68 minutes ago Met Office issues update on how cold Greater Manchester will be today with

The cold snap continues

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

Low temperatures can wreak havoc on your hair

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7 hours ago Dutch study produces map break down of how immigrants from different countries either contribute to economy or become a burden on tax payers

The report, based on 2016 data, estimates that asylum seekers cost the Dutch state €400,000 (£330,000) over the course of their lifetimes.

Economics

17 hours ago Chelsea legend's 'perfect' daughter strips down to lingerie in snow and wows fans

A Premier League legend's stunning daughter has delighted her followers by showing off her ravishing figure in red lingerie in freezing cold Icelandic snow

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1 hour 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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97 minutes ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

2 hours ago Why Scotland must not let our national instrument, bagpipes, be replaced by kazoos

If bagpipes continue their slump in popularity and interest in kazoos takes off, Scotland could be a very different place in a century or two

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15 hours ago EFL hits back at Arteta’s complaints: ‘All clubs play with the same ball’

Manager criticised Puma ball after Carabao Cup defeatPuma will manufacture Premier League ball next seasonThe English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball being used in this year’s Carabao Cup in response to Mikel Arteta complaining that it “flies differently” after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.Arsenal lost the first leg of their semi-final at Emirates Stadium 2-0 despite having 23 shots, with three on target. Arteta suggested the ball, which is manufactured by Puma, could have played a role in their defeat because it is different to the Nike balls used in the Premier League. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago London mayor’s £24m fares cut on Fridays made ‘no noticeable difference’ – TfL

Sir Sadiq Khan hailed the trial as ‘groundbreaking’ when it was launched in March last year.

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19 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

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3 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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2 hours ago How to tell if you've got 'real flu' as top GP names symptoms that wipe people out

Flu is skyrocketing across the UK

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2 hours ago Winter Fuel Payment: ‘Amazing’ heater with huge discount is flying off shelves amid UK cold snap

"I can’t imagine winter without it!"

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17 hours ago Compact heater that's ‘great at warming the space’ is perfect for working from home

As the temperatures continue to plummet, many remote workers are likely struggling to keep the cold out - well, this compact heater could be your new best friend for working from home

Society

20 hours ago Are WFH Fridays here to stay? Sadiq Khan's £24m cheap fares plan to lure Londoners back to the office 'flops'

Now London mayor suggests offering free coffees to passengers after scrapping of peak fares made ‘no difference’ to Friday commutes

Economics

23 hours ago Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments

Sport

5 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.

Events

12 hours ago Why thousands of people are getting so sick with flu that they're going to hospital, explained by Greater Manchester GP

And what the huge spike means for Greater Manchester hospitals

Science

3 hours ago David Beckham explains why he and his mum had the same Man Utd idol for very different reasons

David Beckham grew up in the Manchester United academy and was a huge fan of Wales international Mark Hughes - who also caught the eye of his mother Sandra, albeit for a different reason

Politics

20 hours ago The household item that can stop your car doors freezing shut in cold weather

The hack can also be used to keep door locks from freezing

Society

20 hours ago I had a serious drinking problem then discovered a £3.57 pill called the Ozempic of alcohol. I took it and the results were astonishing... no wonder doctors are frustrated it's so little known

Not long ago I had a serious drinking problem. For more than a decade I was either knocking back a bottle of wine every night or I was white-knuckling it in a stone-cold-sober phase.

Economics

9 hours ago Migrant exploitation is a progressive issue. That’s why we will now take the toughest steps ever to stop it | David Lammy

Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smartIn January 1946, the foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, stared into the geopolitical fog. The second world war had only just ended. The cold war, which would last more than four decades, was only just beginning. It was hard to see six months, let alone six years ahead.But Bevin did not sit waiting for the fog to clear. He was a minister of action, who saw that what matters is not just what Britain says, but what it does. What matters is not just what Britain wants, but what it builds. What matters is having a strategy. This is why Clement Attlee’s 1945 general election manifesto was called Let Us Face the Future.David Lammy is British foreign secretaryDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. ...

Events

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

Science

6 hours ago Maya Jama reveals the big difference between male contestants on Love Island and Love Island: All Stars

Her glamorous entrances have often turned heads in the villa. 

Politics

20 hours ago The common household items that can stop your car doors freezing shut in cold weather

The hack can also be used to keep door locks from freezing

Society

22 hours ago Sainsbury's has a dupe of the Damson Madder Dakota dress for just £13.50

Needless to say, the Dakota has sold out many times over, and has been released in a series of different colours and prints.

Economics

10 hours ago Met Office says more snow and ice warnings likely this week as Brits brace for brutal

The UK has had a bitterly cold start to 2025 with Arctic air moving southwards bringing ice and snow to many parts of the country but the lowest temperatures are still set to come

Events

15 hours ago Wishaw MSP urging constituents to get vaccinated as flu and Covid cases rise

This year’s winter vaccination programme is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19.

Science

6 hours ago Only those with 20/20 vision can spot differences in busy watermelon picture

Puzzle enthusiasts have been left wracking their brains over this latest brain teaser. Participants have been asked to try and find five differences between these two photos

Politics

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.

Society

11 hours ago 'Don't eat leftover Christmas trees – they could kill you,' boffins warn

'Christmas trees are not meant to end up in the food chain at all,' said one expert who warned eating them could leave you needing a doctor - or maybe a fate even worse

Events

7 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Do Rachel Reeves and King Charles have different ideas for Buckingham Palace?

With opinion polls confirming that a majority oppose spending £369 million refurbishing Buckingham Palace, many of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' boffins have been nodding in agreement. 

Politics

25 hours ago 'I'm an American mum living in the UK – giving birth is so different back home'

An American mum who recently gave birth in the UK revealed how different it is in the US. She posted a viral video about this on TikTok which caused some debate...

Society

11 hours ago Met Office warns more snow could fall over UK at weekend in fresh update

The UK's cold snap is expected to continue into the weekend

Events

19 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

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.

Politics

11 hours ago Sadiq Khan considers offering WFH workers free coffee to lure them back to the Tube after Friday discount scheme failed

Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan is considering giving workers free coffee to lure them back onto the capital's public transport, after a discount travel scheme on Fridays made 'no noticeable difference'.

Events

20 hours ago Is YOUR local hospital being crippled by the flu surge? Check winter virus levels in your area using our tracker tool

The crisis, driven by flu norovirus, RSV and Covid has already led to a dozen hospitals declaring critical incidents meaning they are struggling to provide safe care to patients.

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

15 hours ago UK expert makes China mystery virus HMPV information request over pandemic fears

A top medical research boffin has said more information is needed on the HMPV strain impacting China at the moment and 'if the virus causing high infection rates' has differences

Events

20 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

12 hours ago Revisions of ‘hateful conduct’: what users can now say on Meta platforms

Meta’s rewritten policies mean different things may be allowed to pass on Facebook, Instagram and ThreadsMeta’s rewritten policies on “hateful conduct” mean users will now be able to say different types of things on its platforms, Facebook, Instagram and Threads. After Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement of sweeping changes to oversight of content on its platforms, multiple edits have been made to its policies.Among them are:A specific injunction against calling transgender or non-binary people “it” has been deleted. A new section has been added making clear that “we do allow allegations of mental illness or abnormality when based on gender or sexual orientation”. It said this was a reflection of “political and religious discourse about transgenderism and homosexuality and common non-serious usage of words like ‘weird’”. It also says the policies are designed to allow room for types of speech including people calling “for exclusion or [using] insulting language in the context of discussi...

Politics

17 hours ago Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women

Research finds hypertrophic cardiomyopathy testing that overlooks sex differences and body size is inadequateDoctors are failing to diagnose women with a potentially deadly heart condition because tests rely on outdated studies from the 1970s and do not account for natural differences in sex and body size.Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the heart becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body. It affects one in 500 people, and can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death. Continue reading...

Events

23 hours ago HMPV symptoms: What is the difference between new virus from China and a common cold?

Cases of HMPV have doubled in the UK since early December with many Brits having been struck down in the country with symptoms similar to those of the common cold

Science

14 hours ago Cruz Beckham, 19, shares a glimpse of his sexy staycation with girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29

A later video showed him sitting in front of a fire during the break with his Brazilian-German songwriter girlfriend, with the caption: 'I am in no way built for this cold.'

Politics

19 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

26 hours ago Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.

Science

16 hours ago Thousands still without power can use hotel facilities during Irish cold snap

Thousands remain without power during a bitter cold spell across Ireland.

Politics

20 hours ago Constant tiredness could signal failure of one vital organ, doctor warns

Persistent fatigue could be a symptom of something more serious.

Events

16 hours ago Breaking Bad writer says major star was first choice for role – 'we couldn't get him'

A writer on the hit crime drama Breaking Bad has revealed the one casting choice that could have gone very differently, and fans of the show are stunned by the decision

Politics

21 hours ago UK snow map: Where and when heavy snow, rain and flooding will hit the strongest

Heavy snow and rain causes widespread disruption as cold temperatures return this week

Events

16 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’

Politics

21 hours ago Doctor reveals HMPV warning sign that can be seen on skin after rise in UK cases

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has seen a spike in cases across the United Kingdom recently, and there is a key warning sign from the virus that can be seen on your skin.

Events

16 hours ago Inbetweeners star unrecognisable in hunky transformation for SAS Rogue Heroes

The Channel 4 comedy star, who starred alongside the four Inbetweeners boys, looks dramatically different as a muscly soldier in the new series of SAS Rogue Heroes

Politics

21 hours ago DWP issues warning to all benefit claimants over 16 things they must report

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to all those claiming Universal Credit, with a list of 16 different things that must be reported to the agency

Events

19 hours ago Dunelm slashes price of 'great in bed' gadget perfect for cold weather at night

The item is part of Dunelm's January sale in a range of sizes suitable for a single, double or king-size bed - with shoppers saying it is a 'must buy'

Politics

22 hours ago Flu crisis: FULL LIST of hospitals that have declared 'critical incidents'

Leaked emails to staff shared online show some trusts have even taken the drastic decision to lower their requirements for sending patients home and upping them for admissions.

Events

21 hours ago Do you think face masks should be reintroduced as thousands fall ill with flu? Vote now

With flu cases on the rise, there's increasing debate over whether face masks should return to help curb the spread. What do you think?

Politics

22 hours ago Ryan Reynolds takes swipe at Justin Baldoni amid wife Blake Lively's legal battle as he claims 'women are held to a different standard' during speech at awards gala

In his thinly veiled dig the Wolverine actor, 48, claimed that 'women are held to a different standard' and must 'hide their strength' to succeed.

Events

22 hours ago MPs will debate Lucy Letby case TODAY as Tory veteran calls for a retrial

Sir David Davis, a former Cabinet minister, believes a new trial 'would come to a different conclusion' over the convicted child serial killer.

Politics

23 hours ago Flu crisis: FULL LIST of NHS hospitals to declare 'critical incidents'

Leaked emails to staff shared online show some trusts have even taken the drastic decision to lower their requirements for sending patients home and upping them for admissions.

Events

22 hours ago Britons desperate to see GPs now believe access to NHS services ‘more important’ then free care, survey says

For the first time ‘free at the point of delivery’ has dropped as a priority among voters for what they want from the NHS

Politics

23 hours ago Hot water bottle warning as hidden symbol reveals whether you should throw yours out

Hot water bottles are a great way to try to stay warm and toasty during the cold weather, without having to crank the heating up, but there's a symbol on it you should be aware of

Events

25 hours ago 'They say our homes are not fit for humans, but we have no other choice'

"The weather outside is coming in. You can see your breath with how cold it is.

Politics

23 hours ago Harrowing moment extreme cold swimmer gets trapped under ice and drowns in frozen lake

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT Cold water swimmer Lu Man is believed to have taken on a challenge to dive under a frozen lake in Hunan Province, China, when he got into difficulties

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