42 minutes ago The beauty products and gadgets I tried, tested and loved last year | Sali Hughes on beauty

From non-smudgy mascara to the surprisingly worth-the-hype Dyson AirStrait, here are my top purchases of 2024I was struck by how dominant makeup and devices were in 2024, after years of skincare mania in the market. Saie, a fairly priced US makeup startup, stormed it. With the notable exception of its complexion products (improvement needed), the line is excellent. Dew Bronze (£20), an extremely easy, natural-looking bronzing liquid, was its best launch. I reached for it again and again, fluffing it into cheeks and temples with their now-indispensable Base Brush (£21). Saie could get away with less for the money, but mostly overdelivers.Speaking of price, the high-street hits kept on coming. Elf’s non-smudgy, seven quid Lash XTNDR would have been my mascara of the year at any price. Continue reading...

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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

77 minutes ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragons' Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

42 minutes ago At last! Fashion is making bags for women who work, not just ladies who lunch | Jessica Cartner

My work bag is closer in scale to a laundry basket than the tiny handbags clutched by modelsFashion sometimes excludes people on grounds that are truly nasty and toxic and which reflect and drive fundamental problems in our culture: race, weight, wealth. So I hesitate to bring up what I’m about to say because it is small-fry compared with those issues. What I want to talk about today is not, in the scheme of things, any kind of hard luck story. But I am going to bring it up anyway.The microaggression for which I would like to call out fashion, today, is for all the times it has made me feel excluded because my handbag is inelegantly big and heavy. I have quite often felt like a no-hope outcast from glamour, on the grounds that the outfits fashion celebrates on catwalks or billboards or red carpets feature a handbag no bigger than a hardback novel, while the bag I carry to the office and back every day is closer in scale to a laundry basket. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Photo gallery: Aerial photos show the scope of destruction from the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood

Culture

42 minutes ago ‘They were inventing a new definition of sexy’: stars and scenesters on the New York Dolls’ riotous rock

Fifty years on from their dissolution, admirers from Joan Jett to Dave Vanian explain the appeal of a band who ripped up rock’n’roll in high heels – and pointed towards punkFifty years ago, the most important American underground rock band of its generation was dying. The New York Dolls, the androgynous-but-tough band who mixed the Rolling Stones, girl groups and garage rock, were imploding under the weight of their own addictions and failures. You wouldn’t say they split, per se – there was still a version of the band led by David Johansen in existence until the end of 1976. But 1975 was the end for Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane and Jerry Nolan, and the Dolls stopped being the Lower East Side’s rock’n’roll street gang. They only made two albums, and barely played outside New York. But the band laid the foundations for punk, and taught a generation of outsiders and refuseniks they could be something different, as those whose lives were changed by them recall. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Lisa's team are having a ball while raising vital funds for two Lanarkshire food banks

Team 50/50 – Helping Those in Need was launched on St Valentine’s Day four years ago

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Dylan Wilson star was 'naïve' before horror of knife crime storyline

The star has spoken out following the heart-breaking murder of Mason Radcliffe

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1 hour ago Make your funeral wishes known: Why talking now will help later and how to have that difficult conversation

Discussing death can be hard, but it doesn’t need to be, writes Richard Annan, Head of sales and marketing with Cramond Residence and Jamie Reece, Funderal Director at William Purves’ Barnton branch.

Politics

4 hours ago MSPs 'must back private jet tax' as super rich 'burn through carbon budget in 10 days'

Oxfam Scotland says shocking milestone highlights the need for Holyrood budget to rein in lavish private jet culture amongst super-rich.

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Liam McCheyne reveals Dylan Wilson's 'escape' after Mason Radcliffe murder fears

As viewers of the ITV soap saw in recent scenes, Liam involved a knife in an attack on him and Mason by the latter's brothers

Events

2 hours ago Streeting defends NHS use of private sector but says it must ‘pull its weight’

Health secretary accused of talking ‘utter nonsense’ about private sector’s ability to help cut NHS waiting timesWes Streeting has defended the growing use of the private sector to help tackle long waiting lists for treatment but said providers must “pull their weight” and not take resources away from the NHS.The health secretary, who has previously said “middle-class lefties” risked putting ideological purity ahead of patient care, said he would be “entirely pragmatic” about using spare capacity in the private sector. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Inside the £2.3m drug 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin while under 'legal supervision' in a UK first

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Economics

3 hours ago Inside the UK's first drugs 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin and cocaine while under 'legal supervision'

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Events

10 hours ago Scots homeowner feels 'hopeless' as fly tipping 'spirals out of control'

Over the course of the past three years, residents in an Edinburgh housing scheme have seen their community inundated with rubbish across the communal back green.

Politics

7 hours ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

6 hours ago Mangled trees, charred homes and ashen land: inside a community leveled by the Palisades fire

Where once kids played and a California neighborhood gathered, the land is now devastated by a ferocious fireIn Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, street after street is laden with carnage that tells part of the story of the ferocious firestorm that swept through the area over the last two days.Buckled trees and telephone poles are strewn across roads, their piled branches and hanging wires a testimony to the winds that whipped the flames. Intersections are flooded with water, even after the loss of water pressure hampered efforts during the harrowing firefight. Mansions lining the yellow beaches hollowed out, homes in the neighborhoods’ canyons reduced to dust. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Corrie star Simon Gregson in 'estranged wife' riddle and could be forced to sell his house

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson and his wife are mentioned in new Companies House documents over a £252,000 loan he took from his production firm.

Politics

9 hours ago Coronation Street bosses 'face revolt from stars who say they're worked like dogs and fear being axed to cut costs'

All is not well in Weatherfield as some of the show's mid-ranking actors and younger stars are said to be worried they'll be axed in a bid to save money.

Economics

7 hours ago Danny Dyer warns Gen Z to use pubs or lose them as free crisps offered to young punters

The Cockney legend said there used to be a 'boozer on every street corner' but now the British institution appears to be dying off with 39,000 having called last orders

Events

10 hours 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

9 hours ago ITV Corrie's Simon Gregson in '£252k loan trouble with estranged wife' and could be forced to sell home

Simon Gregson, who has played Steve McDonald in Coronation Street since 1989, and his wife Emma have been ordered to repay a £252,000 loan taken from his production firm.

Economics

8 hours ago Inside the UK's first drugs 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin while under 'legal supervision'

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Events

12 hours ago Coronation Street's Sam Aston given major boost days before Dancing On Ice debut

Sam, who is famed for playing Chesney Brown for more than 20 years in the ITV soap, is taking to the ice this year

Politics

10 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragon's Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

8 hours ago Police fear more ‘serious youth violence’ after teenager stabbed to death on bus

Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a route 472 bus in Woolwich Church Street, near Woolwich Ferry, just before 2.30pm on Tuesday.

Events

12 hours ago The 'dangerous' iPhone settings that are sharing your data... and how to turn them off

These little-known iPhone settings allow apps to collect, track and share your data. Here's how you can turn them off to make sure your private information is always protected.

Politics

14 hours ago Bloke arrested after £1m cannabis farm found in house on quiet UK street

A man in Greater Manchester was arrested after cops swooped on a property in a sleepy British street - cops conducted a search warrant in relation to a suspected cannabis farm

Economics

9 hours ago Coronation Street return from dead twist 'sealed' for Tina McIntyre after 11 years

Coronation Street fans are convinced that a beloved character will be making a return from the dead after Rob Donovan's return to the cobbles was confirmed

Events

12 hours ago Emotional Sue Cleaver lifts the lid on Eileen Grimshaw exit 'two years in the making' and reveals baffling truth behind her soap debut

Sue Cleaver lifted the lid on her character's exit from Coronation Street on Thursday's episode of Loose Women. 

Politics

16 hours ago Solicitor who stole £146m from investors and spent it on boat, cars and Lake District shooting and fishing estate is told to pay back just £1m

Timothy Schools, 65, was jailed for 14 years in August 2022 for pocketing cash invested into Cayman Islands-registered Axiom Legal Financing Fund.

Economics

9 hours ago Bus station stabbing victim pictured as tributes paid to to 'popular teen'

Thomas Taylor, 17, was attacked by a group of males at 5.50pm on Wednesday as he walked along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, officers said.

Events

13 hours ago Donald Trump's exact words to Obama in private chat at Jimmy Carter's funeral revealed by lip

Donald Trump and Barack Obama shared a long conversation at the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter in Washington DC today - and a lipreader has now shared what they said.

Politics

16 hours ago Barcelona dealt financial sucker punch as Jurgen Klopp's Red Bull empire strike Atletico Madrid deal

The energy drinks giant company blanked the Catalan club as they seek to raise funds

Economics

10 hours ago California fires live updates: death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes

President says federal government will pay 100% of costs for 180 days for California fire response; one person reportedly killed in Palisades fireFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

13 hours ago The Guardian view on Jimmy Carter’s funeral: requiem for a good man and a better era | Editorial

Five living presidents gathered at the service in Washington. They were a reminder of how much has changed in US politicsHeavy with honours, attended by all living US presidents, and swathed in public affection, Jimmy Carter received a solemn state funeral on Thursday on the kind of cold and crystalline January day at which Washington DC’s climate can excel. Within hours, though, the 39th US president’s remains were interred in a private ceremony alongside his wife Rosalynn, in the shadow of the modest house they built in 1961 in Plains, Georgia, where Mr Carter was born more than a century ago, and where he died at the end of December.This sharp juxtapositions of Mr Carter’s final day in the world’s eye were somehow appropriate. He made his home in Washington for the four years of his presidency, but his roots and heart were always in Georgia. His manifest personal decency and lack of Beltway experience made him the “not-Nixon” that the US needed after...

Politics

16 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

11 hours ago New Orleans truck attack victims sue city for neglecting to protect them

Lawsuit claims contractors and city failed to implement an effective system for deterring a known threat, the suit saysSix people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of New Orleans and two contractors, claiming they failed to protect revelers from an army veteran who sped around a police blockade and raced down Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring at least 30.The attack by Shamsud-Din Jabbar was tragic but preventable, leaving the six victims with broken bones, physical suffering and mental anguish and killing Brandon Taylor, according to the lawsuit filed in Orleans parish civil district court by Matthew Hemmer with the Morris Bart law firm. Jabbar was killed in a shootout with police. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Coronation Street fans joke 'I just know' after Kit Green's 'own purchase' identified

Fans of the ITV soap are still weighing up the character after actor Jacob Roberts made his debut in Weatherfiel as the character last year

Politics

16 hours ago Sarkozy tells court he has faced 'ten years of slander' and insists 'not a cent' of Libyan money went to his campaign funds as he speaks for first time at Gaddafi corruption trial

'You will never ever find a single euro, a single Libyan cent in my campaign' funds, Sarkozy told the court in Paris.

Economics

12 hours ago Lawsuit by New Orleans truck attack victims says city, contractors failed to implement safety system

Six people who were injured and the father of a man who was killed in the New Year’s truck attack are suing the City of New Orleans and two contractors, claiming they failed to protect revelers from an Army veteran who sped around a police blockade and raced down Bourbon Street

Events

14 hours ago Starmer aide to receive dividends from corporate advisory firm Hakluyt

Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July

Politics

18 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: how to apply online in 2025 as UK families to receive £500 DWP payment

Thousands of households can apply for help with food, energy, and bills 💰

Economics

12 hours ago Safety messaging is vital for Sadiq Khan's 'swimmable rivers' plan, City Hall warned

Swimming in the Thames anywhere east of Putney Bridge is prohibited due to strong tides and other dangers

Events

14 hours ago Graham Potter delivers first West Ham transfer update with more new signings possible

New boss not expecting January recruits but believes there are funds available if the right opportunity arises

Politics

20 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

12 hours ago Coronation Street Rob Donovan's return and who he killed as Marc Baylis rejoins ITV soap

Coronation Street's Rob Donovan, played by actor Marc Baylis, is back on the ITV soap for the first time since 2017 - but why is Carla Connor's brother in prison?

Events

14 hours ago ITV Coronation Street exit 'sealed' for beloved character as fans 'work out' fate

Coronation Street fans are convinced another character could be set to leave the cobbles very soon after it was announced that two stars have quit in real life.

Politics

21 hours ago Sadiq Khan: help me 'take on the Nimbys' to get my £4bn affordable housing plan back on track

Mayor to use Mansion House speech to call for more housing money from Government

Economics

12 hours ago Bedford bus station stabbing victim Thomas Taylor pictured as 'popular' teen remembered

Thomas Taylor, 17, was stabbed while walking along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, and rushed to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later

Events

14 hours ago Council leaders call for Government to ‘wake up’ to floods after major incident

A letter signed by Leicestershire council leaders has asked for funding after severe flooding hit the county.

Politics

21 hours ago Historic Perthshire hotel sold in private deal as new owner vows to take it in 'new direction'

Category B-listed Birnam Hotel & Inn, in Dunkeld, Perthshire, has been sold to Fraser Potter, also the owner of the nearby Taybank Hotel, in Dunkeld, as part of a 'off-market private deal'.

Economics

15 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'rumble' Kit Green will kill as they 'have a feeling' amid multiple exits

They think the dodgy cop could turn to murder and they 'have a feeling' who his victim could be

Events

15 hours ago Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon's pals fume as soap agent makes vile plea to axe her

Friends of Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon have been left livid after a talent agent who represents some of her ITV co-stars shared a post calling for her to be sacked

Politics

21 hours ago Popular Kirkcudbright cafe closes permanently as owners bid customers 'fond farewell'

The owners of The Belfry on St Mary Street have announced the restaurant will not be reopening this year.

Economics

15 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

15 hours ago Sue Cleaver to step outside her ‘comfort zone’ after leaving Coronation Street

The actor, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, announced she was leaving the show after 25 years earlier this month.

Politics

23 hours ago Record level of spending on major repairs by private social housing providers

The Regulator of Social Housing has published a report into the state of finances in the sector.

Economics

15 hours ago Coronation Street twist as fans 'work out' unlikely resident saves Carla from kidney failure

Coronation Street fans are convinced they know who will save Carla Connor from her devastating kidney failure after she was stabbed by Scott Emberton's son Johnny.

Events

15 hours ago Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver shares real reason for soap exit after 25 years

Sue has spoken more about her decision to leave Corrie during her latest appearance on Loose Women

Politics

23 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

17 hours ago Police hunt man who hurled antisemitic abuse at man at Liverpool Street station

Police want to speak to this man over antisemitic assault on Elizabeth Line platform

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