99 minutes ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' Mason witness protection twist after 'return'

Coronation Street's Luca Toolan reprised his role as murdered teen Mason Radcliffe for a special scene on the ITV soap on Thursday, amid fans being convinced there's a twist ahead

Politics

15 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

6 hours ago Nike's 'comfiest' Air Max trainers slashed by 70% to £24 with Sports Direct deal

By stacking two deals, shoppers can bag a pair of Nike Air Max for less than £25

Economics

2 hours ago Fantastic Cardiff City player ratings as special talent shines again and defender really impresses

Here's how the Bluebirds rated in the FA Cup clash with Sheffield United

Sport

6 hours ago BRYONY GORDON: I'm sick of sanctimonious wellness bores. They claim we're swimming in a toxic soup... but I know what really drives their obsession

Like any sane person living on the frozen islands of Britain, I'd been looking forward to the first Sunday roast of the year from the moment my breath had begun to mist up.

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34 hours ago Our neighbour ruined our property after putting up a huge spiked 'privacy' fence

A couple claim their new neighbour's building of a three-metre spiked fence has 'ruined' their dream garden, leaving them feeling like prisoners in 'Colditz'.

Culture

9 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

1 hour ago Frontier Airlines is offering a year’s worth of free flights — here’s how to claim it

The contest runs from January 6 to January 31

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35 hours ago Elon Musk's reasons for wanting to buy Liverpool emerge as dad explains club connection

Elon Musk is interested in buying Liverpool from current owners Fenway Sports Group and his father, Errol, has explained the controversial billionaire's connection to the club and the city

Society

6 hours ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Have I got a deal for you, Donald... forget Greenland and buy Britain instead!

Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland. Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool FC, according to his dad. But why stop there, chaps? Have I got a deal for you.

Economics

7 hours ago Why Arsenal vs Manchester United FA Cup tie will feature 'special' match ball amid Mikel Arteta complaint

The Gunners boss caused quite a stir with his comments about the match ball used in the Carabao Cup

Sport

6 hours ago Inside YouTube and TV star Maddie Moate's life as she 'replaces' Mr Tumble on CBeebies

As Justin Fletcher steps back from his role as Mr Tumble on CBeebies show Something Special, Maddie Moate is one of the presenters who will be 'replacing' him on the channel - but who exactly is she?

Events

42 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

3 hours ago The One Show interrupted by Carol Kirkwood as she leaves special guests in tears

The One Show was cancelled today to make way for a special edition of the show, led by weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who left guests in tears after surprising them

Politics

7 hours ago Lewis Miller closes in on Hibs contract extension as Easter Road chiefs confident over deal

The Socceroo has been in fine form and David Gray is keen to tie him down beyond the summer.

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal: Jason Ayto gets chance to stake claim for sporting director job after Mikel Arteta backing

Edu’s interim replacement could strengthen his hopes of permanent promotion as he leads search for much-needed attacking reinforcements

Sport

7 hours ago Plymouth chief hits back at Wayne Rooney claim after Man United legend's sacking changes plans

Wayne Rooney was sacked as Plymouth head coach earlier this month after a torrid run of results, and club chief Simon Hallett has hit back at claims he was a publicity stunt

Events

3 hours ago Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say

Leader reportedly ‘violently intercepted’ after sneaking out of hideout to lead protest against authoritarian president Nicolás MaduroAllies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina Machado, say she has been “kidnapped” from the streets of Caracas by regime officials after sneaking out of her hideout to lead a major protest against the authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro.Maduro is set to be sworn in for his third presidential term on Friday, despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s election. Hugo Chávez’s heir has produced no proof of his claim to victory while Machado’s movement has published detailed voting tallies offering compelling evidence that its candidate, Edmundo González, actually won. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by nearly £10,000 this year

Pensioners no longer due Winter Fuel Payments could increase their annual income by thousands of pounds.

Economics

12 hours ago Goalkeeper's insult to Kai Rooney about dad Wayne that left Man Utd youth player fuming

Coleen and Wayne Rooney's son Kai has been on the receiving end of some brutal abuse while playing football which she revealed on the Stick to Football podcast

Sport

7 hours ago Special Forces sees Denise Richards open up about sexual assault at 15: ‘I froze’

The actor subsequently left the Fox competition show after the second episode

Events

4 hours ago It’s caused major disruption, but there is one good thing about Greater Manchester’s snow

A certain type of snow is more likely to fall in Greater Manchester, and it has special properties

Politics

13 hours ago Tesco and Sainsbury's shopper makes £2,500 'free money' with special app

You can use the app at many major retail chains

Economics

31 hours ago Dad's final five words before jumping from Caribbean cruise ship on Boxing Day

Dan McGilvray, 51, overpowered his relatives - including his 75 year old mother Gerda McGilvray - before plunging from the Norwegian Epic

Sport

8 hours ago Harrowing images show where body in hunt for dad in Benidorm found with 'blood on road'

Dad-of-two John George was murdered and his body hidden beneath overgrown lemon trees on a rural road south of Alicante, with Spain's Civil Guard seen scouring the scene with metal detectors on Thursday

Events

5 hours ago Arsenal and Man Utd to use different ball to everyone else in FA Cup after Mikel Arteta moans

Arsenal's FA Cup third round match against defending champions Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday will be played with a special edition match ball made by Mitre

Politics

14 hours ago People struggling with energy bills urged to claim up to £2,000 in financial help this winter

The British Gas Energy Trust has two energy support funds open for customers and those with other suppliers.

Economics

8 hours ago 'Stop saying I crashed the economy,' says Liz Truss. Is it possible to gaslight an entire country? | Hugh Muir

The former PM has sent a cease and desist letter to the current one. Will everyone who thinks she was useless get one next?The problem with worrying about megalomaniacs on the web and wildfires in Los Angeles is that we have been distracted from the very real plight of Liz Truss.She is the victim of a very special kind of injustice: people think she was a terrible prime minister, whose doings were disastrous for the economy, resulting in her defenestration by her own party – and what’s worse, people keep saying so.Hugh Muir is the Guardian’s executive editor, Opinion Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Jose Mourinho no better for Everton than Sean Dyche, claims Paul Merson

Everton sacked Dyche on Thursday, with the ‘Special One’ rumoured to be a potential replacement

Politics

14 hours ago Max George shares insight into gruelling recovery after shock heart surgery ordeal

The Wanted star Max George, who is in a relationship with Strictly's Maisie Smith, recently underwent heart surgery

Economics

9 hours ago Biggest scams of 2024 revealed after one in five consumers fall victim to ‘ever

The cost of a purchase scam claim last year was £650 on average

Events

6 hours ago Nathan Aspinall responds to Mike De Decker after ‘scandalous’ Premier League Darts selection claim

Nathan Aspinall hits back at rival’s claim that he didn’t deserve his Premier League spot

Politics

17 hours ago Dad who grew up in council flat puts £2.3m house up for sale just six months after moving in

Chris Milnes, 60, bagged a dream mortgage-free Omaze house in Dorset last June - but has now put it on the market

Economics

11 hours ago TV model avoids jail after admitting making false rape claim against international footballer

AC Milan left-back and France international Theo Hernandez was accused of rape by TV model Luisa Kremleva in 2017, with court proceedings coming to an end on Wednesday

Events

6 hours ago Review: I tried Feel Pro Collagen beauty supplement sachets and here's what happened

Natalie Dixon tried a watermelon sample pack of the Feel Pro Collagen supplements - which currently have a 20% special discount

Politics

28 hours ago Stunning Love Island host beams with pride as footballer son signs pro deal with Ajax

Jaw-dropping Dutch TV personality Sylvie Meis has beamed with pride after her son, Damian van der Vaart, followed in the footsteps of his dad and signed for Ajax

Economics

11 hours ago Graham Potter makes Chelsea job admission as he looks for West Ham bounce back

New Hammers boss in Pep Guardiola claim as he insists he is a better manager for Stamford Bridge struggle

Events

9 hours ago Pole dancers to take centre stage during special fundraiser for two Ayrshire charities

Organiser Jennifer Graham hopes to raise as much money as possible for the South Ayrshire Women’s Aid and the STAR Centre in Kilmarnock.

Politics

30 hours ago Martin Lewis urges workers to check their payslips as millions going underpaid

The top employers for underpaying workers were named last year

Economics

12 hours ago SAS Rogue Heroes is a travesty: Paddy Mayne was abandoned by the military at war's end and portraying him as a lawless neo

Lieutenant Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne is portrayed by Jack O'Connell as an often drunk and ill-disciplined rebel in the show, which is currently airing for a second series after debuting in 2022.

Events

9 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

31 hours ago January deals: the best offers in 10 of London's most glamorous restaurants

Many of us crave glitz, that feeling attained while dining out somewhere special. But in this economy, at this time of year? Here’s where to go

Economics

12 hours ago Inside life of Mr Tumble's CBeebies 'replacement' Maddie Moate – TV fame to YouTube career

CBeebies' 'Something Special' is set for a huge shake-up as legendary children's presenter Mr Tumble, a.k.a. Justin Fletcher, is 'temporarily stepping back' from the show after 22 years. Maddie Moate is one of the stars set to 'replace' him

Events

11 hours ago Tripadvisor’s 25th Anniversary Special: London and New York Lead the Top Destinations of the Last Quarter

Tripadvisor’s 25th Anniversary Special: London and New York Lead the Top Destinations of the Last Quarter-Century  Travel And Tour World

Politics

32 hours ago Castle Douglas food project benefits by more than £1,300 thanks to walking challenge

Max Pohlendt completed 1,000 laps of Burghfield Park in aid of Stepping Stones Community Larder and Food Bank.

Economics

13 hours ago Inside Meghan's special relationship with her beloved rescue dog Guy: After falling in love with the Beagle, he became her globetrotting companion she couldn't live without

Guy's life was truly a 'rags to riches' tale. He was found abandoned in Kentucky in 2015, before being placed in a 'kill shelter' until Meghan finally rescued him.

Events

36 hours ago Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings thanks to a special discount code

We've spotted a discount code that will slash the prices of tickets at 24 participating venues if you order your seats this month

Economics

13 hours ago Conor McGregor business partner at BKFC explains loyalty to UFC star after rape case

Dave Feldman said McGregor had been ‘kicked while he was down’, after a woman won a claim against him in a High Court civil case

Events

11 hours ago Couple get phone call from venue on morning of their wedding to tell them it was cancelled

'It was not what we needed on what was supposed to be a special day'

Politics

36 hours ago Greater Manchester pubs given chance to receive free £10k makeover in bid to boost economy

Three pubs will be chosen for the very special initiative

Economics

14 hours ago Truss sends cease and desist to Starmer demanding he stop saying she crashed the economy

The former prime minister’s lawyers claim the frequently-made criticism is ‘false and defamatory’

Events

12 hours ago F1 supercomputer picks narrow 2025 title winner between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen

It also predicts how Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari season will go, up against new team-mate Charles Leclerc, and anticipates a strong debut year from Kimi Antonelli

Politics

36 hours ago This company is offering the chance to win a £30,000 kitchen makeover for just £1

Dream prize giveaway company BOTB is well known for its luxury car competitions - but some of the lifestyle prizes are pretty special too

Economics

15 hours ago Coleen Rooney reveals son Kai, 15, gets ABUSED over father Wayne while playing football

Kai plays for Manchester United 's youth academy, having joined in 2020 with dreams of emulating his former England captain dad. He clearly has talent - in his first full season he scored 56 goals.

Events

12 hours ago Kyogo Celtic transfer exit 'announced' as MLS make bizarre claim before swiftly backtracking

Kyogo was preparing to take his place on the bench as Brendan Rodgers' side faced Dundee United at Parkhead

Politics

37 hours ago Martin Lewis: money saving expert and finance guru offering MSE Charity winter funding grants

TV’s Money Guru is offering grants of up to £10,000 💰

Economics

17 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

13 hours ago Kai Rooney 'angry' over what goalkeeper said to him about his dad Wayne

Coleen Rooney opened up about her family during an appearance on the Stick to Football podcast as she revealed the insults her eldest son has faced on the pitch

Politics

18 hours ago Coleen Rooney reveals abuse son Kai gets on football pitch about dad Wayne

Coleen Rooney has opened up on the awful abuse her eldest son, Kai, faces when playing football because of Wayne's huge success – but it encourages him to do better

Events

13 hours ago Elon Musk's relationship with dad Errol after Tesla boss didn't see him for 7 years

Tesla co-founder Elon Musk has a very estranged relationship with his father, Errol Musk, as the two reportedly did not speak for many years –but just how bad is it?

Politics

19 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.

Events

14 hours ago BREAKING: Kate Middleton gets sweet birthday wishes from King Charles as he shares beaming photo

The Princess of Wales is celebrating her 43rd birthday today and King Charles has shared a touching tribute to her special day by sharing a beautiful photo

Politics

20 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

14 hours ago Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy shares poignant post in return to social media

Kate Cassidy has returned to social media for the first time, sharing a snap of some tracksuit bottoms with a special number on them

Politics

22 hours ago SAS troops had a 'golden pass' to 'get away with the murder' of Afghans, court papers claim

A British Special Forces unit had a 'golden pass allowing them to get away with murder', a former senior military officer told a public inquiry.

Events