61 minutes ago Value Scope: Each way horse racing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

After a much changed Saturday line-up of racing, our man has picked out the best value from the televised action at Ffos Las and Chelmsford

Politics

99 minutes ago Scottish bar and restaurant with ‘great service and delicious food’ to close and be demolished

A long standing Scottish restaurant and music venue will close at the end of the month, due to plans to demolish the building.

Society

76 minutes ago Billionaire tycoon is blasted after hiring a private fire crew to protect his luxury outdoor mall as devastating wildfires continue to rip through LA

Los Angeles residents are furious a billionaire tycoon spent thousands of dollars on private firefighters to help protect his business while emergency services struggle to contain the flames. 

Economics

1 hour ago Nemanja Matic Manchester United reunion chance emerges as January transfer bid prepared

The ex-Man United midfielder has been linked with a January transfer to Ipswich Town, who are managed by someone he knows well in Kieran McKenna.

Sport

1 hour ago 'Public should be shown just how much pressure our care services are under'

A council official said the local authority has been known to spend up to £500,000 a year on single placements for children it looks after

Events

1 hour ago Poignant short film Clodagh shows ‘how art can change people’, says director Portia A Buckley

Oscar-longlisted film captures powerful moment someone’s life is changed ‘by seeing a form of artistic expression’

Culture

29 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

25 hours ago Car thief drives off with owner hanging out of vehicle in desperate bid to stop him

She was nearly dragged underneath the wheels as she tried to prevent Carl Hunt driving away in her Nissan Note

Transport

93 minutes ago The beloved Scottish gallery cafe that's closed for makeover inspired by John Bellany painting

Service will be resumed after a short break

Politics

4 hours 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...

Society

2 hours ago How much Richard Hammond's divorce is going to cost him as he looks set to lose huge amount from his  staggering £65million fortune

Richard Hammond's divorce is likely to cost him half of his staggering estimated £65million fortune, MailOnline can reveal.

Economics

2 hours ago Chelsea XI vs Morecambe: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for FA Cup game

All change as the Blues look to avoid major third round upset against fourth-tier strugglers at Stamford Bridge

Sport

2 hours ago Kaitlyn Braun, pregnancy fraudster, 25, who lied about being raped and faked stillbirths, had a 'fetish' for tricking healthcare workers, BBC podcast reveals

A new BBC World Service and CBC podcast, Kaitlyn's Baby, investigates how 25-year-old Kaitlyn Braun, from Ontario, conned over 50 doulas into helping her 'give birth'.

Events

3 hours ago Perv actor jailed for using hidden camera to film kids and women changing costumes at theatre

Indecent footage was found during a random police visit after Connell was previously placed on the register in 2023.

Culture

30 hours ago 'Overwhelmed' Wuhan hospitals treat '2,000 kids daily' amid mystery virus outbreak

New footage from inside hospitals in Wuhan, China, display worrying scenes as families are turned away and put on IV drips while stood in waiting rooms due to a huge virus outbreak

Science

33 hours ago Snow causes travel MAYHEM with huge M56, M60 and M62 delays and roads 'impassable'

Treacherous conditions are taking their toll

Transport

96 minutes ago Natasha Hamilton's changing face over the years: Inside the Atomic Kitten star's jaw

In a recent picture she shared on Instagram, Natasha's changed appearance caught the attention from her fans as some admitted they couldn't even recognise her.

Politics

28 hours ago British Airways frequent flyers react to controversial Executive Club changes

Plane Talk: ’Spend, spend, spend’ is the message from BA to passengers who crave elite status with the airline

Society

2 hours ago 'Property firm upped service charge for elderly cancer patient by nearly £1,000 in 2 years'

This is the claim of Swansea MP Torsten Bell who was one of a number of politicians who called the MD of FirstPort to Parliament to answer questions over the company's 'shoddy behaviour'

Economics

8 hours ago Emmerdale fans spot wedding ring clue as they 'work out' who gets trapped in frozen lake

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know which character will die in the upcoming car crash after spotting a huge clue in the latest publicity photos for the soap

Sport

2 hours ago California wildfires live updates: at least 10 people killed; winds expected to pick up again

Officials warn people against returning home too soon amid continued threats to life from broken gas and power lines; details emerge about victimsAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: 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...

Events

3 hours ago Graham Norton names huge BBC star as replacement for talk show amid TV break

Graham Norton is about to embark on a new project, meaning he will be temporarily stepping back from his iconic chat show - but a host has now been chosen, and they are a big name

Culture

32 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

Science

1 hour ago Travel guru's easy way to 'guarantee seat on a train' – even if it's cancelled

A travel expert has shared a 'game-changing' hack that will ensure you always manage to get a seat on a train, even if it's cancelled and you're left without a reservation

Politics

29 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

2 hours ago DWP cold weather payment: Heater that costs 16p to run now less than £20 at Debenhams

Down to just £18.82 from the usual £44.99 with a massive 58% discount, this oil filled radiator is more than capable of heating up a home office or a small bedroom

Economics

8 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Araujo bid; Man Utd eye Kvaratskhelia swap; Kolo Muani to Tottenham imminent

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

2 hours ago Winter storm wallops Southeast putting 50 million at risk of snow, ice

The National Weather Service says heavy snowfall and icy conditions are likely Friday in Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee

Events

4 hours 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...

Culture

35 hours ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

2 hours ago Falkirk Council announces plans to scrap free uplift for people on low incomes

Councillors have been told the service is costing too much to run and everyone must pay something

Politics

3 hours ago DWP urged to make state pension change that would affect eight million people

MPs may have to debate the proposal

Economics

11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye Araujo bid; Man Utd fight Liverpool for Kvaratskhelia; Kolo Muani to Tottenham

January window is getting busy as Premier League giants plot big signings

Sport

2 hours ago Richard Hammond wife ended marriage 'months ago' after horror crashes 'changed him'

Richard and Mindy Hammond surprised everyone when they revealed they were splitting up after 22 years of marriage, but according to a source - the pair split well before then

Events

6 hours ago Harrowing before and after photos show the full extent of damage caused by devastating LA wildfires

Huge swathes of LA and its coastline are seen laid to waste in the graphic pictures, with countless houses and structures having imploded under the ferocious heat and power of the fires

Culture

2 hours ago Elizabeth line becomes single busiest railway service in the UK with 500 million journeys

The railway line has boosted jobs and housing around its stations, says TfL

Politics

4 hours 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

20 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans tell player they've missed 'huge clue' after 'dumb' decision

BBC The Traitors viewers were left questioning a decision made by one of the contestants on the latest episode of the show after they made a tearful decision

Sport

2 hours ago Pictures show devastating scale of fatal house fire as police issue update

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service called the tragedy 'extremely challenging'

Events

6 hours ago ITV Love Island contestant suffers huge setback days before villa return

Curtis Pritchard will return to the Love Island villa for the second edition of All Stars on Monday evening, but the former contestant has been dealt a devastating blow

Culture

2 hours ago Coronation Street spoilers tease huge double exit as cast face mass exodus

Coronation Street spoilers for this week have teased another two exits on the ITV soap amid multiple stars leaving the programme

Politics

4 hours 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’.

Economics

28 hours ago Netflix Squid Game season two sparks huge new trend as fans flock to recreate one aspect

Following the huge success of the second season of Squid Game, a new booming trend has occurred as fans flock to recreate one aspect

Sport

2 hours ago Call demanding changes to free bus travel for Brits over 60 hits major milestone

A new online petition is calling for the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) to be expanded and follow the Scottish Government's lead by providing free bus travel to everyone over the age of 60

Events

16 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game season 2 dethroned from top series spot by a surprising new show

The long-awaited sequel to the popular Korean thriller series broke viewership records with its debut on the streaming service just last month.

Culture

3 hours ago The Traitors viewers all have the same 'sad' complaint about BBC show: 'Didn't want this to happen'

The hit UK BBC show fronted by Claudia Winkleman has returned for a third season - but viewers quickly noted that several changes had been made.

Politics

6 hours ago What IS going wrong with the UK economy? How a spike in debt servicing costs threatens to derail Labour as 'Stagflation' fears mount... and Pound is branded the 'Great British Peso'

A major plank of Keir Starmer's pitch at the election was that Labour would bring much-needed stability to the UK economy.

Economics

31 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Mbeumo, Araujo bid; Nuno Mendes to Man Utd; deal agreed; Chelsea latest

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

Sport

2 hours ago What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling devastating fires across Southern California?

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme weather warning of a life-threatening and destructive windstorm

Events

29 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

3 hours ago There are no adults in the room: there’s barely a room. This is politics at warp speed, and we know who’s benefiting | Marina Hyde

Fiscal crisis, corruption claims, shenanigans and legal threats. This feels like the week old-style politics sat on a grenade The worst-timed foreign visit by a politician this week was LA mayor Karen Bass deciding to attend the inauguration of the president of Ghana. The second worst might be Rachel Reeves’s decision to push ahead with her China bridge-building trip against a backdrop of market turmoil, soaring UK borrowing costs and the inevitability of rising food prices. But look, maybe have no fear. The chancellor has apparently told all her cabinet colleagues to “cease anti-growth measures” – amazing – and also to come up with specific plans to boost economic activity. I am already picturing her opening the bits of paper from the hat. “Right, I’ve got 20 for ‘build an effing time machine’ and one that just says ‘Pass’. Sorry, Lammy – this isn’t Celebrity Mastermind.”As for auto-satirical lowlights further down the ministerial ladder, do keep your eye on anti-corruption ministe...

Politics

6 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.

Economics

32 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Mbeumo, Araujo bid; Nuno Mendes to Man Utd; deal agreed; Chelsea, latest

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

Sport

3 hours ago Chef has arm amputated after it was 'blown to pieces' by electric shock while he prepared for restaurant lunch service

Matt Davies, 56, had his arm 'blown to pieces' in a freak accident while preparing for lunch service in a restaurant.

Events

3 hours ago Manchester City given encouragement in Marmoush chase and eye Khusanov

Frankfurt may consider €60m-plus bid for forwardCity also preparing £33m bid for Palmeiras’s Vítor ReisManchester City are considering testing Eintracht Frankfurt’s resolve to keep highly-rated forward Omar Marmoush with a formal bid while also monitoring Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov and preparing an offer of €40m (£33m) for Palmeiras’s 18-year-old defender Vítor Reis.While Frankfurt’s official stance is that Marmoush is not for sale, it is understood the club, currently third in the Bundesliga, may countenance a €60m-plus (£50m-plus) offer for the 25-year-old Egyptian, who has scored 18 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions this season. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

33 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Mbeumo, Araujo bid; Man Utd agree deal; Chelsea, Tottenham latest

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

Sport

3 hours ago Listen live to TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban in Supreme Court

Watch live as the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a bid by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to block a law intended to force the sale of the app by 19 January or face a ban on national security grounds.

Events

6 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

35 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Mbeumo, Araujo bid; Man Utd get Mendes boost; Chelsea, Tottenham latest

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

Sport

3 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart hits the beach in St Barts with his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and huge blended family as he continues his 80th birthday celebrations on $150m super yacht

The singer continued to ring his 80th birthday in style as he hit the beach with his huge family in St Barts on Wednesday.

Events

3 hours ago Major bank change to affect Halifax, Lloyds, and Bank of Scotland branches

Banking customers up and down the country will soon see a signifanct change at their local bank branch

Politics

7 hours ago The two benefits that could boost your income by nearly £10,000 in 2025

Brits are being urged to check if they are eligible for the means-tested benefit

Economics

3 hours ago Alex Salmond's death did not change anything for me, says Nicola Sturgeon

Sturgeon said she "wouldn't have wanted" to speak to her predecessor "unless he had been prepared to acknowledge some of the things that he had done".

Events

3 hours ago Strictly's Pete Wicks 'considering huge life decision' after 'bad' health issue

The Only Way is Essex star Pete Wicks has been left considering a "huge life decision" after he noticed a change in his appearance following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing

Politics

7 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 Former police station in Erskine to be split into two units as plans given green light

Change of use for the property in Rashielee Avenue, most recently used by funeral directors, has been rubber-stamped.

Events

4 hours ago Pep Guardiola keeps Salford guessing over Erling Haaland ahead of FA Cup clash

Manchester City boss Guardiola will consider making changes for Saturday’s third-round tie against their fourth-tier neighbours.

Politics

7 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

4 hours ago Watch live: Outside US Supreme Court as TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban heard

Watch live as the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a bid by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to block a law intended to force the sale of the app by 19 January or face a ban on national security grounds.

Events

4 hours ago BBC EastEnders Ravi Gulati star teases 'absolute carnage' ahead of 40th anniversary

EastEnders actor Aaron Thiara - who plays Ravi Gulati on the BBC soap - has teased some huge scenes ahead with Denise Fox ahead of a show first this 40th anniversary

Politics

7 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

4 hours 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...

Events

4 hours 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...

Politics

8 hours ago Next's £30 slim mom jeans are 'a good transition from skinnies' and 'make me look slim'

This style is ideal for fashion fans who usually opt for a skinny fit but find wide-leg jeans too drastic a change

Economics

4 hours ago DWP to scrap these six benefits for millions by 2026 as warning issued

Action is required to continue receiving money

Events

4 hours 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

8 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

4 hours ago ‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy

Mother and newborn saved from inflatable boat off Canary Islands, on a route on which thousands have diedThe call that would lead to one of the most poignant images of the humanitarian emergency in the deadly waters off the Canary Islands came at 4am.In the early hours of Monday, the Las Palmas command centre of Spain’s maritime rescue service, Salvamento Marítimo, told Domingo Trujillo, the captain of the search-and-rescue vessel Talía, that a small inflatable boat, packed with people, was adrift 97 nautical miles (180km) off the coast of Lanzarote. Among those onboard, they added, was a woman who was due to give birth at any moment. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago New Nintendo Switch 2 leak 'confirms' huge fan requested upgrade over first console

Despite earlier reports suggesting the Nintendo Switch 2 would come with an LCD display, a new leak 'confirms' it'll have an OLED panel after all, and gives another look at the system

Politics

8 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

5 hours ago Urgent warning issued as major network provider plans to shutdown mobile data access

O2 is set to switch off its 3G service this year, leaving many older devices without access to the internet.

Events

5 hours ago George W Bush pats Barack Obama’s belly as he takes seat at Jimmy Carter’s funeral

George W Bush gave Barack Obama a belly tap at Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday, 9 January, as presidents past and present gathered for the memorial service.

Politics

8 hours ago New online PIP tool to help people make a successful claim for up to £737 each month to DWP

The Turn2Us PIP Helper aims to tackle application barriers with step-by-step guidance and award estimations to increase claimant's chances of making a successful claim.

Economics

5 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart hits the beach in St Barts with his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and huge blended family as he continues his 80th birthday celebrations on $150m super yacht

The singer continued to ring his 80th birthday in style as he hit the beach with his huge family in St Barts on Wednesday.

Events

5 hours ago Brits prioritising AI, luxe holidays and ticking off new destinations in 2025

Holidays are an essential need for many of us, but the way we travel is changing: a new easyJet report unpacks how

Politics

8 hours ago Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Liverpool: Arne Slot responds to transfer links amid £67m reports

The Reds have been linked with a huge move for the Napoli star

Economics

6 hours ago Expert's warning to anyone drying their clothes on radiators during cold snap

Many people are turning to hanging their clothes on radiators in a bid to get them dry amid the sub-zero temperatures

Events