14 minutes ago Fresh tractor tax blow for Starmer as Labour could lose three quarters of rural seats, poll suggests

The National Farmers Union warns Sir Keir Starmer he has ‘gravely underestimated the impact’ of his family farm tax raid as a poll suggests Labour could be hit hard by seat losses if a general election was held today

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6 hours ago UK's 'worst beach' has 'no sea for miles' and tourists say it's 'disgusting'

The guide compiled a rundown of the top UK beaches; however, one notable beach is missing from the list.

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5 hours ago 'I won £800k on a slot machine but dating is hard as women only want me as a sugar daddy'

EXCLUSIVE: Scott Richter aka The Jackpot King hit the headlines when he landed $1,081,106 from a $250 bet in Las Vegas in December last year but says women only want him for one thing

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8 hours ago 11 players could miss Man Utd vs Newcastle clash as rivals endure similar woes

Manchester United will be without five players when they host Newcastle - including captain Bruno Fernandes - whilst the Magpies themselves have a number of absentees

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15 minutes ago Poisoned Christmas cake death probe as three die after festive treat 'laced with arsenic'

Zeli Terezinha Silva dos Anjos, 61, baked the cake which led to six members of her same family falling ill on December 23.

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29 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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5 hours ago Scots dad given devastating cancer diagnosis after suffering pains on left side

Peter McGovern, 58, left medics baffled with his symptoms before he was diagnosed with cancer last year.

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20 minutes ago Lauryn Goodman shares snap of kids' Christmas presents after Kyle Walker 'got them nothing'

Lauryn Goodman posted a photo of her children Kairo and Kinara's Christmas gifts after it was claimed their dad Kyle Walker hadn't bought them anything for the occasion

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11 hours ago Jr NTR enjoys family time in London, buys toys for children at Hyde Park Wonderland

Jr NTR enjoys family time in London, buys toys for children at Hyde Park Wonderland  India Today

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11 hours ago Dad's desperate plea for Scots heart treatment as toddler daughter to spend New Year in coma

Baby Fatima D'Souli has been waiting for a special surgery on her heart but it isn't available in Scotland.

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15 hours ago Bukayo Saka makes new Arsenal vow in first message to fans after surgery

Gunners winger is likely to miss more than two months after undergoing procedure on a torn hamstring

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38 minutes ago Lando Norris says he's now found missing piece he needs to topple Max Verstappen

Lando Norris put up a strong fight and won F1 races for the first time in his career in 2024, but still fell short in his bid to deny Max Verstappen a fourth straight title

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34 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

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40 minutes ago Royal recycling – Best timeless looks Kate, Beatrice and Eugenie have worn on repeat

From Kate Middleton's iconic BAFTA gown to Princess Beatrice's much-loved coat that she has worn over ten times, these are some of the most memorable times Royals have reworn outfits

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13 hours ago Khloe Kardashian gives update on daughter True's illness that forced them to skip family Christmas party

Khloé Kardashian shared a health update on her daughter True after previously revealing the six-year-old was ill, forcing them to miss the annual Kardashian Christmas Eve party.

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17 hours ago Owners of rental homes across the country face huge bills to meet Labour's strict new eco targets... meaning even Keir Starmer will be hit with £28,000 home improvements charge

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.

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20 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.

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45 minutes ago Two dead and six injured as tornadoes tear through parts of Texas and Mississippi

The storm is heading east after having a devestating impact on parts of Texas and Mississippi

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53 minutes ago Kelvin Fletcher reveals ‘surreal’ moment after moving family to Finland

Soap star Kelvin Fletcher has opened up about taking his family to Finland for the latest episode of his ITV reality show - and the 'surreal' moment he was recognised by locals

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16 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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22 hours ago Forget Risk, play Fantasy Football for Fascists: grudge matches, foul play and violent conduct guaranteed | Simon Tisdall

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...

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45 minutes ago Australian church pastor dies in horror shark attack while spearfishing with family

Tributes pour in for “beloved” church pastor Luke Walford

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94 minutes ago Tottenham v Wolves, Everton v Nottingham Forest, and more: football – live

Clockwatch news updates from the 3pm GMT kick-offsLeicester v Man City | Live scoreboard | And email SimonThe team sheets have been handed in, and the line-ups for the four 3pm games look like this:Crystal Palace v SouthamptonCrystal Palace: Henderson, Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards, Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Mateta. Subs: Turner, Nketiah, Schlupp, Clyne, Kamada, Doucoure, Riad, Devenny, Kporha.Southampton: Ramsdale, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood-Gordon, Bree, Aribo, Fernandes, Walker-Peters, Dibling, Armstrong, Onuachu. Subs: McCarthy, Manning, Lallana, Sugawara, Archer, Sulemana, Taylor, Ugochukwu, Bella-Kotchap.Referee: Michael Salisbury.It’s unusual but I never complain. As soon as I signed here I knew what would come. I told my family it will be Christmas [working]. Very often it’s, when you work in Germany, off for one week, 10 days but I also didn’t go home then, we always go somewhere in the south for warm weather and this time it’s different. But this is a go...

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17 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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28 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be shaking his head at the transfer Manchester United missed on Monday

Man United are desperately lacking goals in their side, but they have made poor decisions when it comes to signing forwards.

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52 minutes ago South Korean plane crash: Bird strike suspected as 179 killed in country’s deadliest air disaster in decades

Dramatic footage showed the Jeju Air Boeing 737 skidding down the runway without landing gear before smashing into a wall at Muan International Airport

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99 minutes ago Scientist’s ‘ruthlessly imaginative’ 1925 predictions for the future come true – mostly

Prof Low anticipated home speakers and gender neutral clothing, but missed his mark on herb-based street lightingWhen the scientist and inventor Prof Archibald Montgomery Low predicted “a day in the life of a man of the future” one century ago, his prophesies were sometimes dismissed as “ruthlessly imaginative”.They included, reported the London Daily News in 1925, “such horrors” as being woken by radio alarm clock; communications “by personal radio set”; breakfasting “with loudspeaker news and television glimpses of events”; shopping by moving stairways and moving pavements. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago 'Mother and son' found dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at home in Rochdale: Tributes pour in for pair

Police discovered the pair in a property in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, yesterday. A man in his 60s was dead at the scene while a woman in her 80s later passed away in hospital.

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55 minutes ago Russian 'LGBTQ travel organiser' Andrei Kotov found dead in Moscow detention centre

Andrei Kotov, 40, is alleged to have organised travel tours for people who identify as any of LGBTQ in Russia and was being held at a detention center in Moscow, Russia

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1 hour ago Katie Price's quiet Christmas with Harvey as Junior and Princess go to dad Peter Andre

Katie Price has shared how she spent Christmas with her son Harvey after Junior and Princess went to their dads and her boyfriend JJ Slater chose to spend the day with his family

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24 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

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89 minutes ago Cause of plane crash in South Korea 'early assessment' after 'warning issued'

The crash happened at around 9am local time and all but two of the 181 people on board have been confirmed as dead

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2 hours ago Man City XI vs Leicester City: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League

Pep Guardiola still missing key players for final game of 2024

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27 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.

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1 hour ago Bloodsoaked hyena rips boy's jaw clean off in horror attack in front of mum

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Little Abel Mesfin was left severely disfigured when he was set upon by the viscious beast while playing outside his home in Ethiopia

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3 hours ago Billionaire, 29, has Conor McGregor vs Jake Paul fight plan after snubbing another opponent

Conor McGregor, who hasn't fought since 2021, could make his long-awaited return to the world of combat sports in 2025, should a wealthy Indian family see their endeavours come to fruition

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29 hours ago Kieran Culkin on pranks, parenting and why his famous family doesn’t need therapy: ‘Us siblings, we’re already cooked’

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...

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1 hour ago Lammy offers condolences after plane crash in South Korea kills 179 people

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.

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3 hours ago Sue Radford slammed for Christmas 'overhill' as she shows off huge present haul for kids

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

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2 hours ago Pregnant mum's horror watching partner 'stop breathing' after being crushed by car

A GoFundMe page has managed to raise more than £3,600 to help the family following the crash that left Jamie Ellior, 32, needing to use a wheelchair as he recovers from his injuries

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3 hours ago King Charles joins Princess Anne for Sunday church service in Sandringham after hosting his 'biggest ever' family Christmas

The monarch, 76, and Queen Camilla have spent the Christmas period in Norfolk with members of the Royal Family, who joined them for a Christmas Day walkabout.

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2 hours ago South Korea plane crash: air traffic controllers warned of bird strike minutes before accident, as officials confirm 179 dead

Jeju Air flight carrying 181 people burst into flames after plane hit wall at Muan airport, with two crew rescuedAlmost all presumed dead after aircraft veers off runway and hits wallSouth Korea plane crash: what we know so farDozens 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 continu...

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4 hours ago 11 favourite London walks you might have missed: from Brockley to Richmond

Betwixtmas is the perfect time to explore London without the crowds. Londoners tell Joe Bromley their favourite walks in the city

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2 hours ago 10 best indie games 2024 – smaller gems from this year you absolutely shouldn’t miss out on

Celebrating the absolute best games released by indie developers throughout the course of the year.

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4 hours ago 11 charming London walks you might have missed: from Brockley to Richmond

Betwixtmas is the perfect time to explore London without the crowds. Londoners tell Joe Bromley their favourite walks in the city

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3 hours ago South Korea authorities confirm official death toll has reached 179 and includes all the passengers on doomed crashed plane

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.

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4 hours ago Some people’s ancestors are kings or poets. I’m proud my family invented the corridor

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, ...

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3 hours ago Sue Radford slammed for Christmas 'overkill' as she shows off huge present haul for kids

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

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5 hours ago Katie Price has quiet Christmas with Harvey after Junior and Princess go to dad Peter

Katie Price spent precious time with her son Harvey for Christmas as they enjoyed a quiet celebration while Princess and Junior and her boyfriend JJ all celebrated elsewhere

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3 hours ago Stephen Hendry sees Ronnie O'Sullivan GOAT judgement endorsed as the Rocket reprieved for missing tournaments

Seven time world champion Hendry believes nobody can top The Rocket despite a mixed year on the table for the veteran

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5 hours ago In Pictures: Carol service brings some joy at end of difficult year for royals

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

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4 hours ago South Korean plane crash: Bird strike suspected as 177 killed in country’s deadliest air disaster in decades

Dramatic footage showed the Jeju Air Boeing 737 skidding down the runway without landing gear before smashing into a wall at Muan International Airport

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5 hours ago Manchester City’s Kerstin Casparij: ‘When you think it can’t get any more detailed, it can’

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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4 hours ago Lammy offers condolences after plane crash in South Korea kills at least 177

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.

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5 hours ago Lottery curse: How devoted couple who wanted to change their lives with £60K win both ended up dead within 7 months of each other

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.

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4 hours ago Belfast astronomer at ground control on mission to stop asteroid strike on Earth

Professor Alan Fitzsimmons, from Queen’s University Belfast, has recently returned from ground control of ESA’s Hera mission.

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6 hours ago Families 'must stay indoors for 48 hours' as highly contagious virus spreads

There are steps you can take to protect yourself and other family members if someone has the virus

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5 hours ago South Korea plane crash latest: Miracle two survivors pulled out alive after 179 dead

A total of 179 passengers 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.

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6 hours ago Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim’s son shares sad news as tough year for family continues

‘She was an amazing woman,’ Woody Cook said after second loved one dies in 2024

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5 hours ago At least three migrants now confirmed dead trying to cross the Channel to the UK as rescue operation launched off Sangatte beach fears more casualties

A large-scale rescue operation is said to be underway on a beach in Sangatte, in northern France , after the first alert was raised at around 6.15am.

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