4 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan breaks silence on 'nightmare' Masters withdrawal as snooker GOAT confesses 'I lost the plot'

The Rocket, 49, pulled out of the defence of his Masters title on medical grounds

Politics

21 hours ago Heathrow airport saw passenger numbers soaring in 2024 as it celebrated record year

Some 83.9 million passengers travelled through the west London airport’s terminals last year, according to figures released by the airport operator.

Society

6 hours ago The best Manchester Airport destinations for the New Year with returns from £28

These holiday destinations are perfect for keeping your New Year resolutions

Economics

6 hours ago Air fryer warning as common mistake undercooks food without you knowing

If you use any of these items in your air fryer, you need to check whether your food has been cooked well enough.

Events

27 hours ago Blue Origin rocket launch cancelled as Jeff Bezos tries to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Blue Origin, the private space company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pulled a major test of its rocket.

Technology

18 hours ago Patient taken off life support after he was mistaken for his hospital roommate, lawsuit claims

“Do you want us to keep him on life support or do you want to pull the plug?” hospital staff asked the wrong family

Science

19 hours ago Moment two men wrestled on floor in 'road rage row' as cars queue at junction near Heathrow Airport

In the footage, a tailback of cars can be seen at a junction near Heathrow Airport on the A30 on Sunday.

Transport

4 hours ago Theo Randall and Andrew Wong among star chefs cooking for new British Pullman dinner series

The ‘Celebrity Chef Dinner Series’ will kick-off on April 18

Politics

11 hours ago LA fires forecast to be costliest blaze in US history with estimate of over $200bn in losses

Fires have killed at least 24, displaced thousands, destroyed over 12,000 structures as winds predicted until WednesdayFire crews are trying to get the upper hand on blazes that are tearing through Los Angeles before expected high wind gusts threaten their progress. The fires, which may become the most expensive in US history, have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands, destroyed more than 12,000 structures and have 100,000 people under evacuation orders.Sustained winds of up to 40mph (64km/h) and gusts in the mountains reaching 65mph (105km/h) are predicted through Wednesday, forecasters said. Winds picked up on Monday and were expected to strengthen on Tuesday, fire behavior analyst Dennis Burns said. Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago A kidnapped Chinese actor, a scam gang, and a very public rescue operation

Wang Xing was abducted in Thailand by increasingly bold crime gangs operating in Myanmar, putting an entire tourism industry at riskWang Xing thought he was travelling to a casting call with film producers in Thailand.The 22-year-old Chinese actor, also known by his stage name Xing Xing, had been communicating on WeChat with people he believed were Chinese employees of a major Thai entertainment firm, according to Thai police. One of them greeted him at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport and led him through security, before telling him that the plan – to stay at a nearby hotel – had changed. Instead they drove 500km to Mae Sot in western Thailand. Continue reading...

Events

25 hours ago Manchester Airport reports ‘busiest December on record’ with over 2m passengers

Hundreds of thousands of passengers jetted off for Christmas and New Year

Transport

13 hours ago Sainsbury's and Asda issue urgent recall for £1 brown bread rolls over horror allergy fears

Sainsbury's and Asda have pulled a batch of lunchtime bread rolls after a mix-up which led to some being wrongly packed with the wrong type of bread, and they might contain an undeclared allergen

Economics

20 hours ago The familiar failings putting Arsenal’s trophy hopes in real danger | Jonathan Wilson

Mikel Arteta’s team have had a painful start to 2025 and are now facing challenges in three competitionsSign up to Soccer with Jonathan Wilson hereFor Arsenal, the pattern was all too familiar. They won the xG against Manchester United on Sunday, depending which model you prefer, by around 3.5 to 0.5, but they drew the game 1-1 and with a certain inevitability, lost on penalties. The previous Tuesday, in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, they’d won the xG 3.1-1.2 but lost 2-0 to Newcastle. The previous Saturday, in the league, they drew 1-1 at Brighton despite having won the xG 1.5-0.9. They have begun 2025 by failing to turn dominance into goals and, very quickly, their hopes of a trophy are evaporating.This was a very good weekend for the FA Cup. Plymouth, bottom of the Championship, pulled off the big upset by eliminating Brentford, while League Two Bromley went ahead before succumbing to Newcastle, non-league Tamworth took Tottenham to extra-time and there were furt...

Events

19 hours ago I trained with Celtic wearing a Rangers necklace before crossing Old Firm divide to become a title

Few players have pulled on the green and white hoops and the red, white and blue - let alone done both by the time they were 14

Politics

22 hours ago Simple boiler check could 'save you over £100' on energy bills this winter

An expert has shared a money saving tip on social media, and said it could make a difference to some families. You just need to ask yourself some questions

Economics

23 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's defiant three word text to friend after shock Masters withdrawal revealed

The Rocket's decision to pull out of the Alexandra showcase had worried his army of supporters

Events

20 hours ago 12,000 cartons of chicken broth sold at Walmart pulled from shelves in latest food recall

The retailer says the recalled product was sold at 242 Walmart stores in nine different states

Politics

25 hours ago Lily Allen's replacement podcast hosts revealed as she announces she's taking a break to check into £8k per week US trauma clinic following collapse of her marriage

Lily Allen's replacement podcast hosts have been revealed after she announced she was taking a break to check into a US trauma clinic following her marriage split.

Economics

27 hours ago Norwich mystery death as body pulled from river after man spotted carrying large black bag

An investigation has been launched after a man in his 40s was seen entering the River Wensum near the Novi Sad Friendship Bridge in Norwich in the early hours of Saturday morning

Events

23 hours ago Shaun Murphy offers blunt view on Ronnie O'Sullivan's Masters withdrawal

After O'Sullivan's shock decision to pull out of the tournament, Murphy will now meet Neil Robertson

Politics

27 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'I'll be back' in defiant private message after Masters withdrawal

There's been increasing concern about snooker icon Ronnie O'Sullivan's future in the sport, but reassurance has been offered following his decision to pull out of the Masters last week

Economics

28 hours ago Man's body is pulled from river as police launch probe into 'unexplained' death

Police officers were called to the River Wensum, near the Novi Sad Friendship Bridge, in Norwich at 4.26am on Saturday.

Events

23 hours ago Amazon Prime fans told to not be fooled by series that will hook you 'from the start'

Amazon Prime Video subscribers have been told to check out the "inspiring" and "heartbreaking" series that is "better than most Marvel movies" before a new season lands

Politics

28 hours ago Investigations after horror plane crash at UK airport cancelled several flights

The ATR 72 aircraft, operated by Emerald Airlines for Aer Lingus, suffered an emergency incident on the afternoon of December 22

Events

24 hours ago What is Dubai's viral chocolate and why is it so popular? How to make treat at home

The viral chocolate has made the news after a woman was caught sneaking 460 bars into Hamburg Airport.

Politics

24 hours ago The beautiful citybreak destination named Manchester Airport’s most popular

December's top destinations at Manchester Airport have been revealed

Politics