41 minutes ago Graham Potter’s task is to put human heart back in West Ham’s gormless machine | Jonathan Liew

After Hollywood farce of Chelsea and two years out of game, rags-to-riches manager has seized chance to join ‘family club’Remember Angrygate? For a few surreal days in February 2023, pretty much the entire talking apparatus of English football was engaged – as is its habit – in a fevered, earnest and yet entirely fatuous debate about whether Graham Potter was angry enough to be the Chelsea manager.Under an increasingly persistent line of questioning, Potter coped pretty well. He firmly pointed out that you do not go from the ninth tier to one of the biggest clubs in the world without a certain ruthless streak. He subtly rebuked the hypocrisy of the media for demanding greater touchline theatrics from Premier League managers and then pontificating about the culture of abuse towards grassroots referees. So subtly, in fact, that the media blissfully ignored that bit. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Tan Hill Inn housekeeper misses grandchild's birth as staff and punters still snowed in

One woman stuck inside the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire since snow cut it off from the outside world has missed the birth of her grandchild - and another missed their daughter's 18th birthday

Society

69 minutes ago Spanish Costa del Sol hotel worker 'caught poisoning guest buffet with bleach'

Police and prosecutors say the 50-year-old woman acted out of revenge after being told her contract wasn’t being renewed at a Costa del Sol hotel

Economics

21 minutes ago Woman, 76, in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car as police launch probe

Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman in connection with the incident

Events

10 hours ago Ben Affleck has 'NO PLANS' to attend Sundance Film Festival alongside Jennifer Lopez for their movie premiere

Ben, 52, is one of multiple credited producers on Kiss of the Spider Woman, which stars Jennifer, 55, in the role of Aurora a.k.a. Ingrid Luna.

Culture

8 hours ago Woman's three horrifying symptoms after sex toy 'dragged through body' in MRI scan

The 22-year-old woman did not tell doctors she had a butt plug, made entirely out of silicone, inserted inside her before having the MRI scan - and the consequences were grim

Science

19 hours ago Motoring expert reveals the one winter lifesaver every driver needs in their car

He said it was 'more important than ever' to make sure your car was equipped with the device, or potentially face a long wait for help on the roads

Transport

2 hours ago Why blame for Stirling Council's plan for devastating music tuition cuts lies in Edinburgh

Stirling Council is struggling to cope with a projected £13 million budget shortfall next year

Politics

16 hours ago English teacher arrested for sick relationship with child she met at same school

Mika Yoneda was arrested after authorities received a report of a 'sexual' teacher-student relationship at North Monterey County High School – where she worked as an English teacher and private tutor

Society

22 hours ago British woman describes Magaluf 'rape ordeal after being led into a brothel while drunk' at notorious Majorca nightspot

The holidaymaker said she had been drinking in bars in the resort's Punta Ballena strip with a friend when they were invited to shots by two men working as PR staff at a nearby nightspot.

Economics

30 minutes ago Drink driver, 39, ploughed into lollipop lady and left her to die on the road in sickening hit

Ashley Billing, 39, was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today after he pleaded guilty to three offences.

Events

22 hours ago Unexpected item in baggage area: Moment woman mistakes luggage conveyor belt for passenger walkway, falls flat on her back and is carried off into a hole behind airport check in

The woman in Russia had checked in for an S7 airling flight from Vladikavkaz to Moscow 's Domodedovo airport before the bizarre incident occurred.

Transport

6 hours ago My legs shake and I suffer pain so bad I have to lie in bed for days every month. Yet doctors dismiss my agony

Last month I was on the train coming into work in London when I collapsed. I was running late and, as I took the station stairs two at a time, my legs felt shaky.

Politics

23 hours ago OpenAI boss Sam Altman’s sister accuses tech billionaire of childhood sexual abuse as CEO denies claims

Altman and his family denied Ann Altman’s accusations, calling them ‘deeply hurtful and entirely untrue’

Economics

3 hours ago Fleetwood Mac icon Stevie Nicks claims dead bandmate Christine Mcvie joins her on stage

Nicks, who became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, refers to her late bandmate Christine McVie as her 'musical soulmate'

Events

22 hours ago Watch: Drunk driver drives into oncoming traffic after swerving across M25 motorway

Watch the moment a drunk driver who was nearly four times over the legal limit, drove into oncoming traffic on a busy A road after swerving across the M25 motorway.

Transport

8 hours ago Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau says script was ‘what I needed to see’ as a trans woman

The Mexico City-born star said she felt emotional when reading the script for the Netflix drama for the first time.

Politics

6 hours ago Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremonyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following.In an October family court judgment published on Thursday, a judge annulled the December 2023 marriage after finding the bride “believed she was acting in a social media event”, rather than in a legally binding wedding ceremony.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Michaela Strachan, 58, stresses the importance of 'pushing yourself out of your comfort zone as an older woman' but admits she isn't as flexible as she used to be

The presenter, who is paired with professional skater Mark Hanretty, said in an exclusive interview with MailOnline: 'I think it's great when you're a bit older and you are able to push yourself.'

Politics

8 hours ago Urgent manhunt after woman attacked by 'bull dog type' as owner flees scene

A woman, in her 40s, was bitten on the leg in South Shields by a "bull dog type" breed and Northumbria Police is now appealing to the public to try and track down the owner

Events

11 hours ago Joe Biden speaks for a vanishing age in eulogy praising Jimmy Carter’s decency

Memorial service heard of humility and integrity amid a hyper-partisan, smash-mouth political landscape of 2025Biden hails Carter’s strength of character in eulogyJimmy Carter funeral: in pictures“Character. Character. Character.”Speaking from the pulpit of a hushed Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, Joe Biden seemed to be eulogising something bigger than the late US president who lay in a stars and stripes-draped casket before him. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau says the award winning Netflix show 'healed her own wounds' after devastating pre

As Cosmopolitan's latest cover star, Nava discussed 'the shame society creates around transgender relationships' and how she knew Richard's real-life relationship with a trans woman was genuine love.

Events

12 hours ago Teenage boy who stabbed girl in back at train station to be detained in hospital

A 15-year-old boy attempted to murder the girl during a serious assault at Cadoxton railway station in Barry.

Politics

8 hours ago Mel Gibson slams Gavin Newsom amid LA fires in scathing rant on Joe Rogan podcast

The 69-year-old veteran actor took aim at the democrat politician - who was chased down by a woman looking for wildfire answers - during a Thursday appearance on the Internet talk show.

Events

14 hours ago Woman who lost hand fighting off a shark is raising money for a new prosthetic

‘Without this hand, Elisabeth faces a future marked by limited skills, stunted mobility, and a diminished quality of life’

Politics

9 hours ago A woman found in an abandoned house almost 20 years ago has finally been identified. Police fear she was the victim of a serial killer

Known only as Jane Doe since 2006 the remains have now been identified as Darylnn Washington

Events

14 hours ago Rising F1 star Franco Colapinto joins Alpine after striking agreement with Williams

Franco Colapinto has left Williams for Alpine, with the 21-year-old Argentine signing on as the team's test and reserve driver for the upcoming Formula One season

Politics

9 hours ago Woman and teenager arrested on suspicion of manslaughter two YEARS after teenager died in house fire

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a horrific blaze tore through a home and killed a 18-year-old teenager, Leah Casson (pictured), two years ago.

Events

14 hours ago Please don’t throw Jos Buttler under bus over Afghanistan issue – Steve Harmison

The ECB has been urged to make a stand against the Taliban regime’s assault on women’s rights.

Politics

9 hours ago Gang of five convicted of human trafficking and sexual exploitation offences

The group exploited vulnerable women in Dundee until they were arrested as part of Police Scotland’s Operation Recloir.

Events

16 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

10 hours ago Patient lied he had contagious disease before trying to smear nurse with his blood

Jamie McAdam, 36, was jailed after he admitted assaulting four emergency workers at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, Wales, when he was admitted on December 5

Events

16 hours ago Gran visiting Tesco for first time demands 'get me out' leaving onlookers in stitches

A woman has shared a video of her gran's reaction after she went to a Tesco supermarket for the first time ever – and it's fair to say she was not impressed at all

Politics

10 hours ago Judge releases woman who stabbed a classmate to please Slender Man from a psychiatric hospital

A judge has ruled that a Wisconsin woman who stabbed her sixth grade classmate to please horror character Slender Man can be released from a psychiatric hospital

Events

16 hours ago Scottish woman just 5ft tall aims to become shortest person to complete 3,000

A Fife entrepreneur is set to take on an extreme endurance race in a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.

Politics

10 hours ago Woman issues desperate plea for help after her café burns down in devastating blaze

Trisian's Family Restaurant in Harpurhey was left badly damaged by the fire

Events

16 hours ago 'I'm androgynesexual and there's one big misconception about what it means'

The term androgynesexual has soared and is becoming one of the fastest growing sexuality terms in 2025. We take a look at what it is, and how it is defined by those who identify

Politics

13 hours ago Pensioner killed and eaten by neighbour's pig on Christmas Day as locals left 'confused'

Police in Ohio in the US think a woman found dead on her front porch on Christmas Day was eaten by pigs - concerns were raised when the pensioner did not show up to a family event

Events

17 hours ago P Diddy's son gets inappropriate with his girlfriend on social media as the pair film themselves in sexual act

P DIDDY's son Christian 'King' Combs has been filmed licking his girlfriend's chest while she is wearing just a skimpy bikini - and posted it on social media.

Politics

15 hours ago Woman suffers traumatic injuries as sex toy 'dragged through body' in MRI scan

The report into the incident said the patient did not disclose she had a sex toy inserted inside her before the MRI was carried out and began screaming when the machine pulled at the object.

Events

18 hours ago 'I'm a baby name expert – there's a moniker parents should never give their kids'

A woman has shared a hilarious passage she discovered in the book The Baby Name Wizard, when searching for a perfect name for her baby, where the author shared a name parents shouldn't be using

Politics

15 hours ago Met officer in court charged with assault of man at Whipps Cross hospital

PC Rajan Solanki is alleged to have used excessive force on patient who was mentally unwell

Events

18 hours ago Gen Z go wild over new 'hairy' TikTok trend as young women claim they've been 'radicalised' by an Etsy review for swimwear

The craze began when TikTok influencer, who goes by the name @sujindah, shared how she had been 'radicalised' by the review that included a picture of a woman with a 'full bush' down there.

Politics

16 hours ago Police catch 'Ace Ventura driver' with head out window to avoid snowy windscreen

Police said this is "simply not acceptable" and has reported the driver.

Events

19 hours ago Woman, 40, undergoes tummy tuck without realising she is pregnant with fourth child

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The woman booked in for an abdominoplasty while pregnant, but didn't find out the shocking news until months after the surgery was performed

Politics

16 hours ago Woman shares 'genius' hack to restore UGG boots damaged by harsh weather

UGG boots are a winter staple for many of us, but despite the comfort and warmth they provide, they can be tricky to maintain – but one woman has come up with a way to keep them looking pristine

Events

20 hours ago Mum lashed out at woman who 'bopped' her son on the head with inflatable toy

Carla Bratkowski, 38, pushed another woman in the face during an argument outside the Platinum Bar nightlcub.

Politics

16 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

21 hours ago Religion, police and education leaders unite with grooming survivors to demand immediate government action

Exclusive: A coalition made up of 65 charities is pushing Yvette Cooper to act on key recommendations from child sexual abuse inquiry

Politics

17 hours ago Police probe driving of London bus after passenger dies following cardiac arrest

Detectives are investigating whether the driving of the bus had any impact on what happened to the woman.

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