31 minutes ago Sam Thompson says it's been 'tough month' as he addresses Zara McDermott split in sad Christmas assessment

It comes as the former Made in Chelsea star has ditched the UK for Jamaica with his pal Marvin Hume amid his split

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13 hours ago Health Secretary reacts to 'horrific attack' at Royal Oldham Hospital after nurse stabbed

Wes Streeting said nurses are the 'backbone of our NHS'

Society

34 minutes ago I have forked out £5,000 to attend my friend's destination wedding but now she wants a hen do abroad as well

A woman revealed on British parenting platform Mumsnet that she is paying £5,000 to attend a friend's wedding abroad but now she also wants a destination hen party, which will cost £1,000

Economics

2 hours ago Chelsea injury update: Noni Madueke, Wesley Fofana and Kiernan Dewsbury

The Blues were handed a welcome double boost for their FA Cup win at the weekend

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14 minutes ago Migrant who raped sleeping woman avoids deportation after claiming he is 'bisexual ' and HIS life would be in danger if sent back to Jamaica

A migrant who raped a sleeping woman won't be deported because his life would be in danger if he was sent back to Jamaica because he is 'bisexual', a specialist tribunal heard.

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16 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan critic Shaun Murphy shows true colours after rival pulls out of Masters

Ronnie O'Sullivan will not be defending his Masters title at the tournament he has made his own over the years, with his place in the draw being taken by Neil Robertson

Culture

10 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

28 hours ago BBC celebrity chef nicknamed 'Flamebaster' went from working as a carer to traveling the culinary world

Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts' from Caernarfon began showcasing his cooking skills on Instagram in 2016, but has since garnered a glittering career as a chef

Transport

44 minutes ago Woman rowing solo from Europe to South America feeling ‘grateful’ for journey

Zara Lachlan has overcome a cut leg and a capsized boat as she hopes to break three world records while raising money for charity.

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8 hours ago Post Office sees record of more than £1bn in cash withdrawals in December

On Christmas Day itself, more than £3.7 million in cash was withdrawn or deposited over the counter at 1,300 Post Office branches that were open.

Economics

4 hours 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

19 minutes ago Tottenham injury update: Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven latest news and return dates

Spurs’ injury list still lengthy ahead of north London derby clash

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10 hours ago Hospital nurse stabbed in A&E 'by furious patient who was angry about waiting'

It is believed the attack was motivated by the man becoming angry at having to wait to be seen at the hospital's A&E department.

Science

1 hour ago Robert F Kennedy Jr claims seed oils are ‘poisoning’ us. Here’s why he’s wrong

Like a host of online influencers, the man likely to be the US’s next health secretary has denounced the vegetable oils used in countless foods. The science is not on their side Seed oils are in many foods. They are usually cheap and easy to cook with, and their inoffensive taste means they can be used in a huge variety of things. Go on any social media platform, though, and you will find self-appointed health influencers blaming them for everything from inflammation to the obesity epidemic. Politicians do it too: the man Donald Trump wants for his health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has claimed that Americans are being “unknowingly poisoned” by them. But is any of this true, and should it change how you buy or cook your food?To be clear, seed oils are oils extracted from – well, seeds. In the UK, the most common are rapeseed (known in the US as canola oil) and sunflower (both often called vegetable oil), though you will also find soybean, corn, grapeseed, rice bran and safflower...

Politics

12 hours ago Woman takes a dump on shop floor so partner can make off with £400 worth of stuff

Police in Florida, US, say a manhunt is underway for two shoplifters after a woman took a dump on a shop floor so her male accomplice could steal around £400 worth of cleaning products

Economics

6 hours ago The nine days that reduced Arsenal's season to a crumpled mess: Injuries, impotence and the one glaring problem that has left Mikel Arteta facing serious questions

ISAAN KHAN: As a stretcher collected an injured Gabriel Jesus off the Emirates turf, you half-expected it to stop and retrieve the further remnants of Arsenal 's crumbling campaign, too.

Sport

21 minutes ago SAS hero who rescued hostages in Kenya terror attack hired as Donald Trump's bodyguard

Donald Trump had praised Christian Craighead during his first term in office after he led an operation to save British and American hotel guests who were being taken hostage in Kenya

Events

14 hours ago Oldham hospital nurse stabbed in A&E was 'attacked by furious patient who was told to wait'

A nurse in her 50s is said to be fighting for her life after an impatient service user stabbed her at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, because of the wait

Science

2 hours ago Neil Robertson makes Ronnie O'Sullivan feelings clear after Masters withdrawal

Neil Robertson wants to see Ronnie O'Sullivan to take some time away from the sport if necessary after his late withdrawal from the Masters - with the Australian getting the call-up as his replacement

Politics

15 hours ago Woman pooed on shop floor as distraction while partner stole £400 of cleaning products

Police in Florida, US, have released CCTV footage of two alleged shoplifters, one of whom is said to have distracted horrified staff by taking a poo on the shop floor

Economics

10 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

22 minutes ago Man miraculously survives after being impaled by 'two stakes of wood' in horror M53 crash

Mark Hayes suffered horrific injuries when he was impaled by "two stakes of wood" which flew off the back of a lorry on the M53 near Chester and amazingly survived

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14 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life 

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

2 hours ago Pope’s pick for Washington archbishop sets stage for conflict with Trump, experts say

Appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield significant influence in US capitalWhen the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sought to shut down a Catholic charity that was was providing shelter and aid to undocumented migrants at the border, the San Diego cardinal, Robert McElroy, took a robust public stand against the attempt.“The state of Texas is using governmental pressure to curtail the work of the Church in one of its most fundamental obligations: to feed the hungry, to shelter the homeless, and to provide drink to the thirsty,” McElroy said in a statement at the time. “No government can morally tell us to abandon or limit this mission.” Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago 'My favourite £220 winter coat that heats up and is very waterproof is on sale'

"Absolutely love this jacket. It's been tested in the rain, very waterproof. The heating element is a fabulous bonus"

Economics

13 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

41 minutes ago Max George in fresh health investigation after shock heart surgery at Christmas

After the singer felt unwell in December which led doctors to discover a heart 'block' requiring surgery

Events

3 hours ago ‘A lump of metal? Fascinating’: I get interviewed by the AI Michael Parkinson

Can the AI Parky ever beat the real chatshow colossus? As the Virtually Parkinson podcast launches, our writer sits in on a bizarre interview with Monty Don – then ends up in the hot seat himselfAsk anyone who regularly interviews people and they’ll tell you that few things are stranger than when the tables turn and you’re the one being interviewed. This is especially true when the person interviewing you has been dead for a year and a half. But here we are. Virtually Parkinson is a new podcast in which celebrities are interviewed by an AI model trained to speak and act like the late Michael Parkinson. The announcement of the podcast last year prompted a flurry of vaguely apocalyptic reactions. It was sacrilegious, some said, tantamount to digging up and reanimating a national treasure against his will. It was pointless, others said – of all the transformative ways to use AI, you’re blowing it on a podcast? Then there were folks like me, quietly nervous that Robot Parky was coming f...

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18 hours ago Woman shares three 'honest' weight loss tips after shedding 15 pounds in three months

Natalie Arnell went from 12st 2lb to 11st 1lb in just three months after completing the '75 Hard' challenge

Economics

13 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

74 minutes ago Emotional Jodie Burrage wins on grand slam return after year of injury

The 25-year-old was tearful after defeating French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2 6-4.

Events

10 hours ago Foreign rapist, 41, who claimed he did not know it was wrong to have sex with a sleeping woman cannot be deported from the UK... because he's bisexual

The man, 41, would be targeted by violent gangs due to his sexuality if he was returned to Jamaica, where he is originally from, the tribunal was told.

Politics

25 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

14 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

87 minutes ago Man City injury update: John Stones, Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb latest news and return dates

Injury list is down to four in positive news for Man City

Events

10 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...

Politics

30 hours ago This £22m school opened in September. So why are staff now facing redundancy and being told state of the art facilities may never be used?

The 'much needed' Ysgol Robert Owen, funded by the Welsh Government and Powys Council, has empty places and is making cuts five months after opening

Economics

15 hours ago New England Patriots appoint former player Mike Vrabel as their new head coach

49-year-old found success as head coach of TitansVrabel replaces Jerod Mayo, who was fired last weekThe New England Patriots have hired their former player Mike Vrabel as the team’s next head coach. The news comes a week after Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired another former Patriots player, Jerod Mayo, after the team finished 4-13 in his lone season as coach.Vrabel, a fan favorite during eight seasons as a player in New England where he was a member of the franchise’s first three Super Bowl titles and an inductee into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2023, was the preferred candidate because of his long association with the Pats and coaching success during six seasons in Tennessee. Continue reading...

Sport

1 hour ago Liverpool injury update: Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez latest news and return dates

Reds heading for crunch clash at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night

Events

11 hours ago Call the Midwife's Cyril and Lucille's marriage explored after love triangle develops

Call the Midwife newcomer Rosalind Clifford has appeared to confess her feelings to Cyril Robinson while he's struggling with his wife Lucille's exit

Politics

32 hours ago Housekeeper's sick revenge on boss after being denied $500 Christmas bonus

A Florida housekeeper allegedly turned violent on Christmas Eve after being denied a $500 bonus, assaulting her 83-year-old employer and stealing checks, credit cards, and holiday gift.s

Economics

16 hours ago Gabriel Jesus injury: Arsenal star stretchered off against Manchester United after Bruno Fernandes clash

Gunners dealing with new double blow with Riccardo Calafiori sidelined for heavyweight FA Cup third round tie

Sport

1 hour ago Ladies Only review – striking account of sisterhood’s intricacies on the Mumbai metro

Shot in stunning black and white, a tapestry of faces and voices beautifully lays bare the hidden subtleties of Indian women’s emotional livesDuring peak rush hour, the Mumbai metro turns into a bustling microcosm of the city’s social fabric. Largely shot inside women-only carriages, Rebana Liz John’s compelling documentary lends an ear to the everyday stories that would have otherwise been lost amid the incredible flow of urban dwellers. From her interviews with various commuters, a tapestry of faces and voices emerges beautifully, highlighting the challenges faced by women in Indian society.The weight of family and gender expectations hangs heavily over the candid conversations, filmed in stunning black and white. One woman mentions a childhood goal of becoming a professional cricketer, a dream thwarted by her parents’ disapproval. While some speak of marital inequality as a matter of course, others see traditional matrimony as a trap to be avoided. In between questions, John occa...

Events

11 hours ago Call the Midwife's new love triangle explored after Cyril's exit leaves fans in fear

Call the Midwife saw Cyril Robinson (Zephryn Taitte) announce he was leaving Poplar to visit his wife Lucille in Jamaica in the latest episode

Politics

18 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Arsenal: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Ruben Amorim expected to keep changes to a minimum for third-round tie at Emirates Stadium

Sport

2 hours ago Emotional Jodie Burrage celebrates Australian Open win after year of injury turmoil

The 25-year-old, who missed most of last season through injury, defeated qualifier Leolia Jeanjean

Events

11 hours ago Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

Pool 2: Bath 40-21 Clermont AuvergnePremiership leaders travel to Leinster next SaturdayBath are not yet certain of qualification for the knockout stages of this year’s Champions Cup but this six-try bonus point victory has given their chances a much-needed boost. While plenty still hinges on the outcome of Saturday’s trip to face Leinster, they are still alive in a pool where every point is having to be earned the hard way.The Premiership pace-setters may still have to rely on Benetton being well beaten at home to La Rochelle but a losing bonus point in Dublin could now narrowly sneak them through. If they do make it through they will be suitably grateful, not for the first time, to their South African prop Thomas du Toit whose brace of tries added further gloss to a typically strong set-piece performance. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Injury situation improving for Gunners ahead of blockbuster third-round tie

Sport

2 hours ago Manchester United injury update: Luke Shaw and Mason Mount latest news and return dates

Ruben Amorim can celebrate a big week by looking ahead of possible injury returns

Events

12 hours ago How Farage lost the Brexit Party and why it means Reform is not inevitable

The last week has seen Farage and Reform top a national poll and hold another packed rally as their political momentum continues to gather steam. But the embarrassing row with Elon Musk and issues around Tommy Robinson exposed a number of serious problems for Reform behind the scenes, reports David Maddox

Politics

23 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

2 hours ago Homerton attacks: Two men shot and one stabbed in 'potentially related' incidents

No arrests have been made yet following the incidents

Events

14 hours ago Neil Robertson seizes opportunity with stunning comeback to beat John Higgins at the Masters

The Australian, called up late after Ronnie O’Sullivan’s withdrawal, fought back from 5-1 down to knock out the Scot

Politics

24 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Manchester United: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Injury situation improving for Gunners ahead of blockbuster third-round tie

Sport

2 hours ago Arsenal injury update: Gabriel Jesus, Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Nwaneri latest news and return dates

Mikel Arteta’s fitness woes mount before Gunners host Tottenham in the north London derby

Events

14 hours ago Neil Robertson blasts back at Stephen Hendry as snooker legend put in his place over John Higgins

Higgins saw a cue destroyed by a freak storm as he travelled back to Scotland, prompting a change in tip size

Politics

24 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for FA Cup

Ruben Amorim expected to keep changes to a minimum for third-round tie at Emirates Stadium

Sport

2 hours ago Tottenham injury update: Rodrigo Bentancur, Fraser Forster and Micky van de Ven latest news and return dates

Spurs without a host of key players ahead of Carabao Cup showdown with Liverpool

Events

14 hours ago European football: Jürgen Klopp watches Leipzig win as Atlético go top

Xavi Simons scores twice against Werder BremenAlvarez provides winner for La Liga leaders AtléticoRB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons scored twice on his comeback from injury to help his team to a 4-2 Bundesliga victory over visitors Werder Bremen on Sunday as the new Red Bull Head of global soccer Jürgen Klopp watched from the stands.Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season and has coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, started his new role this month and will act as advisor for the Red Bull-owned clubs in Germany, the United States, Brazil and Austria. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Mikel Arteta priority clear as Arsenal look to bring spark back to Martin Odegaard

Gunners skipper’s form has dipped amid recent attacking malaise

Sport

2 hours ago Gabriel Jesus injury: Arsenal striker set for knee scans as Mikel Arteta faces anxious wait

Gunners boss worried after Brazilian striker stretchered off in FA Cup defeat by Manchester United

Events

16 hours ago New England hires former Patriots Super Bowl champ Mike Vrabel as its next coach

The New England Patriots have hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach

Politics

2 hours ago Comic Susie McCabe on how having a heart attack has inspired her new stand

Award-winning performer had health scare less than two weeks before start of Edinburgh Festival Fringe run

Events

17 hours ago ‘More complicated than we think’: the untold story of LGBTQ+ rights in the American Revolution

Gay historian John McCurdy uncovers the little-known tale of Robert Newburgh – a British army chaplain accused of homosexuality – in new book Vicious and ImmoralIndividual rights are synonymous with the American Revolution. While many of the debates that built up to the revolution centered around taxes, a little-known legal controversy from the era suggests that the crown and colonists also differed when it came to LGBTQ+ rights.Serving with the 18th Regiment of Foot in Philadelphia, the British army chaplain Robert Newburgh was accused of having had sexual relations with a man – or as it was known at the time, buggery. Viewing his standing within the regiment as undermined, Newburgh sought recourse in a variety of court cases culminating with a court martial in 1774 – the year before the revolution. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Jodie Burrage’s luck finally turns to put nightmare run behind her at Australian Open

Briton beats French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean 6-2, 6-4Burrage has come back strongly after string of injuriesAfter a rancid year filled with freak injuries, lengthy layoffs and doubts that dug deep into her soul, Jodie Burrage’s first grand slam match in 12 months could not have met a more satisfying ending. One point away from one the most significant victories of her career, the 25-year-old’s forehand clipped the top of the net and dribbled down onto the opposite side of the court as a clean winner. Finally, her bad luck has turned.The emotions flowed as soon as Burrage’s 6-2, 6-4 first-round victory over Leolia Jeanjean, a qualifier, was complete. First she covered her face with both hands in disbelief, then she retreated to her chair and wept into her towel. “It was always going to come out at some point,” she said later. Continue reading...

Events

18 hours ago Pregnant mum addicted to sucking and chewing dirty nappies says 'more wee the better'

TLC show My Strange Addiction explored the wild obsession of Keyshia, a pregnant woman from New York who was bizarrely addicted to sucking and chewing on dirty nappies

Politics

3 hours ago Six dead and dozens injured after bus falls into ditch in hilly Indian state

Road accidents kill nearly 160,000 people in India every year

Events

18 hours ago Shaun Murphy shows true colours with Ronnie O'Sullivan comments in interview

Ronnie O'Sullivan will not defend his Masters title after withdrawing from the tournament due to medical reasons, with Neil Robertson taking his place in the draw

Politics

3 hours ago Jodie Burrage lets tears flow as Australian Open win ends injury turmoil

The 25-year-old, who missed most of last season through injury, defeated qualifier Leolia Jeanjean.

Events

19 hours ago 'I tracked my cat down using AirTag and couldn't believe where she was'

Social media users were left baffled after one woman showed her cat managed to be almost 1,000 miles away from her – and they were wondering how she'd got there

Politics

5 hours ago Iran confirms man 'who provided material used in a drone attack to kill three US soldiers' who was detained in Italy has returned home: 'Swap deal' comes as Italian journalist is freed

Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested on an US warrant on December 16 over allegations he had supplied the sophisticated drone navigation technology used in the lethal attack.

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