29 minutes ago Nuno Mendes transfer stance as PSG star makes decision on Man United move

Manchester United have been linked with a blockbuster January move for Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes, as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his defensive options

Politics

11 hours ago Watch live: Pacific Palisades wildfires rage across Los Angeles as 30,000 residents forced to flee homes

Watch live as Pacific Palisades wildfires rage across Los Angeles on Wednesday (8 January) as 30,000 residents have been forced to flee homes.

Society

57 minutes ago Marks and Spencer's 'rainproof' wax jacket for women of all ages looks a lot like £329 Barbour version

The 'trending' M&S jacket looks a lot more expensive than its modest price tag

Economics

2 hours ago Arsenal braced for Oleksandr Zinchenko exit as Mikel Arteta plots transfer raid

Oleksandr Zinchenko has plummeted down the pecking order at Arsenal this season, with the left-back now heading for a departure from the Gunners in the January transfer window

Sport

1 hour ago Family's £500k home is destroyed by floods just days after they finally repaired devastation caused by Storm Henk last winter

In January last year, Jacob Davidge's entire downstairs was destroyed after flooding caused the house to flood with rainwater from Storm Henk.

Events

3 hours ago ATG January Sale: What theatre shows across the UK have had tickets slashed as part of ATG’s sale?

ATG Tickets look to make heading to the theatre more accessible with their January sale 🎺

Culture

27 hours ago Doctor shares four key pillars of health that will make you feel and look healthier

A professor has shared the four key pillars of health you should know about

Science

31 hours ago All the Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on January 7 following snow closure

Passengers are urged to monitor the status of their flights closely as schedules continue to be impacted by bad weather

Transport

35 minutes ago Merrick Garland plans to release Jack Smith’s January 6 report. How Trump is trying to stop him

The special counsel handed in his final report days before Trump returns to the White House

Politics

30 hours ago British workplace branded a 'cult' after managers put up poster telling employees to come in even when they're ill and work out of hours

Taking to the subreddit r/CasualUK on 7 January, the worker, from Teesside, known as u/punkywalrus, highlighted his frustration at the list, which contains a series of bizarre rules on 'what makes a great team.'

Society

69 minutes ago ScotRail releases alternative travel plan during improvement works on East Kilbride line

From Saturday, January 25, until Sunday, May 18, no trains will run on the line between East Kilbride and Glasgow Central while engineers work around the clock to deliver major works to modernise the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow.

Economics

2 hours ago 10 Scotland players to watch in January transfer window including possible Celtic, Rangers and Hearts moves

Steve Clarke squad members to keep an eye on this month

Sport

1 hour ago Italian priest faces manslaughter probe over death of newborn abandoned outside his church

The infant, believed to be around a month old, was found in a 'thermal cradle' at the church of San Giovanni Battista, in Bari, Italy, on January 2.

Events

5 hours ago Our neighbour ruined our property after putting up a huge spiked 'privacy' fence

A couple claim their new neighbour's building of a three-metre spiked fence has 'ruined' their dream garden, leaving them feeling like prisoners in 'Colditz'.

Culture

32 hours ago How prevalent is Covid five years after its first case? The latest variant and symptoms to know

Covid changed the trajectory of the world forever when it was first detected in January 2020, but five years on, how common is it and what is the most prevalent strain?

Science

46 minutes ago 13 best men’s puffer jackets that will help fend off the wintry weather

We donned the latest insulated layers and tested them on Dartmoor

Politics

36 hours ago Potential West Lothian homebuyers can welcome in New Year by buying dream house

The events will be held on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, and includes a choice of three developments in the area.

Society

1 hour ago Mason Greenwood's rocketing transfer price could leave Man United with £4.5m hole

Mason Greenwood left Manchester United to join Marseille last summer but the Premier League outfit could still profit from any future move by the player

Economics

3 hours ago Three Man Utd players they're desperate to axe as major January transfer issue exposed

Few will be exempt from Manchester United's proposed fire sale as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to slash costs and boost Ruben Amorim's transfer kitty with a major overhaul at Old Trafford

Sport

3 hours ago Drivers hail electric ice scraper which 'works great' for clearing car on frosty mornings

The "super" QCHMM Electric Ice Scraper is available at a knockdown price on Amazon.

Events

8 hours ago Meghan Markle's new cookery show is classed 'reality TV' as Netflix labels Duchess's series 'relaxing' and 'feel

The streamer is currently promoting the Duchess of Sussex 's long-awaited lifestyle series ahead of the show's premiere on January 15.

Culture

33 hours ago Five benefits of Dry January as experts share health boosts from ditching booze

Health experts have shared the biggest advantages to taking part in Dry January.

Science

47 minutes ago Man Utd outline clear Kobbie Mainoo stance amid contract wrangle and Chelsea link

Kobbie Mainoo is still only paid £20,000 per week by Manchester United and has been unable to agree terms over a new contract, sparking interest from Chelsea in the January transfer window

Politics

2 hours ago Kris Boyd brands Celtic fans 'spoiled' but isn't buying one thing over Kieran Tierney fan chant gripe gripe

The fallout from Rodgers swipe at the fans is rumbling on

Economics

5 hours ago Nuno Mendes to Manchester United: Ruben Amorim facing 'stumbling block' over key transfer target

Red Devils identify ideal first new signing under Portuguese boss

Sport

3 hours ago State of emergency declared in Russian city after Ukraine 'drones hit oil depot for Putin's nuclear bombers'

A huge fire exploded at the ‘Kristal’ oil complex in the city of Engels after long-range strikes, said Ukraine’s military

Events

28 hours ago Love Island fans 'rooting for' one contestant after All Stars line up revealed by ITV

The line up for Love Island: All Stars was revealed today, January 7

Culture

53 minutes ago Coronation Street's Colson Smith 'already knew' he was getting axed and reveals next career move

Colson Smith shared with Coronation Street actors Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price what's next for him after Weatherfield

Politics

2 hours ago Kris Boyd brands Celtic fans 'spoiled' but isn't buying one thing over Kieran Tierney fan chant gripe

The fallout from Rodgers swipe at the fans is rumbling on

Economics

5 hours ago Arsenal fans have missed key point as Mikel Arteta ball excuse fails to hide plain truth

Newcastle took the advantage in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg at the Emirates as Mikel Arteta's side missed a host of chances to score

Sport

3 hours ago The Vivienne's friend says drag queen was 'bombarded with homophobic abuse' before death

The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at a property in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on Sunday, January 5, and a cause of death has not yet been provided.

Events

29 hours ago Dancing On Ice star suffers huge blow days before show starts as they open up on health issue

Dancing On Ice is set to return to our TV screens in a matter of days, with a new set of celebrities ready to show off their ice skating skills in a bid to win the trophy

Culture

92 minutes ago Is Tom Sandoval the most hated traitor ever? Here’s what his castmates have said about him

The third season of ‘The Traitors’ begins streaming on Peacock on January 9, 2025

Politics

3 hours ago January deals: the best offers in 10 of London's most glamorous restaurants

Many of us crave glitz, that feeling attained while dining out somewhere special. But in this economy, at this time of year? Here’s where to go

Economics

6 hours ago Scottish football fans to brave freezing cold as temperatures plummet ahead of tonight's fixture card

Kilmarnock are also in action against Motherwell as thousands of diehards brace themselves for extreme conditions

Sport

3 hours ago Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people in Gaza as US steps up ceasefire push

It comes as the US is said to be pushing for a truce before Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January

Events

1 hour ago Mystery as Brit tourist's naked body is found in the sea in Thailand after row with 'muscly tourist' who followed him when he sprinted from bar

Regan Kelly, 28, had just arrived in Thailand for a month-long trip when he went missing in the early hours of January 3. He was last seen in CCTV footage at his hostel bar with an unknown man.

Politics

3 hours ago Ninja's Thirsti water bottle that's 'perfect for the gym' now £4 in deal

The bestselling bottle is usually £30 but fitness fans have spotted a way to get it for a fraction of the normal price

Economics

6 hours ago Jurrien Timber in fan cry as Arsenal aim to bounce back from Newcastle loss

The defender says beating Manchester United in the FA Cup would be the perfect response

Sport

3 hours ago Iran hostages reflect on a crisis that defined Jimmy Carter’s presidency: ‘A fine man that did his best’

When revolutionary students seized the US embassy in Tehran they initiated a 444-day ordeal that had a huge impact on Carter in both political and human termsIsolated, incommunicado and blindfolded for much of their captivity, the newly released American hostages had mixed feelings at best about the US president who had presided – seemingly impotent and powerless – over their 444 days of misery.Some blamed him for failing to extricate them from the Iranian revolutionaries who held them against their will and subjected them to ill-treatment, including beatings and mock executions. Others blamed him for the presidential decision that prompted their incarceration. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago What is closed on January 9? What to know about national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter

As the national day of mourning isn’t a federal holiday, many businesses, financial centers, and services will be open

Politics

4 hours ago Ruben Amorim one transfer away from completing Man United's Randal Kolo Muani deal

Latest Manchester United transfer news as a new team enters the race for Marcus Rashford that could make Ruben Amorim's January transfer window

Economics

6 hours ago Squid Game fans joke ‘someone is getting fired’ after spotting major blunder at key moment in season 2 finale

Hit Netflix show has fallen victim to a filming error in new season

Sport

5 hours ago Man who wrote 'Puff The Magic Dragon' went to grave saying it wasn't about drugs

After a four year battle with bladder cancer, singer-songwriter Peter Yarrow passed away yesterday (Tuesday, January 7) - he was responsible the hit Puff The Magic Dragon

Events

2 hours ago Forget the January detox – there’s finally a scientific defence for your morning coffee

As new research suggests a cuppa could keep you alive for longer, Helen Coffey celebrates that, for once, we’re not being told to give up one of life’s greatest simple pleasures

Politics

4 hours ago Louise Thompson's favourite Shark handheld vacuum now has £70 off on Amazon

Louise Thompson has shared her go-to Shark handheld vacuum cleaner that's ideal for cleaning the car and sofa in minutes - and Amazon just slashed the price by £70

Economics

8 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January 2025 games – the classic Diablo and UFC 5 arrive in this month's first drop

Xbox Game Pass has made its first announcement of the year, and though it isn't exactly bursting at the seams, it's going to catch players with nostalgia hook, line and sinker.

Sport

5 hours ago Met Office's 'bitter' snow warning means UK faces 'coldest January night for 15 YEARS'

Brits face the coldest January night for 15 years on Thursday, according to Met Office data, as temperatures could drop to -16C with snow and sleet battering the country

Events

2 hours ago St Mirren and Coventry City aim to play second leg of match 40 years after the first

After a hard fought first leg ended all square, the second leg of the 1987 Anglo Scottish Challenge is still to be played

Politics

5 hours ago Look for key King Charles banknotes in wallet – one detail could be worth £1,000

Don't chuck loose cash into a pot and then forget all about it – check your notes for key signs that could show they're more valuable than they seem at first glance

Economics

8 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Sacking imminent; Mainoo to Chelsea; Arsenal want Williams; Rashford talks; Man Utd latest

Premier League giants look to strengthen in January

Sport

5 hours ago Two teenage rape victim sisters are arrested in Pakistan after dousing their father in petrol and burning him alive in his sleep in revenge for his repeated sex attacks

The father was attacked in the Punjabi city of Gujranwala on January 1 and taken to hospital where he died on January 7.

Events

2 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces anxious wait as priority summer transfer holds showdown talks

Manchester United transfer target Alphonso Davies is set to make a huge decision about his future, with the left-back's representatives holding talks over a new deal with Bayern Munich

Politics

5 hours ago Aldi's new £25 gadget 'effortlessly' soothes babies struggling to get to sleep

The supermarket is launching its January Baby Event, offering a wide range of products for parents and families

Economics

10 hours ago Why Rangers fans will go 'f****** mental' at Patrick Stewart as Ibrox favourite names 2 players he'd sign right now

Philippe Clement has revealed the new CEO is set to address the media over January transfer plans

Sport

6 hours ago OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit

Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he regularly sexually abused her for several years, starting when they were children.The lawsuit filed on 6 January in a US district court in the Eastern District of Missouri alleges that the abuse began when Ann Altman was three and Sam Altman was 12. The filing alleges that the last instance of abuse took place when he was an adult but his sister, known as Annie, was still a child. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's sprawling £30m mansion that's under huge fire threat

As Prince Harry and Meghan's home in Montecito, California has come under threat from extensive wildfires, we take a look inside the lavish mansion reportedly worth nearly $30 million

Politics

6 hours ago £120m January deals can set Man City up for Pep Guardiola's ideal summer rebuild

Manchester City are active in the January transfer window - with any new signings offering a clear boost to future business in the summer.

Economics

11 hours ago Manchester United face stumbling blocks in chase of key transfer target Nuno Mendes

The PSG left-back is valued at €60m and United are restricted by Profit and Sustainability rules

Sport

6 hours ago Body found in search for missing London hikers who disappeared in Italy

Two men from London were last heard from on January 1 while trekking in Northern Italy

Events

3 hours ago King Frederik and Queen Mary mark Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine's 14th birthday with heartwarming photos from family's New Year's Eve party

This morning, the Danish Royal Family 's official Instagram page posted three unseen images of the teenage Prince and Princess - who born at 10:30am on 8 January 2011.

Politics

8 hours ago Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month

Economics

12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Mainoo to Chelsea; Arsenal want Williams; Rashford talks; Man Utd target Mbeumo

Premier League giants look to strengthen in January

Sport

6 hours ago Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs as furious row erupts over grooming gangs after Musk claims

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (8 January) as a furious row erupts between the two political parties over grooming gangs.

Events

3 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game Season 2 makes history as it smashes records once again

Squid Game season two has been an instant hit with Netflix fans and the show has now gone on to break a huge record.

Politics

8 hours ago Supermarket cheaper than Aldi and Lidl for basket of shopping essentials now price matching over 500 products

The retailer launched its price match scheme last February

Economics

13 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners told to make second bid as Mikel Arteta names January target

Arsenal are looking at transfer opportunities this month as they look to finally earn a Premier League title under Mikel Arteta, and are being linked to moves for some big names

Sport

7 hours ago Met Office expert reveals why California wildfires are raging in middle of winter

EXCLUSIVE: California has a reputation for being warm, but while its average temperatures in the summer months sit around the 28 to 29 degree mark, in January and February they drop down to around 20C

Events

3 hours ago The Traitors viewers demand change for next series – but fans point out one flaw

The Traitors kicked off on January 1 and it's safe to say, there's already a lot of drama. But viewers of the BBC hit are calling out for one major change for the next series

Politics

10 hours ago January 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP to launch disability consultation

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

13 hours ago Man City's best line up with Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov could put three players at risk

Manchester City have transfer interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush and Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov in January.

Sport

7 hours ago If Graeme Souness and Harry Redknapp can sign impact strikers in January then Manchester United can

One of the main reasons Man United are having their worst seasons in 35 years is they have got it wrong with their two striker signings.

Events

4 hours ago Biden may preemptively pardon Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, after Trump’s threats of revenge – US politics live

Biden confirms he may still opt to protect Trump’s enemies from prosecution, while Trump scrambles to halt sentencing in criminal business fraud caseGood morning, US politics blog readers. Joe Biden is in his final days in office, and still has a few pieces of unfinished business to deal with before he hands power to Donald Trump on 20 January. One of them is deciding whether to issue preemptive pardons to political enemies of the incoming president, such as former congresswoman Liz Cheney or Anthony Fauci, who spearheaded the fight against Covid-19 in Trump’s first term. In an interview with USA Today published today – a rare, final sit-down interview by a president who spent much of his term avoiding the press – Biden confirmed he may still opt to protect Trump’s enemies from prosecution, and signaled he would decide based on who the president-elect appoints to top roles in his administration.Meanwhile, Trump is scrambling to halt the sentencing in his criminal business fraud case...

Politics

11 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee shows his true character with stance over Man United exit and swap deal

Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Manchester United during the January transfer window but the forward is reportedly determined to stay at Old Trafford

Economics

24 hours ago Arsenal fans left furious as Man Utd handed huge advantage for FA Cup showdown

Arsenal welcome Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Sunday - and the 8,000 visiting supporters will be given the ideal spot to watch the two rivals collide

Sport

7 hours ago Fire crews descend on Greater Manchester street in huge emergency response

A number of firefighters remain at the scene

Events

4 hours ago Gerwyn Price decision causes meltdown as darts star rages over 'scandalous' Premier League snub

Mike De Decker was a notable absentee from the Premier League darts line-up and he has not held back in his criticism of the selection process and two of the wildcards, including Gerwyn Price

Politics

12 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee's stance on Man Utd exit and January swap deal shows his true colours

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, just months after signing from Bologna

Economics

25 hours ago Andy Murray begins coaching Novak Djokovic as he aims to extend Australian Open record

Andy Murray has been putting Novak Djokovic through his paces at Melbourne Park ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday, where the Serbian will aim to win an 11th title

Sport

7 hours ago Body found in search for two British hikers who went missing in Italian mountains

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Sam Harris, 35, have not been seen or heard from since January 1 and they did not check in for their flight home on January 6.

Events

4 hours ago Auston Trusty clears up mystery post Rangers absence as he talks up Celtic moment that 'meant the world'

The £6million American centre-back sat out four fixtures on the bounce across the Christmas and New Year period

Politics

13 hours ago Samsung Galaxy Smartwatches reduced to just £39 in January tech clearance sale

You can expect the battery life to last around three to four days if you’re careful with its usage

Economics

25 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Bellingham deal, Chelsea lead Mainoo race; Man Utd, Liverpool latest

Huge deals being linked as Premier League giants look to strengthen

Sport

7 hours ago Ukraine 'drones attack oil depot for Putin's nuclear bomber planes' deep inside Russia

A huge fire exploded at the ‘Kristal’ oil complex in the city of Engels after long-range strikes, said Ukraine’s military

Events

5 hours ago Forget the January detox: finally, there’s a scientific defence for your morning coffee

As new research suggests a cuppa could keep you alive for longer, Helen Coffey celebrates that, for once, we’re not being told to give up one of life’s greatest simple pleasures

Politics

14 hours ago Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'superhero' Scots tot, 3, who died on transplant list

Tributes have poured in for Zachary Bradford who passed away on Thursday, January 2, aged just three.

Economics

29 hours ago The future Hearts starting XI with a punch as new transfer arrivals set tone for the rapid improvement fans crave

Neil Critchley has added two new faces so far in January but that's unlikely to be the last of the business done at Tynecastle

Sport

7 hours ago Kris Boyd in Celtic fan barb as Green Brigade warned not to 'upset' Brendan Rodgers

Hoops fans incurred the wrath of Rodgers in the wake of Sunday's 3-0 win over St Mirren

Events

5 hours ago Donald Trump's key policies: from abortion and climate change to the economy

From mass deportations to foreign wars and tariffs, the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency will be felt in all aspects of American life and across the globe

Politics

16 hours ago Exact King Charles banknotes to find in wallets – with one detail worth over £1k

It's always worth checking your rare coins, but did you know certain banknotes can hold a huge value too? One TikTok user shared the exact King Charles banknotes to look for...

Economics

29 hours ago Manchester United's strongest matchday squad after five transfers in the January window

Man United want to add to their squad in this month's transfer window - but it is no secret they need to cut their cloth first.

Sport

7 hours ago Body found in search for Brit hikers in Italy's Dolomite mountains after missing flight home

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, were hiking through the Dolomites in northern Italy and were last heard from at 2.20pm on January 1, when they sent messages to their loved ones in England

Events