's name as they told her it's not a 'good idea' - but she refuses to change it

Events

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

Science

Sunday, December 29, marks the 11th anniversary of Michael Schumacher's skiing accident in which he suffered life-changing injuries from which he continues to recover today

Politics

Roisin Lea, 27, runs a salon alongside her sister Liv and has built a long list of dedicated clients

Society

Top up your drinks cabinet in time for Christmas with Amazon's whisky deal.

Economics

The Countryfile presenter, 54, has revealed the significant lifestyle changes she's made since battling breast cancer, describing the experience as a wake-up call to focus on her health.

Events

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

According to one expert, all the fuss about the heat of the pan isn’t what you need to pay attention to for creamy eggs - ultimately, they say it comes down to technique

Politics

Bite-sized treats that are big on flavour and will see out the year in styleHappy 2025 everyone, and may the New Year bring with it the positive changes we all so yearn for. Personally, I will be embracing change in a big way, because, after seven years, this is my final column for the Guardian’s Feast. From March, I will be writing a new, long-form quarterly column packed with recipes, personal experiences and general observations about the food world, so stay tuned. The Feast community is the most engaged and greedy I know, so thank you! And I hope you welcome the New Year with these party nibbles I have lined up for this weekend. Here’s to new beginnings! Continue reading...

Society

Kelsey Parker has praised her boyfriend Will Lindsay for 'bringing her back to life' following the tragic death of her late husband, Tom Parker.

Events

A new cleaning hack has stolen the spotlight for trending tips on social media and involves a common item in your kitchen cupboard. Experts have shared why salt works so well for unclogging drains

Politics

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

Society

Casualty viewers were left fuming as they were introduced to two new characters in the latest episode, and they were convinced it meant an exit for a fan favourite

Events

An American woman who moved to the UK has shared reasons why she probably wouldn't move back to the US. She listed some ways living in the UK is 'better' than living in America

Politics

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

Society

Timothee Chalamet's next film is already being hailed as one of the must-see movies of 2025, with a star-studded cast and a story that is set to take fans on a wild ride.

Events

Hot rodents? Anyone Irish? Be still, our beating hearts. A broad church formed the pin-ups and poster girls of 2024. Claudia Cockerell catalogues the most memorable of the bunch

Politics

Use all of your favourite Christmas dinner trimmings to create a healthy festive gyros that you'll want 'immediately'

Society

Love Island star Millie Court has shared a terrifying clip of herself being stung by a jellyfish as she swam in the sea while enjoying a break with her boyfriend Liam Reardon

Events

Tech selloffs not only cost tax revenue and jobs, but are turning the UK into a vassal stateThere is much to admire about the US. The great French social observer Alexis de Tocqueville, nearly 200 years ago, lauded its commitment to civic virtue, individual self-improvement and hard work – legacies of its puritan founders.Those traits are still evident today, but alongside them a darker one has emerged. The US, the hegemon of the 20th century still committed to democracy, has changed. It has transmuted into an imperial power careless of democracy but ever readier to exact economic tribute from its vassal states. Continue reading...

Politics

TV presenter and Countryfile host Julia Bradbury made a huge life change after revealing 'death looked her in the eyes' following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021

Events

Before they married, Prince William and Kate would spend Christmas with their respective families and come together for New Year - but one year changed everything

Politics

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

Events

EXCLUSIVE: Property guru Sarah Beeny has opened up about her battle with breast cancer and how she became more sentimental after losing her mum to the same disease

Politics

The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman has warned she'll be sacked if she spills any secrets about the upcoming series, but she did tease some 'really exciting' changes.

Events

It has been a stellar year for great whisky releases. Here are our favourites, including The Scotsman’s dram of the year.

Politics

The Traitors is back for a third series on New Year's Day and host Claudia Winkleman has shared some 'exciting' changes in the ultimate 'psychological game show'.

Events

The Great British Bake Off star opened up about being told he needed career-saving surgery after experiencing severe pain in his wrists

Politics

If you're struggling to fall asleep at night then you might want to try a quick hack that could help you drift off in no time - and it's something the military swear by

Events

Rebecca*, 51, who has been in a sexless marriage for a decade, feels no guilt about her 10-month affair and is counting down the days until their romantic getaway

Politics

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

A cat cafe in Canterbury claims to be the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom, and it's popular with visitors who love meeting the rehomed residents

Politics

Brits jetting off on holiday to Morocco, Albania, Tirana and Turkey have been warned about the little-known new boarding card rules for these destinations

Events

EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca*, who has been married for 20 years and hasn't had sex with her husband in a decade, opened up about how she found illicit love with another man

Politics

Every year, countless Brits find themselves on the wrong end of the law whilst on their holidays, and for some of them the consequences can be life changing in the extreme.

Events