2 hours ago The Vivienne's young niece addresses crowd at vigil as Liverpool turns green for late icon

An emotional vigil was held in Liverpool on Sunday to honor The Vivienne, the celebrated drag performer who passed away at 32. The family of the RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner described them as someone who 'brought sparkle to life' and would be 'remembered for eternity.'

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2 hours ago California fires live: LA fire chief says ‘we are ready’ ahead of ‘critical fire weather’ and heavy winds forecast

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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58 minutes ago Friends and fans of The Vivienne gather in Liverpool to pay tribute to the Drag Race UK winner at emotional vigil after the star's sudden death

The drag artist, real name James Lee Williams, who shot to fame after winning the first series of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK, died at the age of 32 earlier this month.

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2 hours ago Urgent red flag warnings for LA amid fires as public told to be ‘ready’ to leave

As weather conditions worsen with the arrival of strong winds in Southern California, residents all across LA County have been issued an urgent red flag warning as authorities brace for the rapid spread of wildfires

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5 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce snaps 'speak for yourself' at veteran in cheeky swipe

Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce was left reeling after being hit with a cheeky swipe by a veteran of the Falklands War - and she was quick to hit back in hilarious fashion

Culture

2 hours ago Ed Miliband's 'reckless obsession' with renewable energy leaves consumers with record energy bills

Ed Miliband's 'obsession' with renewable energy is leaving consumers with record high bills to keep wind farms switched off, critics warned last night.

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3 hours ago Lewis Hamilton legally changes name for touching reason ahead of pivotal F1 season

Lewis Hamilton will be known by a different name when he takes to the track for the 2025 Formula 1 season as the British driver looks to honour his mother's side of the family.

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3 hours ago The Vivienne vigil leaves family 'completely overwhelmed' as hundreds pay tribute in Liverpool

A moving vigil was held in honour of RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne - whose name was James Lee Williams - in Liverpool on Sunday following their sudden death last week

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2 hours ago Dominic Cummings and Elon Musk won't be able to upend UK politics, senior Tory warns

Dominic Cummings could persuade Elon Musk to back the Tories, Nadine Dorries claimed after it was revealed the controversial pair were communicating.

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6 hours ago ITV Dancing on Ice viewers fume as they say 'disgusting' tribute to The Vivienne had 'no feeling'

Holly Willoughby paid tribute to The Vivienne saying they would be "very sorely missed"

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3 hours ago Buffalo Bills bounce back to beat Denver Broncos and progress in NFL play

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass to Troy Franklin on the first drive of the game.

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5 hours ago California fires live: Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws to allow rebuilding in fire zones

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Heartbreaking tributes flood in for sport star's fiancé after her body was found in river

Róisín Cryan, the fiancé of footballer Conor Loftus was tragically found dead in the River Moy in Ireland.

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6 hours ago Dancing On Ice fans brand The Vivienne tribute 'disappointing' as vigil held on show

Dancing On Ice returned to ITV on Sunday night with the new celebrity line-up taking to the ice for the first time - but fans were left unimpressed with the tribute to The Vivienne

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6 hours ago Dancing on Ice slammed over 'abysmal' The Vivienne tribute as fans demand 'something more'

Dancing On Ice viewers were left disappointed after watching the 'abysmal' tribute to former contestant The Vivienne, who passed away last week

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16 hours ago Family pay tribute to 'bright' student who died after falling from sixth floor at halls

"Matthew was just like every other teenage boy at university. It could have been anyone's son."

Society

3 hours ago Jo Potter raves about the real Rangers returning to the SWPL title party as warning sent after 14 GOAL pasting

Rangers were the biggest scorers but Glasgow City remain the pick of the bunch

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6 hours ago Holly Willoughby pays tribute to The Vivienne as Dancing On Ice returns

Sunday’s programme started with a display of lifts and jumps by the professional figure skaters.

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4 hours ago Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city’s budget cuts

LA’s first female fire chief, in a public spat with the mayor, is a 25-year veteran who’s prioritized diversifying her teamKristin Crowley was appointed Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment and discrimination among its 3,400-member ranks.She was portrayed by then mayor Eric Garcetti as a stabilizing force, a trailblazer and the most qualified person. “I look for who’s best, not just who makes history, because the protection of our city first and foremost has to go to the human being who is best prepared to lead. But let me be clear, that is Kristin Crowley,” he said. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago The Vivienne fans 'disappointed' as Dancing On Ice airs brief tribute to the late star

Viewers watching Dancing On Ice on Sunday night were disappointed by a short tribute that was delivered on the ITV in honour of late Drag Race UK contestant The Vivienne

Politics

4 hours ago Private school teachers are being sacked and having their pay cut because of Labour's VAT raid on fees, union warns

The policy is hitting some of the country's most prestigious private schools hard with cost cutting measures implemented to offset the cost of the tax announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October

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6 hours ago Love Island All Stars kicks off with extra hot Maya Jama twist as filming begins

Love Island All Stars series 2 fans have been warned to expect the unexpected as filming begins on the ITVX dating show...

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4 hours ago Dancing On Ice shares touching tribute to former contestant The Vivienne after the drag star's tragic death aged 32

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner, who came third when they competed on the ITV skating show in 2023, died suddenly on January 5 at the age of 32.

Events

6 hours ago First CalMac Glen Sannox voyage 'liable to cancellation' due to high winds

CalMac warned today that the first voyage of the MV Glen Sannox is "liable to cancellation" due to a high winds forecast.

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5 hours ago Roisin Cryan's heartbreaking tributes after sport star Conor Loftus's fiancée found dead

Róisín Cryan's body was found in the River Moy in Ballina in Co Mayo leading to hearbrreaking tributes from those who knew her, including friends and her fiancee Conor Loftus' team

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6 hours ago Dancing On Ice fans slam 'abysmal' tribute to the Vivienne as vigil held to RuPaul legend

The 18th season of Dancing On Ice kicked off on Sunday evening with an all-star line-up but before the performances started Holly Willoughby led a tribute to The Vivienne

Politics

5 hours ago Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce issues cheeky dig at war hero: 'Speak for yourself!'

Antiques Roadshow host Fiona Bruce issued a cheeky dig at war hero Simon Weston after he made a quip about the pair

Events

9 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson's advice to Wayne Rooney comes back to haunt him after Plymouth sacking

A stark warning from former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has rung true as Wayne Rooney finds himself out of work again after being sacked by Plymouth

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5 hours ago ITV Dancing On Ice fans slam 'disappointing' tribute to The Vivienne after star's tragic death

The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, tragically passed away earlier this month at the age of 32 - a week before the 2025 season of Dancing On Ice began airing.

Events

9 hours ago Experts reveal 'booze calculator' as having one pint before driving 'may be too much'

Police reported a huge uptake in drink driving and warn that so-called old fashioned advice of being allowed 'one pint' before getting behind the wheel should not always be followed

Politics

14 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's subtle nod to LA wildfire victims as they pay visit to Pasadena Convention Centre

Meghan, 43, opted for a £23 LA Dodger hat in the shade 'essential blue', featuring a Los Angeles Dodgers 'LA' logo in white on the front.

Politics

6 hours ago Farmers accuse police of 'bullying' after receiving letters warning them they face prosecution over future Labour inheritance tax raid protests

Holyhead Port, on Anglesey, North Wales, was targeted on November 27 and December 5 by farmers who fear they will no longer be able to pass on family farms.

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15 hours ago ‘Would love to see her faked’: the dark world of sexual deepfakes – and the women fighting back

The government has promised a crackdown on synthetic image abuse – but campaigners warn it doesn’t go far enoughIt began with an anonymous email. “I’m genuinely so, so sorry to reach out to you,” it read. Beneath the words were three links to an internet forum. “Huge trigger warning They contain lewd photoshopped images of you.”Jodie (not her real name) froze. In the past, the 27-year-old from Cambridgeshire had had problems with people stealing her photos to set up dating profiles and social media accounts. She had reported it to police but been told there was nothing they could do, so pushed it to the back of her mind. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Holly Willoughby leads Dancing on Ice tributes to The Vivienne after tragic death aged 32

The Vivienne, who died tragically this month, made history as the first drag queen to compete on the ITV

Events

15 hours ago Mercury Retrogrades in 2025 revealed – here's the 'disruption' you should expect

EXCLUSIVE: Whether you're a believer or not, astrology buffs give a lot of credence to this period of astral activity. And Palmist Ankur has warned that 2025 will be no exception

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7 hours ago California fires live: Los Angeles prepared for severe winds expected in coming days, mayor says

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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17 hours ago Premier League disciplinary charges make clubs rush to balance the books

This week PSR swings into action, with past points deductions against Everton and Forest a stark warningThe Premier League will issue disciplinary charges this week against any clubs it deems to have breached its profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) for the 2021-24 accounting period.Under a fast-track process introduced 18 months ago clubs who have recorded losses for the first two years of the reporting cycle were required to submit their accounts for the financial year ending June 2024 to the Premier League by 31 December. The Premier League has given its financial and legal departments 14 days to study the books of those clubs in danger of a PSR breach, and is expected to issue any charges on Monday and Tuesday. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim accuses LA landlords of 'illegally' raising rental prices to cash in on wildfire disaster

Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim has accused LA landlords of “illegally” raising rental prices to cash in on the wildfire disaster.

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19 hours ago I study the collapse of empires... here's why wokeism will be the downfall of America

The rise of 'woke' thought and digital currencies are among the warning signs that Western civilization could be about to collapse, said investor and expert Doug Casey.

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9 hours ago Family pay heartfelt tribute to missing Londoner Aziz Ziriat amid Dolomites search

Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, both from London, were last seen on New Year’s Day

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9 hours ago Body language expert reveals how Rachel Reeves displays 'tension, anxiety and belligerence' on her China trip

Judi James revealed how the Chancellor appeared 'coltish and frisky' and 'doesn't look comfortable in her own skin' as she used hair-touching as a 'self-calming ritual'.

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10 hours ago The end of the world as we know it? Theorist warns humanity is teetering between collapse and advancement

When will human civilization end for 8.2 billion Earthlings? It could be happening right now

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10 hours ago Sports star's fiancé found dead in river as club shares touching tribute

The fiancé of an Irish sports star is identified as the woman whose body was recovered from a river in County Mayo, 28-year-old Róisín Cryan, with tributes pouring in for the "gentle and kind" woman

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11 hours ago Pep Guardiola fired Man City transfer warning as James McAtee and Phil Foden comparison made

Manchester City produced a superb attacking display to beat Salford City 8-0 in the FA Cup third round.

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