40 minutes ago Coronation Street fans go wild as they realise where they've seen seen inmate Brie before

New character Brie appeared on Coronation Street just in time to throw a wrench in Lauren Bolton's trial - but Brie's actress, Jessica Ellis, was a very familiar face to many fans

Politics

3 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Society

69 minutes ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrowIsrael-Gaza war liveIsrael’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago Enzo Maresca’s constant tinkering is not helping a key problem at Chelsea

Maresca got big decisions wrong against Bournemouth as defensive issues hurt Chelsea again

Sport

41 minutes ago Transgender girl was stabbed nine times at a roller skating party 'in revenge for lying about her gender before performing a sex act on a boy', court hears

In a brutal 45-second attack which was filmed and plotted on Snapchat , the victim was punched to the ground where she was kicked at least seven times by 19-year-old Summer Betts-Ramsey (pictured)

Events

1 hour ago Another Coronation Street star confirms exit and has already filmed final scenes after 'difficult decision'

Paddy Bever has announced he is leaving the show after nearly four years and has already filmed his final scenes

Culture

48 minutes ago 53,000 NHS staff off sick as Wes Streeting says he cannot rule out patients in corridors next winter

Labour health secretary criticised the ‘unacceptable’ care patients have received as soaring flu cases led hospitals across England to declare critical incidents

Science

21 hours ago Is a bus driver allowed to throw my daughter off because her pass didn't work? DEAN DUNHAM replies

I pay for my 13-year-old daughter's bus pass to travel to and from school. Last week, as she swiped the pass to get on board, it didn't work.

Transport

2 hours ago US earnings latest: Citigroup hints that Banamex IPO may not come until 2026

Shares rise in morning trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earnings

Politics

3 hours ago Helen Flanagan is handed roadside ban for boyfriend speeding in £66k Audi despite claiming she can't afford it because her job is 'being a mummy at home'

The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Society

1 hour ago James Stunt 'insists he had no idea his London office was being used to count and collect cash as part of £207m "dirty money" operation'

Stunt said he agreed to allow cash to be dropped off by courier, counted and collected from his London base, but had no idea it could be part of a 'criminal enterprise'.

Economics

26 hours ago Tony Book the rock amongst flair players who went on to manage a team of entertainers

Known affectionately as "Skip" he was a constant in turbulent times at the club, says Chief Reporter Neal Keeling.

Sport

74 minutes ago Dog owner to get compensation after he and his Collie were attacked by vicious XL bully

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the XL bully called Kilo was shot dead by police during the incident on February 18 last year.

Events

1 hour ago Celine Dion shares very rare photo of all three sons to mark husband's death anniversary

Celine Dion marked the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's passing with a touching tribute, sharing a rare family photo with their three sons.

Culture

4 hours ago Streeting: ‘I can’t promise there won’t be patients treated in corridors next year’

The Health Secretary said he will ‘never accept’ people being treated in ‘undignified’ conditions but that it would ‘take time’ to fix the NHS.

Science

2 hours ago Prince William surprises punters at a Wetherspoons in Birmingham and buys a round for Aston Villa fans who he's 'keen to talk to' ahead of Everton match

The future king was spotted in the Birmingham New Street Station branch of the popular pub chain after appearing at an event to mark his new role as Patron of the College of Paramedics.

Politics

8 hours ago I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real

I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decadesMy house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all happened quickly. On Tuesday around 7pm, my wife and daughters went to a hotel as a precaution. I left the house with the dogs when the mandatory evacuation order came in around 3am. As best as I can put the timeline together, our home burned down around the same time that the sun came up, and I was able to drive in and see the damage around 2pm.Neighbors that went in after said it looked like a “war zone”. I have never been in a war zone thankfully, but I didn’t think so. There was nothing violent or chaotic about it. No one stopped me from driving in. There were no sirens. I stood alone – no one else around – in front of my house that was at that point just a fireplace and chimney. The house across the street was about halfway done with burning down, and the house behind ours had just started t...

Society

2 hours ago Helen Flanagan is handed roadside ban for boyfriend speeding in £66k Audi despite claiming she is struggling financially as a 'mummy at home'

The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Economics

79 minutes ago Helen Flanagan makes shocking admission in court as she's banned from driving

Ex-Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan was tearful at Wirral Magistrates' Court on Wednesday (January 15), where she was slapped with a six-month driving ban and a fine

Events

4 hours ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

Culture

3 hours ago Prince William pops to Wetherspoons for a cheeky pint as he lives up to hilarious nickname

Prince William headed to The London and North Western branch of Wetherspoons in Birmingham New Street station this afternoon after joining a conference with paramedics in Birmingham

Politics

9 hours ago Paisley cannabis farmer snared after cops discover "glow" of heat lamps

Xhevahir Mema was snared when cops turned up at his Paisley flat and could smell cannabis while also spotting the "distinctive glow" coming from the heat lamps

Society

6 hours ago New update on calls to increase personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £45,000

More than 32,700 people have signed an online petition calling for change.

Economics

88 minutes ago Celine Dion shares emotional tribute to late husband René Angélil nine years after his death

The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer tied the know with her late husband in 1994

Events

6 hours ago ITV Loose Women suddenly paused by Christine Lampard as show pays emotional Linda Nolan tribute

The presenter issued an emotional statement following the sad death of Linda Nolan

Culture

3 hours ago Coronation Street loses another pivotal person to rival soap Hollyoaks amid cast exodus

ITV's Coronation Street is losing its Head of Production to Channel 4's Hollyoaks, as the cobbles face mass firings and a rumoured budget crisis

Politics

10 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola 'replaced' in second blow surrounding UK live tour

He'll briefly be replaced in his exciting new venture with one of Strictly Come Dancing's judges

Society

7 hours ago Stirling businesses urged to attend briefing sharing shoplifting intel on city streets

The briefing is being arranged by the Retailers Against Crime group and will include details on shoplifting suspects, trends and recent footage.

Economics

89 minutes ago Tony Slattery's tragic final podcast: Beloved comedian discussed having therapy before he died of a heart attack aged 65

In the last edition of his podcast before his death at the age of 65, Tony Slattery spoke poignantly about the perils of having therapy - a subject close to his heart after his own mental health struggles.

Events

8 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare photo of her three sons in tribute to her beloved late husband René Angélil on the ninth anniversary of his death

Celine Dion has posted a rare photo with her three sons as she reflects on the ninth anniversary of the death of her husband René Angélil.

Culture

3 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas supports Vito Coppola as they issue statement on joint move

The show's head judge and professional dancer revealed before Christmas that they'll be teaming up as they tour the country with Strictly

Politics

24 hours ago Family of dog walker in hit and run issue statement and say both are 'incredibly lucky to be alive'

They said Jackie Davies, 63, was helped at the scene not just by the emergency services, but also local residents and nurses from a nearby nursing home and blood donors

Society

7 hours ago Coronation Street's future 'confirmed' after 'false narrative' tipped soap as being in 'crisis'

Rumours have been flying around about the ITV soap after a number of exits were announced in quick succession at the start of the year

Economics

93 minutes ago What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

Will water soon be a marketable commodity or a priceless public good?There’s a scene in the film Mad Max: Fury Road where the evil ruler Immortan Joe, gazing down from a cliff upon his parched, emaciated subjects, turns two turbines, and water gushes from three gigantic sluices. The wretched masses surge forward to catch the deluge in their pots and bowls. And as imperiously as he opened the gates, Joe shuts them. “Do not become addicted to water,” he roars. “It will take hold of you.” But, of course, he already has taken hold of them by withholding, essentially, life.We don’t have to await the dystopian future for the water wars to begin. The struggle over water, between private interests and the public good, the powerful and the weak, is raging now. From Love Canal to Flint, Michigan; Bolivia to Ukraine to Tunisia; budget-cutting, privatization, corporate malfeasance and climate crises are conspiring to create political violence, mass migration, property damage and death. Continue...

Events

9 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Under the large fig trees, between two paved streets, a group of people is unpacking their bedding of brightly printed blankets. Using their bags as pillows and covering themselves from head to toe with the blankets to ward off cold and mosquitoes, they will spend the night there.

Culture

4 hours ago UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 saysUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago 15 jobs are 'not guaranteed' to receive National Minimum Wage from employers

The National Living Wage is a mandatory higher rate for those over 21, while the National Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly pay legally allowed for workers

Society

9 hours ago US earnings latest: Goldman Sachs profits double as equities business booms

Shares rise in pre-market trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earnings

Economics

1 hour ago Missing twin sisters wrote mysterious note to their landlady before vanishing into thin air

Police have been looking for Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, after they were last seen on CCTV on Market Street at Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen at about 2.12am on Tuesday January 7.

Events

11 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare family photo of her with kids on anniversary of husband's death

Eurovision Song Contest winner Céline Dion shared a photo of herself beside her three sons to mark the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's death this week

Culture

4 hours ago Fury that 'no one will come' to seaside town due to new car parking charges

Vale of Glamorgan Council plans to introduce charges for certain car parks in and around Barry and Penarth and to new charges for on-street car parking at Barry Island and Penarth seafront

Politics

33 hours ago ‘I’m alive’: man who uses wheelchair tells of New Orleans attack ordeal

Family of Jeremi Sensky, from Pittsburgh, suggests wheelchair may have acted as ‘boulder’ to help stop attackThe family of a man who was left paralyzed from the waist down by a 1999 car accident before being hit and badly wounded in the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans are reportedly wondering whether the 300lb wheelchair he uses may have had a role in helping halt the terror.Jeremi Sensky of the suburban Pittsburgh community of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, was in New Orleans to ring in 2025 with relatives at the time the attack occurred, he told KDKA’s The Marty Griffin Show. Sensky was on Bourbon Street when he was hit by a US army veteran inspired by Islamic State in an intentional ramming that killed 14 people and wounded about 30 others. Continue reading...

Society

12 hours ago Paul O'Grady's widower slashes mansion price by £1million almost two years after death

TV star Paul O'Grady's death rocked the showbiz world in March 2023 when he died at the age of 67 after suffering cardiac arrhythmia

Economics

1 hour ago ITV Emmerdale star confirms character 'absolutely wants to kill' in death whodunit

Emmerdale star William Ash gets candid about his character's thirst for justice in upcoming scenes

Events

26 hours ago Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon welcomes daughter and shares incredible first photo

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon confirmed on Instagram that she has welcomed a little girl into the world

Culture

4 hours ago 100 Best gifts for women 2025: Top present ideas for her this festive season

Surprise her with something she'll never expect. No vacuums allowed.

Politics

15 hours ago Attendance Allowance rules older people need to know or monthly payments of up to £434 could stop

Over 1.6 million State Pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 hours ago The Vivienne's final TV appearance announced in tribute to star after tragic death

The Drag Race UK winner, real name James Lee Williams, sadly died earlier this month and will make a final TV appearance in upcoming ITV series

Events

5 hours ago Trump administration will be allowed to consider Chagos Islands deal, says No 10

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia military base.

Politics

18 hours ago PM promises ‘strongest action possible’ against Russia if death of Australian Oscar Jenkins confirmed

Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would take “the strongest action possible”, including potentially expelling Russia’s ambassador, Anthony Albanese has warned, as the federal government scrambles to verify reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Albanese said on Wednesday that any harm to Jenkins would be “absolutely reprehensible”, and demanded Moscow immediately confirm the condition of the 32-year-old Australian citizen, after reports overnight that he had died.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago French investigate woman’s death in ‘extremely fast and violent’ collision between two British skiers in Alps

The 62-year-old reportedly died on a black slope in Les Arcs resort after a horror collision with another British national

Events

5 hours ago Linda Nolan's family unite in grief as sisters Anne and Coleen and Shane honour late star

Linda Nolan's heartbreaking loved ones have paid tribute to the trailblazing singer, actress and telly presenter following the devastating news of her death

Politics

25 hours ago Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out emergency spending cuts amid economic crisis fears

Downing Street left door open to an emergency Budget in the spring following the rising cost of government borrowing

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Max Turner star quits soap as mass exodus hits ITV cobbles

Coronation Street star Paddy Bever, who plays Max Turner on the ITV soap, has announced he is leaving the cobbles and that he will "treasure" the memories made on set

Events

5 hours ago New DWP payment rates for people on PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance from April

Full list of new payment rates for disability benefits and Carer's Allowance.

Politics

27 hours ago How to dine like royalty in London... for peanuts! The best luxury set meal deals in the capital (including a two

When you hear the words 'Michelin-star restaurant', don't assume sky-high prices. Your bill at even the poshest of eateries in London could end up high-street-chain-cheap if you time it right.

Economics

2 hours ago Helen Flanagan is banned from driving for six months despite claiming she is struggling financially as a 'mummy at home' after failing say her boyfriend was speeding

The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Events

6 hours ago The Yorkshire Vet star feared he 'ended a couple's marriage' after finding item inside dog

Julian Norton has become a household name thanks to his role on The Yorkshire Vet - and the animal lover has detailed some of his most bizarre cases in a new column

Politics

28 hours ago Reeves rejects claims economic turbulence is a ‘crisis made in Downing Street’ but admits need to ‘go faster’

The chancellor faced a grilling from MPs in the Commons after the cost of government borrowing increased and the value of the pound fell, putting her plans for the nation’s finances at risk

Economics

2 hours ago Linda Nolan's biggest regret before death and painful loss she never got over

Linda Nolan, who has today passed away at the age of 65, enjoyed an incredible life surrounded by loved ones. But one painful regret continued to haunt her as she entered her later years

Events

6 hours ago Coronation Street 'sign up EastEnders star' as cast departures continue

Coronation Street has faced cast exits in the last few weeks, however the ITV soap has reportedly signed up an EastEnders star to play a big role in Lauren Bolton's storyline

Politics

28 hours ago Ninja shoppers can get £40 off 'fantastic' kettle that brews 'perfect' tea and coffee

The Ninja Perfect Temperature Rapid Boil Kettle allows you to brew the perfect cup for a smooth taste every time.

Economics

2 hours ago ITV Emmerdale star says family will be 'blown apart' after 'vengeance' death

Emmerdale star William Ash reveals how life will change amid whodunnit death plot

Events

6 hours ago ITV Coronation Street Daisy Midgeley's baby's paternity revealed ahead of huge return

Daisy Midgeley will get some big news next week on Coronation Street when she learns the paternity of her unborn baby amid a huge return for the family

Politics

29 hours ago Cop shouts 'Bingo' after finding massive £750k cocaine stash in middle

Linda Lawrence, 58, had more than 9kg of cocaine stashed in a cardboard box as she drove up the M6 - the force estimates over £750,000 worth of cocaine was seized from the car

Economics

2 hours ago Death in Paradise start date confirmed as new series welcomes Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson

The 14th season of Death in Paradise is set to finally begin airing in late January, the BBC has confirmed, with Don Gilet taking over the role of the lead detective in the show

Events

7 hours ago ‘No ceiling’ to what school leaders can pay teachers under reforms – Phillipson

It comes amid fears that academies would lose existing freedoms which allow them to offer higher salaries to staff.

Politics

29 hours ago PA who led on her wealthy older boss while he funded her 'lady of leisure' lifestyle by buying Botox, bags, shoes and two cars is ordered to pay £15k after losing sex harassment lawsuit

A woman who tried to sue her boss for harassment after allowing him to believe she was interested in pursuing a romance in return for lavish gifts, has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs.

Economics

3 hours ago Gary Neville believes Ruben Amorim is copying Sir Alex Ferguson by 'targeting' Man Utd duo

Former Manchester United defender and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has a theory behind the speculation linking both Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho with a move this month

Events

7 hours ago Top Dog Names 2025: The 10 most popular names for adorable puppies over the last year

If you are looking for a name for your new puppy, we have some ideas for you.

Politics

31 hours ago Headteacher and deputy struck off after stealing £200k of funding from special educational needs school

The behaviour of headteacher Mike Turner and his deputy, Simon Constantinou, at River House School in Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire, was found to be dishonest and lacking integrity

Economics

3 hours ago Frankie Bridge admits news of shock tumour in her neck 'knocked her sideways' as star reveals she 'thought the worst' amid health scare

The Saturdays star, 36, was found to have a benign neck tumour last year after she underwent an MRI scan following constant headaches.

Events

7 hours ago Brentford to sanction goalkeeper exit while Yunus Emre Konak could leave

Bees prepared to allow younger players to continue development elsewhere

Politics

32 hours ago Love Island All Stars rich list exposed as one boy rakes in £12k per post

Love Island All Stars is back for another series, and a new influencer rich list has revealed the highest earning stars from the 2025 show and how much they can earn

Economics

3 hours ago Coleen Nolan breaks silence following sister Linda's death with heartbreaking response

Coleen Nolan has issued a simple yet heartbreaking response following the news that her beloved sister Linda has died aged 65 after a battle with incurable cancer

Events

7 hours ago The dark side of Boyzone's rise to fame is revealed in new documentary

The three-part series explores Stephen Gately coming out as gay and his later death

Politics

32 hours ago High street closures turn once thriving shopping destination into 'tumbleweed town'

Huddersfield's town centre, which used to be a thriving den of commerce, has been blighted by closing stores and dereliction - in scenes all too common across Britain

Economics

3 hours ago Coleen Nolan left ‘utterly devastated’ by death of sister Linda Nolan as tributes pour in

Nolan’s final moments were spent with her siblings

Events

7 hours ago Parliament speaker, advocate for return of sculptures from Britain, tapped to be Greece’s president

Greece’s conservative government has nominated Parliament Speaker Constantine Tassoulas, a leading advocate for the return of disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum, to become the country’s next president

Politics

39 hours ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly 470,000 people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.

Economics

3 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise return date confirmed for series 14 with new detective

BBC One has announced the exact date Death in Paradise series 14 will begin airing, with ex-EastEnders star Don Gilet taking on the role of lead detective DI Mervin Wilson

Events