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1 hour ago What this current cold weather does to your hair – and what you can do

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58 minutes ago Learning to see through Elon Musk's disgraceful attacks on Labour is vital

As Scottish politics continue on a familiar path, Elon Musk’s latest attacks on Keir Starmer’s government raise serious concerns

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5 hours ago National Grid asks power plants to generate extra electricity TONIGHT over surging demand to heat homes as temperatures plunge to

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1 hour ago Trump to declare national economic emergency in order to push through tariffs, report says

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Vice President Kamala Harris plans to close out her term with an around-the-world trip

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72 minutes ago Delta Airlines praised for holding flight to allow daughter time with dying mother

The daughter’s TikTok video telling the story received over 10 million views

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Deise Moura is pictured next to her now gravely ill mother-in-law Zeli Dos Anjos - and in front of a Christmas cake identical to the one that killed three members of the family.

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32 hours ago Britain's big freeze shuts four major airports with hundreds of flights disrupted

Flights were disrupted at Manchester Airport, Bristol Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Aberdeen Airport today - and the Met Office warned more snow is on the way.

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5 hours ago Family hear eerie ‘tapping’ coming from walls of home – then make bone

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26 hours ago Met Office say 'brace yourselves' at temperatures in Greater Manchester to 'feel as cold as

Wintry conditions have caused days of disruption - with more cold weather on the way

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1 hour ago California wildfires: two people dead, ‘high number of significant injuries’ and estimated 1,000 structures destroyed, officials say – latest updates

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Newly-appointed boss Sergio Conceicao was at the centre of the party after lifting the trophy in only his second game in charge

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73 minutes ago Travis Kelce reveals the time of year he would never get married amid rumors he will propose to Taylor Swift

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7 hours ago Parents told they're making dangerous mistake with prams in cold weather

As temperatures continue to drop during the winter months, a parenting expert has warned mums and dads to avoid making one common mistake when it comes to keeping their children warm.

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1 hour ago Jason and Travis Kelce answer fan’s burning question about jockstraps in the NFL

The Kelce brothers said there was a more efficient item of clothing that NFL players prefer to jockstraps

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37 hours ago Dancing on Ice star Michaela Strachan shares accident nightmare after signing up to series

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11 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when and where it will snow in Wales today

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The mercury plunged to -5.5C in Drumnadrochit, Scottish Highlands on Tuesday and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for many for the rest of the week

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1 hour ago Moment LA man decides to let his $5M home burn to the ground and flees for his life as devastating wildfires kill two and decimates multi

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2 hours ago Wicked, A Complete Unknown and Shôgun lead Screen Actors Guild nominations

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16 hours ago Ketamine could be upgraded to a Class A drug by the Home Office in response to record levels of use

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2 hours ago Mother of bus stabbing victim, 14, pays tribute as police launch murder hunt

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2 hours ago Many wise people have told me how to live a better life. Obviously I didn’t pay attention | Adrian Chiles

Grandad, Alan Sugar, a man I met in the pub: I’ve ignored them all. No wonder I don’t have any advice of my own to pass onWhat’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had? It’s a common question to lob in at the end of an interview. I mean the kind of interview you might be doing to promote a book or a film or something, rather than an interview for a job. Although I suppose it might crop up there too. I wouldn’t know, as I believe the last interview I had of that kind was for a job at the Birmingham Post in 1992. Not quite sure how I’ve managed to swerve all that stress ever since.When I’ve asked the question of someone, on the radio, the interviewee has invariably been stuck for an answer. Now I see why. I’ve been asked it several times in recent months, at literary festivals and whatnot, talking about a book of these columns. In the absence of a prepared answer, it’s difficult to come up with anything interesting in reply. And preparation has never been my strong point, even though ...

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20 hours ago Ketamine could be upgraded to a Class A drug by the Home Office in response to record levels of use

In the year ending March 2023, an official study showed 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 admitted they had used the substance during the previous 12 months.

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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

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2 hours ago Grieving girls heard tapping in walls of home – months later people were dead

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Events

3 hours ago Weather set to turn 'bitterly cold' as mercury to plummet to minus 16C in parts of Scotland

The Met Office said it would turn ‘bitterly cold’

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21 hours ago Brittany Mahomes to give birth to third child during husband Patrick Mahomes’ NFL bye week

‘Brittany is due to give birth to their 3rd child on Sunday,’ NFL reporter confirms

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21 hours ago Government spent £140K on treatment for bedbugs in offices over two years

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2 hours ago Jess Phillips has ‘security bolstered and told not to go out alone’ after Elon Musk attacks

It comes after Elon Musk launched into a furious social media tirade against the home office minister

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3 hours ago Premier League footballer accused of raping two women as police issue update

Officers from the Metropolitan Police confirmed that an evidence file has been sent to prosecutors.

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26 hours ago Paddy McGuinness shares home secrets after Christine split with significant change

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23 hours ago Amazon is paying $40 million to license new Melania documentary directed by disgraced Brett Ratner

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An astonishing picture shows a migrant cradling a newborn as others on the dinghy back away to make space for the baby.

Events

3 hours ago Fox News star insists it’s a ‘privilege’ to be taken over by US — as Canadian official makes snarky counteroffer

‘But the fact that they don’t want us to take them over makes me want to invade,’ Jesse Watters snarked. ‘I want to quench my imperialist thirst.’

Politics

28 hours ago Fact check: Home Office memo advised police how to deal with vulnerable children

The Home Office circular did not contain the quote, or sentiments, that online users have attributed to it.

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25 hours ago Hundreds expected at new Greater Manchester fish and chip shop for special opening deal

Mother Hubbard's will open on Wellington Road in Stockport this weekend with a huge discount for diners

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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

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Politics

30 hours ago Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos, 51, 'is sleeping at the club's training ground as he divorces his wife and mother of two of his ELEVEN children amid bitter battle for £133m fortune'

Carlos, 51, tied the knot with Mariana Luccon in June 2009, and the couple have two daughters together - Manuela and Mariana. But they have now gone their separate ways.

Society

40 hours ago Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Lidl shoppers miss out on £3 billion due to cashback mistake

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Economics

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A shocking psychiatric report on Linda De Sousa Abreu revealed she 'loved' the convicted burglar she had the romp with and viewed him as a 'protector' she provided 'sexual services' to

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3 hours ago Two Girl Scouts cookie flavors will retire after this year. Here’s how to get them before they go

The cookie season will last from Janaury 7 through April 2025

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35 hours ago UK weather live: Bristol Airport suspends flights as Met Office snow and ice warnings remain in place

Heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures

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2 hours ago Inside shamed prison guard Linda De Sousa Abreu's 'horrific' life behind bars with Lucy Letby

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3 hours ago AENO Premium Eco Heater review: Simple heat with nifty, convenient controls

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2 hours ago Met Office upgrades snow danger warning stretching across three English counties

Brits are braced for yet more snow amid an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office earlier today - temperatures could also plummet to -16C in some areas this week

Events

3 hours ago Scottish minister refuses to say if Branchform officers known to Government

The Police Scotland operation was set up to investigate the SNP’s use of funding.

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3 hours ago Les crisis talks! Embattled Starmer and Macron to discuss their woes over dinner at Chequers

The two leaders will hold talks at the Prime Minister's Chequers country estate, with an official to-do list set to include support for Ukraine, illegal migration and AI.

Events

4 hours ago Biden reveals the surprising compliment Trump gave him during their Oval Office meeting

President Joe Biden revealed the surprising compliment Donald Trump gave him when the two men met in the Oval Office shortly after the November election.

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3 hours ago Tributes as Second World War 'Desert Rat' who spent whole life in Manchester dies aged 103

A proud Manc, Donald McCaig fought in Egypt and North Africa

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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...

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3 hours ago Moment terrified shoppers flee Regent Street after police order them to leave area 'immediately' over bomb scare

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

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4 hours ago I didn't eat for 11 days over Christmas – I thought, ‘Oh my God, is this it?’

In her no-holds-barred column, Irish singer, actress and TV star Linda Nolan speaks candidly about living with cancer, a disease that has also struck sisters Anne and Coleen and took the life of their sister Bernie. This week Linda is finally on the mend – and has found a controversial food combo to tempt her to eat again

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3 hours ago The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag’s home engulfed in Pacific Palisades fire

More than 30,000 residents have been placed under evacuation orders

Events

5 hours ago Elon Musk's secret baby mother's bold statement about kids and bizarre sperm offer

The mum of three of Elon Musk's 11 kids opened up about the challenges the youngsters will one day face growing up with such a controversial dad, while shedding light on his parenting style

Politics

3 hours ago Internet art sensation Mr Doodle wins battle with locals to build seaside home covered with his work

Officials recommended that Sam Cox (pictured), 28, known as Mr Doodle, should be allowed to build his doodle-covered house - despite criticism it would not fit in with the local area.

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

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3 hours ago Regent Street is closed as police carry out controlled explosions after reports of 'suspicious vehicle'

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

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