38 minutes ago New details emerge of additional learning needs school in the Rhondda as plans are submitted

The plan is to build a new 3-19 school on the site of former RCT Council offices in Clydach Vale which will accommodate up to 176 pupils and have 113 full-time equivalent staff

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90 minutes ago Secretary sues employer over claims she was fired for 'whistleblowing' about office canteen serving 'mouldy cheese in her jacket potato'

A former secretary at a company in Leicester has been cleared to pursue a legal claim after alleging that she was fired for complaining about being served 'mouldy cheese' in the staff canteen.

Society

61 minutes ago New calls for household bills and expenses to be paid through wages before any tax deductions

Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.

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21 hours ago Netflix fans desperate to copy Squid Game in real life as new trend sweeps globe

After Squid Game season two was recently released, fans of the Netflix show have been trying to recreate a vital aspect of the show's plot in real life as Google searches continue to rise

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34 minutes ago California wildfires live updates: nearly 180,000 people evacuated and at least 10 killed

About 10,000 structures have been charred by the two biggest blazes, while Santa Monica declared a curfew because of lootingFull report: LA fires burn through city as death toll risesMangled trees and charred homes inside a levelled communityCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announced 'breaking news' minutes into Friday's episode amid the devastating California wildfires

Culture

70 minutes ago Some Greater Manchester hospital patients are 'waiting 24 hours for a bed' as staff make worrying claim

About 20 NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents this week

Science

62 minutes ago Who is Chappell Roan? The rise of the Midwest Princess who topped BBC Sound of 2025

From failed America’s Got Talent auditions to BBC Sound of 2025 winner - this is the career of Chappell Roan 🎤

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6 hours ago Costa del Sol tourist poisoning scandal as disgruntled hotel worker faces jail 'for pouring bleach over buffet dinner out of revenge for losing her job'

Police and prosecutors have said the 50-year-old woman was told her contract was not going to be renewed at the Costa del Sol hotel before she carried out the cruel act.

Society

76 minutes ago Corrie star Simon Gregson forced to deny split from wife Emma Gleave after court paper error as it's revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

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

Economics

25 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

54 minutes ago Woman sucked into airport baggage carousel after fall as staff watch on in horror

The woman was seen hopping onto the luggage conveyor belt at Vladikavkaz Airport in Russia, with one person claiming she thought it was the fast track entrance to her flight gate

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18 hours ago Sing or keep quiet? Musicals raise a question for cinema staff and moviegoers

Sing-along screenings are not a new idea

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14 hours ago Surge in households seeking help with energy bills in 2024, says Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

Science

63 minutes ago Donald Trump promises huge drone announcement will come within days with six

The incoming president says the craft that have been seen in their droves across the East Coast have also spotted above his own Bedminster golf course in the state

Politics

15 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

2 hours ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London stocks continue to slide as UK borrowing costs rise again

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26 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd announcement today; Arsenal eye Mbeumo; clause revealed; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

January window is heating up as Premier League giants plot big moves

Sport

66 minutes ago Disney+ confirm Caroline Flack documentary five years after her tragic death

A new documentary film focusing on late TV presenter Caroline Flack has been announced by Disney+, which will focusing on her life story, as told by her mum Christine

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25 hours ago Love Island All Stars twist as ITV bosses issue announcement days before launch show

12 familar faces are heading back to the Love Island villa in a bid to try and find 'the one' but the power is in the hand of the public on who couples up together

Culture

65 minutes ago Corrie's Simon Gregson breaks cover next to 'for sale' sign day after 'estranged wife' mystery

Coronation Street actor Simon Gregson broke his cover after the Mirror revealed he could be forced to sell his house if he doesn't pay a £250k loan to his production company

Politics

18 hours ago Richard Hammond's bizarre secret to healthy marriage resurfaces as he announces split from wife Mindy

Richard Hammond's unusual take on a healthy marriage has resurfaced  just hours after the former Top Gear host announced his split from Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, his wife of 28 years.

Society

2 hours ago Shoppers slam major supermarkets for new packaging change as they claim it affects the taste and smell of the products

Jamie Devine, who resides in Scotland, took a trip to the budget German supermarket to pick up some groceries and was shocked when he reached the beef aisle.

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26 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd announcement imminent; Arsenal eye Mbeumo; terms agreed; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

January window is heating up as Premier League giants plot big moves

Sport

1 hour ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy fails to hide her irritation at her husband in hilarious resurfaced sketch as couple announce split after 28

A resurfaced sketch has shown Richard Hammond's wife Mindy becoming increasingly frustrated at her husband after the couple announced their split on Thursday. 

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25 hours ago Small detail in this photo of reigning Australian Open champions proves just how well paid tennis's best stars are

Both are hot favourites to once again clinch their titles, with world No 1, Sabalenka, riding an excellent vein of form coming into the next fortnight, having won at the Brisbane International.

Culture

73 minutes ago US job market soars past expectations in last report before Trump retakes White House

Number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from November, bolstered by new jobs in healthcare and retailThe US labor market expanded strongly in the last jobs report of the Biden administration, according to new data released on Friday.The number of new jobs added to the economy accelerated to 256,000 in December, up from 227,000 in November, soaring past expectations. The labor market last month was bolstered by new jobs in healthcare, retail and government. Continue reading...

Politics

23 hours ago Ayrshire house builder enters administration with loss of almost 50 jobs

Connect Modular, based in the Caponacre Industrial Estate in Cumnock, called in administrators after facing “significant financial challenges”.

Society

2 hours ago Tesco makes major change to 50 supermarket stores in bid to stop shoplifters

The supermarket chain has introduced keypad-opened cabinets into 50 more of its stores' alcohol aisles with the cabinets containing champagne and other sparkling wines

Economics

30 hours ago Graham Potter makes footballing return as West Ham boss two years after Chelsea gig

West Ham have announced Graham Potter will be their new head coach, two years after his last gig as a manager when he was sacked by Chelsea

Sport

1 hour ago Babygirl star Sophie Wilde's life including 'surreal' rise to fame and dodging a deadly avalanche

Sophie Wilde, who appears in A24's new erotic thriller Babygirl, has had an eventful life, from being caught up in a deadly avalanche to a cancelled Netflix show.

Events

28 hours ago Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music's breakfast show: Presenter will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw as she moves to mid

Lauren Laverne has announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music's breakfast show. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

Culture

76 minutes ago NFL announces Jets, Browns and Jaguars will host London games in 2025 season

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Politics

29 hours ago Manchester Airport LIVE delays updates after runways shut due to 'significant' snowfall

The runways have been temporarily closed as staff deal with the snow

Society

2 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters 24 hours after strange behaviour saw snooker star smash and bin cue during meltdown

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

Economics

2 hours ago Waitrose issues urgent warning for chicken product over missing allergy labels

Waitrose has issued an urgent warning to customers over a chicken product. The supermarket has advised that you should not consume the item due to missing allergy labels

Events

30 hours ago Good Morning Britain announces 'breaking news' just minutes into ITV show

Good Morning Britain presenters Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls reported 'breaking news' about wildfires in Hollywood just minutes into the show on Thursday

Culture

77 minutes ago Jets, Browns, Jaguars Announced as Home Teams for London Games on 2025 NFL Schedule

Jets, Browns, Jaguars Announced as Home Teams for London Games on 2025 NFL Schedule  Bleacher Report

Politics

29 hours ago Graham Potter reveals why he accepted West Ham job in first words as new manager

Former Brighton boss is back in management for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea

Society

3 hours ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

Economics

3 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: Where could the blaze go next after Palisades, Eaton and Kenneth

The death toll from the blazes has risen to 10, Los Angeles County’s Medical Examiner said, with number expected to grow

Events

31 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh announced 'breaking news' minutes into Thursday's show amid the devastating California wildfires

Culture

83 minutes ago US adds a strong 256,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%

U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates

Politics

3 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters on mystery 'medical grounds', 24 hours after meltdown where he smashed cue and binned it after bizarre behaviour

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

Economics

3 hours ago Mark Owen among British celebrities whose homes destroyed by LA wildfires

The Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes and caused a death toll of at least 10 people - with that number expected to rise, and many British stars have been affected by the devastation

Events

1 hour ago Watch live: Outside court as Trump to be sentenced in hush money case days before inauguration

Watch live as Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced in New York state court in Manhattan on Friday, 10 January, for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star.

Politics

3 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts after Oasis fans saw prices soar

The Government has announced the measures as part of a 'Plan for Change' to clamp down on touts, who are estimated to cost music fans an extra £145m a year

Economics

3 hours ago Parents warned over strict school holiday rule that could see them fined £160

Since August 2024, parents who remove their children from school for five days during term time can expect a penalty fine of £160 per child, reduced to £80 if paid within 21 days.

Events

2 hours ago Ryan Giggs breaks silence on new job as Man Utd legend set for Man City reunion

Ryan Giggs has taken on a more hands-on role at Salford City, the club he owns alongside his fellow Class of 92 members, helping the Ammies to enjoy a successful season this term

Politics

4 hours ago He made almost £700,000 dealing drugs but will only have to pay back a tiny proportion of that

Klodian Zefi, 36, of Cardiff, was part of an organised crime group which traded in huge quantities of cocaine and cannabis

Economics

3 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 30,000 acres

Death toll has risen to six, while more than 4,000 structures have been burned down and more than 180,000 locals are under evacuation orders

Events

2 hours ago Rise in national insurance taxes will probably lead to lower wages in 'long run'

'To be clear, I expect bank rate to come down over time as the effects of the large shocks of the past continue to abate'

Politics

4 hours ago Selling Sunset's Jason Oppenheim offers lifeline to stranded stars amid LA wildfires

Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim made a pledge as many celebrities took to social media to announce their homes were tragically burned to the ground in the LA wildfires

Events

3 hours ago Scottish Labour MP will vote against UK Government on Waspi compensation

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Leishman said he will back an opposition party's motion to pay women impacted by changes to the state pension age if it comes to a vote.

Politics

4 hours ago London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms

London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms  Coverager

Economics

4 hours ago Russell Howard breaks silence to say TV is 'not as fun' as he quits 19

The comedian has announced his retirement from television after nearly two decades, and has no plans to return to the small screen any time soon

Events

3 hours ago Famed restaurant where Harry Styles' mum married makes major announcement on future

It's one of Cheshire's most famous fine dining restaurants, and owners have made a major announcement

Politics

4 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep' £7million family castle in divorce settlement

The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond and his wife, Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, recently announced that they are to divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Economics

4 hours ago LA wildfires: Everything we know as 10 people killed and celebrity homes destroyed

The death toll of Los Angeles' raging wildfires has now risen to 10, with entire neighbourhoods decimated and hundreds of thousands of terrified locals fleeing to safety

Events

3 hours ago Cammy Devlin attracts Hearts transfer interest as fee clubs feel they must pay for Tynecastle exit 'revealed'

It is believed Portsmouth and MLS outfit New York City are keen suitors

Politics

5 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife 'wants to keep £7m Bollitree Castle in divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond announced their split after 28 years of marriage, with reports suggesting that the couple are splitting assets

Economics

5 hours ago Tax rise warning after Pound's fall and borrowing costs soar as Rachel Reeves criticised for China trip

Sir John Gieve, former Deputy Governor at the Bank of England, said the Chancellor may have to hike taxes or impose some ‘very severe reductions and squeezes’ on public services

Events

4 hours ago Jake Quickenden welcomes second child with wife Sophie Church and shares their last

The couple announced in July that they were expecting another child after a ‘long time of trying’

Politics

5 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

5 hours ago Greggs customers to be hit by price rises after fresh warning over economy

The bakery chain made £2 billion in annual sales for the first time last year, but warned of ‘lower consumer confidence’ in recent months.

Events

4 hours ago Sainsbury's to hike wages as Taste the Difference range lifts retailer to record Christmas

The supermarket giant said its staff would receive a five per cent pay hike over the coming year, split into two separate increases to help 'navigate a challenging cost environment.'

Politics

5 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson 'SPLITS' from wife Emma Gleave and 'could be forced to sell home if he don'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

5 hours ago JoJo Siwa sparks outrage with 'tone deaf' evacuation video amid LA wildfires

JoJo Siwa was seen packing a car as many celebrities took to social media to announce their homes were burned downed in the LA wildfires

Events

4 hours ago Reform MPs including Nigel Farage paid thousands by Elon Musk’s X for posting on site

The scheme has been branded an ‘unholy alliance’ between the right-wing and billionaire Musk

Politics

5 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep £7million Bollitree Castle in the divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife announced they were heading for a divorce - and it's now been reported Mindy ‘wants to keep the family's £7million Bollitree Castle’

Economics

6 hours ago University hammer attack leaves eight injured as female student in her 20s goes on rampage through Tokyo campus

A woman in her 20s, who is reportedly a student at Hosei University, was arrested after being stopped by university staff, according to Japanese media.

Events

4 hours ago Why are US supreme court justices starting to sound like Trump? | Moira Donegan

The justices are increasingly operating by the sheer force of raw power. That should trouble us allWe’re supposed to believe that it was about a job interview. On Tuesday, president-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone with supreme court Justice Samuel Alito; the call came just a few hours before Trump’s attorneys petitioned the supreme court to put a stop to his criminal sentencing, scheduled for this Friday, in a New York state court.Alito insists that this was all perfectly innocent. “William Levi, one of my former law clerks, asked me to take a call from president-elect Trump regarding his qualifications to serve in a government position,” the justice told ABC News after word of the call leaked on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Sainsbury’s give workers surprise pay increase after huge Christmas sales

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Economics

6 hours ago LA wildfires: Death toll doubles to 10 as arson arrest made after new Kenneth wildfire erupts

Death toll from fires rises as searches continue among rubble for more fatalities

Events

5 hours ago We don’t need to worry about rise in borrowing costs, minister insists

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy sought to reassure Britons about turbulence in the markets.

Politics

8 hours ago Rachel Reeves 'to make severe spending cuts' as UK borrowing costs soar

An announcement is expected that could see 5% cuts increased

Economics

7 hours ago LA fires live updates: authorities announce curfew amid reports of looting, as death toll rises to 10

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Sainsbury's announces major pay rise for staff following 'biggest ever' Christmas season

Grocery sales rose by 4.1 pc over Christmas

Politics

13 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

8 hours ago LA fires live updates: death toll rises to 10 as California wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

Palisades, Kenneth and Eaton fires remain uncontrolled as Los Angeles officials say ‘historic winds’ and extensive droughts have created the ‘perfect storm’Full report: Los Angeles fires burn through city as death toll expected to riseVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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