46 minutes ago Snow radar shows everywhere it's snowing in Britain NOW as UK wakes up to 9 inches

Brits have been told to expect icy patches across much of southern England and have been warned to be aware of slippery surfaces on pavements and on stretches of road

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

Snow and sleet began to hit southern England this afternoon as fresh weather warnings came into force with the Met Office saying further alerts are likely to be issued as the week goes on.

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4 hours ago ‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a dayThe modest suburban home used as Walter White’s family abode in Breaking Bad is officially on the market for US$4m – almost 10 times the median sale price in its neighbourhood.The ranch-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a back yard pool, which featured in crucial scenes in the show. The median price of a house in the same postcode is $421,000, according to real estate company Zillow. Continue reading...

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58 minutes ago Watch live: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm

WARNING: Following livestream may contain distressing content.

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14 hours ago Heartbreaking photos of the thinnest dog RSPCA has ever seen after it was found walking alone down country lane

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Shocking photos show Peanut, a lurcher, in such a bad way that every bone on her body is visible.

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14 hours ago Doctor's HMPV outbreak comparison to Covid pandemic as deadly virus 'already in UK'

Dr Michael Head said HMPV is 'already present' in the UK but pinpointed a crucial difference between the recent outbreak in northern China and the Covid-19 pandemic

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15 hours ago Owner left car to 'defrost' on driveway but returned to find it had vanished

South Wales Police have issued an urgent warning to other drivers in the wake of the incident

Transport

2 hours ago 'Ban pesticides to save British bees from extinction' say 1.6 million Brits

Experts have warned that without bees we may lose all the plants that bees pollinate, all of the animals that eat those plants and so on up the food chain wreaking havoc with ecosystems

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21 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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8 hours ago How a Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

A warning has been issued on the back of the fraud case involving Aberdeen City Council

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68 minutes ago London weather: Met Office issue ice warning for capital after snow falls and temperatures plummet

Yellow warning for ice on Thursday morning after temperatures fall below freezing

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18 hours ago 'I'm a doctor – here's how to tell the difference between cold and flu'

The NHS has warned that cases of flu are rising, so a doctor has shared information about symptoms you should learn about. Here's everything you need to know

Science

3 hours ago ‘A very dicey situation’: Arctic rivalry behind Trump’s push for Greenland

The island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasing

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

The Met Office has warned there might be some snow in parts of Wales on Wednesday

Society

17 hours ago Labour 'offering to pay Mauritius nearly £9billion' as part of Chagos Islands deal in bid to rush through agreement before Donald Trump re

The Government is currently scrambling to save its agreement to surrender control of the Indian Ocean archipelago, which hosts a strategically vital UK-US military base.

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99 minutes ago USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report

An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are being run illegally

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20 hours ago Lothians MSP leads Holyrood debate on access to medical technology for diabetic patients

Access to diabetes technologies is essential to reducing the physical and mental burden of type 1 diabetes and preventing serious complications like seizures, heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and death.

Science

4 hours ago We deserve to be able to watch the Scotland football team on the telly for free

Record View says it is vital that a deal is sorted in time for Scotland's World Cup qualifiers which start in September.

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2 hours ago Weather and travel LIVE updates as major road shut, schools close and warning in place in Greater Manchester

The cold snap is continuing

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20 hours ago Doctor explains simple way to tell if you have flu or cold as Scotland cases rise

An increasing number of people are being hospitalised with the flu, but a doctor has explained how you can tell whether you have the flu or a common cold

Science

6 hours ago Dinosaurs 'could return' to Earth because of erupting volcanoes says experts

Experts from the University of St Andrews have found global warming played a vital part in the dinosaurs’ development that that rocketing carbon dioxide levels could bring them back

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3 hours ago Martin Lewis' urgent credit card warning that Brits 'can't afford' to miss

Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to Brits who are struggling with credit card debt as the Money Saving Expert founder has shared his top tips on how to clear the debt

Events

21 hours ago Britain's A&E meltdown: Winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed NHS hospitals amid fears of needless deaths as patients are left in corridors and face 50 hour waits

At least 11 hospitals have already declared critical incidents amid severe strain on services as the flu outbreak worsens and health leaders warn the NHS faces 'exceptionally high demand'.

Science

9 hours ago The Traitors viewers left fuming after 'the nation's sweetheart' Kas is banished after being 'ostracised and bullied out' by cast as fans declare he 'deserved better'

The latest episode of the hit BBC show saw the emotional moment that the doctor, 33, was sent home after receiving the most number of votes at the round table.

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4 hours ago Whales and seabirds 'hit by Scottish Government failure to protect seas'

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners say SNP ministers are failing to live up to pledges to enforce special conservation zones designed protect Scotland's marine life.

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26 hours ago Scientists reveal source of mysterious radio signal that travelled for 200 million years to reach Earth

Radio burst lasted just two milliseconds

Science

10 hours ago The Traitors fans fume as Faithful Kas is banished after being 'bullied and ostracised' by the group and declare he 'deserved better'

The latest episode of the hit BBC show saw the emotional moment that the doctor, 33, was sent home after receiving the most number of votes at the round table.

Politics

4 hours ago Police Scotland at 'breaking point' as mental health absences soar by 50%

The crisis has contributed to a dire warning from the head of the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) that “policing in Scotland is at a breaking point”.

Events

27 hours ago The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?

Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition to a pluralist democratic Syria, but faces resistance within the country. The interim government fears the lifting of sanctions will be tied to excessive demands imposed by the west, with suspicion of the UN deeply embedded after what are seen as its failures during 14 years of civil war.Ahmed al-Sharaa, the country’s de facto leader, has told Gulf and western states that his group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), long ago transformed itself from a Salafi jihadi group in Idlib province to a technocratic force willing to accommodate all Syrians. Continue reading...

Science

14 hours ago Luke Littler's brother Leon lifts lid on darts sensation's personality after historic title win

Littler has been warned about how his life could change after becoming the youngest darts world champion

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4 hours ago UK weather live: Snow and ice warnings across country as cold snap could see temperatures hit

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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14 hours ago The Guardian view on content moderation: Meta did far too little. Now it wants to do even less | Editorial

Loosening already limited safeguards on social media platforms is not just damaging. It could ultimately prove deadlyMark Zuckerberg famously boasted that Facebook had a saying: “Move fast and break things”. His product has not just destroyed industry models but also social mores and expectations of the reliability of information and, in the global south, has upended people’s lives. The technology writer Kara Swisher described him as “not just a technologist; he’s a social engineer”.Meta’s Tuesday announcement shows that it still moves at speed. Having previously been pressured into insufficient improvements in moderation, it is abruptly scrapping factcheckers on platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, starting in the US, and loosening other content restrictions. This purportedly addresses overreach by moderators. Other controls remain. But the signal is clear. Its new guidelines will allow users to call others mentally ill on the basis of their sexuality or gender ide...

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5 hours ago Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur latest as he shares health update with fans after terrifying Carabao Cup injury

After a worrying night saw Rodrigo Bentancur stretchered off the pitch during the Carabo Cup semi-final, the midfielder has shared a vital health update with fans

Events

14 hours ago Chilling moment man stabs showgirl he thought was 'laughing at him' in Las Vegas knife rampage

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. Yoni Barrios, 34, is accused of going on a knife rampage on the Las Vegas Boulevard where he killed two people including a showgirl while also injuring six others

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5 hours ago Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur shares health update with fans after terrifying injury

After a worrying night saw Rodrigo Bentancur stretchered off the pitch during the Carabo Cup semi-final, the midfielder has shared a vital health update with fans

Events

14 hours ago Brexiteer meltdown as Starmer makes May’s chief EU negotiator Foreign Office chief mandarin

Sir Oliver Robbins’s appointment is being seen as a signal of intent on Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU

Politics

5 hours ago Martin Lewis's urgent £25m warning to millions as compensation deadline in hours

Time is running out to make a claim for compensation out of a £25million allocated pot - money expert Martin Lewis has revealed who is eligible and what you need to do to get your hands on the cash

Events

15 hours ago Germany's Chancellor Scholz joins France in warning Donald Trump against threatening Greenland as territory's Prime Minister flies in for talks with King of Denmark

Germany has joined France in warning Donald Trump against threatening the European Union's 'sovereign borders' after the president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland.

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6 hours ago How JK Rowling's doctor husband has become her rock in the face of an avalanche of death threats from militant trans activists

The social media post JK Rowling penned to mark the occasion of her 23rd wedding anniversary was short, understated and heartfelt: 'Married 23 years today' alongside a single heart emoji.

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15 hours ago Are you falling for wellness misinformation online? Here’s how to tell

Social media is rife with alarming advice and warnings – experts share red flags to avoidWellness advice abounds on social media: warnings about “toxic foods”, assertions that parasites are driving your sugar cravings, or claims about solving the “root cause” of bodily complaints with unproven remedies.“Wellness woo” appears in many domains, like nutrition, dermatology, parenting and psychology, says Dr Jonathan Stea, clinical psychologist and author of a new book about mental health misinformation, Mind the Science. Common themes include distrust in mainstream medicine, the flawed belief that “natural” is always best, and an overreliance on anecdotal evidence – for instance, “I believe smearing beef tallow on my face cured my acne, so it will also cure yours!” Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Warning as common mistake drivers make in the snow could cost them £2,500

Keith Hawes, of Nationwide Vehicle Contracts, has revealed a simple way to avoid being fined whilst driving in severe weather conditions. It comes after snow warnings were issued in the UK

Events

16 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry face urgent evacuation from 'high risk' mansion

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may be forced to flee their home in Montecito, California, as utility companies warned of a Public Safety Power Shutoff amid the wildfires

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6 hours ago Dinosaurs 'could return' as experts warn of new danger of climate change

Experts from the University of St Andrews have found global warming played a vital part in the dinosaurs’ development that that rocketing carbon dioxide levels could bring them back

Events

17 hours ago Denmark ‘open to dialogue’ with Donald Trump over security concerns on Greenland

Danish foreign minister says territory unlikely to ever be part of US, while French minister criticises president-electDenmark has said it is open to dialogue with Donald Trump about his legitimate security concerns after the incoming US president said he was prepared to use economic tariffs or military force to seize control of Danish-administered Greenland.Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the experienced Danish foreign minister, insisted he did not see a political crisis, but said it was in everyone’s interests to lower the temperature in the discussions. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Freezing fog to blanket Britain as blizzards hit and snow warnings remain

Britain is set to be engulfed in an icy gip today as parts of the country continue to be battered by blizzardy conditions. The Met Office has issued six separate yellow warning.

Events

17 hours ago 'I was a Premier League goal machine and I know why Liverpool should let Mohamed Salah go'

Liverpool have been warned that renewing Mohamed Salah's contract would be "unsustainable" - but they have been urged to keep hold of Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold

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6 hours ago Black men are in disproportionate danger of dying from prostate cancer because of outdated NHS guidelines, charity warns

Prostate Cancer UK says ministers have a 'moral imperative' to change the rules so GPs can proactively speak to at risk groups about screening for the disease.

Events

18 hours ago WHO expert issues crucial HMPV advice as cases rise – one thing you must know

A leading health expert from the World Health Organisation has shared vital information about the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) following a recent surge in cases in China

Politics

7 hours ago Nearly one in four freshwater fish species, crustaceans and dragonflies are at 'high risk of' extinction, scientists warn

Nearly a quarter of freshwater animal species, from fish to dragonflies,face high risk of extinction worldwide, scientists have warned.

Events

19 hours ago Mikel Arteta mocked by Carabao Cup organisers following excuse for Arsenal defeat

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta blaming the ball for his side's failure to find the net as they missed a host of chances

Politics

8 hours ago Lynx on loose with public warned to not approach in suspected 'illegal release'

People are being warned not to approach two lynx which are running wild in the Scottish Highlands after they are suspected to have been released illegally

Events

19 hours ago Meta is ushering in a ‘world without facts’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Maria Ressa warns of ‘dangerous times’ for journalism and democracy after move to end factchecking in USThe Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on its platforms and remove restrictions on certain topics means “extremely dangerous times” lie ahead for journalism, democracy and social media users.The American-Filipino journalist said Mark Zuckerberg’s move to relax content moderation on the Facebook and Instagram platforms would lead to a “world without facts” and that was “a world that’s right for a dictator”. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago National Galleries warns flagship attractions face closure over 'seismic' £40m funding crisis

Bosses say £40m is needed to secure the future of Scotland’s national art collection

Events

22 hours ago UK weather: Brits to shiver through coldest night of winter as temperatures to plunge to

Parts of England were still subject to ice and snow warnings on Wednesday morning, and the Met Office said further alerts are likely to be issued as the week goes on

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8 hours ago New weather warnings issued as temperatures set to plummet as low as minus 16C

Temperatures are set to drop sharply, with lows of minus 16C possible in Scotland and northern England overnight on Thursday.

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