41 minutes ago UK's 10 most congested cities revealed including the time and money drivers are wasting

Drivers in these cities lose up to £942 each while sitting in traffic, according to a new study that has found that the capital is where drivers suffer the most

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2 hours ago ‘Roaring Twenties Glamour’ Fills a London Penthouse Carved From Historic Offices

‘Roaring Twenties Glamour’ Fills a London Penthouse Carved From Historic Offices  Mansion Global

Society

2 hours ago London man who cut himself shaving wins £5K compensation from the razor company

London man who cut himself shaving wins £5K compensation from the razor company  Richmond and Twickenham Times

Economics

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

The FA Cup third round - the most iconic weekend of the English footballing calendar - will look a little different after the controversial decision to scrap replays

Sport

33 minutes ago Picket line at Manchester Piccadilly as passengers face disruption due to strike

Members of the RMT union at Avanti are set to walk out every Sunday until May

Events

6 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Steve Redgrave suffers crushing blow hours before ITV show launch

Dancing on Ice is set to make a return to our TV screens for a new series and Steve Redgrave has already been hit with a devastating blow.

Culture

26 hours ago Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported. Continue reading...

Science

31 hours ago Three common medications 'may cause heart problems', cardiologist says

Aurelio Rojas Sanchez, a cardiologist based in Malaga, Spain, has warned that ibuprofen and other everyday medications can cause 'heart problems' if taken too frequently

Transport

46 minutes ago Canada’s election is about to have an Elon Musk problem with Trudeau’s exit

The world’s richest man looks to move Canada to the right as the beleaguered prime minister prepares to departThe decision by the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, this week to resign as head of the Liberal party has set in motion a leadership race against the backdrop of a looming general election, which will be held amid political turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s America First economic nationalism. It has also given Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, an opportunity to inject himself into yet another country’s political turmoil.Since Trudeau’s resignation on Monday, Musk has posted repeatedly about Canadian politics on X – the platform formerly known as Twitter he bought in 2022 for $44bn. He has praised clips of Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative party, while relishing in Trudeau’s downfall and engaging with rightwing Canadian influencers. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago Greater Manchester weather LIVE with amber weather alert in place after week of snow and ice

The region is still in the midst of a cold snap

Society

4 hours ago Pregnant Michelle Keegan 'swears by' £8 'miracle cream' for flawless skin at 37

"Leaves skin extra smooth. Has helped clear my skin. Changed from the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream and this is much better I find. Definitely recommend."

Economics

5 hours ago Friends fans are only just realising 'biggest ever lie told' during hit TV show

A woman has gone viral after she shared a post about how TV shows such as Friends have set people up for failure when it comes to adult life and even friendships

Sport

70 minutes ago £39m Russian superyacht owned by key Putin aide STILL on lockdown in London 'prison'

The £39m superyacht Phi, owned by a Russian property tycoon, was seized by the UK government back in 2022 - and remains imprisoned in Canary Wharf, covered in unsightly scaffolding

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13 hours ago BBC TV licence fee 'could be scrapped by end of 2027 and swapped for tax under plans being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy'

The BBC TV licence fee could be scrapped and replaced by funding from general taxation under plans reportedly being considered by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy.

Culture

30 hours ago Battersea Power Station’s magical Light Festival will return at the end of January – here’s everything you need to know

Battersea Power Station’s magical Light Festival will return at the end of January – here’s everything you need to know  Time Out London

Science

53 minutes ago Maya Jama and Joel Dommett reveal what they really thought of Macy Gray's Masked Singer rage

Macy Gray left The Masked Singer judges speechless on Saturday when she stormed off set wearing a Yorkshire pudding costume after finding out she'd been eliminated as Toad in the Hole

Politics

23 hours ago Gatwick Airport CCTV image is released after family have luggage stolen containing house keys, bank cards, Apple gadgets and scuba gear

A family were preparing to depart on a long haul flight when the theft happened at the check-in area A in the South Terminal at London Gatwick.

Society

7 hours ago Strict wage structure could complicate Chelsea transfer deal with London rivals

Strict wage structure could complicate Chelsea transfer deal with London rivals  CaughtOffside

Economics

23 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 Kelyan Bokassa's heartbroken mum reveals tragic final message teen wrote on her balcony

Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was tragically killed in front of passengers on the 472 bus in Woolwich, South East London, on Tuesday, just before 2.30pm. A manhunt is underway to find the suspect

Events

18 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean's shock announcement hours before ITV show's return

Dancing on Ice judges Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced they will retire from live performances on the next season of the ITV show, which is set to return on Jan 12.

Culture

87 minutes ago Dancing on Ice star Mollie Pearce's life from brutal The Traitors loss to major surgery

Mollie Pearce is set to take to the ice in the brand new series of ITV's Dancing On Ice, but the 22-year-old already made a name for herself on BBC's The Traitors.

Politics

25 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

7 hours ago NFL slams Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Drake London with nearly $40 million in fines

NFL slams Falcons' Bijan Robinson, Drake London with nearly $40 million in fines  Sporting News

Economics

25 hours ago SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Announces Teams for 2025 International Games in London

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Announces Teams for 2025 International Games in London  The Source Magazine

Sport

2 hours ago Aston Villa star delivers telling Everton warning ahead of David Moyes showdown

Former Everton midfielder Amadou Onana will return to Goodison Park on Tuesday night with Aston Villa set to come face to face with the Toffees' returning manager, David Moyes

Events

28 hours ago Lottie Moss wows in a pink satin dress and faux fur coat as she enjoys boozy night out in London to celebrate

Lottie Moss wows in a pink satin dress and faux fur coat as she enjoys boozy night out in London to celebrate  Daily Mail

Culture

1 hour ago Alive in the Merciful Country by AL Kennedy review – peace of mind meets a monster from the past

This provocative novel contains two narratives: the memoir of an activist starting a new life and the violent manifesto of a spy cop who knew herAnna McCormick, as many people did, is discovering that the first pandemic lockdown is playing havoc with time. Becalmed in her deliberately fortress-like London home with her young adult son Paul, she is simultaneously under pressure – teaching primary school children on Zoom, maintaining her stockpile of tinned goods, attempting to communicate with her mother’s care home – and forced into unnatural, unwanted inaction. As a survivor of domestic abuse, and several other threats to her safety and sanity, she is aware of the immense prize – a sanctuary, a job, meaningful relationships – she has secured, but also of its precariousness. Amid these conditions of unbidden contemplation, she begins to write a sort of memoir.So too does Buster, the shape-shifting, monstrous undercover cop who once infiltrated the OrKestrA, the “merry little band of...

Politics

13 hours ago Six household bills set to rise in the coming weeks including council tax and mobile phones

Households are set to be hit with a raft of price hikes in early 2025, including council tax, energy bills and mobile phone and broadband contracts

Economics

28 hours ago Four must watch series with near perfect scores to stream in a weekend before their new seasons

Several shows are set to return to Sky and Now's streaming platform but you can quickly catch up on some of the best series before then

Sport

3 hours ago Family of British hiker still missing in Dolomites issue heartbreaking statement

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, both from London, were hiking in Italy's Dolomites mountains when they went missing on January 1. Tragically, Mr Harris' body was discoverd on Wednesday

Events

31 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest’s jaw drops as she discovers huge value of late husband’s worldwide hit children’s book

An Antiques Roadshow guest couldn’t contain her surprise when she was informed just how much a copy of her late author husband’s book and accompanying scrapbook were worth.

Culture

2 hours ago Sonay Kartal ‘disappointed’ after Australian Open debut ends in defeat

The British number three staged a second-set fightback but was beaten 6-1 7-6 (5).

Politics

15 hours ago Crippling five months of rail strikes set to begin today will cost us £1billion and 'paralyse' UK economy, say hospitality chiefs

Train managers at Avanti West Coast will walk out every Sunday until May 25 in an ongoing row over rest-day shifts, bringing another blow to venues which have already lost billions in previous strikes

Economics

31 hours ago Full Manchester United squad available to Ruben Amorim vs Arsenal as Marcus Rashford hint given

Marcus Rashford looks set to return to Manchester United's squad against Arsenal, but speculation over his future at the club continues to grow

Sport

4 hours ago London Waterloo evacuated after reports of smoke and fire from station platforms

London Waterloo evacuated after reports of smoke and fire from station platforms  NationalWorld

Events

2 hours ago Maura Higgins' fears that exes are set to cash in on her I'm A Celeb success

The Irish beauty's rise to fame saw her compete on last year's I'm A Celeb where she won the hearts of the nation - as well as attracting the attention of TV bosses.

Politics

21 hours ago Sick 'Eunuch Maker' who offered desperate men £25k to lop off their genitals with knives

Marius Gustavson armed himself with instruments designed for farm animals to carry out his extreme mutilations on blokes in rented hotel rooms and grubby flats in London

Economics

4 hours ago Kate Ferdinand set for awkward Dancing On Ice reunion with 'cheating' ex

Kate and Rio Ferdinand will be on hand to support the former footballer's brother Anton in the Dancing On Ice studio, but may be faced with an awkward situation as Kate's ex is also involved

Events

2 hours ago ‘Roaring Twenties Glamour’ Fills a London Penthouse Overlooking the City’s Major Landmarks

‘Roaring Twenties Glamour’ Fills a London Penthouse Overlooking the City’s Major Landmarks  Mansion Global

Politics

22 hours ago LEGO fans snap up Fortnite Battle Bus in 9p per brick deal that's cheaper than Argos

Those who bought the set say it's a 'must buy' for Fortnite fans.

Economics

4 hours ago Max George made difficult decision in hospital after thinking he was ‘going to die’

Singer said he was ‘30 years younger’ than other patients on the heart ward

Events

2 hours ago Sonay Kartal disappointed with performance during Australian Open debut defeat

The British number three staged a second-set fightback but was beaten 6-1 7-6 (5).

Politics

25 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Who is Tom Tonks? Tamworth’s long throw weapon set to trouble Tottenham

The non-league Rory Delap has caused havoc so far in the FA Cup with a long throw that is ‘more dangerous than a corner’

Events

3 hours ago I've tested hundreds of beauty products, but this Trinny London brow and mascara duo stands out

I rarely repurchase beauty products, but the Lash2Brow stick is an exception

Politics

27 hours ago Save 50% on Murad skin repair set worth £133 in the LookFantastic sale

In need of some skincare recovery after the festive season? You're in luck as LookFantastic has slashed the price of Murad's Revive + Repair set by 50% in their January sale

Economics

5 hours ago Manchester United close in on first January signing as Diego Leon flies in for medical

The left-back is set to finalise a deal which will see him join when he turns 18

Events

3 hours ago Russia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread

An emergency task force has arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region to deal with the continuing consequences of an oil spill in the Kerch Strait last month

Politics

27 hours ago Debenhams cuts incredible 71% off 'beautiful' and 'comfortable' duvet set now just £27

The 'stylish' set is available at a huge knockdown price in various sizes.

Economics

5 hours ago Paradise release date, cast and episodes for Disney's new gripping murder mystery

Paradise is a new conspiracy thriller series set to rival the likes of The Night Agent and Black Doves.

Events

3 hours ago Dream journey: a nostalgic trip aboard the sleeper train from Amsterdam to Berlin

Taking the overnight train between the capital cities and on to Dresden is all about slow travel and the romance of life on the trackOn the evening of our overnight train journey from Amsterdam to Berlin and on to Dresden aboard the European Sleeper, we enjoy a restorative plate of oysters and steak tartare on the decks of Amsterdam’s BrasserieMarie overlooking the Amstel. Then, after a nightcap in the adjoining Freddy’s Bar, a legendary spot in the Hotel De L’Europe, we make the short stroll to Amsterdam Centraal Station for the so-called Good Night Train.At 22.20 we board the train to Berlin, the bunks are swiftly made up and the blinds part pulled down for sleep. You can open the window for fresh air, brush your teeth in your own basin and there is crisp, clean linen. This slow journey is all about the romance of life on the track – and, for me, a lingering nostalgia. Continue reading...

Politics

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

Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January  Evening Standard

Economics

8 hours ago Anas Sarwar to harness Andy Burnham to 'do devolution better' if Labour win power in 2026

Anas Sarwar will learn lessons from Andy Burnham and other governments across Europe and the United States as Scottish Labour plan to “rejuvenate Scotland’s national, regional and local governments”.

Events

3 hours ago Paradise on Disney Plus: Everything you need to know about tense conspiracy thriller

Disney Plus is set to release a new gripping murder mystery series later this month.

Politics

30 hours ago Which of these stitched jumper outfits is £163, and which is nearly £2,400?

The contrast-stitch jumper has become iconic. But can you tell which of these outfits totals £163 and which one will set you back £2,400?

Economics

9 hours ago Arsenal star Bukayo Saka set target by Mikel Arteta after training ground return

Bukayo Saka is expected to be sidelined until March after undergoing hamstring surgery last month following Arsenal's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace

Events

34 hours ago American pays £1.3k to rent Edinburgh flat but finds out "doesn't exist"

Olivia Ellen Homer was left "completely blindsided," when she arrived to the capital on January 6 ahead of starting a course at Napier University.

Economics

9 hours ago North Korean troops in Ukraine gain battlefield experience, cementing alliance with Russia

North Korean troops have been deployed to bolster Russian forces in the Kursk border region with Ukraine, where they are gaining battlefield experience despite initial heavy losses

Events

4 hours ago Kyle Walker set to leave UK as Lauryn Goodman wants to follow suit and rent out lavish mansion

Manchester City star Kyle Walker told Pep he wants to leave the UK. His ex Lauryn Goodman could also follow suit, and has asked if she can rent out the lavish mansion he bought for her

Politics

9 hours ago Aircraft 'aggressively' spun around and damaged at Biggin Hill Airport

Aircraft 'aggressively' spun around and damaged at Biggin Hill Airport  This is Local London

Events

4 hours ago Does Labour's crackdown on heartless landlords go far enough? Take our poll and have your say

With MPs set to vote on the Renters Rights bill - which includes protection from landlords pursuing grieving families for money - we’re asking if the changes go far enough

Politics

9 hours ago Crimestoppers' most wanted men in London in 2025 including 'child sex offender'

Crimestoppers' most wanted men in London in 2025 including 'child sex offender'  News Shopper

Events

5 hours ago UK weather maps show rain incoming for Wales but snow and ice could return

While temperatures are set to increase in Wales and the rest of the UK for the rest of January, we could be seeing more unsettled weather during that time

Politics

9 hours ago DWP benefit warning for pensioners as payments to stop from April this year

Tax credits are being scrapped, with claimants being sent letters telling them to move over to either Universal Credit or Pension Credit, and countless claimants have already been cut off from their benefits after missing crucial deadlines

Events

5 hours ago The week in TV: Patience; 7/7: The London Bombings; Playing Nice; American Primeval – review

The week in TV: Patience; 7/7: The London Bombings; Playing Nice; American Primeval – review  The Guardian

Politics

11 hours ago California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with more than 36,000 acres burned

Events

5 hours ago UK snow maps turn purple as huge Arctic blast bears down on millions of Brits

According to WXCharts, their weather map turns purple on Friday 24 January from 6am and more snow looks set to hit the Scottish Highlands before moving down to Edinburgh and Inverness

Politics

12 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine ‘captures two North Korean soldiers in Russia’

Pair being interrogated in Kyiv, with intelligence agency SBU saying one had fake Russian military ID; Russia claims control of village near PokrovskSee all our Ukraine coverageUkraine said it was interrogating two North Korean soldiers after capturing the pair in Russia’s Kursk region – the first time it has announced the capture of North Korean soldiers alive since their entry into the war last year. The president, Volodymyr Zelensyy, said on X on Saturday the soldiers were captured by Ukraine’s special forces and were being interrogated by the SBU domestic intelligence agency in Kyiv. The SBU released a video showing the two men in hospital bunks, one with bandaged hands and the other with a bandaged jaw. It said their questioning was being done in Korean with the help of South Korea’s NIS intelligence agency. Neither Russia nor North Korea immediately reacted to the announcement.The SBU said the two captured North Korean men had told interrogators they were experienced army sold...

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5 hours ago In Attendance: Paying Attention in a Fragile World review – visions of mortality abound

Fitzrovia Chapel, LondonIn a former hospital chapel replete with its own stories, works by Paula Rego, Phyllida Barlow and others resonate in their exquisitely contemplative surroundingsThe Fitzrovia Chapel is a miniature cathedral in the heart of London – a tiny vault of marble, stained glass and gold conceived on the most human of scales. Old photographs show congregations of barely more than 50. It is possible to walk from one end to the other in fewer than a dozen steps, but along the way are glimmering mosaics, glowing stars and some of the most moving words I have ever read in a church.This chapel, where King Charles recorded his recent Christmas message, is all that remains of the old Middlesex hospital in the heart of London. A neo-gothic building of dark red brick, it once nestled inside this venerable teaching hospital, founded in 1745. Now it stands alone, and fully visible, dwarfed instead by the high-rise apartments and luxury shops of the Pearson Square complex that re...

Politics

13 hours ago Private school teachers threaten to strike as bosses of UK's largest academy chain are accused of offering a 'Scrooge

Hundreds of private school teachers at United Learning, which runs 90 state academies and 14 independent schools, are set to strike because state school teachers could receive triple their pay rise.

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