70 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

Politics

89 minutes ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

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89 minutes ago Older people in specific areas across Scotland can claim new £434 monthly benefit from March

Pension Age Disability Payment will only be available to people over State Pension age living in Scotland.

Economics

4 hours ago Former Manchester United CEO credited with growing club returns to sport with new global role

Richard Arnold left Manchester United at the time of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority stake purchase

Sport

65 minutes ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show dies suddenly from flu aged just 56 after doctors put her in induced coma

Entertainer Kerry Wilson, from Trentham, Staffordshire, lost her fight for life at the start of this year at the age of just 56.

Events

89 minutes ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

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3 hours ago Elon Musk and Nigel Farage: A timeline of Reform’s relationship with the tech billionaire

These two figureheads of the right don’t always agree...

Science

28 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

89 minutes ago 66 days to cut down sugar: ‘I find myself enjoying the sweetness of my lip balm’

How long does it take to change a habit? It varies, but one paper suggests it takes an average of 66 days. We ask writers to change one thing in their lives within that timeframe and tell us if it worksRead more in the 66 days to change seriesMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNot even a year ago, I would have called myself crazy for giving up sugar, even for 66 days. But the truth is I eat way too much of it and it can’t be good for me.I’ve eaten cake for breakfast on more than one occasion and can easily finish a packet of biscuits in a day. I have a soft spot for baked goods, kindled by the many bakeries and cafes in my neighbourhood. If I go to bed without eating something sweet I feel as though something’s missing. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Woman's genius tip for heating up food if you have a power cut this winter

Instead of panicking next time your lights go out, be prepared with a genius tip that could make all the difference - people in hurricanes and power cuts say it really works

Society

2 hours ago 'I tried £10 tool to stop face sagging – people can't get over my real age'

A woman stunned online commenters when she revealed her real age on TikTok – and people were delighted when she posted about how she stays looking so young

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18 hours ago Netflix fans divided as streamer drops ‘graphic’ Western series that’s ‘brutal on a whole new level’

American Primeval, which stars Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch, has been dubbed one of the most violent and brutal shows Netflix has produced in recent times

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87 minutes ago HMRC urges timely Self Assessment submissions to avoid £100 fines ahead of January deadline

HMRC customers could be hit with fine if they ignore the looming deadline

Events

2 hours ago Major BBC star to stand in for Graham Norton on TV chat show for first time

Claudia Winkleman has long been tipped as a natural successor for much-loved Graham and now she will make her debut as host by fllling in for him

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5 hours ago Health expert issues advice to millions to get these five key check ups and vaccines

Vaccinations and routine check ups can help people stay healthy as they age

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29 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

96 minutes ago Britain suffers coldest January night in 15 years as Met Office map shows where temperatures are set to plunge even further with chance of

Overnight temperatures dropped to -14.5C in Altnaharra, a small hamlet in the Scottish Highlands,making it the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010.

Politics

2 hours ago Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

Society

4 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Do FA Cup third round games go to extra time or replays? Competition rules explained

There will be no replays in the third round of the FA Cup after the Football Association agreed a controversial deal with the Premier League over scheduling

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97 minutes ago Shamima Begum's life now in 'filthy' prison camp and why she could 'run free' in days

Shamima Begum left home at the age of 15 to join ISIS and was later stripped of her British citizenship. Now, she is being held prisoner in Syria - but could be released in days

Events

6 hours ago Dolce & Gabbana debut in Paris, showing Italian artistry on French soil

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in Paris

Culture

23 hours ago Flu virus deaths soar compared to same time last year after 'deeply concerning' outbreak

The number of deaths is almost quadruple the number compared to the first week of 2024.

Science

1 hour ago Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United surprising selection vs Arsenal

Man United will have a week-long gap between games for the first time since August but their team at Arsenal will not be unchanged.

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15 hours ago Extraordinary Debut novels to be reading in January: Confessions by Catherine Airey, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan, How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris

Sara Lawrence reviews the best Debuts out now.

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5 hours ago Naomi Watts was told she ‘would never work again’ if she admitted to being menopausal

Watts was warned that drawing attention to your age after 23 years old in Hollywood is ‘career suicide’

Economics

21 hours ago Novak Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ after being detained during Australian Open in 2022

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022

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2 hours ago What caused Rodrigo Bentancur's Liverpool collapse as Ange Postecoglou delivers Tottenham injury return timeline

The Uruguyan midfielder was treated on the pitch for more than 10 minutes after the worrying incident

Events

7 hours ago 17 times great filmmakers made awful movies, from Spielberg to Scorsese

Even Hollywood’s finest sometimes make something they regret – Louis Chilton picks out 17 of the biggest duds

Culture

23 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago This Morning's Nadine Baggott praises night cream as 'more powerful than retinol'

On a recent episode of ITV's This Morning, beauty expert Nadine Baggott shared her top beauty trends for 2025 – including an anti-ageing night cream 'more powerful than retinol'

Politics

19 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just THREE HOURS before FA Cup tie as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

5 hours ago Sainsbury's jobs: how much are staff paid as UK supermarket announces 5% pay rises

From higher hourly rates to full-time pay boosts, supermarket staff will benefit 🎉

Economics

22 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Students warned to avoid popular studying method that 'sets you up to fail'

From mocks at school to students doing tests to having refreshers at work, there are all sorts of things people have to study for, and it's that time of year again

Events

23 hours ago Christie’s auction showcases style of centenarian fashion muse Iris Apfel

Lots include her trademark oversize glasses as well as outfits from Miu Miu and Dior and lifesize ostrich sculptureIris Apfel, perhaps the world’s first centenarian style icon, died last year at the age of 102. Now her clothes, art and furniture are set to be sold at Christie’s later this month in an online auction titled Unapologetically Iris.Anyone familiar with Apfel and her “more is more” style would know that it began with her trademark owl-like glasses. There are 18 pairs for sale here, with square, round and sparkly designs included. Continue reading...

Culture

26 hours ago Scientists pinpoint exactly how long you'll live after a dementia diagnosis

Dementia is a memory and independence robbing disorder where the brain progressively gets worse at functioning over time which is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

Science

2 hours ago Leny Yoro disagrees with Cristiano Ronaldo after opening up on life at Manchester United

Leny Yoro has been reflecting on his time at Manchester United

Politics

21 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

13 hours ago Why Man City are spending £50m on Omar Marmoush: The Mo Salah similarities, his free

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Marinakis should feel very happy with his recent transfer business but the Nottingham Forest owner must wince every time he hears the name of City's next £50million striker.

Economics

31 hours ago Andy Murray reveals story behind Novak Djokovic coaching call: ‘My wife was surprised’

Murray could not resist the offer of teaming up with the 24-time grand slam champion ahead of the Australian Open

Sport

3 hours ago Frazer Clarke makes Fabio Wardley trilogy claim after KO defeat to British rival

Clarke suffered a brutal defeat in the sequel with Wardley, but hopes to one day get the opportunity to square-off with his British heavyweight rival for a third time

Events

28 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC 6 Music breakfast show after taking time out for cancer treatment

Nick Grimshaw, who has been covering her since August, will be taking over the slot full-time as she moves to mid-morning

Culture

26 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio after 'tricky time' following cancer diagnosis

Lauren Laverne is stepping down from the BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years as presenter and will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw, after having a "tricky time" last year due to her cancer diagnosis.

Science

2 hours ago 'I found prettiest Welsh town you can easily drive past and I can't wait to go back'

Zoe Chamberlain had driven through the market town of Llandovery many, many times on my way to family holidays in Pembrokeshire. But this time, she finally stopped to check it out

Politics

22 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche, just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as their manager just three hours before their FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough United on Thursday night.

Society

15 hours ago Elizabeth line hits 500m passenger journeys landmark as wider benefits of £20bn link are revealed

Shorter journey times and fewer interchanges are top two reasons for using the Lizzie line

Economics

31 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Robin Propper claims Rangers have NOT gone backwards since stunning win over Celtic

The Rangers fans fumed after the full-time whistle at Dens Park but the defender is backing Philippe Clement

Events

29 hours ago School of Rock child stars tie knot after first meeting on set of Hollywood film

Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli first met at the age of 10 on the set of School of Rock; now, the pair have officially got hitched in a touching ceremony on Saturday

Culture

27 hours ago Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors

The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.

Science

2 hours ago People only just realising they've been storing cans of food completely wrong

A storage expert has revealed a simple trick that can help people make the most of the tinned food in their cupboards and reduce food waste at the same time

Politics

23 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

Society

22 hours ago Teens admit to trying to steal '£31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store

Teens admit to trying to steal '£31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store  Brent and Kilburn Times

Economics

3 hours ago Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 as temperature passes 1.5C warning threshold

The last time the mercury got this high was back in 1850, according to the national forecaster

Events

39 hours ago I was a contestant on The Traitors and here are some secrets from the show bosses don't want you to know

Alex Gray was a contestant on series one of the show and remained a faithful throughout her time in the game.

Culture

2 hours ago Scotland freezes in UK's coldest night of winter as temperatures set to fall further

The Met Office reported that the overnight temperatures at Altanharra, northern Scotland, were as low as minus 14C.

Politics

27 hours ago Scientists blame a new weather phenomenon dubbed 'hydroclimate WHIPLASH' for California's devastating wildfires

As the LA wildfire is on track to be the most devastating blaze ever in Southern California , a timely new study identifies the cause.

Society

22 hours ago Why Sting, Bob Geldof and £200 billion of British businesses are teaming up in Edinburgh

“The British Business Awards is a vital event. For one night, the leaders of British business will come together in Edinburgh to celebrate success and make a difference. I look forward to seeing you on the night” - Bob Geldof

Economics

4 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 Elon Musk and Nigel Farage: A timeline of Reform leader’s relationship with the tech billionaire

These two figureheads of the right don’t always agree...

Politics

27 hours ago Symptoms of Clive Myrie's 'drooping eye' syndrome as viewers raise health concerns

BBC News at Six presenter Clive Myrie was hit with a barrage of concern over his health on Monday night

Society

23 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

4 hours ago Peter Jones and Dragons' Den judges left shocked at bizarre pitch as they ask: 'Did you actually just say those words?'

Katriona Shovlin, 32, set up Hen Weekend Chicken Boarding from her home in Upchurch, Kent, in 2023 and pitched the idea to Dragons' Den judges on last night's episode.

Events

3 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou issues Rodrigo Bentancur update as return timeline set

The midfielder was stretchered off during Spurs’ win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup

Politics

28 hours ago Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert named as manager of international minnows

Patrick Kluivert - one of the greatest Dutch football players of all time - has become the manager of a national side placed 127th in FIFA's rankings

Society

26 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

4 hours ago Students issued urgent warning as popular studying method 'sets you up to fail'

Exams can take place at any time of year, but January is a common time where people have to test their knowledge. It turns out a popular technique may not be doing you any favours

Events

3 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

30 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

27 hours ago Love It Or List It viewers slam 'ugly box' loft conversion on roof of stunning £330,000 period property in sought

On last night's episode of the Channel 4 renovation programme, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer visited Katy and Carl in Chester, who were looking to upgrade their family home.

Economics

4 hours ago Rod Stewart's pained request to Penny Lancaster during brief split from Loose Women star

Rod Stewart has been married three times, but it was his relationship with Loose Women star Penny Lancaster that finally made him a devoted husband.

Events

3 hours ago Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman review – meditations on life’s brevity

If time management is all life is, asks the author and narrator, why do we treat it as such a depressingly narrow-minded affair?The title refers to the time most humans spend on Earth, assuming they live until their 80s. When the author Oliver Burkeman first made the calculation, he felt unexpectedly queasy at our “insultingly” short lifespans. He also began thinking about how we manage our time.“Arguably, time management is all life is,” he notes. “Yet the modern discipline known as time management is a depressingly narrow-minded affair, focused on how to crank through as many work tasks as possible, or on devising the perfect morning routine, or on cooking all your dinners for the week in one big batch.” But what is the point of all that “doing” when life is so short? Continue reading...

Politics

31 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

28 hours ago What time is Bank of Dave 2 on Netflix? The Loan Ranger release date and timings

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger releases on Netflix on January 10 🎥

Economics

4 hours ago RuPaul makes his first public statement since The Vivienne's tragic death as he pays tribute to the entertainer who was 'all about love' while opening DragCon London

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death last week at the age of 32 has plunged the drag community into mourning.

Events

3 hours ago Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds

Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra PalaceO’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship LeagueReigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker event on medical grounds.The world No 3, who has won the competition eight times, was due to face John Higgins in the opening match on Sunday afternoon. Neil Robertson has replaced O’Sullivan in the draw for the tournament, which runs until 19 January at Alexandra Palace in London. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago Centre Parcs slammed for 'criminal £1,000 increase' on half term bookings compared to school time

Ian Addison, a teacher and father-of-two from Hampshire, sparked debate after he took to X to share the cost differences he found when booking a stay.

Economics

5 hours ago LA fires live tracker: Map shows where hellish California infernos are heading next

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread , a fire map shows.

Events

3 hours ago Raducanu turns down insect bite treatment over doping fears in Australia

Raducanu snubs spray after Swiatek and Sinner sagas‘I’m going to tough it out because I don’t want to risk it’Emma Raducanu says the chance of ingesting a contaminated substance is a notable concern on the minds of tennis players at a time when Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continue to navigate the fallout of two of the most high profile anti-doping cases in the history of the sport.Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference at the Australian Open before her first round match against the 26th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday, Raducanu said players must “manage the controllables” as well as they can. She had suffered a significant insect bite the previous day but declined the antiseptic spray she was provided because she did not want to risk taking a banned substance. Continue reading...

Politics

29 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

5 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 Mark Selby shows true character with response to Stephen Hendry comments

Mark Selby reacted to comments made by Stephen Hendry, who believes the four-time world champion could beat any snooker player in the world in his pomp – including Ronnie O'Sullivan

Politics

30 hours ago Greggs hikes price of sausage rolls again as customers say 'it's disgraceful'

It marks the second time in six months that bakery chain Greggs has upped the price of its sausage roll, after it rose from £1.25 from £1.20 last year

Economics

5 hours ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show tragically dies from flu at 56

Kerry Wilson, who appeared on a BBC show hosted by Jonathan Ross, has tragically died at the age of 56

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

35 hours ago ‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a dayThe modest suburban home used as Walter White’s family abode in Breaking Bad is officially on the market for US$4m – almost 10 times the median sale price in its neighbourhood.The ranch-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a back yard pool, which featured in crucial scenes in the show. The median price of a house in the same postcode is $421,000, according to real estate company Zillow. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago ‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway

‘Tammy Faye’ and ‘Cinderella’ Were Hits in London but Failed on Broadway  The New York Times

Events

4 hours ago Tyler from BBC's The Traitors reveals 'secret' plan he put in place before show exit

The Traitors star Tyler has reflected on his time in the BBC castle, after he was sent packing in the latest episode of the new reality show

Politics

37 hours ago Greggs sausage roll to rise in price... AGAIN: Britons' beloved pastry going up for second time in months

Hungry customers at the branch on Shields Road in Newcastle slammed the popular bakery chain for the second price rise in six months.

Economics

5 hours ago Hottest year on record sent planet past key global warming limit of 1.5C for first time in 2024

‘This is a rude awakening to politicians to get their act together’

Events

4 hours ago How Bromley earned ‘game of a lifetime’ at Newcastle in FA Cup third round

After more than a century in non-league, ex-Arsenal coach Andy Woodman led Bromley into the Football League for the first time last summer. Now the League Two club face a dream FA Cup tie against Premier League giants Newcastle

Politics

5 hours ago Banking expert issues warning over popular balance transfer credit cards

Borrowers may only have a set timeframe to transfer the balance over to get the 0% deal

Events

4 hours ago I’m not one for new year’s resolutions – except when it comes to my garden

With a new year comes new plans, but don’t forget to relax in and enjoy your garden at this time of year, tooI don’t love gardening to-do lists – they make it feel too much like work – but I do think there’s value in thinking about what you’d like to do with your garden this year. Perhaps you haven’t been out in it for weeks, or maybe just for a few minutes here and there, to add the sprout leaves to the compost bin. But while January might be the sleepiest time in the garden – perhaps a snowdrop swelling somewhere, but otherwise fallen leaves and perennials tucked well beneath the earth – it’s still the start of a new year.I have never been a huge one for new year resolutions, but I make gentle exceptions for my garden. Gardening is a practice that exists in the temporal space of hope. At this time of year, we imagine warmer days and flick through seed catalogues (if you want something more substantial, I recommend Katharine S White’s Onward and Upward in the Garden, a&nb...

Politics

6 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart's pained request to Penny Lancaster during heartbreaking split

As Sir Rod Stewart celebrates his 80th birthday with his wife Penny Lancaster, we take a look at their rollercoaster relationship and that time they briefly broke up

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