54 minutes ago This is how we do it: ‘At 96, I’m enjoying real intimacy for the first time in my life. I feel like a teenager’

Both widowed and in their 90s, Elizabeth and Alfred are enjoying a passionate, loving relationship that belies their yearsHow do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyHe never stays over. I think he’s worried someone will see his car in the drive, so he goes home at midnight Continue reading...

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54 minutes ago Elon Musk's links to Liverpool from scouse 'nana' to family he 'shows no interest in'

The world’s richest man Elon Musk spent his childhood in Merseyside with his scouse grandmother, a far cry from the upper echelons of society he now knows today

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9 hours ago Man City transfer news with Khusanov close, Reis stumbling block and £100m splurge

Manchester City transfer latest with the Blues closing in on their first signing of the January transfer window

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1 hour ago Manchester United must look at Premier League proven option to secure Ruben Amorim's dream transfer

United are on the hunt for fresh left-wing-back options and there is an ideal solution close to home

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54 minutes ago Russell Howard looks back: ‘Am I peculiar? You’d struggle to find anyone who does standup who isn’t a bit weird’

The comedian on mining his very large family for material, avoiding the celebrity circus, and being an unashamed standup fanboyBorn in Bath in 1980, Russell Howard is one of the UK’s most successful comedians. He started his career on the standup circuit while studying economics at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Television beckoned; he was headhunted for TV show Mock the Week in 2006, and from 2009 to 2015 had his own show on BBC Three. Howard now has a podcast, Five Brilliant Things, and his new standup special, Russell Howard Live, will be available to stream on his website from 15 January. He lives in London with his wife and their baby son.This photo was a happy memory: I was two and outside my nan and grandad’s house in Midsomer Norton – a place filled with magic. I was playing with my grandad’s cigarettes, and afterwards I’d go and play football with him. He’d probably make his amazing toast later – he used really thick slices of bread and we named it Granda...

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18 hours ago King Charles to hold historic meeting with Pope during blockbuster royal tour

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Italy in the spring, and during a visit to Rome they will meet Pope Francis for a historic audience at the Vatican

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6 hours ago How to make 'Italian Penicillin' soup to keep the family healthy through winter flu season

One happy customer said it "makes soups taste like you’re in a high class restaurant"

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1 hour ago Mary Berry's incredible chicken and potato dinner takes just 30 minutes to make

British Bake Off star Mary Berry has shared another fantastic recipe for chicken lovers. She has revealed how to make her honey and mustard chicken with rustic potatoes

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2 hours ago ITV presenter Nicki Shields says ’supportive husband’ is secret to balancing family and travel

EXCLUSIVE: Nicki Shields is the face of ITV and TNT Sports' coverage of Formula E motorsport and is able to travel the world with the series despite having three young children at home

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17 hours ago Expert tips for exercising as a family in 2025, from workouts to games

Experts share the best ways for kids and parents to get more active in 2025

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5 hours ago Boxing Tonight: TV channels, live streams, ring walk start times and fight cards

Callum Simpson faces a potential banana skin tonight in Steed Woodall - with the British star eager to defend his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles

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83 minutes ago British stars' LA pads at risk of being destroyed as Dua Lipa and TOWIE icon flee homes

British celebrities have shared updates as they are among the thousands needing to flee their LA homes due to the devastating wildfires sweeping the region

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23 hours ago Stunning photos of Mercury’s North Pole captured in spacecraft’s final flyby

In one final hurrah, the BepiColombo mission flew past Mercury and captured extraordinary close-up images of the planet

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14 hours ago 'I was rushed to hospital but waited 60 hours in A&E for bed amid winter flu spike'

Dean Jennings, 39, has told how he was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan at around 7pm last Saturday and he said he remained in A&E until Tuesday

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2 hours ago Kate Middleton to issue Royal Warrants to honour iconic British brands

Warrant issued to companies favoured by the royal family

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2 hours ago Man whose parents became millionaires when he was kid reveals 'winner's guilt'

The family of Jayden Clark, 22, bagged a huge windfall nearly 10 years ago but the young lottery winner has opened up on his 'winner's guilt' and what it's really like to win it big

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17 hours ago The Trump company is not banning private foreign deals, a break with its first term policy

The Trump family business has agreed to a voluntary ethics agreement that would ban it from striking direct deals with foreign governments after inauguration, but would give it a free hand to pursue ventures with private foreign companies

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1 hour ago Brit woman, 20, dies in 500ft fall at holiday hotspot as pal clings to rock

A British woman plunged to her death after taking a wrong turn while mountain climbing near the Camino de Rey path, which was once considered the most dangerous walk in the world

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34 hours ago Spacecraft beams back riveting photos after buzzing Mercury’s north pole

Some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury were captured

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24 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...

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2 hours ago Andrew Tate's 'bro politics' is coming for the UK. Should we be worried?

Tech bros and the far right are uniting in an attempt to shake up British politics. How much influence are they really set to have?

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3 hours ago Furious family kicked out of illegally built home after dodging council tax for 11 YEARS when mum's friend 'tells on them' to council

A family in Horspath, Oxfordshire have been given 12 months to find a new home after the local council were told they were living in a log cabin which was built without planning permission.

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18 hours ago Shoppers have hours to get 70% off lingerie, toys and more in Lovehoney's winter sale

The iconic British brand has made huge discounts on hundreds of bedroom essentials but shoppers need to act quickly to get the savings

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2 hours ago Warning 'deaths likely' as Scotland records coldest January night in 15 years

Cold weather alerts will remain in place until January 14 after temperatures dropped close to -20C

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5 hours ago Terror watchdog lawyer says UK should consider allowing IS members to come home

UK woman Shamima Begum was disallowed to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court in August last year.

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19 hours ago Fiat slashes EV prices after recording a 14% decline in UK car sales last year

Prices tags for the 600e family crossover and Abarth 500e hot hatch have been trimmed by up to £4,220. Both now start from £29,975.

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2 hours ago British womanplunges to death in horror 500ft rock climbing fall in Spain

The woman is believed to be in her 20s and from the UK

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3 hours ago REVEALED: The reason why Kate Middleton felt responsible for Pippa's heartbreak over a relationship ending

Princess Kate's first Christmas with the Royal Family at Sandringham in 2011 came with mixed feelings.

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16 hours ago Kim Kardashian and family evacuated from homes as LA fires spread to Calabasas

Kim Kardashian and her famous family have been forced to evacuate their homes in Calabasas after a fire broke out on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura on Thursday

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22 hours ago The best places to go on an extreme minibreak that'll cost you under £100

We have selected a number of destinations which are fun, family friendly and really interesting - perfect for a minibreak - that'll cost you less than £100 to visit

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3 hours ago Expert issues urgent warning to parents to STOP using common household item over risks of electric shocks and fire hazards

In a video posted to the WhichUK Instagram, the British consumer champion group explained that though seeming handy, they can actually increase the risk of electrical shock and fire.

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3 hours ago Inside Love Island’s Laura Anderson’s new romance with Dundee footballer Clark Robertson

Laura Anderson and her boyfriend Clark Robertson are thriving in their relationship as they enjoy quality time together with Laura's daughter, Bonnie.

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19 hours ago The stunning historic Scottish house that's home to amazing cafe, fairy walk and snowdrop festival

This Scottish estate is a magical place to visit for all the family.

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24 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.

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3 hours ago BREAKING: British woman in her 20s plunges to her death in horror 500ft rock climbing fall in Spain

The woman was killed after she plunged 500ft in Malaga, a popular Brit tourist resort, while her male friend was able to make a miraculous escape and was rescued

Events

4 hours ago Stolen, mislaid and fought over: the weird world of what to do with loved ones' ashes

Forced to find space for yet another relative's remains, David Aaronovitch faced a modern dilemma: what to do with your family's potted history

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20 hours 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.

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24 hours ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

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3 hours ago British woman in her 20s plunges to her death in horror 500ft rock climbing fall in Spain

The woman was killed after she plunged 500ft in Malaga, a popular Brit tourist resort, while her male friend was able to make a miraculous escape and was rescued

Events

4 hours ago Callum Simpson: ‘Lily would want me to carry on I know I made her proud through my boxing’

Before the defence of his British and Commonwealth belts, the 28-year-old reflects on the tragic death of his sister“I’ve heard her voice in training sometimes,” Callum Simpson says quietly as looks up in his apartment in Dewsbury and remembers his sister Lily-Rae who, just over four months ago, died tragically following an accident on a quad bike at the age of 19. “I hear her when the sessions are hard, especially during running sessions, and her voice will say: ‘Just keep going, keep pushing.’”West Yorkshire looks beautiful on a bitterly cold yet sunlit morning. A new year has just begun, and there is still snow on the ground, but the same raw pain churns though Simpson. The 28-year-old boxer is a composed and impressive man who will defend his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles against Steed Woodall in Sheffield on Saturday night. It is likely to be a difficult test against a determined domestic rival who has lost only two of 22 bouts – particularly as Simpson and...

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20 hours ago Night clubs and bars say tax rise could force dance venues to close in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and more

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25 hours ago Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January

From British-Italian comfort food to proper Malaysian laksa, here’s where to eat out on a budget

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3 hours ago 'My sister died on holiday – I hear her voice in my head telling me to keep fighting'

Barnsley boxer Callum Simpson has dealt with heartbreaking family tragedy but sister is now an inspiration on the tough days as he looks to make sure she is forever remembered

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4 hours ago Luke Littler's upbringing, glamorous older sister and secret link to Kerry Katona

Darts wonderkid Luke Littler, 17, has been supported every step of the way by his family - and favourite takeaway shop. Here we look at where the darts star is from and his upbringing

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25 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

25 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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4 hours ago Why Mark Zuckerberg turned to Dana White to secure Maga’s favor | Karim Zidan

Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential alliesIn the four months since Donald Trump accused Mark Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 presidential election and threatened him with life imprisonment, the Meta CEO has gone to great lengths to curry favor with the incoming president.Shortly after Trump’s victory in November, Zuckerberg traveled to Mar-a-Lago to dine with the president-elect and his transition team, even donating $1m to Trump’s inauguration fund. He has also culled Meta’s third party fact-checking program, lifting restrictions on topics like immigration and gender. And this week, Zuckerberg took his efforts to align with the incoming administration a step further by appointing Dana White – the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a close Trump ally – to Meta’s board of directors. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson: ‘Being desired is not something I’ve been particularly used to’

The sought-after British star of ‘Triangle of Sadness’ and ‘The Iron Claw’ speaks to Adam White about shooting graphic BDSM scenes with Nicole Kidman in his provocative new thriller, privilege in the acting industry, and why he’d hate for his looks to be his ‘sole currency’

Politics

29 hours ago Scottish family law: Why appointing an executor of your will is important

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will.

Society

26 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.

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4 hours ago Khloe Kardashian's furious words for LA mayor Karen Bass after wildfires forced her famous family to evacuate

Khloe Kardashian shared her furious response to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass after the devastating wildfires forced her family to evacuate this week.

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10 hours ago 'Allo 'Allo! wouldn't be made today because jokes about Nazis 'wouldn't fly' with modern viewers, says Ross Noble

Standup comedian and actor, Ross Noble, has said that he doesn't believe some of the joked would 'fly' in the same way and believed that the attitude was 'mad'.

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32 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

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26 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.

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5 hours ago UK WhatsApp users get urgent new warning and told to 'follow instructions' immediately

If you use WhatsApp make sure you take notice of this new alert.

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11 hours ago Furious Billi Mucklow unfollows ex Andy Carroll for 'shoving' his new relationship with Lou Teasdale 'in her face' with constant social media posts

Andy Carroll has angered estranged wife Billi Mucklow by flaunting his new relationship with Lou Teasdale on social media.

Politics

34 hours ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

Society

27 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

10 hours ago Mandy Moore responds to backlash over family LA fire relief fund: ‘Kindly F off’

Moore was among those who lost part of her home in the second largest Eaton fire in Los Angeles.

Events

11 hours ago Kate Middleton to grant royal warrants for the first time in historic move as she makes gradual return to public duties

Kate, who turned 43 on Thursday, can now bestow the honour on any favoured company whose goods are sold to the royal household.

Politics

36 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

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

10 hours ago Jennie Garth tearfully thanks ex Peter Facinelli for taking her and family in during LA wildfires

‘I wanted to let you know that we are safe. Peter and his family took us in and have been so kind. I am deeply saddened for our city,’ Garth captioned an Instagram post

Events

12 hours ago Is Starmer ruthless enough to sack his best friend in politics? Inside the PM's astonishingly close ties with anti

As a newly elected MP, Sir Keir Starmer chose an unusual destination for his first overseas 'jolly'. Instead of visiting one of the UK's major allies, he decided in February 2016 to fly to Bangladesh.

Politics

36 hours ago Rachel Reeves' £25bn National Insurance raid could force more than HALF of British businesses to raise prices, damning poll reveals

The figures provide the latest evidence of how firms are scrambling to respond to the tax hike and as the boss of Marks & Spencer said it would be a challenge.

Economics

11 hours ago The bitter truth about how 'boring' Richard Hammond was 'blindsided' by wife's shock divorce demand... as friends tell KATIE HIND they fear things could turn ugly

It's hard to imagine that Mindy Hammond once joyfully declared that her family was 'lucky'. Nineteen years on, and much has changed.

Events

13 hours ago Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's Strictly Come Dancing future confirmed after scandals

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman are said to have been locked in discussions with Strictly Come Dancing bosses as their contracts drew to a close

Politics

36 hours ago Greggs and Greene King among firms backing drive to get offenders into work

Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.

Economics

11 hours ago 'You'll see your family in a coffin': Threat made by woman police allege poisoned her family with an arsenic Christmas cake, relatives claim to TOM RAWSTORNE. Now her father

From the smiles it might be imagined that they were one big happy family. But as the world now knows, nothing could be further from the truth.

Events

14 hours ago How Harvey Weinstein's British former wife stepped out of his monstrous shadow

Moving on after a bitter marital breakdown is never easy. But when your former husband was movie boss Harvey Weinstein finding new love must seem a task of Sisyphean proportions.

Politics

13 hours ago Why Britain now needs a Ministry for Civil Defence: Few want to admit it, but we are effectively already at war with Russia, writes Winston Churchill's grandson NICHOLAS SOAMES

Look up. You might imagine that, under a British sky in January, a good old umbrella will keep you safe from the worst that the clouds above can throw at you.

Events

15 hours ago Reform UK rocked as 12 councillors resign over Nigel Farage's leadership after Elon Musk described politician as 'not up to the job'

The Reform UK leader lashed out at US politicians earlier in the week for supporting Tommy Robinson as he tried to mend his relationship with Musk.

Politics

14 hours ago Parents learn devastating truth after healthy boy, 9 collapses and dies on Egypt holiday

Mattia Cossettini was on a family holiday in Egypt when he suddenly collapsed on a boat trip. He died in the early hours of January 6 after being diagnosed with heatstroke

Events

16 hours ago Zara and Mike Tindall willing to 'step up' if Prince William calls on them

Royal expert Jennie Bond said Zara and Mike Tindall would 'step up' if Prince William calls on them as he did at a garden party last year - but they don't want official roles

Politics

14 hours ago Brit schoolboy, 12, killed in horror Belgium BMW crash as five family members in hospital

The 12-year-old boy from north London died and five members of his family were rushed to hospital after a BMW X5 with a British number plate overturned onto its roof on the E40 motorway in Belgium

Events

17 hours ago David Moyes agrees sensational Everton return 12 years after leaving for Manchester United

DOMINIC KING: David Moyes has been charged with ushering in a new era at Bramley Moore Dock as he agreed to an emotional return as Everton manager under new owners The Friedkin Group.

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14 hours ago 'It was in the wrong place at the wrong time': Family describe moment Colchester zoo rhino attacked Zebra in fatal incident whilst their 18

Edward Bull, 44, described the moment a zebra was viciously attacked by a rhino whilst they visited the zoo with their 18-month-old son, saying the 'zebra was 'just [in the] wrong place at the wrong time.'

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