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7 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

Society

7 hours ago Scott McTominay's Napoli increase Serie A lead amid more £40m Man Utd links as Scotland ace ends drought

Rollercoaster weekend in Italy for number of Scotland stars

Economics

93 minutes ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta eyes Italy star as Jorginho attracts interest

Arsenal are looking to bring in some reinforcements in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his squad after another injury setback

Sport

69 minutes 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

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12 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Chelsee Healey mortified by training blunder ahead of ITV show

EXCLUSIVE: Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has revealed she suffered a rather embarrassing moment during one of her training sessions with pro partner Brendyn Hatfield

Culture

3 hours ago India kicks off a massive Hindu festival touted as the world's largest religious gathering

Millions of Hindu devotees and mystics have gathered in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh festival, which is the largest religious congregation on earth

Politics

15 hours ago BBC Strictly's Dr Punam Krishan reveals reason she won't be on live tour

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Scots star Dr Punam Krishan, who was partnered with Gorka Marquez, has opened up about her time on the show and why she won't be taking part in the live tour.

Society

9 hours ago Bank of Dave millionaire was 'instantly grounded' by wife's blunt Simon Cowell comment

Dave Fishwick, star of Netflix's Bank of Dave 2, has credited his partner of three decades, Nicky, for making sure he doesn't get too big for his boots.

Economics

93 minutes ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim praises three coaching staff members after Arsenal win

Ruben Amorim credited three of his coaching staff members for helping Man United get past Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Sport

2 hours ago Descendants of Jack the Ripper's victims want new inquest after DNA breakthrough on killer's identity

It is a mystery which has endured for more than 130 years. Now the descendants of Jack the Ripper's victims hope to finally establish the truth.

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13 hours ago Colin Grafton reveals toughest part of Dancing on Ice role ahead of new series

Dancing On Ice star Colin Grafton is getting ready for another season on the ice, this time with The Traitors star Mollie Pearce, and he has revealed the toughest aspects of the show

Culture

3 hours ago Man City showcase latest crop of stars as Pep Guardiola seeks to avoid Cole Palmer repeat

Manchester City utilised a host of their young talents against Salford City with James McAtee, Davin Mubama and Nico O'Reilly all scoring in the rampant FA Cup win

Politics

14 hours ago I tried a posh £325 massage by a brand that Victoria Beckham loves... my body will never accept anything less again

Corinthia London's in-house 5-star spa recently launched a treatment in conjunction with beauty brand and Victoria Beckham favourite, Augustinus Bader

Economics

4 hours 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.

Sport

3 hours ago Family Ties star Justine Bateman labels Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'disaster tourists' and says their appearance at a food bank to meet with LA fire victims was a 'photo op'

The Hollywood actress, 58, took to X/ Twitter to blast the couple who were seen in footage dressed in plain clothes and speaking with other helpers.

Events

14 hours ago Steve Redgrave faces devastating news hours before Dancing on Ice launch show

Dancing on Ice star Steve Redgrave has been hit with a blow just hours before the show's launch as he has been named the celeb most likely to be voted off first.

Culture

3 hours ago The Traitors' Kasim praises cast for the 'excellent support in the real world' after his co

The Traitors' star Kasim Ahmed shared a heart-melting tribute to the cast of the hit BBC show after being banished on Wednesday's episode.

Politics

20 hours ago ‘I’ve made over £16m from LIV Golf switch – I have no regrets but want one major change’

Abraham Ancer has raked in huge sums thanks to his switch to LIV Golf back in 2022, but the Mexican-American continues to hold out hope for the chance to compete in the four golf majors

Economics

6 hours ago Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made the most of the indoor conditions under a roof at Rod Laver Arena to advance to the second round of the Australian Open in straight sets while it poured with rain outside

Sport

3 hours ago DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: Amid the chaos and darkness, charity offers a ray of hope for people made homeless by the devastating wildfires

People have been gathering in Santa Anita Park in Los Angeles with whatever possessions they were able to collect as they escaped from the wildfires currently ravaging the city

Events

17 hours ago Dancing On Ice winner James Jordan fears Ferne McCann will struggle on show

Dancing on Ice's 2019 champion James Jordan has given his verdict on the incoming cast of celebrity competitors this year – and spills on who he thinks will do well and who will struggle

Culture

4 hours ago TV star Hayley McQueen tracks down online trolls and holds them to account

Scots TV presenter Hayley McQueen has revealed how she has tracked down online trolls and reported them to their workplace after receiving abuse on social media platforms

Politics

23 hours ago Australian Open prize money as men and women winners huge payday revealed

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will go to the Australian Open as defending champions with those who triumph in Melbourne - and those who go close - pocketing huge sums

Economics

7 hours ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca sends Joao Felix brutal message after FA Cup brace

Chelsea attacker Joao Felix is pushing for more starts in the Premier League following another impressive showing against Morecambe on Saturday when he struck two second-half goals

Sport

4 hours ago Britain's biggest companies slam the brakes on job creation at the hardest pace since the Covid pandemic, figures show

Beleaguered Rachel Reeves is facing further economic gloom as new figures show major employers slamming the brakes on job creation thanks to her £25 billion national insurance raid.

Events

19 hours ago Truth behind Macy Gray's Masked Singer meltdown and what ITV didn't show you

The Masked Singer fans were stunned when Toad in The Hole star Macy Gray stormed off stage following the decision to reveal her - but not all of the antics were shown on air

Culture

5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Gauff, Swiatek and Sinner in action on day two – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Share them with Jonathan via emailStefanos Tsitsipas reached the final here in 2023, and made three semi-finals in the four years before that. His form has nosedived since, plummeting from third in the world to 12th, with only two tournament victories in that time.He has the full throated support of Melbourne’s massive Greek community out on John Cain Arena this morning, but he has his work cut out against 20-year-old rising star Alex Michelsen who has vaulted from 601 in the world to 41st in just two years.Since her much-discussed break with coach Brad Gilbert after her disappointing US Open performance (losing to fellow American Emma Navarro, who is the eighth seed in Australia), Gauff’s record is an extraordinary 18-2 since the US Open. With new coach Matt Daly, Gauff has ironed out much of the issues with her forehand and serve and is playing a brand of highly confident tennis. Further, the fact that Gauff is o...

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7 hours ago UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov kicked off flight after dispute with airline crew

In a clip that has gone viral, Nurmagomedov is seen sitting in the exit row. But staff - said to be from Alaska Airlines - were apparently 'uncomfortable' and wanted to move him elsewhere.

Sport

6 hours ago Former child star died 'needlessly' in LA wildfires, mother says as she shares agony

Shelley Sykes said she was unable to get through to emergency services to move her son Rory from his self-contained cottage next to her property, while flames surrounded the area

Events

19 hours ago ITV Dancing on Ice star 'suffers brutal blow' hours before show launch

As the Dancing on Ice 2025 stars prepare to take to the ice for the first time, one celebrity has already suffered an early blow.

Culture

5 hours ago Scots ‘can benefit from Trump uncertainty’ in green energy investment: Forbes

The Deputy First Minister also defended the Government’s stance that it would meet the President-elect.

Politics

8 hours ago Alfie Dorrington in Aberdeen transfer talks as Tottenham star in the making sees Ange promise to him come true

he Spurs staff want to get the under-19 England international out to get first-team experience

Sport

6 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.

Events

20 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Oti Mabuse says 'those were huge lessons for me' after ITV show axe

The Strictly Come Dancing star's show was axed after just a few months

Culture

5 hours ago Alan Shearer pinpoints three Man Utd stars for special praise after Arsenal win

Manchester United squeezed past Premier League rivals Arsenal to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup and Alan Shearer was left impressed with three Red Devils stars in particular

Politics

9 hours ago Manuel Ugarte issues strong message after Manchester United response vs Arsenal

Manchester United defeated Arsenal on penalties to book a tie with Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday

Sport

6 hours ago Kai Havertz's wife reveals sickening Instagram messages as Arsenal launch investigation

Kai Havertz missed the decisive penalty during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United and his wife has been targeted by vile trolls in the aftermath of the Gunners’ elimination

Events

5 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey knocked unconscious in a 'scary' incident where she had to be 'dragged off' the ice by partner Andy Buchanan

Chelsee Healey revealed she was knocked unconscious in Dancing On Ice rehearsals before being cleared to perform in the first show.

Politics

10 hours ago Gabriel Jesus injury: Mikel Arteta issues worrying update on Arsenal star's fitness

The striker is set for scans on Monday but initial signs are “not good”

Sport

7 hours ago Arsenal star was banned from taking penalty in Man Utd shootout due to little

Arsenal were ousted from the FA Cup by Manchester United on penalties after Kai Havertz’s miss but the Gunners' chances were hit with a blow after one star was prevented from taking a spot-kick

Events

6 hours ago Guardiola undecided on whether Kyle Walker plays for Manchester City again

Walker has told manager he wishes to leaveFull-back played no part in City’s 8-0 rout of SalfordPep Guardiola is yet to decide if Kyle Walker will play for Manchester City again following the captain’s request to “explore the option” of playing abroad.The 34-year-old was left out of the match-day squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup third round defeat of Salford City after informing the club on Thursday of his wish to depart. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE! El Clasico match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Fierce rivals clash once again in Saudi Arabia with the Supercopa de Espana up for grabs

Sport

7 hours ago Barcelona run riot against Real Madrid again in dramatic El Clasico to win Spanish Super Cup

Ruthless Barca claim first domestic silverware of the season after stunning fightback in Saudi Arabia

Events

6 hours ago Who is Jacob Fearnley? Britain’s rising star facing Nick Kyrgios at Australian Open

The 23-year-old Scot is prepared to face the unique challenge of playing Kyrgios on John Cain Arena

Politics

10 hours ago Ruben Amorim sends message to Manchester United matchwinners Joshua Zirkzee and Altay Bayindir

Altay Bayindir was the man of the match and Joshua Zirkzee the matchwinner in Man United's tense FA Cup win at Arsenal.

Sport

8 hours ago Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim praised for selfless gesture after LA wildfires

Jason Oppenheim, star of Selling Sunset, has pledged to help Los Angeles residents displaced by the recent wildfires, offering free representation through his real estate firm.

Events

6 hours ago Oliver Glasner reveals why Trevoh Chalobah absent for Crystal Palace amid Chelsea return rumours

Blues loanee not involved in FA Cup win over Stockport amid claims he may return to Stamford Bridge

Politics

10 hours ago Chelsea and Manchester City cruise through to fifth round of Women’s FA Cup

Chelsea thrashed Charlton while Vivianne Miedema marked her return from injury with a goal to help Manchester City through

Sport

8 hours ago Anger as Lockerbie bombing relatives unable to watch US trial from home

The US district judge ruled that viewing the trial from home could affect alleged bomb maker Abu Agila Masud's right to a fair trial, with more than 100 people in Scotland to be denied televised access.

Events

7 hours ago Luke Littler gets burly bodyguard to protect him from 'overzealous' fans

A minder has been employed to protect darts sensation Luke Littler, 17, as some fans are a "little overzealous' at getting to him, according to a source close to the world champion

Politics

10 hours ago Ruben Amorim gets his statement win as Manchester United show spirit to down Arsenal

United backed up their draw at Liverpool with a heroic win at the Emirates with 10 men

Sport

8 hours ago Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate admit they feared his brother Anton would be 'horrific' during his Dancing On Ice debut as they proudly watch his first skate from the audience

The former West Ham United star, 39, performed his first skate with professional partner Annette Dytrt, earning a solid score of 26 points out of 40.

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7 hours ago ‘Mainlined into UK’s veins’: Labour announces huge public rollout of AI

Keir Starmer plans to ‘unleash’ technology with massive investment and deployment, despite public fearsArtificial intelligence will be “mainlined into the veins” of the nation, ministers have announced, with a multibillion-pound investment in the UK’s computing capacity despite widespread public fear about the technology’s effects.Keir Starmer will launch a sweeping action plan to increase 20-fold the amount of AI computing power under public control by 2030 and deploy AI for everything from spotting potholes to freeing up teachers to teach. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee the Man Utd hero and Kai Havertz the Arsenal villain in FA Cup battle

A red card, a controversial penalty, a brawl and a penalty shootout all featured in a blood and thunder FA Cup third round tie between old rivals Arsenal and Manchester United

Sport

8 hours ago Dancing On Ice viewers slam 'abysmal' scoring from the judges as they complain Corrie star Sam Aston's routine was overmarked

The show's fans have branded judges, Oti Mabuse, Olympic skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo, 'woke' after they dished out 7s.

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7 hours ago Pep Guardiola will not stand in way of ‘incredible’ Kyle Walker leaving Man City

Walker was left out of City’s matchday squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford after expressing a desire to explore options abroad.

Politics

10 hours ago Arsenal transfer need grows louder as painful week pushes trophies further out of reach

Back-to-back home losses in cup competitions, and fresh injuries, make up a nightmare week

Sport

8 hours ago Real SAS Rogue Heroes star Reg Seekings narrowly escaped death more than once

SAS Rogue Heroes sees Reg Seekings struggling to cope as he strikes up a friendship with a young Italian boy.

Events

7 hours ago Pep Guardiola refuses to close door on Kyle Walker despite Man City captain's exit plea

Manchester City club captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the Etihad this month and was left out of the matchday squad for their FA Cup victory over Salford on Saturday

Politics

11 hours ago Arsenal vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Cup result and final score as penalties settle chaotic clash

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (United win 5-4 on penalties): A breathless FA Cup tie was settled by spot-kicks as the holders reached the fourth round

Sport

8 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

11 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee responds to what Manchester United fans promised to beat Arsenal

A gutsy performance from Man United sent them through to the FA Cup fourth round via a penalty shootout against Arsenal.

Sport

9 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

Events

7 hours ago The Vivienne’s friends remember ‘world class’ drag star at Liverpool vigil

Drag queen Danny Beard said they had just come back from RuPaul’s Drag Con where ‘the love for Viv was really overwhelming’.

Politics

11 hours ago Arsenal player ratings vs Manchester United: Kai Havertz 'nightmare' as Mikel Merino struggles continue

The striker produced a stinker as Gunners crashed out of FA Cup

Sport

9 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

7 hours ago Real Madrid vs Barcelona LIVE! El Clasico result, match stream and latest updates today

Barca thrash their fiercest rivals for the second time this season in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final

Politics

11 hours ago Arsenal pay penalty as Manchester United win shootout to progress in FA Cup

The holders secured their passage through to the next stage with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir the hero.

Sport

9 hours ago ITV Dancing On Ice star 'dragged off' rink after being knocked unconscious in horror accident

A 2025 Dancing On Ice star was left unconscious after suffering a nasty fall during training ahead of the show's return this weekend.

Events

7 hours ago Barcelona thrash Real Madrid in chaotic clásico Spanish Super cup final

Spanish Super Cup final: Barcelona 5-2 Real MadridBarça shrug off Szczesny red card after first-half blitz“I don’t know what’s going on with the clásicos but they have been a bit mad recently,” Carlo Ancelotti had said and here was another one. There had been 35 goals in the last 10 meetings between these two great rivals and there were seven more in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. The only pity was that it happened in the wrong place. FC Barcelona had put four past Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in October; now they went one better on their way to an extraordinary 5-2 victory, 5,000km away in Jeddah, a night when they played with two goalkeepers ending with a third, the injured captain Marc Andre ter Stegen, lifting the trophy.Barcelona had finished a man down and started a goal down, Wojciech Szczęsny beaten early and sent off later, but ultimately it didn’t matter. Hansi Flick’s side were just too good. Exceptional in fact, Raphinha tireless until he was withdrawn, cram...

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11 hours ago Manchester United player ratings vs Arsenal: Altay Bayindir the FA Cup hero with crucial penalty saves

Two penalty saves help 10-man Reds knock out the Gunners

Sport

10 hours ago Mikel Arteta offers worrying update as Gabriel Jesus adds to Arsenal's injury woes

Arsenal sustained yet another injury in Sunday’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United after striker Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off the pitch with a suspected knee injury and Mikel Arteta has now spoken out

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