38 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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3 hours ago Los Angeles wildfire destroys celebs' homes including Paris Hilton's family pad

Thousands of firefighters are trying to contain the original Palisades fire, which has burnt nearly 16,000 acres, and seven others across southern California in the US

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74 minutes ago Man United line up Alejandro Garnacho replacement in blockbuster £41m January transfer

Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season and Manchester United are among those interested in securing his services

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78 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur latest as Tottenham player provides update after ‘worrying’ incident

The midfielder was strechered off the pitch after receiving around eight minutes of treatment at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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22 minutes ago Rodrigo Bentancur: Tottenham midfielder provides update from hospital after head injury against Liverpool

Spurs star received oxygen and was stretchered off after lengthy treatment during early stages of Carabao Cup semi-final tie

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1 hour 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

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21 hours ago Man charged in Dumfries and Galloway after allegedly driving with frozen car windows

A 27-year-old man was stopped by officers on Wednesday morning.

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87 minutes ago Australian Open draw: British debutant Jacob Fearnley handed Nick Kyrgios blockbuster

World No86 will face returning home favourite in first round, provided Kyrgios is fit enough to compete

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11 hours ago Newport secondary school locked down as teacher 'hospitalised in assault by former student'

A former pupil allegedly attacked teachers at Newport High School and damaged property including cars with emergency services rushing to the scene as it was put in lockdown

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85 minutes ago Service cuts and council tax hikes 'inevitable' as councils in Wales face £559m shortfall

Councils face budget pressures of £559m next year, equivalent to a 26% council tax rise or the loss of nearly 14,000 jobs, a committee heard

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19 hours ago Tyson Fury learns of 'immediate' chance to get Anthony Joshua fight done and dusted

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has opened up on the possibility of a fight against Tyson Fury, provided the Gypsy King doesn't retire after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk

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24 minutes ago LA wildfires: Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and Anthony Hopkins among heartbroken stars who have lost homes

Wildfires are burning across southern California with celebrities among those to lose their properties

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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.

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4 hours ago ‘A day not soon forgotten:’ The Palisades take stock after blazes rage

Firefighters said the destruction from the California fires was unlike any they had seen in their decades-long careersThe sun glared red as it sank into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, casting an orange hue over the carnage smoldering on the southern Californian coast. It will be a day not soon forgotten in Los Angeles, which by evening was flanked by catastrophic wildfires in nearly all directions.It’s too early to determine the full extent of the destruction caused by the blazes, but in the neighborhoods bordering the Palisades fire it was clear the impact was enormous. Continue reading...

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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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8 hours ago Optimism among finance firms weakens as they brace for cost hit, finds CBI

Levels of optimism across the financial services sector declined at the fastest pace since September 2022, the survey found.

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33 minutes ago The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk and cause waste, privacy advocates say

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health

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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'.

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9 hours ago Ange Postecoglou provides update on Rodrigo Bentancur after ‘worrying’ incident

The midfielder landed awkwardly on the ground attempting to turn the ball towards goal during a corner kick

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11 hours ago Minnesota judge orders Mike Lindell's MyPillow to pay nearly $778K to delivery service DHL

A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service DHL, which had sued the company that’s synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell

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50 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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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.

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10 hours ago Stargazers' delight: Efforts to cut unwanted light pollution win praise

Advocates for limits on indiscriminate outdoor lighting that are increasingly obscuring night skies worldwide are recognizing efforts by an oil and natural gas developer to reduce scattered light in New Mexico

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18 hours ago Amazon launches 'cheapest' meal deal as it joins Iceland and Poundland

Amazon Fresh stores use Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, which allows customers to walk out of the store without queuing at the till or using a self-service checkout

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2 hours ago Schools cancel classes across the Southern US as another burst of winter storms move in

Schools and cities from Texas to Georgia are shutting down in anticipation of freezing rain and snow forecast for much of the Southern U.S. The severe weather is expected across a stretch from New Mexico to Alabama starting Wednesday night and early Thursday

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11 hours ago Tottenham provide Rodrigo Bentancur update after midfielder stretchered off against Liverpool

Tottenham star was treated for eight minutes on the pitch

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22 hours ago Met’s handling of 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under investigation

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog.

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2 hours ago ‘Essential’: nearly 400 incarcerated firefighters deployed as LA battles wildfires

The firefighters earn $5.80-$10.24 per day plus $1 an hour when responding to active emergencies, according to CDCRHundreds of incarcerated firefighters are helping battle the destructive blazes that are rapidly spreading across southern California as a powerful windstorm devastates the region.The California department of corrections and rehabilitation (CDCR) said on Wednesday that it had deployed 395 imprisoned firefighters across 29 crews while the county fights multiple out-of-control blazes fueled by extreme winds and dry conditions. The incarcerated crews are embedded with the California department of forestry and fire protection (Cal Fire) and its nearly 2,000 firefighters, who have been stretched thin from several simultaneous emergencies. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Quakers pull NYT ad rather than bow to pressure to drop Israel ‘genocide’ claim

Organization said paper’s refusal ‘outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth’, choosing ‘silence over accountability’The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization that advocates for peace, said on Monday the group cancelled a planned advertisement in the New York Times in response to the paper refusing to allow it to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.“The refusal of The New York Times to run paid digital ads that call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza is an outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth,” said Joyce Ajlouny, general secretary for the AFSC, in a press release. “Palestinians and allies have been silenced and marginalized in the media for decades as these institutions choose silence over accountability. It is only by challenging this reality that we can hope to forge a path toward a more just and equitable world.” Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Palisades fire live updates: Mayor says ‘LA will rebuild stronger’ as five killed and city suffers worst blaze in history

Significant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 27,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 1.5 million without power

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11 hours ago Quaker group pulls NYT ad over paper’s refusal to let it call Israel’s Gaza bombing ‘genocide’

Organization said paper’s refusal ‘outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth’, choosing ‘silence over accountability’The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization that advocates for peace, said on Monday the group cancelled a planned advertisement in the New York Times in response to the paper refusing to allow it to refer to Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.“The refusal of The New York Times to run paid digital ads that call for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza is an outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth,” said Joyce Ajlouny, general secretary for the AFSC, in a press release. “Palestinians and allies have been silenced and marginalized in the media for decades as these institutions choose silence over accountability. It is only by challenging this reality that we can hope to forge a path toward a more just and equitable world.” Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Body of Hamas hostage found alongside potential son's remains in underground Gaza tunnel

Yosef AlZayadni's body was discovered in southern Gaza by Israeli soldiers amid claims Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal, which would free the remaining hostages

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13 hours ago MBE in New Year Honours List for Lanark local history expert Ed Archer

Ed Archer has been recognised in the new year honours for services to heritage and the Clydesdale community

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7 hours ago LA’s night of horror as furious wildfires ignited: ‘Never seen anything like this’

At least five people are dead and several injured as multiple fires burn, including most destructive in city’s historyCalifornia wildfires: live updatesLos Angeles firefighters were already stretched thin on Tuesday night, as a ferocious, fast-moving fire engulfed mansions and businesses in the Pacific Palisades, one of southern California’s most luxurious coastal neighborhoods.Then, just after 6 pm local time, a second fire broke out, this one on the opposite side of the city, near Pasadena, home to universities such as CalTech and Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago British Gas engineer shares everyday items you should never put near your boiler

A British Gas service and repair engineer has shared the common household items that should not be stored near your boiler, as they can have a major impact its performance and even put you at risk

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7 hours ago ‘All Gone’: Actor James Woods breaks down in tears recounting destruction of home in California fire

At least five are dead and thousands of structures are in ruin as several wildfires burn through Southern California

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15 hours 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

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8 hours ago Desperate family's final heartbreaking plea for Lacey Lake after young woman found dead

Lacey Lake was discovered dead in a caravan in Tamerton Foliot, near Plymouth, days after she went into a taxi - a grey Mercedes - with her phone's location services "suddenly turned off"

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16 hours ago Martin Lewis urges people to act now on legal service ‘more important than a will’

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged everyone to make sure they have sorted their Power of Attorney - a legal service the financial guru says is “more important than a will”.

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8 hours ago Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories

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16 hours ago Debenhams slashes 72% off 'efficient' dehumidifier hailed as 'whisper quiet'

Dehumidifiers provide essential moisture management in the home.

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8 hours ago It's not really the right time for nasty California fires. What are the factors that changed that?

Here's what experts say is turning Southern California's speedy wildfires into a deadly urban conflagration that is defying the calendar

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17 hours ago Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn

Exclusive: Former Labour leader hits out, accusing prime minister of ‘broken pledges’ on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel and ‘selling off’ the health service

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8 hours ago Pants on fire: police release footage of person discarding burning clothes after alleged arson in Melbourne

Detectives release CCTV video of two people after being called to Doncaster East blaze early Christmas morningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn alleged arsonist has had to shed their burning pants after seeking to set a Melbourne fast-food business alight on Christmas morning.Victoria police said emergency services were called to a blaze at a strip of shops off Doncaster Road in Doncaster East at about 2.40am on 25 December.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face having power cut to their £24m Montecito mansion as Palisades wildfires ravage California

Electricity provider Southern California Edison is considering a so-called Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara county - including Montecito, where Harry and Meghan live.

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9 hours ago Warning as 'suspicious yellow man' wearing mask caught loitering in creepy clip

Inspector Burns, of Police Service Northern Ireland, has reassured communities across the nation officers have increased patrols following encounters with the "suspicious yellow man"

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11 hours ago California wildfires: deadly blazes continue to grow as officials warn of shortage of firefighters – latest updates

Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded themVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago English firm running GP surgeries in Wales criticised over bullying and unpaid staff allegations

'What we cannot have are primary care services being sold off to people who don't give a damn about the people they're supposed to serve'

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11 hours ago How 'devil winds' are fueling deadly California wildfires ripping through the state

The Los Angeles metro area and Pasadena are currently engulfed in raging wildfires sparked by 'devil winds' that blew into Southern California Tuesday. But what are these ominous winds?

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18 hours ago Lanarkshire locals urged to think carefully before switching energy suppliers

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the national energy advice service energyadvice.scot, has issued a checklist to help customers navigate the complex energy market and avoid unexpected fees.

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11 hours ago Tottenham issue Rodrigo Bentancur update as star taken to hospital after scary injury

Tottenham have provided an update on the state of Rodrigo Bentancur after he was forced off on a stretcher in the early moments of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool

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18 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face having power cut to their £24m Montecito mansion as wildfires ravage California

Electricity provider Southern California Edison is considering a so-called Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara county - including Montecito, where Harry and Meghan live.

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12 hours ago Palisades fire live: 2 dead and over 1,000 buildings destroyed as crews struggle with spreading wildfires

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

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19 hours ago Garmin Connect down: Smart watches around the world not working properly amid online outage

Garmin’s online service is down, leaving its smart watches and other products unable to work properly.

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12 hours ago Palisades fire live updates: 2 dead and over 1,000 buildings destroyed as crews struggle with spreading wildfires

Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

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