Sue Radford - mum of the UK's biggest family - has been targeted by online trolls after she posted a video of Christmas Day in the Radford's household with 'every inch' of floor covered with gifts

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...

Society

The much-loved raincoat comes in regular, tall and petite lengths and currently has 20% off in Seasalt Cornwall's epic winter sale

Economics

Ruben Amorim is looking light on attacking options for the visit of Newcastle United, meaning the Man United boss might have to experiment

Sport

A total of 179 people have been killed after a plane carrying 181 people crashed off the runway and smashed into a wall at Muan International Airport in South Korea.

Events

There’s plenty to get stuck into over the next 12 months, whether it’s Irish comedies, biting wealth satires, gripping true-crime series or lid-lifting documentaries. Ellie Harrison and Katie Rosseinsky take a look

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

‘I just cannot unsee this’ film’s fan said in viral video

Politics

Liv Conlon, who runs a successful home-staging business, revealed the 2025 interior trends that will add value to your home and the ones to avoid going into the new year

Society

The fund she set up before her death donated £1 million to the charity of the hospital which treated her before she died in 2022.

Economics

World No 7 will train with former rival at Australian OpenVeteran still critical of Sinner and Swiatek doping casesNovak Djokovic admits it has been “strange” to have Andy Murray working as his coach but believes he will benefit from one of his greatest rivals taking a “fresh look” at his game.The 24-time grand-slam winner also spoke of his frustration at being “kept in the dark” over Jannik Sinner’s doping case, accusing the game’s authorities of double standards and a lack of transparency. Continue reading...

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Jeju Air’s passenger plane rams into a concrete wall in South Korea as landing gear fails to deploy

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Institutions in and around the city combine great works with humdrum relics of local life, to fantastic effectI’ve been living partly in Sheffield for the past month or so, which has given me the chance to catch up on some of the great monuments of industry and power in and near the city – the model miners’ village and the fantastical Jacobean castle in Bolsover, the stately home of Wentworth Woodhouse with its battleship-length Palladian facade, the buildings of the subtle modernist Peter Womersley in Huddersfield.Also the Weston Park Museum in Sheffield and the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, both of which combine world-class art with humdrum relics of local life. In one, a large John Singer Sargent portrait of three young Yorkshire women shares the premises with the plastic car roof sign of a 1970s driving school. In the other, there is a gallery full of the illuminated tableaux of science and humanity by Joseph Wright of Derby and another room with a collection of stuffed animals,...

Culture

An alleged extra terrestrial living on earth, Bashar, who connected to his human host through meditation, feels a duty to 'service' our world with knowledge about life beyond our stars

Science

The personal trainer and reality TV personality opened up about her life with the former rugby player after announcing in October 2023 that their 11-year relationship had ended

Politics

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

Society

A Morrisons customer could barely believe her eyes when she opened a mystery box she purchased via the Too Good To Go app for just £2. The items were beyond her imagination

Economics

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

Sport

Take a look inside Britain's longest surviving DVD rental store, where the owner explains why business is still booming.

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

Science

As 2024 comes to a close, the Princess of Wales will be more grateful than most to have this year behind her - and she has an exciting celebration to look forward to

Politics

Only three players have outscored Isak in the Premier League this season, who has netted 11 times in 16 games - Mohamed Salah (16), Erling Haaland (13) and Cole Palmer (12).

Society

Elmi used the Too Good To Go application to snag a mystery food bundle from Morrisons supermarket for £2 – and she couldn't believe her eyes when she opened it up

Economics

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

Sport

There are 'big plans' for the ITV soap in 2025

Events

Here’s what you need to know about Covid over the festive period 🤧

Science

Although huge fireworks over Sydney Opera House is often the first sign of New Year celebrations reported in the UK, our antipodal friends aren't the first to see in January 1

Politics

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

Society

NHS staff can save 20% on TransPennine Express advance train fares, including first-class, by signing up for Health Service Discounts – offering great savings across routes

Economics

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

More than half of Brits are trying to lose weight but 'never get around to it' a recent survey shows

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

Science

EXCLUSIVE: As 2024 comes to an end, the Princess of Wales will be grateful to have this year behind her – and has a huge celebration to look forward to, says a royal expert

Politics

Dutch legend Marco van Basten has revealed the secret behind Arne Slot's blistering start to life at Liverpool, who are six points clear at the Premier League summit and boast a game in hand over rivals Arsenal and Chelsea, respectively

Society

As 2025 dawns, we looks back at the star players over the last 12 months of economic drama, mishap and scandalThe end of the year is a time for pausing, reflection and exhaustion. But before throwing ourselves into 2025, it’s worth sifting through the remnants of 2024 to see who in the business world has done something worth remembering.So, once more with gusto, the Observer Agenda page brings you its awards for the brightest – or perhaps most glaring – lights in the business world this year. Continue reading...

Economics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAMI MOKBEL: The transition from professional footballer into retirement can be tricky business. For Ryan Bertrand, business is the operative word.

Sport

Boxing broadcaster Adam Smith has returned to commentary after recovering from bladder cancer and he has now bravely opened up about his journey in a new interview

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

It’s set to snow! Joe Bromley on how to stay warm and look cool

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

A woman has detailed how she turned her drab home into her dream 'little haven of eclectic maximalism', all on a budget and using DIY to get the exact look she wanted

Economics

Leading FFF teams include Donald Trump’s Mad Angry Geezers Athletic (Maga) and Vladimir Putin’s Greater Russia United (GRU)It’s been a gloomy old year, often reflected in this space – so maybe it’s time to inject some festive cheer with an exciting new Swiftian parlour game: Fantasy Football for Fascists (FFF). Ideal for dictators, autocrats, strongmen, neo-Stalinists, far-right nationalist-populists or just students of geopolitics, it’s fanatical fun for all the family!Under conventional fantasy football rules, imaginary teams are composed of real-life players from the Premier League. In FFF, the principal players are typically politicians and public figures who exhibit extreme totalitarian tendencies. Leading FFF teams include Donald Trump’s Mad Angry Geezers Athletic (Maga) and Vladimir Putin’s Greater Russia United (GRU). China has the Xi XI. Continue reading...

Sport

The death toll is expected to rise as the rest of those on board the plane remain missing about six hours after the incident in Muan.

Events

A survey of 2,000 UK adults shows that more than half of Brits always promise to make a change to their lifestyle and diet in a bid to lose some excess weight - but never get round to it

Politics

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

Society

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

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

Killie travel to Hibs this afternoon coming off a terrific 4-0 win over Aberdeen on Boxing Day.

Events

‘It’s a good thing we ended it,’ Madeley said

Politics

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

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

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

The Outlander prequel Blood of My Blood will follow Jamie's parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Claire's parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.

Events

I always thought genealogy was as dull as looking at other people’s holiday snaps – until I found out about a 16th-century architect who transformed the stately homes of his eraFriends and family, back in the 1970s, would often aggravate each other with a lengthy holiday slideshow, presenting a string of identical beach views and nameless hillside vistas over the course of a dull evening. Today, there is a new phrase that can freeze the heart just as easily as the sight of a slide projector, and it is: “I’ve done some research into my family history and you’ll never guess what I’ve found out!” A scroll bearing a family tree unrolls to reveal a roster of Jacks and Noreens, leading back to some Charleses and Marys, each perching on ever-more-distant branches and ultimately signifying little about the people who are actually living and breathing around you.For me, this became a domestic issue a while ago, because my husband, a history buff, takes genealogy quite seriously. To be fair, ...

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

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

Economics

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

Lisa Armstrong has had a tough year, with the Strictly Come Dancing makeup artist previously admitting to 'silent battles' following her split from partner James and ex Ant McPartlin's baby news - but she's looking ahead to 2025

Events

Dutch right-back on why she feels at home in Manchester, the workings of Gareth Taylor and excitement for Euro 2025The Manchester City full-back Kerstin Casparij grins when her girlfriend, Ruth Brown, is asked whether she can keep up with the elite athlete when they go on runs together in the off-season: “Yes, I can slow down for her,” quips Brown, remarkably straight-faced.Life is good for Casparij and Brown. They have bought a house in Manchester which, bar the new sofa hunt, they have nearly finished decorating; their cats, Kiwi and Mango, have got to grips with the stairs after moving from their flat and have picked out their favourite window sills for lounging on; and they recently completed the cooperative video game It Takes Two. When we sit down over coffee in London, they’re arguing over who has to deal with the giblets when they cook for Casparij’s family on Christmas Day and are getting ready to host their families together, for the first time, on Boxing Day. Continue rea...

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He’s been on screen since he was seven – but only prepares for a scene 10 minutes before. Yet somehow the mischievous Succession star is now tipped for an Oscar. How did the chaotic, charismatic actor do it?Kieran Culkin tries the upright chair first, the one opposite me, high-backed and leather. But no, that’s no good. He can see his reflection in the wall mirror, he’ll be catching himself all interview, thinking how tired he looks with his hooded eyes and beard, how jet lagged. Sleep is always tricky, but he’s been up with the kids – five and three – who weren’t supposed to join him for this publicity tour but there was a last-minute crisis, the short version of which is that the whole family is over from New York (with Culkin, 42, there’s always a long and short version).So, he flumps on the banquette, where he’ll be facing guests drinking afternoon cocktails in the low-lit, high-ceilinged bar here at the Corinthia hotel in London. He tests the firmness of the upholstery. Pa...

Society

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.

Economics

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

An eyewitness of a South Korean jet plane crash has described the horrifying moment they knew a jet engine had exploded. 

Events

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

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

Since moving into his grace-and-favour apartment in Downing Street , the Prime Minister has been letting his £2 million family home on which he no longer pays a mortgage.

Economics

As Taylor Swift came to the UK for four stops on her huge world tour, interest in sequinned dresses skyrocketed, with a spike in sales and a surge in online searches

Sport

The Jeju Air flight was returning from Bangkok when the horror unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea , the Yonhap news agency reported.

Events

If you're looking to escape the cold and spend the first month of the year on a beach, then this is the destination for you. Here's everything you need to know about the tourist spot

Politics

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

Society

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

Economics

The heartbreaking last words of a passenger on the doomed Jeju Air flight that crashed, so far killing 179, have been revealed.  

Events

A Gavin & Stacey star has revealed that the cast were kept in the dark about a second huge plot twist from the finale episode which aired on Christmas Day.

Politics

House of the Dragon actor Sam Wilson found his life and career began to flourish when he left the capital

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

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

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

Christmas meets Italian flair in these recipes that turn festive leftovers into bold, satisfying dishes. From turkey meatballs to cacciatore-style chicken, here’s how to reinvent your festive staples with ease

Society

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

Emergency services are currently looking into the reason behind the plane crash which took place over night and claimed the lives of what is feared to be 179 people, with only two presumed survivors

Events

Emily Andre has given fans an insight into life with baby Arabella as the eight-month-old celebrates a major milestone and endures her first-ever teeth cleaning

Politics

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

Economics

At least 62 people are dead after a plane carrying 181 people crashed off the runway and smashed into a wall at a South Korean airport.

Events

Camilla and her sister Annabel Elliot's relationship was recently revealed on screen. From the end of her first marriage to her being crowned, here's how Annabel has supported her sister

Politics

Finding a cheap pint in London is becoming an almost impossible task. However, for anyone looking to enjoy a bev or two without breaking the bank, there are bargain boozers out there.

Economics

Jeju Air’s passenger plane rams into a concrete wall in South Korea as landing gear fails to deploy

Events

Married at First Sight UK star Polly Sellman has showed off her incredible weight loss while enjoying life on an Australian beach

Politics

A Mega Millions player from Cottonwood, California, has won an incredible $1.22 billion jackpot as they matched all six numbers for huge Christmas lottery jackpot win

Economics

At least 62 people are dead after a plane carrying 181 people crashed off the runway and smashed into a wall at a South Korean airport.

Events

A British woman who murdered her husband has recieved praise for her prison artwork, causing her furious mother-in-law to say she 'should be suffering'.

Politics

Gold leather trousers are everywhere right now, but how much do you need to spend? With more than £4,000 separating these, we'll let you decide

Economics

Newcastle have made it clear they will not let Alexander Isak leave for anything less than a new British record transfer fee as they look to warn off the interested parties

Events

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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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

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

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