52 minutes ago Prince Harry's jibe to James Corden at raucous soiree that meant David Beckham had to play peacemaker. Secret row is talk of showbiz elites

It was over lunch with one of the most entertaining movers and shakers in showbiz that they let slip such an amusing story about a male star that I almost choked on my fishcake.

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10 hours ago Eastenders star Patsy Palmer issues update after family evacuated from Los Angeles home

The fires have claimed the lives of 11 people, and burned down more than 10,000 homes

Society

12 hours ago Shaughna Phillips discusses the emotional battles that led to her drastic weight gain as she reveals she tipped the scales to 15 stone at her heaviest

The Love Island star, 30, delved into the difficulties she has faced since welcoming her daughter Lucia in April last year.

Economics

3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Premier League star; Man Utd hijack Spurs; Kvaratskhelia to Chelsea; Rashford

January window in full flow for Premier League giants

Sport

31 minutes ago LA fires: Airbnb provides free emergency housing for over 25,000 people impacted by wildfires

As thousands of people in California are forced to evacuate their homes Airbnb has teamed up with 211 LA to provide free temporary housing to anyone impacted by the devastating wildfires

Events

4 hours ago India headteacher forces 100 'humiliated' schoolgirls to remove shirts after 'Pen Day' celebration

Around 100 schoolgirls at a school in Dhanbad, India, were ordered to remove their uniform tops after their pen day celebrations, when friends write on their outfits

Culture

9 hours ago Britain's gas crisis could lead to higher energy bills if we have to import more from the EU to keep country running, expert says

With Centrica and National Gas at odds over the UK's gas stocks, the Government may be forced to turn to the EU to ensure supply, in a move which could spell disaster for consumers.

Science

2 hours ago Special Forces secrets exposed... by the Ministry of Defence! Veterans slam officials for printing shadowy force's tests in magazine feature

Veterans have been angered by the disclosing of precise details of the tests applicants must take to apply for the Special Air Service (SAS), the Special Boat Service (SBS) and other secretive units.

Politics

13 hours ago We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant

We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too highZero per cent contained. In layperson’s terms, that means “out of control and burning at will”. It’s a common designation for a wildfire – in the wild. But when a fire like this enters an urban area such as Los Angeles County, the most highly populated metropolitan area in the US, it becomes an exploding bomb, and this one has been detonating since last Tuesday.By now, the energy release from this wind-driven, drought-fuelled firestorm turned urban conflagration is into the megatons, and the nuclear-scale destruction is there for all to see: block after block and neighbourhood after neighbourhood levelled – roughly 12,000 structures destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, 55 sq miles of city and mountain burnt, nearly 200,000 residents evacuated – so far. There is more to come. Continue reading...

Society

12 hours ago I filmed a thief stealing £10k tools from my van and escaping in a taxi... but what the police told me after left me gobsmacked

The raider was recorded on a doorbell camera making repeated trips over the course of a full hour to empty the contents of the van he had broken into and prepare it to be collected.

Economics

5 hours ago UFC star Conor McGregor turns out for pub football team and puts in crunching tackle

Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance for his Black Forge football team in Dublin this weekend, with the UFC fighter featuring their 1-1 draw against Harding FC

Sport

1 hour ago Los Angeles Getty Center’s priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum

The museum is considered the ‘safest place for art during a fire’

Events

4 hours ago Dancing on ice 2025: Start time, full celebrity line up and one star who's already quit show

ITV Dancing on Ice 2025 will return to screens on January 12 for it's seventeenth season.

Culture

2 hours ago Ruben Amorim urged to brutally axe Man Utd star who spoke out over 'leaders' claim

Manchester United have endured a rollercoaster season under Erik ten Hag and then Ruben Amorim and the Red Devils boss has been told to stop playing one star in particular

Politics

13 hours ago Helpless EastEnders star Patsy Palmer gives update on LA pad as her family flee home

BBC EastEnders star Patsy Palmer admitted she felt 'helpless' as she received updates from her family about their home in Los Angeles while she remained in London

Society

14 hours ago Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic's deal as Brit clued in by axed coaches

Andy Murray has admitted he's bracing himself for Novak Djokovic's on-court tantrums as the pair join forces for the Australian Open, with the Serb taking on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

Economics

11 hours ago Chelsea's Marc Guehi transfer stalls as Enzo Maresca forced to delay move

Chelsea are pushing to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi in this month's transfer window, but the defender now looks set to stay at Selhurst Park until at least the summer

Sport

2 hours ago LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread

Neighborhoods under orders now include Encino and Brentwood, with the Getty Center and its art collectionCalifornia wildfires – liveThousands of firefighters labored to contain the four wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area Saturday before evening winds forecasted to fan additional flames.In the Pacific Palisades, incarcerated firefighters dug wide trenches across the charred landscape in an attempt to contain the blaze, which has been called the most destructive in the city’s history. Across the city, in Altadena, first responders dragged hoses over burned-out cars and rebar. In Mandeville Canyon, where the Palisades fire grew closer to the UCLA campus – prompting evacuation orders across the Brentwood and Encino neighborhoods – firefighting planes dropped water and retardant in an aggressive aerial attempt to halt the fire’s path. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago Jeremy Kyle ‘to return to ITV’ – five years after axing of controversial show

Contentious host will star in an episode of ‘Kate Garraway’s Life Stories’

Culture

3 hours ago Macy Gray sends Masked Singer fans wild as her 'very raw, human reaction' explained

Macy Gray's departure from The Masked Singer as Toad In The Hole took an unexpected twist when she stormed off stage after being eliminated. Producers spent nearly an hour convincing the star to return for her unmasking and final performance.

Politics

14 hours ago LA declares health emergency following raging wildfires as at least 60,000 homes left without power: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

Society

18 hours ago Darts star suspended after furious response to loss and calling PDC 'a disease'

Patrick Bulen, a previous participant at the World Darts Championship, has been kicked out and suspended after exploding at a qualifying event where he took aim at the PDC

Economics

18 hours ago 'I would have my first drink during the girls' bath time': Made In Chelsea star MILLIE MACKINTOSH reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction

Made In Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh reveals the darkest days of her alcohol addiction, and the terrifying night that forced her to confront it

Sport

3 hours ago Khloe Kardashian calls Los Angeles mayor ‘a joke’ amid ongoing wildfires

The reality star joins celebrities speaking out against Mayor Karen Bass in the wake of destruction

Events

4 hours ago Marcus Rashford must decide his future after Serie A side make offer for the Man Utd star

Marcus Rashford claims he is ready for a "new challenge" after falling out with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United and has received several offers from abroad

Politics

15 hours ago Health emergency declared across LA as at least 60,000 homes left without power: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

Society

19 hours ago Top destination with ‘340 days of sunshine’ a year is only a £17 flight from Manchester Airport

Escape the January chill with this sunny city break destination, that's been dubbed the 'new Turkey'

Economics

19 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

Sport

4 hours ago Woman who made sex tape claims against Premier League star breaks silence

A Premier League footballer was arrested in the middle of a training session with his club after being accused of making a sex tape without consent and the alleged victim has now spoken out

Politics

16 hours ago Health emergency declared across LA as fire ebbs closer to celeb hotspot of Brentwood: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

Society

20 hours ago Scotsman readers offer 'lifeline' to help boost Cyrenians campaign fund to £100k

The Scotsman joined forces with Cyrenians for its winter campaign

Economics

4 hours ago ITV Masked Singer Toad in the Hole revealed as global superstar after storming off stage

The Toad in the Hole was the first character to be booted off the ITV singing show, with the global singer forced to remove their mask and reveal their identity.

Events

4 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with baby number

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

Politics

17 hours ago The sinister story behind child TV star who featured in the iconic 1989 Accrington Stanley milk advert as clip resurfaces ahead of FA Cup tie against Liverpool

As Accrington Stanley prepare for their FA Cup third-round clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, memories of the iconic 1989 milk advert have resurfaced.

Society

21 hours ago LA wildfires: Paris Hilton sets up emergency fund with £82,000 donation for wildfire victims

The US reality TV star and socialite said she will match donations of up to an additional £82,000 in a fundraising effort after she watched her Malibu home "burn to the ground on live TV"

Economics

4 hours ago California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds set to pick upHow the climate crisis fuels devastating wildfiresLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesThe LA fire department issued a new immediate evacuation order at 7pm local time on Friday for the Palisades fire. It affects the following areas:It covers Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir and from the 405 Freeway west to Mandeville Canyon.The fires, coupled with strong winds, have severely degraded air quality by releasing hazardous smoke and particulate matter, posing immediate and long-term risks to public health. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Coronation Street star Rebecca Ryan announces she is pregnant with second baby

Rebecca Ryan played Lydia Chambers on ITV's Coronation Street from 2021 until 2022 and has appeared in a string of other hit shows - including Waterloo Road, Casualty and Shameless

Politics

5 hours ago ITV Masked Singer fans brand Toad a 'sore loser' as star storms off stage before unmasking

The third celebrity to be unmasked was a huge global superstar - but they didn't look happy to be leaving the competition

Events

5 hours ago Wayne Rooney 'lands new coaching job just one WEEK after Plymouth sacking'

Former Manchester United and England star Rooney was dismissed by Plymouth on December 31 with the club bottom of the Championship.

Politics

5 hours ago Wrexham's Rob McElhenney's forced to flee LA home over wildfire threat

Wrexham AFC co-owner Rob McElhenney has taken to social media to reassure fans that his family is safe after the devastating wildfires that have swept through California

Events

5 hours ago Emmerdale fans stunned as they had no idea this star was in EastEnders until now

Emmerdale's Joe Tate made a huge return to the village on Christmas Day, with actor Ned Porteous back in the role after previously starring in EastEnders

Politics

5 hours ago Max George wrote a will from his hospital bed as he feared he would die within hours

The Wanted singer Max George revealed he made a few preparations while staying in hospital. The star underwent surgery to have a pacemaker fitted

Events

6 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer viewers work out Pufferfish's identity as huge American star

The Masked Singer is back on Saturday night, giving viewers at home another opportunity to try and work out the identity of Pufferfish - with some convinced it's a huge A-lister

Politics

5 hours ago Dennis Quaid grows emotional after being evacuated amid LA fires and reveals his agent lost both his homes

Beginning this Tuesday, the area was struck by its worst windstorms in over a decade, fueling fires that have destroyed thousands of structures and claimed at least 11 lives over the course of the week.

Events

6 hours ago Richard Hammond's daughter brands him an 'idiot' and says he 'wasn't there' during childhood

The Top Gear star has been labelled an 'idiot' by his daughter Izzy as she opened up about her life with him growing up, in a rare candid chat.

Politics

5 hours ago LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage

Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil

Events

6 hours ago Eastenders star Rita Simons shows off ring as she confirms engagement to Ben Harlow

The actress, who is currently starring in Hollyoaks, has been in a relationship with Ben since 2020

Politics

5 hours ago Masked Singer star 'storms off' after being unmasked as Toad in the Hole in exit from ITV show

The Masked Singer reportedly saw a world-renowned star 'shuffling off' the stage in a huff after being eliminated from the competition, in scenes set to air this weekend

Events

6 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Chelsee Healey recalls nightmare accident after 'fainting' in training

Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey has revealed how she fainted during training after an accident on the ice, with skating partner Andy Buchanan coming to her aid

Politics

6 hours ago Matthew Perry’s LA home where he died saved by neighbors amid Palisades fire

Late ‘Friends’ star’s home was purchased last October by film producer and real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian for $8.5 million

Events

6 hours ago Love Island's India Reynolds makes Botox confession ahead of villa return

India Reynolds is heading back into the Love Island villa as an All Star and is hoping to find The One this time around, as she opened up on how she is preparing for the villa

Politics

6 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Desperate search for victims as menacing winds forecast to return

Fire chiefs warned of a ‘significant flare-up’ on the blaze's eastern edge, with flames now moving northeast

Events

6 hours ago ITV Masked Singer fans 'absolutely' convinced Toad in the Hole is RnB star

The Masked Singer fans flocked to X to share their guess about Toad in the Hole's identity - and they were all in agreement that the celebrity is a famous RnB singer

Politics

6 hours ago ‘Like a ton of bricks just fell on me’: What we know about victims of ‘most destructive’ fire in LA history

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner confirmed 11 people have died as a result of the raging fires, with the death toll expected to climb

Events

6 hours ago Scotland star scores FA Cup goal of the tournament contender to earn 'prime Zlatan Ibrahimovic' comparison

Striker ends goal drought in spectacular style

Politics

6 hours ago Coronation Street's Sam Aston breaks silence on soap future as cast hit with multiple exits

Coronation Street star Sam Aston - who plays Chesney Brown on the ITV soap - has discussed the recent mass exodus of characters and his own future ahead of Dancing On Ice

Events

7 hours ago Trump’s counterterror adviser insists UK will not be forced to allow Shamima Begum back

A transatlantic row has broken out over the possible fate of ‘Isis bride’ Shamima Begum with Trump’s incoming counterterrorism adviser claiming he has been misrepresented

Politics

7 hours ago New theory over what sparked Los Angeles firestorm as deadly infernos explode

A new theory has emerged about the cause of the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles, as a firm detected spikes in electrical faults hours before the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires broke out

Events

7 hours ago BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty scolds Saturday Kitchen star over live blunder as segment 'spoiled'

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was left unimpressed when she was left red-faced after she accidentally revealed Saturday Kitchen's guest Emilia Fox ahead of schedule

Politics

7 hours ago Jennifer Lopez 'cancels work commitments' amid LA wildfires to focus on her community

Star Jennifer Lopez has reportedly cancelled all the upcoming TV appearances she was making to promote her new movie so she can devote her attention to assisting fire relief efforts in LA

Events

8 hours ago Richard Hammond's daughter calls him an 'idiot' and says he 'wasn't there a lot' growing up

Top Gear and The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond's daughter branded him an 'idiot' while discussing the dangers of his job in a chat resurfacing in the wake of his marriage split

Politics

7 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: 36,000 acre Palisades and Eaton blazes barely contained as fears wind could worsen spread

Death toll has risen to 11 while more than 12,000 structures have been burned down

Events