57 minutes ago ‘My whole city is gone’: As evacuations are lifted, LA residents are returning home to find nothing left

At least 10 people have been killed as the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to scorch the Los Angeles area

Politics

6 hours ago Mother gives house tour from hell as she shows viewers around her ruined home after it was devastated by the LA wildfires

The wildfires have been rapidly spreading across Los Angeles with firefighters conceding they remain powerless to contain the flames because of strong winds.

Society

5 hours ago Billionaire victim of Titan sub disaster left wife less than £100k for cruel reason

Shahzada Dawood was one of five people killed when the Titan submersible suffered a 'catastrophic implosion' but, despite being heir to a Pakistan business dynasty, has left very little to his wife, Christine

Economics

8 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca delivers double transfer update with key Marc Guehi admission

Blues want to re-sign Crystal Palace defender as they also ponder Trevoh Chalobah loan recall

Sport

1 hour ago Anthony Hopkins issues poignant message after losing his home in the devastating LA wildfires

The 87-year-old Welsh actor has lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire , the largest raging within the LA area which has destroyed thousands of structures.

Events

6 hours ago Actor films narrow escape from Palisades fire as he’s nearly forced into the ocean

‘It was hell. It was inferno,’ Sebastian Harrison described of the devastating wildfires

Culture

7 hours ago Nurse fired for 'bizarre' and 'disgusting' act that stunned patient and left supporters PRAYING for his health

A nurse at an Iowa hospital committed a 'bizarre' and 'unhinged' act next to a man suffering congenital heart disease in a viral video that got her fired.

Science

83 minutes ago He left a woman fearing for her safety after approaching her in the street

Gethin Jones has been jailed for 18 months

Politics

12 hours ago Family awarded £1m after doctor left bleeding woman to ‘go for a drink’

Malaysian judge rules woman died due to negligence soon after giving birth five years ago

Society

6 hours 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

9 hours ago Gustav Isaksen in quickfire Celtic transfer turnaround as brutal Lazio cull sees 'boring' jab forgotten

The winger had bragged about his decision to shut down a move to Celtic last summer

Sport

1 hour ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ and warns death toll likely to rise

President and Kamala Harris praise heroism of emergency crews; about 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter 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

11 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

91 minutes ago BBC The Traitors fans turn on star as she's left in tears after tense run

Fans who have previously rooted for Traitor star Minah are not impressed that she got annoyed at her friend Dan for 'betraying' her when she is betraying him every day by being a traitor

Politics

12 hours ago The last house standing after California fires: Miracle as Malibu home is left intact while properties on either side are burned to the ground

Rows of glitzy waterfront houses lay in charred ruins after the punishing blaze ripped through them - save for one miracle structure which stood alone, flanked by smoldering debris

Society

10 hours ago Cleaner left mortified after customer points out 'silly' carpet mistake

Karen Royle was left red-faced after her customer pointed out that a 'stain' she had been trying to scrub out of the carpet for five minutes was actually a reflection

Economics

10 hours ago Chelsea suffer setback after drawing up clever plan to land Marc Guehi transfer

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Marc Guehi three-and-a-half years after the England international left Stamford Bridge to join Crystal Palace, where he's excelled

Sport

2 hours ago Horrifying scenes at Colchester Zoo as rhino kills zebra in front of terrified kids

A zebra has been killed at Colchester Zoo in Essex after a fight with a rhino in a shared enclosure with staff saying they were "devastated" by the incident which was "extremely rare"

Events

11 hours ago This Morning fans demand show 'stops ruining BBC series' as they issue complaint

This Morning viewers were left fuming on Friday as they claimed the ITV show "ruined" BBC's The Traitors as they spoke to the latest contestants to be voted off the series

Culture

1 hour ago BBC The Traitors fans 'howling' and ask 'where's her Oscar' after latest twist

Some Traitors fans were left stunned by the unexpected reaction to one contestant following the latest twist

Politics

13 hours ago New mystery virus leaves hundreds of adults and children bald as health officials baffled

Hundreds of people have been left bald by a mystery virus, with health officials at a loss as to what has caused it with not much in common between all 15 villages where it's been seen

Society

11 hours ago Mel Gibson's $14.5million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan's podcast as actor recalls returning home to 'nothing'

The 69-year-old actor said he is 'devastated' that his home has been torn down by the horror wildfires in an emotional interview on NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports.

Economics

12 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

2 hours ago Michelle Keegan 'being targeted for TV show with Mark Wright' after pregnancy bombshell

Brassic star Michelle Keegan and Heart Radio host Mark Wright shared with fans last month that they're expecting a baby together, with it now teased they could do a docuseries

Events

11 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

3 hours ago Dancing on Ice’s Chris Taylor ‘couldn’t walk for 4 days’ after dangerous move

Love Island star Chris Taylor has revealed that he "couldn't walk for four days" after injuring his left hip during training for Dancing on Ice's upcoming 2025 series

Politics

14 hours ago Jurgen Klopp's final Liverpool 'regret' as Arne Slot decision 'attracts two clubs'

Jurgen Klopp did little wrong while he was the manager of Liverpool, but there is one thing the German said he regretted during his final campaign - and Arne Slot hasn't rectified it

Society

12 hours ago Wife of millionaire killed on Titan sub left less than £80k due to invalid will

Documents suggest multi-millionaire Shahzada Dawood, who died on the sub with his son and several others, died without a valid UK will, leaving widow Christine a fraction of his fortune.

Economics

14 hours ago Aaron Ramsdale could make ANOTHER Premier League transfer six months after leaving Arsenal

Aaron Ramsdale only joined Southampton in the summer, but the Saints' miserable season has left the former Arsenal goalkeeper on the brink of another transfer move

Sport

2 hours ago Parents discover tragic truth after 'healthy' boy, 9, collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossenttini was visiting the Egyptian resort town of Marsa Alam with his younger brother and their parents when tragedy struck on January 5.

Events

14 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

3 hours ago Trump supporters and protesters agree – sort of – on his sentencing: ‘the opposite of justice’

A small group of activists faced off outside court in Manhattan as the president-elect was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush-money caseOutside the lower Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in his hush-money case, groups of his supporters as well as anti-Trump protesters gathered in the below-freezing temperatures to express their views on the sentencing.About 20 supporters stood on the right side of the courthouse entrance, displaying signs and banners that read “Stop Political Witch Hunts” and “Free Trump, Save America”. In contrast, around 15 anti-Trump protesters stood on the left side. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

Society

12 hours ago I won a stunning £4million riverside mansion in Lake District beauty spot with Omaze

Hannah Drury, 42, was left 'speechless' when she discovered she had scooped the riverside bolthole in the Lake District.

Economics

16 hours ago Rangers fans have finally turned on Philippe Clement and travel sickness has left him at the end of the road

The Belgian boss watched another dismal display away from Ibrox - with even more dropped points

Sport

3 hours ago Kardashian family forced to evacuate homes as LA fires threaten Calabasas

The Kardashian-Jenner family evacuated their homes in the Hidden Hills and Calabasas area of California as devastating wild fires continue to tear the state apart

Events

15 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

4 hours ago Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story | Lloyd Green

The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nationDonald Trump will take the office on 20 January 2025 as a convicted felon. On Thursday night, a sharply divided US supreme court declined to ride to his last-minute rescue. In a one-paragraph order, the majority refused to stay his state court-sentencing whose genesis lay with payments that Trump allegedly arranged to cover up his purported affair with the adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Last May, a Manhattan jury unanimously found the 45th president guilty of 34 counts of conspiracy and fraud.The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation. Five of the nine supreme court justices, including chief justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, refused to buy what the monarch of Mar-a-Lago was selling. The rest...

Politics

26 hours ago Weather Channel slammed as they air 'human remains' in gross LA wildfire clip

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT – Wildfires have devastated southern California this week, with 70,000 people said to have been evacuated, over 1,000 structures destroyed and five people reported to have died

Society

12 hours ago Luke Littler leaves friend speechless as darts ace splashes £500k winnings in Benidorm

History-maker Luke Littler left his friend speechless as the teen darts sensation jetted out to splash his £500,000 World Championship winnings in Benidorm

Economics

25 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

3 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ as he warns death toll likely to rise

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris also praise heroism of emergency crews; around 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter 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

28 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert breaks down as he refuses to value item in heartbreaking show first

Antiques Roadshow expert Bill Harriman was left in tears as he read out a heartbreaking letter - and viewers flocked to social media to comment on the tragic moment

Culture

29 hours ago Weather Channel horrifies viewers by airing gruesome sight among fire debris

On Wednesday multiple social media users shared clips of the moment they believed showed human remains amid the devastation left by the wildfires.

Society

29 hours ago Brooklyn Beckham shares 'devastating' photo of L.A wildfires from $3.8million condo

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the Los Angeles wildfires, which are happening near the home he shares with his wife Nicola Peltz.

Economics

25 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

Sport

3 hours ago Katie Piper shares emotional health update after 'years of battling with eye'

Katie Piper has shared a significant update with her followers after undergoing surgery to protect her left eye. The procedure marks the start of her journey with a prosthetic eye, following years of health struggles.

Events

36 hours ago Man Utd fans left livid after realising they missed out on Lucas Bergvall in old photo

Manchester United fans have been left infuriated after old photos reveal that 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur ace Lucas Bergvall could have been a Red Devil

Culture

4 hours ago James Anderson, 43, makes decision on cricket retirement after brutal England axe

James Anderson retired from international cricket last year and despite having not played a domestic match for nearly a year, the record-breaking bowler will not see his club career go in the same direction

Politics

29 hours ago The celebrity homes destroyed in LA fires mapped: As thousands lose their properties use our interactive map to behold the devastation

Anthony Hopkins , Miles Teller and Anna Faris are just a few of the many celebrities whose stunning mansions have been reduced to ash and rubble.

Society

31 hours ago Man United discover brutal Marcus Rashford transfer reality and it could cost them millions

Manchester United transfer news as Marcus Rashford, Ruben Amorim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Ineos set to learn exit reality they didn't want

Economics

26 hours ago ITV The Chase fans issue the same complaint as they fume final is 'rigged'

The Chase viewers were left fuming as they claimed one of Jenny Ryan's questions was far too easy in the final.

Sport

4 hours ago John Mayer leaves fans 'heartbroken' with emotional post about loss amid LA wildfires

John Mayer has left fans in tears after he wrote a heartfelt message on X about the wildfires currently ravaging the Los Angeles area.

Events

36 hours ago Hollywood fires: Apocalyptic photos show devastation as five die and celebrities' homes destroyed

Three of the massive fires currently remain at 0% containment according to local authorities

Culture

4 hours ago Joe Rogan left stunned as Mel Gibson reveals astounding way three friends cured their stage 4 cancers

On the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, actor Mel Gibson left the veteran podcaster shocked by the controversial way his friends claimed to have treated their cancers.

Politics

30 hours ago Heidi Montag emotionally admits she has ‘two pairs of jeans and two shirts’ left after LA fire torched home

Montag’s husband Spencer Pratt documented the wildfire on social media as it ripped through their home in Pacific Palisades

Society

31 hours ago Mark Wright's sister says 'it's broken my heart all over again' as she opens up after devastating loss

Jessica Wright, TV personality and sister of Mark Wright, has opened up after a massive loss that has devastated their family, saying that 'it's broken my heart all over again'

Economics

31 hours ago Mikel Arteta's transfer conundrum as desperate Arsenal plan suffers double blow

Mikel Arteta is already facing problems with his plans for the January transfer window as he looks to revive Arsenal's stuttering Premier League title challenge

Sport

4 hours ago Sir Anthony Hopkins breaks silence after home destroyed in devastating LA wildfires

The legendary Welsh actor took to Instagram to address the devastating loss of his home

Events

39 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

5 hours ago Dan Ashworth suffers second blow after brutal Manchester United sacking

Dan Ashworth was sacked as Manchester United's sporting director after just five months in the role and his hopes of taking up a new role at Arsenal have now suffered a major blow

Politics

31 hours ago Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...

Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...  The Sun

Society

31 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

Economics

31 hours ago Fans of Playing Nice should watch this 'emotionally devastating' drama starring British A

If you have not yet watched this compelling series, you are in for a treat. The four-part drama, which originally aired in 2019, is simply unmissable

Sport

5 hours ago How LA was devastated by apocalyptic wildfires: Haunting video timeline breaks down all the horror from the first spark to the latest chaos

Catastrophic wildfires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least 10 people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of buildings.

Events

5 hours ago The Guardian view on the LA fires: Donald Trump’s denial and division fuel climate inaction | Editorial

Events in California reveal how political obstruction is deepening a climate crisis that needs urgent action to prevent it becoming an irreversible disasterThe wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, displaced 180,000 and scorched about 40 square miles – an inferno driven by fierce winds and severe drought in what should be California’s wet season. It is a sobering reminder that the climate crisis is driving wildfires to become more frequent, intense and destructive – leaving ruined lives, homes and livelihoods in their wake. The US president Joe Biden responded by mobilising federal aid. By contrast the president-elect, Donald Trump, a convicted felon who was criminally sentenced on Friday, used the disaster to spread disinformation and stoke political division.The climate crisis knows no national borders. Deadly floods in Spain, Hawaii’s fires and east Africa’s devastating drought show nowhere is safe from its effects. Countries must work toward the global c...

Politics

34 hours ago Heidi Montag tearfully admits she only has 'two pairs of jeans and two shirts' left after she and husband Spencer Pratt were forced to flee their home before it was destroyed by LA fires

The couple evacuated their home with their two sons earlier this week after the fires began to spread, and images have since shown that their property has been destroyed.

Society

32 hours ago Work and study visa applications drop 42% since restrictions introduced

Provisional Home Office figures show 547,000 applications were received between April and December 2024, down from 942,500 in the same period in 2023.

Economics

32 hours ago Hit singer proposes on stage during duet – but fans cringe as he makes major blunder

A hit singer and comedy actor left fans delighted as he proposed to his duet partner on stage in front of a live audience, but after the gesture went wrong, fans were left covering their eyes

Sport

5 hours ago LA wildfire tragedy as amputee dad dies as he 'refused to leave' disabled son waiting for ambulance

Anthony Mitchell, 67, died along with his disabled son Justin after their home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires - his daughter said he refused to 'leave his son behind'

Events

5 hours ago Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminariesGay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they observe celibacy, according to new guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE).The decision marks a shift from the view previously held by Pope Francis that gay men should not be admitted to seminaries owing to the risk of them leading a double life. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago EastEnders' Patsy Palmer in tears as her children flee LA pad as wildfires destroy homes

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer has spoken of her heartbreak as she is 'helpless' and 'crying' over the devastating wildfires that are raging through her 'hometown' of Los Angeles

Society

32 hours ago BBC Bargain Hunt fans slam 'hopeless' experts as team suffer huge loss

Bargain Hunt viewers were left disappointed once again as the BBC show suffered another loss at auction while fans also branded the experts 'hopeless'

Economics

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

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

Sport

5 hours ago Tragedy as British schoolboy, 12, is killed and five other members of his family including twin brother injured when BMW crashes off Belgian motorway during 'poor weather'

The accident involving the boy and his family happened on the E40 highway near Veurne at around 1am on January 8, according to Belgian media.

Events

6 hours ago Everton's Sean Dyche statement was disrespectful and brutal reality could await new owners

Everton's new Friedkin owners have made the decision to cut Sean Dyche adrift with David Moyes looking the favourite for a Goodison Park return but more difficulty is in store

Politics

34 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

32 hours ago Britain's favourite meal deal combo revealed as 'gross' snack tops poll

Squeamish office workers were left with the bitter taste in their mouth by the United Kingdom's new favourite lunchtime snack - the, dreaded by some, boiled egg pot

Economics

38 hours ago RuPaul 'in bits' over The Vivienne's death and 'considering' quitting Drag Race

The death of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, has reportedly left RuPaul "in bits" - and considering stepping away from his TV series, which has aired for five years

Sport

6 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis SLAMMED for making 'devastating' comparison to the LA fires: 'Kind of unsettling'

Jamie Lee Curtis faced backlash after making a comparison between the LA wildfires and war-torn countries in the Middle East. She made the statement during a Q&A for The Last Showgirl.

Events

6 hours 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

38 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd could lose Mainoo, Arsenal want Brentford star and Man City’s double £85m move

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

Society

32 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as experts fear devastation could cost $60bn

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

6 hours ago Selling Sunset cast left in tears as LA fires continue to tear apart homes

Selling Sunsets stars Chrishell Stause, Mary Bonnet, Jason and Brett Oppenheim, and Nicole Young shared how they'd been affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles

Events

7 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

38 hours ago Paris Hilton shares heartbreak as she watches her home 'burn to the ground on live TV'

Paris Hilton has shared her devastation at having to watch her home that made so many family memories in burn to the ground on live TV amid the tragic Los Angeles wildfires

Society

33 hours ago Insurers dropped fire coverage for thousands of homeowners in Palisades just months ago as fears devastation could cost up to $60bm

The move from State Farm Insurers came due to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires in the state.

Economics

6 hours ago Traitors star Leanne Quigley reveals fiancée Sophie is cancer free in emotional post following secret health battle as she confesses devastating diagnosis 'killed them both inside'

The ex-soldier, 28, who shares two-year-old twin boys with her partner, took to Instagram with an emotional post on Thursday, with show host Claudia Winkleman quick to send her best wishes.

Events

8 hours ago People are only now realising 'correct way' to open Ferrero Rocher chocolates

Most people have tried a Ferrero Rocher, but it turns out we've been opening the chocolates all wrong. A recent revelation has left people totally mindblown

Politics

39 hours ago Heidi Montag breaks down in tears after Los Angeles wildfires destroy family home

The Hills star Heidi Montag shared her devastation as her home was completely destroyed in the fires that have ripped through Los Angeles

Society

35 hours ago Tesco shopper left questioning meal deal choice after finding out no one else has it

The customer shared their favourite Tesco meal deal in a post online, and they were left questioning their choices after the app told them how rare their combination was

Economics

7 hours ago Twin sisters, 32, were acting normally before they went missing on river footpath in early hours, says brother

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - described by police as white, of slim build, with long, brown hair - left their home in Aberdeen city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

8 hours ago Enzo Maresca reveals double Chelsea selection decision with transfer twist

Blues duo will not play against Morecambe in the FA Cup as exits likely loom, but there is hope for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Politics

36 hours ago UK’s favourite meal deal combo of 2024 reveal us to be a ‘joyless nation’

The surprise snack winner has left some Brits bemoaning the state of the nation

Economics

7 hours ago After the fire, the insurance battles: LA victims’ ordeal may just be beginning

‘Now we have to make sure there’s not a second, financial tragedy that follows the physical catastrophe,’ says consumer advocateCalifornia wildfires – liveCalifornia homeowners who lost everything in this week’s devastating Los Angeles-area fires now have to battle their insurance companies to recover the value of their homeowners’ policies – if they are lucky enough to have insurance at all.With estimates of the economic damage from the fires now reaching $52bn-$57bn, consumer advocates and veterans of past disasters say homeowners can expect weeks or months of paperwork to prove that they have lost what they say they have lost, if not also pressure from claims adjusters and a whole class of disaster professionals to make a quick settlement for less than they are entitled to under their policies. Continue reading...

Events

8 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

36 hours ago Energy firm breaks into widower's home to inspect smart meter: Pensioner thought he'd been 'burgled' after E.ON obtained warrant to check 'tampered' device

A widowed pensioner was left feeling like he'd been 'burgled' after energy provider E.ON sent a group of engineers along with a locksmith into his house to inspect his smart meter.

Economics

7 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

8 hours ago Ian Rush reflects on famous milk advert ahead of Liverpool v Accrington cup tie

The advert has become part of the Accrington/Rush folklore and fate has pitted the two together in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.

Politics

36 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

7 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