2 hours ago British Council urging young people from Lanarkshire to teach English in destinations around the world

Through their English Language Assistant (ELA) programme, they provide placements in countries including France, Canada and Colombia.

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5 hours ago Netflix bosses say Liam Payne's family approval 'is crucial' to airing new talent show

Liam Payne's final on-screen appearance was recorded in the summer of 2024 and is said to have been a "passion project" for the One Direction star, who died aged 31

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91 minutes ago People vow to 'never eat meal deal sandwiches again' after seeing viral video of factory

A video of a sandwich factory has gone viral, with many people being so horrified by what they saw, they plan to only eat their own home-made lunches from now on

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10 hours ago Virgin River fans convinced Mel and Jack will have four kids in final season

Netflix viewers are already predicting Mel and Jack's parenting journey in Virgin River

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67 minutes ago The Netflix drama series you absolutely have to watch that will make you think differently

I watched the entire series in one day and it feels timely, pointed and necessary for people to internalise one key message as we enter a new year

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9 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest is left gobsmacked as they find out the value of their fruit bowl

An Antiques Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked after they found out how much a an old biscuit barrell was worth.

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17 hours ago How I beat overwhelm: I loved Twitter – but Musk and menopause made me quit

The social media site was great at first. I met my best friend there and it made my professional dreams come true. But the secondhand stress was ultimately too muchBefore it made me lose my mind, I loved X. Some of my happiest times were spent there: I forged lasting bonds, laughed lots and launched a new career.In 2009, when I joined what was then known as Twitter, I was bored, working a corporate job, blogging on the side, desperate to be a writer. Twitter made that happen: I posted my writing, gradually people started reading it and eventually some of them asked me to write for them, for money. Without hyperbole, it made my professional dreams come true. Continue reading...

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96 minutes ago More than 70 percent of California’s dairy cow herds are infected with bird flu. Here’s what to know

Nearly 70 people have been infected with H5N1 bird flu as infections continue to emerge around the country

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2 hours ago Netrebko withdraws from Ariadne role debut in Vienna, replaced by Davidsen in star soprano switch

Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned role debut in Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos” at the Vienna State Opera and been replaced by Lise Davidsen in a switch of star sopranos

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20 hours ago Liam Payne's loved ones 'are meeting with Netflix to discuss airing his TV show' but bosses insist 'the family's approval is crucial' after his death

Netflix bosses are insisting that his family's approval is crucial and will not broadcast the show next year without their blessing.

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2 hours ago Luke Littler confused by Christmas present off his mum amid huge net worth and deal

The teenager has a golden opportunity to become the youngest darts world champion ever after Luke Humphries crashed out

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11 hours ago Netflix series branded 'better than Squid Game' as fans disappointed by Season 2

With the much-awaited second season of Squid Game finally released on Boxing Day, some fans were left disappointed after their three year wait for the next instalment

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72 minutes ago Family members of South Korea plane crash victims call for help recovering loved ones

Bereaved families of the deadly plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people have urged officials to recover the bodies of their loved ones.

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12 hours ago Five minutes with comedian and ITV’s Wheel of Fortune host Graham Norton

Yolanthe Fawehinmi chats to TV presenter Graham Norton about the longevity of his career and what makes Wheel of Fortune stand out as a game show.

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4 hours ago NHS Lanarkshire urging people not to visit hospital if they have any signs of illness

Cases of flu, RSV and Covid are increasing in Lanarkshire and, as a result, in the number of people being admitted to hospital.

Science

3 hours ago Djokovic and Kyrgios join forces to raise the curtain on new tennis season

The legendary Serb intends to battle Father Time with an unlikely doubles partner and an even unlikelier coachNovak Djokovic did not waste any time in producing a moment of magic. Flitting left of the tramlines in the first set of his 21st season as a professional, he bent a backhand slice between net post and umpire’s chair for a spectacular, untouchable winner. It was the type of athleticism, resourcefulness and shotmaking that has made him the most successful player of all time.As a full, ebullient crowd under lights at the Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane responded, Djokovic’s celebration was even more unusual than the shot; he sprinted across the court to embrace none other than Nick Kyrgios. For a long time, Djokovic and Kyrgios were only mentioned together when the Australian had fired another public, unprovoked insult towards him, yet here they stood as doubles partners on the same side of the net. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago ‘Living in a home that damages health the norm for far too many older people’

More than a fifth of people over 50 in England are living in a poor-quality home that could be making their health condition worse, a charity said.

Society

3 hours ago David Beckham rakes in £28m payout from his business empire after hit Netflix documentary about former England footballer and fashion icon wife Victoria boosts profits

Brand Beckham more than doubled profits in 2023, thanks to the documentary, which followed the former England captain and his wife Victoria.

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12 hours ago Gilmore Girls fans shouldn't miss this 'beautiful', 'feel good' show now streaming on Netflix

All 103 episodes are now available to stream on Netflix in the UK

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1 hour ago Family left 'devastated' after callous raiders steal seven lurcher puppies just days after Christmas

The five-week-old dogs were reported stolen from Shroton in Dorset after people gained entry to a building between 10.50pm and 11.10pm on Saturday.

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28 hours ago Pete Wicks tearful as sad diagnosis brings back bad memories in new TV series

The Strictly star is campaigning for people to choose rescue dogs but when one pet who needs a new home is found to have cancer, it reminds him of his own health scare last year

Culture

6 hours ago Psychologist blasts 'misogynistic' children's book that claims women with borderline personality disorder have 'smaller' brains and insinuates sufferers are a 'lost cause'

Dr Jessica Taylor, 34, from Stoke-on-Trent, has taken issue with the book 'My Mummy Has BPD!', which she claims perpetuates harmful 'myths' about the condition that affects one in 100 people in the UK.

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3 hours ago Shoppers stranded for hours at Trafford Centre amid massive traffic jams

Bee Network has warned of delays around the Trafford Centre due to traffic jams

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23 hours ago Netflix 'insist Liam Payne's family approval is crucial' to airing Building The Band

The makers of planned Netflix talent show Building The Band have reportedly insisted they won't air the show without the approval of late singer Liam Payne's family

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6 hours ago The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year's Day after a 71 million increase in 2024

The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year’s Day

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13 hours ago Squid Game fans defend 'most hated' character after star is 'urged to apologise' for bad acting

Squid Game star Choi Seung Hyun, also known as T.O.P, has been criticised for his performance as Thanos in the Netflix show's second season, but fans have rushed to his defence

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4 hours ago Three members of sick people smuggling gang that sexually abused boys arrested in UK

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the case was 'nothing short of sickening' after three Afghan nationals who were convicted in their absence by a Belgian court were arrested in the UK

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38 hours ago Bake Off's Alison Hammond shares reason why Paul Hollywood 'upset' her during filming

The New Year's version of the show is just around the corner but Alison Hammond wasn;t impressed with Paul Hollywood as they filmed the special episode

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7 hours ago NHS tells Scots one thing they should do if they have symptoms of Covid, RSV, norovirus or flu

The NHS has urged people to "take one for the team" so they don't spread the illness which is sweeping the country

Science

3 hours ago Anthony Hopkins says he drove while 'drunk out my skull' and urges people to ‘get help’

Welsh Hollywood star Anthony Hopkins has spoken honestly and movingly about his years of sobriety and reflected on his 'wonderful life'

Politics

46 hours ago Revealed: Newcastle 'set HUGE asking price for Alexander Isak'... with top clubs including Arsenal, Real Madrid and Liverpool 'interested in the in

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

7 hours ago David Beckham's staggering £28 million payday after Netflix documentary success

David Beckham has raked in a whopping £28 million from his media, fashion and sports empire following the success of his Beckham documentary, which also stars, wife, Victoria

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14 hours ago Squid Game fans defend ‘hated’ character after star ‘demanded to apologise’ for bad acting

Netflix’s wildly popular South Korean drama has finally returned for season two but one of Squid Game’s biggest new stars has caught a lot of unwanted attention

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4 hours ago South Korea plane crash: Everything we know about Jeju disaster that killed 179 people in fireball

On Sunday, 179 people were killed when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 crashed at Muan Airport after an apparent bird flight caused its front landing gear to malfunction

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43 hours ago INSIDE SHOWBIZ: Why 'uncool' Simon Cowell is defying Liam Payne's grieving bandmates to press on with his televised search for a new One Direction, by KATIE HIND

Liam Payne's membership of One Direction tragically put him on the road to destruction. And it is for that reason that music industry executives had been expecting Simon, 65, to ditch the project.

Culture

11 hours ago Researchers find 'why' red wine gives you headaches as doctor reveals how to stop them

Researchers from the University of California have claimed that a compound that's also present in a number of foods could be the reason why you suffer from red wine headaches

Science

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter’s state funeral to be held at Washington National Cathedral

In a message to the American people, King Charles expressed ‘great sadness’ at Carter’s death at the age of 100

Politics

8 hours ago 'I worked at Morrisons – there are five things people must buy now in sales'

Alasdair Baker, who is known for his money-saving hacks, has shared his top five items to buy in the Christmas sales - and it's not just about stocking up on food

Economics

35 hours ago Falcons vs. Commanders Player Props for Bijan Robinson, Drake London, Zach Ertz, More

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4 hours ago Warning over New Year’s Eve ticket scams as police prepare for ‘exceptionally busy’ night in London

London’s annual fireworks display is sold out and the Met warned anyone trying to force entry without valid tickets could face arrest

Events

24 hours ago Covid, RSV, norovirus or flu: NHS reveals one thing you should do if you've got symptoms

NHS Chiefs are warning people with one piece of key advice amid a 'quad-demic' of Covid, RSV, norovirus and flu, with members of the public urged to look after themselves as illness spreads

Science

4 hours ago 'What is the matter with people?' The amount of rubbish dumped on Cardiff streets

There have been several complaints about rubbish in and around Cardiff and it is particularly bad in the Grangetown and Riverside areas of the city

Politics

8 hours ago Our council is causing traffic chaos and spending £120m to install 50 MILES of cycle lanes

There are fears the net zero Dorset project will do more harm than good by increasing carbon emissions due to traffic congestion in the impacted areas.

Economics

5 hours ago DVSA reveal the top 10 reasons people fail their driving tests from mirrors to parking

Practical driving test wait times are longer than ever, with less than half of learners passing the first time – now the DVSA have revealed the top reasons people fail

Events

31 hours ago Norovirus: latest signs and symptoms to watch out for as cases rise just after Christmas

People who catch norovirus are being urged to stay at home 🤢

Science

5 hours ago 'UFO that looked like an orange ball' spotted in night skies over Scots town

An anonymous report was made to the Mutual UFO Network after aperson witnessed a “huge bright object” that moved slowly, from north to south. hovering over Alva, Clackmannanshire, days before Christmas.

Politics

9 hours ago Calls for weekly State Pension payments of £549 for every person over 60

Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting proposals for a new ‘universal’ State Pension.

Economics

5 hours ago Health chiefs issue warning as temperatures set to plunge in Greater Manchester

"We want to encourage people to use the most appropriate services"

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38 hours ago I'm an energy expert and this is what to do if you're in debt to your supplier

The average household is in debt to its energy supplier, owing over £1,000 - and people have been urged to ensure they're signed onto the best deal possible.

Science

5 hours ago Wishaw MP says constituents will benefit from UK Government's Employment Rights bill

The Bill is expected to benefit people in some of the most deprived areas of the country by saving them up to £600 in lost income from the hidden costs of insecure work.

Politics

11 hours ago People on State Pension, PIP and other benefits can report Christmas Bonus payment missing this week

Millions of people should receive the tax-free £10 payment before New Year’s Day.

Economics

5 hours ago Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne

An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction

Events

38 hours ago Julia Bradbury reveals huge change she's made that 'infuriates people' after cancer diagnosis

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

Science

5 hours ago The release date for Squid Game season three is sooner than you might think

Third and final season of the hit Netflix thriller is expected to premiere sometime in 2025

Politics

12 hours ago Bank offers people chance to earn nearly £700 doing 1p savings challenge in 2025

Monzo is also offering one customer who completes the full 365 days a chance to win a £10,000 prize.

Economics

5 hours ago Killed birds, rotting sculpture and a PM’s execution: the Pakistani artists who defied a dictator

A dazzling exhibition of Pakistan’s art and architecture – some of it never before loaned outside the country – shows how the repressive 11-year regime of Zia-ul-Haq triggered an extraordinary resistanceThe 11-year religious dictatorship of General Zia-ul-Haq profoundly shaped the art of Pakistan. After the general’s successful coup in 1977, his regime ushered in martial law, trampled on women’s rights, enforced strict censorship and placed draconian restrictions on artistic expression.Ascent of Man, an abstract painting by Quddus Mirza, is inspired by the controversial trial and hanging of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the democratically elected prime minister overthrown by the coup. The painting, part of a groundbreaking exhibition of Pakistan’s art and architecture, depicts a man sitting in a chair while a headless body floats in the sky. It blends elements of magic realism with an allusion to the seventh-century martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of the prophet Muhammad whose death ...

Events

5 hours ago The Split's Nicola Walker reveals devastating reason why she delayed having children

Nicola Walker - who stars as Hannah Stern on the BBC's the Split - recently opened up about having 'put things off' like getting married and becoming a parent for some time

Politics

13 hours ago Harry Kane's successful side businesses earn him millions as net worth rises

Harry Kane has found more individual success than most on the football pitch and isn't doing too badly off it either - as his fortune rises through a property empire, business investment and image rights

Economics

5 hours ago Man charged in connection with Ayrshire dog attack in which animal died

A 37-year-old man has been charged following the death of a dog which was "attacked" by two other dogs in Netherthird.

Events

6 hours ago In Pictures: Waves, surfers and a shipwreck among coastal shots captured in 2024

Here are some of the most dramatic and colourful coastal snaps of the year.

Politics

14 hours ago Full list of New Year payment date changes for people on State Pension or benefits

People due payments this week may receive the money early.

Economics

6 hours ago Promotion to the Premier League is tough. But is survival effectively impossible? | Jonathan Wilson

If Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton go down this season, that will be 10 of the last 15 promoted sides who have gone straight back downSign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereAnd so the year ends, as always seemed likely, with the bottom three places in the Premier League occupied by the three promoted sides. With Wolves and Crystal Palace resurgent and Everton under new ownership and having found the solidity that is always the key strength of Sean Dyche teams, the situation is bleak for the three currently in the relegation zone. Each will have their own reflections on the first half of the season but, more generally, the picture is worrying: the three promoted sides were relegated last season and the gulf between Premier League and Championship is coming to feel almost impossibly wide.The bottom side Southampton are 10 points from safety. Realistically they probably need to average a point and a half a game from here to stay up – which is to say that they are as good as down...

Events

6 hours ago Top neuroscientist reveals intriguing reason why Brits are getting UGLIER

A popular video, shared by user @puremog, features a scientific lecture, said to be given by a surgeon, demonstrating why the humankind is 'getting uglier'.

Politics

14 hours ago People find out how meal deal sandwiches are made and vow to 'never eat them again'

Hundreds of Brits have been put off their pre-packed ham and cheese sarnies after a video showing how meal deals are made has gone viral. However, some are unbothered by the revelation

Economics

6 hours ago Liam Payne's bombshell drug texts surface as five people charged over death

Liam Payne tragically died on October 16 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina, and five people have been charged in connection with his death

Events

6 hours ago ‘Keeps me up at night’ What one Welsh doctor desperately wants people to know

One doctor wants patients to make the right choices or the consequences can be critical

Politics

22 hours ago Long waiting lists for NHS weight loss services ‘driving unsafe buying of jabs’

A top GP has urged people to seek help before purchasing weight loss jabs online.

Economics

6 hours ago Teenager killed in Derbyshire stabbing named as eighth person arrested

Eight people have been arrested following the fatal stabbing of Noah Smedley, 18, in Ilkeston

Events

7 hours ago Trump Bibles, Rudy coffee, Tucker nicotine pouches: the rightwing knick

Republican figures are using their influence to sell a variety of goods, preying on people’s political affiliationsIf you wanted to, you could smell like Donald Trump. Or you could drink coffee developed by Rudy Giuliani. You could also use a nicotine product developed by Tucker Carlson, read your children a Trump-themed book written by Mike Huckabee, take health pills hawked by Dr Oz and wear T-shirts designed by Kash Patel.These are only a few of the products that Trump and people in his circle are selling to the American public, as Republicans and the right wing have established an unprecedented culture of grifting – hawking everything from Bibles to scraps of fabric to NFTs in a ruse that has become a multimillion-dollar micro industry. Continue reading...

Politics

33 hours ago Every NIMBY'S worst nightmare: How developer building 6,000 new homes in Kent has now REFUSED to build £50m infrastructure including roads and school

EXCLUSIVE: People in Ashford, Kent, are fuming after Hodson, the lead housebuilder behind a 6,000-home development, announced plans to pull £50m of funding for roads and schools.

Economics

6 hours ago Robert De Niro stars as former president facing deadly cyber attack in Netflix’s Zero Day

Robert De Niro steps into the shoes of the president of the United States in Netflix’s newly released trailer for the upcoming series Zero Day.

Events

7 hours ago Trying to work out how to clear traffic jam in baffling puzzle is leaving people stumped

A new brain teaser has left people confused as they try to work out how to clear the traffic jam in a picture involving seven cars all facing in different directions

Politics

37 hours ago Martin Lewis MSE urges millions of people to claim huge amount off train fares

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

6 hours ago Best of Humanity: Mirror's Community Heroes of the Year 2024 including 'fearless' dad and security guard

The year 2024 saw turbulent times across the country with riots, disorder, stabbings and dog attacks, but a few brave people stepped in to show us the best of humanity

Events

7 hours ago Martine McCutcheon takes brutal swipe at 'weird' ex Jack McManus in cryptic post about 'lack of respect' as she vows to find someone who 'deserves her' after he ended their 18

The former EastEnders actress, 48, shared an inspiration quote to her Stories ready for the New Year, which stated that only people that 'respect' her 'deserve' to be in her life in 2025.

Politics

41 hours ago Arsenal stance on reviving £25m transfer deal as Gunners broaden goalkeeper search

Arsenal are still open to strengthening their goalkeeping department with the acquisition of a young, promising No.2 that can help provide healthy competition for David Raya with loanee Neto not currently expected to seal a permanent transfer

Economics

7 hours ago Three members of smuggling gang that sexually abused migrant boys arrested in UK

The trio were part of a network that illegally moved thousands of migrants through Europe and subjected many to ‘extreme cruelty’.

Events

7 hours ago The 'Alice in Wonderland' Welsh railway journey named among the best in the world

The journey which allows visitors to explore the 'Welsh wonderland' often makes a lasting impression on people

Politics

46 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.

Economics

7 hours ago Glasgow rats leave more than 100 in hospital amidst warning bites 'could kill'

More than 100 people have needed treatment in Glasgow hospital after being attacked by a rat.

Events

8 hours ago Tiny strip of water where people try to catch the elusive fish ‘as big as a seven

The Wharf is home to more than 300 carp, with the largest weighing in at more than 47lbs - the equivalent of five bowling balls

Politics

7 hours ago Toxic Foods For Dogs: Here are 10 foods many owners do not know can be lethal to adorable dogs

Studies reveal many people are unwittingly feeding their four-legged friends snacks that could cause their dogs serious harm. Do you know them all?

Events

8 hours ago TikTok has opened the door to a new age of medical misinformation – and I’m seeing the results in A&E | Ammad Butt

As a doctor, I am now seeing patients who have chosen not to take medication on the advice of online wellness influencersIn the age of the internet, Googling symptoms and treatments has been common practice for patients, and sometimes even doctors. The recent explosion in popularity of podcasts and short-form video content such as TikTok, however, has increased the amount of misinformation in search results to levels we have not seen previously – and this is now having tangible effects in the concerns patients present with in clinics and A&E.This month’s BBC report around Steven Bartlett’s podcast, The Diary of a CEO, showed it was spreading harmful health misinformation, capturing a wider image of a moment we are currently seeing – people have less trust in health professionals and are increasingly relying on videos and other engaging content they see online.Ammad Butt is a freelance writer and foundation doctor at University Hospitals BirminghamDo you have an opinion on the is...

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7 hours ago Watch: Passenger train drives into fire engine after it ‘drove through crossing gates’

A least 15 people were hospitalised after a passenger train collided with a fire rescue truck in Florida on the morning of Sunday 29 December.

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