48 minutes 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

24 hours ago Is this Britain's worst burglar? Bungling crook tries to break into a DOZEN cars and homes and almost knocks on the door of a house he is trying to rob

A bungling burglar, Shaun Dixon, 39, who failed to break into more than a dozen homes and cars was so dumbfounded by his bad luck he almost knocked on someone's door by mistake.

Society

16 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

13 hours ago Arsenal transfers news: Gunners make breakthrough after bid rejected for striker

Arsenal could have a busy end to the transfer window with the Gunners facing pressure to act during January following difficulties in front of goal and injury to Gabriel Jesus

Sport

65 minutes ago 25 people injured in freak chlorine gas leak in a public swimming pool in Germany

Today (January 15), emergency services were called to a public swimming pool in Bradenburg, Germany, with one person so ill they had to be taken via air-ambulance to Berlin

Events

8 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid pauses show to issue sudden 'breaking news'

Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls announced breaking news on the ITV show, revealing that inflation has dropped to 2.5%

Culture

5 hours ago BBC reveal Gary Lineker's MOTD replacements including Sky Sports presenter coup

Gary Lineker will leave his role as presenter of Match of the Day at the end of the season, with the BBC now confirming the three people who will replace him in the hosting chair

Politics

28 hours ago Arsenal close on £51million transfer as Mikel Arteta finally gets breakthrough

Arsenal have been chasing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for over 12 months - but the Gunners are now finally closing in on agreement with the La Liga outfit for his services

Economics

2 hours ago Instagram down alert as thousands of users report errors in reported outage

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

7 hours ago BBC Breakfast viewers in frenzy after presenter announces 'breaking news'

BBC Breakfast viewers were left saying the same thing as hosts Nina Warhurst and Roger Johnson announced some "breaking news" on the show

Politics

31 hours ago Britain's care home crisis: Families are forced to spend £5,000 more a year in fees to looks after their loved ones thanks to Labour's tax raid budget

Leading care providers are increasingly concerned about high employment costs after the Chancellor's national insurance raid along with low fees paid by local authorities.

Economics

3 hours ago Helen Flanagan cuts a glamorous figure outside court as she faces driving ban

Helen Flanagan - who played Rosie Webster in Coronation Street - has arrived at court as she faces a driving ban after her car was caught speeding twice in 16 days

Events

7 hours ago Pep Guardiola's daughter breaks silence on Man City boss' split from wife after 30 years

Pep Guardiola has separated from his wife, Cristina Serra, after 30 years together, with the Manchester City boss' daughter now breaking her silence since the news emerged

Politics

3 hours ago Tributes to Linda Nolan as she dies at 65 with fans reaching out to sister Coleen

Linda Nolan has sadly died today, aged 65, after living with cancer for 20 years

Events

5 hours ago Bootle nursery where boy, 2, died in 'medical emergency' breaks silence on tragedy

A two-year-old boy died after a 'medical emergency' at Early Leaners Day Nursery in Bootle, Merseyside, as police were called to the nursery at 12.35pm on Tuesday

Events

10 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, January 15)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

5 hours ago Sydney hit by severe electric storm, causing flooding and transport chaos

Town Hall station flooded, roads blocked and gusts hit 120kmh; one man killed in Cowra after a tree struck his carGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreater Sydney and other parts of New South Wales have been hit by a severe electric storm causing widespread flooding in the city centre, traffic chaos and forcing the abandonment of an A-League Women’s fixture.Earlier in the day, an elderly man was killed when a tree fell on his vehicle in high winds in the state’s central west. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Yoon Suk Yeol: South Korean President arrested after martial law 'coup attempt'

When Yoon Suk Yeol, who is South Korean President, declared martial law in his country, he was suspended and now authorities have finally detained the politician

Politics

7 hours ago Boy, 2, dies at Bootle nursery sparking police investigation after 'medical emergency'

A two-year-old boy has died after a fatal 'medical emergency' unfolded suddenly at a nursery school in Bootle, Merseyside, sparking a police investigation in the area

Events

20 hours ago Premier League release statement after Bournemouth star avoids red card for hair pull

Bournemouth star David Brooks escaped a red card in Tuesday's clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge following an incident with Marc Cucurella and the Premier League have now broken their silence

Politics

8 hours ago NATO war planes scrambled as Putin launches huge bombardment and Poland 'on full alert'

The Russian strikes - hitting vital energy facilities near the Ukrainian border with Poland in the coldest weeks of winter - were led by Vladimir Putin’s Tu-22 and Tu-95 strategic bombers

Events

24 hours ago Princess of Wales' 'relief to be in remission' from cancer after 'exceptional' care

Kate Middleton said she is looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead in remission from cancer, thanking the staff at Royal Marsden Hospital for the 'exceptional' care she's received

Politics

20 hours ago BREAKING Reddit, Airbnb and Call of Duty down as host of websites hit by mass outage

This is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly with the latest news, pictures and videos

Events

24 hours ago Kate Middleton makes major announcement about her cancer as she adjusts to 'new normal'

Following her visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital today, the Princess of Wales has shared a personal message thanking everyone at the hospital who has supported her during her cancer treatment

Politics

20 hours ago Reddit, Airbnb and Call of Duty down as host of websites hit by mass outage

People have flocked to Downdetector and X to complain about an outage on Reddit, after reported problems on the site leapt from five to 3,733 in less than half an hour

Events

24 hours ago Tulip Siddiq resigns as Labour minister amid Bangladeshi corruption probe

Labour Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq has quit amid growing pressure after a corruption probe opened in Bangladesh

Politics

20 hours ago Oscars 'likely' to be cancelled for first time in 96 years due to LA wildfires

The 2025 Oscars could be could be cancelled for the first time in its 96th-year history due to the Los Angeles wildfires as bosses fear the event could be in bad taste due to the devastation

Events

26 hours ago She tried to break up a fight and was left in agony after needing surgery

Stephen Davies, 38, caused his victim to undergo surgery and have metal plates inserted into her arm.

Politics

20 hours ago Oldham hospital stabbing: Nurse 'attacked with scissors' pictured for first time

Rumon Haque has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after Achamma Cherian was allegedly stabbed with a pair of scissors at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, on Saturday

Events

26 hours ago Chloe Madeley breaks silence with defiant post as James Haskell moves on with new woman

Chloe Madeley has broken her social media silence after it emerged her former England rugby union player husband James Haskell is reportedly dating a new woman

Politics

20 hours ago Oldham hospital stabbing: 'Lovely' nurse 'stabbed with scissors' in hospital attack pictured

Rumon Haque has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after Achamma Cherian was allegedly stabbed with a pair of scissors at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, on Saturday

Events

27 hours ago Pete Wicks breaks silence on rumoured relationship with Maura Higgins in emotional interview

Pete Wicks has spoken out about his rumoured relationship with Maura Higgins in a candid new interview after the pair were seen kissing on several occasions last year

Politics

21 hours ago Urgent police probe launched as man and woman 'tried to grab girl, 11, walking to school'

Officers were called to Silver Street in Irlam, a Greater Manchester suburb, at around 8.30am today following reports that a schoolgirl had been approached by the pair

Events

27 hours ago Lauren Goodger breaks silence on Mark Wright baby news 'I am NOT obsessed with him'

Lauren Goodger has addressed the recent announcement that her ex-partner Mark Wright is having a baby with his wife Michelle Keegan

Politics

21 hours ago Brit skier killed after 'smashing into another tourist' on black slope

The woman, a 65-year-old tourist, was pronounced dead at the scene after losing control of her skis and smashing into the fellow Brit at France's Les Arcs ski resort

Events

28 hours ago Lauren Goodger breaks silence on ex Mark Wright's baby news with Michelle Keegan

Lauren Goodger has spoken out following the news that her ex-husband, Mark Wright and his wife Michelle Keegan are expecting their first child together later this year

Politics

23 hours ago Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page breakup as Strictly 'curse' strikes again

Love Island couple Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have broken up as the Strictly Come Dancing 'curse' strikes

Events

32 hours ago BBC Breakfast viewers criticise segment as they insist 'no one is interested'

BBC Breakfast viewers were left unimpressed with a segment on the show as they fumed that "no one is interested"

Politics

24 hours ago Hereford school in lockdown after 'man with weapon' spotted as 'kids trapped inside'

Local reports state that police were called to the school in Hereford following reports of a man with a weapon seen nearby before it was due to close for the day

Events

32 hours ago Good Morning Britain halted by Ranvir Singh for urgent 'breaking news' announcement

Good Morning Britain came to a halt on Tuesday as political correspondent Ranvir Singh announced "breaking news" on the programme to bring the latest report on the US election scandal

Politics

26 hours ago Oldham hospital stabbing: Nurse who suffered 'life changing' injuries named as man appears in court

The nurse who was attacked at Royal Oldham Hospital in Greater Manchester on Saturday evening has been named - it comes as a man has been charged with attempted murder

Events

33 hours ago Beyonce postpones announcement out of respect amid 'devastating' scenes in LA

Beyonce has postponed her announcement - which was due to be made on January 14 after she teased the big news on Christmas Day - out of respect amid the 'devastating' scenes in Los Angeles

Politics

30 hours ago Ronan Keating breaks down on camera over Stephen Gately 16 years after tragic death

Boyzone star Ronan Keating bursts into floods of tears while discussing the tragic death of his friend and band-member Stephen Gately in a heart-wrenching documentary about the Irish boyband

Events

34 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, January 14)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

30 hours ago Number of drivers caught breaking Wales' 20mph speed limit in 2024 revealed

Drivers have been caught at 88mph in 20mph zones

Events