59 minutes ago Tortured life of One Direction's Quiet One: How Liam Payne was born 'effectively dead', snubbed by Di Caprio and 'slammed against a wall by a bandmate', reveals CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

After being thrown together on The X Factor, One Direction were hailed as the new Beatles. And if 1D were the new Fab Four (or Five), Liam Payne appeared to be their George Harrison.

Economics

62 minutes ago Tory MP sparks backlash after claiming leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is ‘preoccupied with her children’

Sir Christopher Chope says ‘you can’t spend all your time with your family at the same time as being leader of the opposition’

Politics

64 minutes ago Is it sexist to promote female founders? Row erupts as business owner slams Ocado 'aisle' of products made by women

The upmarket online grocer launched the 'aisle'  stocked exclusively with products from female-founded businesses earlier this month.

Economics

73 minutes ago Mum 'absolutely devastated' after 'thrill seeker' son falls to his death

Lewis Stevenson, 26, had been travelling the world to take photos from great heights, but his life was tragically cut short when he plummeted from Spain's highest bridge

Events

85 minutes ago Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators

Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicalsTwo lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” hiding basic information about toxic chemicals that are potentially polluting the environment, used in consumer products and endangering public health.Companies often claim that toxic chemicals’ health and safety data, and even their names, are “confidential business information” (CBI) because making the data public could damage their bottom line. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Ayrshire residents warned of dangers of incorrect battery disposal after local fires

Residents are being told the safe and correct way to dispose of batteries after two local fires.

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2 hours ago Liam Payne felt 'out of control' after One Direction split as fame left him 'trapped'

Liam Payne shot to stardom as a young teenager with One Direction, with his daily routine soon made up of call sheets and security watching over him. When this all stopped, the singer 'felt lost'. He revealed his struggles in an interview with Steven Bartlett

Politics

2 hours ago Contraceptive coil may be linked to increased risk of breast cancer, study shows

The study found an 'unexpected' association between the use of an intrauterine system, also known as an hormonal coil, and an increased risk of the cancer in women aged 15 to 49

Events

2 hours ago Prince William's adorable gesture for Kate Middleton every night after the children are in bed

Each and every evening, Prince William is reported to bring his wife Princess Kate a nightly treat once their three children have gone to bed that he makes himself

Politics

2 hours ago Serious medical warning for anyone taking painkillers on a regular basis

Many people in the UK take painkillers like paracetamol on a regular basis but now doctors have warned of the potential dangers from having them on a long-term basis

Events