2 hours ago How to set health goals and achieve them in 2025: Polar adventurer shares seven tips on how to push past fear

A new year is the perfect time to take the first steps✨

Politics

5 hours ago 'My agent had secret meeting with Liverpool boss over transfer but I joined Man Utd instead'

Sofyan Amrabat's agent had a secret meeting with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp at the beginning of 2023 before Manchester United secured his signature instead

Society

2 hours ago Manchester City owner spends big in historic deal for horse racing facility

Vice president of the United Arab Emirates outlays millions to secure one of the world’s most successful horse training and breeding farms

Economics

33 hours ago Netflix airs 'crazy' new Jerry Springer documentary as shocked fans admit 'I have no words'

Netflix’s bombshell documentary about The Jerry Springer Show takes a murky look behind the scenes of the popular talk show.

Sport

56 minutes ago RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast pose up a storm in London ahead of annual DragCon UK

The 14 new queens posed up a storm at luxury hotel Corinthia London, after their season of the beloved reality series premiered last week.

Events

20 hours ago Trailer 'carrying a number of animals' overturns on M74 as 'two casualties' reported

Firefighters confirmed the trailer had been carrying a number of animals when it overturned on the M74 northbound and that two casualties were left in the care of paramedics.

Culture

5 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

Science

2 hours ago King Charles will 'never abandon' Prince Andrew because of worrying fear'

Prince Andrew was cast out of taking part in the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations after his links to an alleged Chinese spy emerged - but despite him becoming embroiled in yet another scandal, one royal expert has revealed why she believes King Charles will not push him further from the royal fold

Politics

6 hours ago Livid This Morning fans all have the same complaint as Britain's biggest family the Radfords share plans for plush holiday for mum Sue's 50th

Noel, 54, Sue, 49, their 22 children and their grandchildren joined Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the sofa to chat about their new TV show 22 Kids And A Wedding.

Society

3 hours ago Dunelm reduces fleece bedding that 'gets you warm in minutes' to just £11 online

"This set is so cosy and comfortable I couldn’t believe it. Within a very few minutes of getting into bed you are warm"

Economics

81 minutes ago Doctors 'identify cause' of surging childhood cancers and autism cases as they issue urgent warning

A group of scientists from the Consortium for Children's Environmental Health urged increased regulations surrounding synthetic chemicals that have been linked to childhood cancers.

Events

20 hours ago Horrific photos show thinnest dog ever seen by RSPCA found on country lane

Shocking photos show Peanut, a lurcher that was found alone down a country lane in Bedfordshire on New Year's Day, in such a bad way that every bone on her body is visible

Culture

7 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

2 hours ago McDonald's 'sex for shifts' as 'bums slapped and bets placed on bedding newbies'

The UK CEO of McDonald's said fresh sexual harassment allegations from staff at the fast food giant are 'abhorrent' after a former employee said bosses placed bets on sleeping with staff

Politics

6 hours ago EastEnders' Patsy Palmer in tears as her children flee LA pad as wildfires destroy homes

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer has spoken of her heartbreak as she is 'helpless' and 'crying' over the devastating wildfires that are raging through her 'hometown' of Los Angeles

Society

4 hours ago SFA pitch transfer market shake up as Premiership club cooperation deals floated to secure youngster pathway

SFA chief football officer Andy Gould is looking to improve pathways up to first team level

Economics

89 minutes ago Global war for control of the ARCTIC: How Russia and China are circling North's frozen expanses amid fears it will become world's new battleground

As the Arctic region undergoes changes due to climate change, the melting of the ice opens up a new frontier, unlocking untapped resources and potential new trade routes.

Events

31 hours ago ‘Iconic birds’ feature among top images in national park photography competition

Piers Fearick’s picture of a yellowhammer claimed the first prize in the wildlife category of the South Downs National Park’s annual competition.

Culture

7 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

3 hours ago Inside BBC Mr Tumble star Justin Fletcher's life off screen including huge net worth

Justin Fletcher is a bona fide superstar to young children and has been on our screens for decades, but away from the cameras the BBC legend has a very different life.

Politics

7 hours ago ‘We raised our children here’: The Hollywood stars whose homes have been ravaged in California wildfires

Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris and Eugene Levy are among the stars whose properties have been reduced to rubble

Society

4 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as experts fear devastation could cost $60bn

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

1 hour ago Pictured: 'Popular' student, 17, stabbed to death after 'ambush by gang of youths' near Bedford bus station

Sixth form student Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked as he walked through the centre of Bedford last night.

Events

7 hours ago Scientists drill deep into the earth's core to reveal secrets of ancient ice

A team of scientists have drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that is at least 1.2 million years old.

Science

4 hours ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share bank branches but union fears it means more closures

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, said the changes were good news for customers as it gives them more choice and flexibility.

Politics

10 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

5 hours ago MSP claims delayed discharge cost NHS Dumfries and Galloway more than £54million in last decade

Nearly 200,000 bed days have been lost to the issue across the region since 2015.

Economics

1 hour ago EastEnders cast photo reveals who survives 40th anniversary stunt amid death fears

A new photo taken in-between filming on EastEnders, featuring members of the cast, has seemingly confirmed some characters that will survive explosive scenes next month amid death fears

Events

10 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

Science

4 hours ago Hunt for culprits who torched derelict Greater Manchester school continues

Eyewitnesses claimed children had entered the building a short time earlier

Politics

10 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update as fiancee rushes to his hospital bedside after worrying mystery collapse and nine minutes of treatment on the pitch in Tottenham's win over Liverpool

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has posted an update on his condition after suffering a worrying injury in his side's 1-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday night.

Society

5 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Economics

2 hours ago Wealthy LA residents hire private security to stop looters ransacking their abandoned homes as wildfires rage

20 people were arrested on suspicion of raiding homes in Southern California during the blazes, prompting some residents of Pacific Palisades to employ guards.

Events

21 hours ago Health experts rally for ‘call to arms’ to protect children from toxic chemicals

In new paper in the New England Journal of Medicine, leading researchers to propose action to protect kidsChildren are suffering and dying from diseases that emerging scientific research has linked to chemical exposures, findings that require urgent revamping of laws around the world, according to a new paper published on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).Authored by more than 20 leading public health researchers, including one from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and another from the United Nations, the paper lays out “a large body of evidence” linking multiple childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals and recommends a series of aggressive actions to try to better protect children. Continue reading...

Science

4 hours ago EastEnders fans 'solve' sinister Ravi and Jack twist and 'real reason' for viewer vote

EastEnders viewers are fearing there is a deadly twist on the cards for two characters, after news of a viewer vote was confirmed by the BBC soap ahead of the 40th anniversary

Politics

22 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

Society

6 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as fears devastation could cost up to $60bm

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

2 hours ago No10 warns teachers not to 'put children's learning at risk' with a strike as education union ballots members over above

The National Education Union (NEU) will launch an indicative ballot of its members from March 1 until April 11 over a 2.8 per cent offer for teachers in England.

Events

30 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

4 hours ago Scientists discover type of dream that's an early sign of dementia or Parkinson's in 'almost all' cases

People who move around in bed and appear to 'act out' dreams could be exhibiting an early sign of dementia or Parkinson's disease 'in nearly all cases', experts said today.

Politics

28 hours ago Home inspector who committed unspeakable act with Tickle Me Elmo doll in child's bedroom is busted again

Kevin Wayne VanLuven was caught on camera pleasuring himself with a Tickle Me Elmo doll in Michigan in October 2022. He was caught on a nanny cam committing the vile act.

Society

6 hours ago Tierney cover broken by Arsenal, Jota price tag and £7m winger bidding war fear – Celtic transfer state of play

Brendan Rodgers is facing a busy month with the Hoops

Economics

2 hours ago Fact check: How many children have been the victims of grooming gangs?

Full Fact has found a widely-shared estimate that a million children have been victims is not reliable, but the true total remains unclear.

Events

31 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

5 hours ago People still snowed in at Britain's highest pub receive booze delivery from Aldi snowplough

Ten people, including four visitors and six staff, remain snowed in at the Tan Hill Inn in the Yorkshire Dales, the country's highest pub, which has received a care package from supermarket Aldi

Politics

32 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

6 hours ago Labour abstention means ‘cheapest budget deal’ since devolution – Findlay

Holyrood will vote on the Government’s tax and spending plans next month.

Economics

2 hours ago Rescuers searching Dolomites for missing Brit hiker 'find his glasses' near spot where they discovered pal's body as search is paused due to avalanche fears

Aziz Ziritat, 36, and his friend Samuel Harris, 35, both from London, were hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy but they had not been heard from since 2.20pm on New Year's Day.

Events

36 hours ago 'There’s an exit block': HUNDREDS of patients in Greater Manchester hospitals are well enough to go home but are stuck – amid 36

Staff have come forward with stories of ‘extreme overcrowding’ because of a shortage of beds, leading to emergency departments being filled with as many as 180 people

Science

6 hours ago I’m a family travel expert and these are the best things to do in Barbados with kids

There’s so much for children of all ages to see and do in Barbados, says mum-of-two Hannah Britt

Politics

33 hours ago Meghan gives fans the most revealing glimpse of her children's lives yet as Archie's American twang, Lili's long hair and adorable singing feature in emotional tribute to family dog Guy

Meghan Markle revealed the most intimate glimpse yet of Archie and Lilibet in an emotional tribute video to the duchess's late Beagle. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a tribute video to Guy

Society

6 hours ago Rachel Reeves faces calls to CANCEL China trip to deal with market chaos as Pound is hammered and UK borrowing costs rise again on fears of 'Stagflation'

The Tories and Lib Dems insisted the Chancellor should drop plans to head for Beijing this weekend amid mounting alarm at the situation.

Economics

2 hours ago Warwick and Samantha Davis' life of heartbreak from four baby losses to tragic death

Warwick and his late wife Samantha Davis were teenage sweethearts with two children who called their mum their 'superpower'. The couple went through incredibly tough times too...

Events

38 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

7 hours ago Pharmacy issues urgent common supplement product recall over irregular heartbeat and 'anorexia' fears

Customers can return the affected two products for a full refund without a receipt - here's everything you need to know

Politics

38 hours ago Dhaka police ‘raided lawyer’s home’ after journalists asked UK MP about his plight

Mir Ahmad bin Quasem says security personnel intimidated wife before TV confrontation with Labour MP was broadcast

Society

7 hours ago Meloni says Italy is exploring deals on telecoms security, but denies private talks with Musk

Italy’s Premier Giorgia Meloni said her government is in talks with private companies, including Elon Musk’s SpaceX, over the country’s telecoms security system, but denied having discussed the issue privately with Musk

Economics

2 hours ago Warning food prices could soar by 20% as pressure mounts on Reeves over flailing economy

Exclusive: Fears of a massive rise in the cost of imports have fuelled calls for Rachel Reeves to cancel her China trip with warnings that the UK is on the cusp of a financial crisis and recession

Events

7 hours ago Food supplements urgently recalled over fears they could cause abnormal heartbeat

TriOn Pharma has pulled its Aactive D3 Drops and Aactive D3 Solution because of the labelling error and is urging customers not to consume these products

Politics

7 hours ago Father who snagged £2.5m Omaze mansion puts it on the market just months after winning it

Chris Milnes, 60, scooped the 5,000 sqft new-build property last June after entering the Million Pound House Draw without telling his wife and children.

Economics

3 hours ago ‘We raised our children here’: The Hollywood stars whose homes have burnt down in California wildfires

Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris and Eugene Levy are among the stars whose properties have been reduced to rubble

Events

7 hours ago DANIEL HANNAN: Nasty and vindictive Labour don't care about our children. Heaven help us

Every aspect of Labour 's education policy would have been enthusiastically implemented by Jeremy Corbyn had he won in 2017. The party is driven by a nasty, vindictive egalitarianism.

Politics

7 hours ago Primark's 'chic' £42 trench coat rivals Stella McCartney's £5,000 designer piece

Shoppers are rushing to get their hands the coat, which has been dubbed the ultimate fashion statement for those who want to look classy on a budget

Economics

3 hours ago ‘Popular’ teenager stabbed to death near bus stop in Bedford town centre

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males on Wednesday evening, police said.

Events

7 hours ago Spend the day in Rome and be home for bedtime with this extreme day trip

Make your day off one to remember with a 12-hour visit to one of the world's greatest cities, flying from Scotland.

Politics

7 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

3 hours ago Toddler, 1, in pushchair hit by car update after granddad died in horror crash

Michael Keen was rushed to hospital after the crash in Barnsley on Sunday, December 22 and was critically ill. His grandmother has now spoken out with an update on the one-year-old boy's condition

Events

7 hours ago Pizza chain's bid to open new venue is blocked because children are already too fat in small town that already has 26 takeaways

Woody's Pizza, which already operates two locations in Lancashire, wanted to open a third site in the small town of Bacup, which already has 26 other takeaways.

Politics

8 hours ago Lloyds sparks fears of more bank branch closures after announcing big change for customers

Customers of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland will be allowed to use any of its branches under a shake-up that had led to union fears

Economics

3 hours ago Woman arrested and rushed to hospital after car crashes into Scots post office

The area was cornered off while cops scoured the scene.

Events

8 hours ago Council blocks new takeaway opening because children in UK town 'already too fat'

Rossendale Borough Council has rejected the plans as public health bosses claimed one in five 10-11 year old in the area is classed as obese

Politics

9 hours ago Ayrshire carer accepted cash from the son of a service user to buy cannabis for him

Eleanor Riddex, of Irvine, took the money via a bank transfer while employed as a care at home assistant by North Ayrshire Council.

Economics

3 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife feared he would leave after horror crash rendered her 'unrecognisable'

Motoring journalist and TV presenter Richard Hammond suffered serious head injuries following the 319mph accident at the RAF Elvington airfield near York. His wife spoke movingly of the fear she would lose him

Events

8 hours ago Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell review – a tense portrait of coercive control

Trapped between a controlling partner and a housing system in crisis, a mother in Dublin struggles to protect her children and herselfAbout a quarter of the way through Roisín O’Donnell’s unbearably tense debut novel, the protagonist finds herself in the foyer of a Dublin hotel. She picks up a brochure, which advises her to “escape the pressures of everyday life at the Hotel Eden”; the problem is that Ciara and her two young daughters are not trying to escape everyday stresses, but Ciara’s coercive and domineering husband – and crucially, this time they are trying to stay away for good.Ireland’s housing crisis means there is nowhere, physically, for them to go. Ciara’s family are based in the UK and Ryan has put a block on the girls’ passports, while his controlling ways have cut Ciara off from all her friends. She is also completely financially dependent on him. What follows, then, is a nightmarish attempt to navigate the housing system – a series of cramped wai...

Politics

9 hours ago Omaze winner reveals how he'll spend the cash after doing what everyone does

Chris Milnes won the massive four bedroom mansion, with its own cinema room, shortly before becoming a grandad for the first time - as the lucky winner says his money troubles are over

Economics

4 hours ago Murder probe launched after ‘popular’ schoolboy, 17, stabbed on way to bus station

Sixth form student Thomas Taylor, 17, was killed in a busy town centre attack a day after 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in south-east London

Events

9 hours ago Monty Don names 'only' temperature that makes poinsettias last for months

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared his top tips to care for poinsettias, which can help them last for longer periods of time - as many people keep them for months

Politics

9 hours ago What rising government debt costs mean for you: Mortgages, employment and the economy

High government borrowing costs come amid fears that inflation is creeping up again, which could lead the Bank of England to keep rates on hold

Economics

4 hours ago Manhunt underway after boy, 17, stabbed at bus station, sparking murder probe

Sixth form student Thomas Taylor, 17, was killed in a busy town centre attack a day after 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in south-east London

Events

9 hours ago Emma Raducanu handed nightmare Australian Open draw as young Brit gets Nick Kyrgios

World No.86 Jacob Fearnley will face Nick Kyrgios in his home Grand Slam as the Aussie bad boy returns to action after two years on the sidelines, but it's bad news for Emma Raducanu's hopes of making a splash in Melbourne

Politics

10 hours ago Next shoppers rush to snap up 'very comfy' £30 mom jeans in different colours

The Mom Comfort Stretch Jeans from Next have been praised as 'flattering' and 'not too baggy' in online reviews - and they won't break the bank

Economics

4 hours ago Hero saved grandparents from UK floods by scooping pensioners up in his digger

Ryan Wesley, 31, told his grandparents to sit inside the digger's bucket after helping them escape through a bedroom window of their bungalow in Billingborough, Lincolnshire

Events

11 hours ago Joe Wicks opens up on 'fear' for loved ones after devastating diagnosis rocked family

Fitness coach Joe Wicks, who is appearing on Dragons' Den tonight, has opened up about his fears around dementia, after his grandmother was diagnosed with the cruel illness.

Politics

11 hours 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

Economics

4 hours ago LA's perfect firestorm: How a tiny spark in a back yard turned into the city's worst ever fire in HOURS and incinerated 20 square miles of mansions

Within minutes of the fire starting, a small plume of smoke had grown massively as the first flames began tearing through a wooded area. Before long, the City of Angels was ablaze

Events