38 minutes ago Kate Cassidy gets two new Liam Payne tattoos as she pays tribute to late boyfriend in return to social media

Filming herself doing her makeup and getting ready, Kate has now got an 'LP' tattoo on her wrist as well as '444' on her hands.

Politics

2 hours ago Live updates as Welsh secretary Jo Stevens faces questions over Tata, Holyhead, and farmers' tax

Rail investment is also set to feature in the session

Society

75 minutes ago Motorist wins court case after being fined for taking too long to pay £1.20 ticket

David Lockett was fined £268 for taking 24 minutes to park his Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and pay a £1.20 charge, but he managed to win a court case against the parking company

Economics

5 hours ago Switch 2 leak hints at exciting new way to connect with players as Nintendo teases big reveal

The feature may signal how Nintendo is getting ready for a wave of third-party games, including Call of Duty

Sport

29 minutes ago Jack Draper revels in ‘abuse’ from Australian Open fans during Thanasi Kokkinakis win

The British No 1 was proud of how he held up physically in his second five-set win of the tournament

Events

24 hours ago University Challenge fans in awe over 'best ever' contestant's crushing victory

University Challenge fans were left in awe as 'best ever' contestant Jaime Salamanca Camacho helped Imperial College London to a crushing victory over the University of Oxford's Wadham College

Culture

30 hours ago Is this the worst series of The Traitors? Fans' anger at cast of TikTok influencers, clueless Faithfuls and 'stupid lies'... as well as THAT Kas row

The BBC One show fronted by Claudia Winkleman and filmed in the Scottish Highlands returned for a third season earlier this month. But it has been heavily been criticised by viewers.

Technology

28 minutes ago As a Macmillan cancer expert who's had the disease twice, I know why Kate Middleton's 'new normal' after chemo is so challenging

During a visit to The Royal Marsden, Kate said she was adapting to a 'new normal' after going into remission. A survey by a leading cancer charity has found 1 in 4 people are 'unhappy' after treatment.

Science

51 minutes ago The Vivienne's heartbreaking last TV appearance announced in tribute to star

The Vivienne will make their final appearance in the new series of G'Wed, ITV have announced, as the hit show returns next month for a new set of episodes

Politics

16 hours ago Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

Society

1 hour ago Trainee gas engineer, 20, who won £7.5m on the Lottery insists he'll keep working and reveals the unglamorous way he celebrated win

James Clarkson, 20, was in disbelief when he received a message from the National Lottery on January 5 alerting him to the staggering feat.

Economics

5 hours ago Football transfer rumours: Vlahovic to solve Arsenal’s striker problem?

Today’s fluff has a thousand-yard stareAs the fallout from Arsenal’s absurdly wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United – and Gabriel Jesus’s season-ending injury – rolls on, the gossip machine has gone into overdrive trying to identify someone who can put away their chances. While Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, it wouldn’t be a transfer window without them being linked with Dusan Vlahovic.The tea in Italy is that Juventus are willing to cash in their chips. The Serbia striker’s contract runs to 2026 and negotiations are apparently at a standstill, meaning the Bianconeri have limited opportunities to recoup their investment, and with Randal Kolo Muani on his way from Paris Saint-Germain they have a ready-made replacement, so it all makes sense, possibly. Continue reading...

Sport

34 minutes ago California fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

26 hours ago University of Michigan basketball fans return to high school lot to find vehicles broken into

More than two dozen vehicles in a high school parking lot had their windows smashed and were broken into during a men’s college basketball game at nearby University of Michigan

Culture

8 hours ago Experts call for 'radical change' in obesity diagnosis with major change in BMI score

Experts are calling for two new "diagnostic categories" of obesity

Science

51 minutes ago Gregor Townsend hoping Kyle Steyn can still feature for Scotland in Six Nations

The 30-year-old wing suffered a fresh knee issue in Warriors’ Champions Cup victory over Racing 92 on Friday.

Politics

23 hours ago Pete Hegseth dodges questions on invading Greenland and drinking on the job in tense confirmation hearing – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on affairs and women in the military; protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagr...

Society

3 hours ago Sainsbury's shopper fumes at price of Cadbury Mini Eggs as they say 'fix it'

A shopper has taken to social media to share their frustration at the increasing price of Cadbury Mini Eggs – and people are all saying the same thing about the chocolate

Economics

5 hours ago What Altay Bayindir did to celebrate after Manchester United heroics in FA Cup win vs Arsenal

Altay Bayindir was the hero of Man United's FA Cup third round triumph over Arsenal, saving a penalty in normal time and in the penalty shootout.

Sport

35 minutes ago TikTok ban latest: App reveals shutdown plans in the US as Jan 19 deadline looms

Supreme Court is set to review ban, and Donald Trump opposes it – but the app looks set to go dark as a deadline arrives this weekend

Events

28 hours ago The Apprentice shares season 19 trailer as BBC tease 'most demanding series yet'

The Apprentice is set to return to our screens this year as a new batch of candidates take on a series of tasks and challenges to prove they have what it takes to be Lord Alan Sugar's next business partner.

Culture

15 hours ago Princess Kate pictured in three touching moments as she meets fellow cancer patients

Princess Kate, who confirmed she is now in remission following her cancer diagnosis last year, returned to the hospial - Royal Marsden in Chelsea, southwest London - where she had treatment

Science

66 minutes ago 'If I had the chance again I would go to Man Utd not Liverpool – I regret transfer'

El Hadji Diouf signed for Liverpool after starring at the 2002 World Cup, but his time on Merseyside soon turned into a nightmare as he admitted he wished he had joined Man Utd instead

Politics

29 hours ago End of the Spanish relocation dream? The devastated Brits who face a 100% tax raid on their house in the sun as Madrid tries to stop non

EXCLUSIVE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez yesterday announced 12 measures designed to win over residents furious with the lack of available homes.

Society

3 hours ago No plans in pipeline for trainee gas engineer to stop work after £7.5m Lotto win

Apprentice James Clarkson, 20, scooped the jackpot in the first January draw.

Economics

6 hours ago Love Island fans cringe at one major thing as Casey returns for third year

As Love Island veteran Casey O'Gorman makes his bombshell return to the villa for the third year in a row, ITV fans couldn't help but point out one major detail they've all noticed

Sport

37 minutes ago Bill Hader in ‘shock’ after returning to his Pacific Palisades neighborhood: ‘It doesn’t seem real’

The Pacific Palisades fire first sparked on January 7 and has since been just 19 percent contained

Events

33 hours ago ‘I am devastated and furious’: 12 actors controversially recast in films, from Johnny Depp to Rachel Weisz

From salary disputes and poor scripts to feuds and voiceovers that apparently sound ‘too old’, Hollywood is filled with stories of emergency recastings due to off-screen conflicts, writes Adam White

Culture

17 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

Science

79 minutes ago Prince William can't stop smiling as he returns to work after Kate's cancer update

Prince William travelled to Birmingham for his first official engagement of 2025, just a day after his wife Kate revealed she was in remission from cancer.

Politics

32 hours ago Is Alex the most dangerous Traitors contestant EVER? He barely gets any airtime and no one can remember his name so is the care home manager hiding a massive secret that will see him in final?

The third series of the popular BBC show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman , returned to our screens this month and has already got fans hooked with the nail-biting twist and turns.

Society

4 hours ago Council tax: Will Sir Sadiq Khan break £500 barrier with latest mayoral demand on Londoners?

Mayor’s share of council tax helps to fund the Metropolitan police, London fire brigade, TfL and City Hall

Economics

6 hours ago The Spin | South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled

Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievementsSouth Africans were still celebrating their side’s passage into the World Test Championship final, secured after the fast bowler Kagiso Rabada cosplayed as Brian Lara in a nerve-jangling two-wicket win against Pakistan, when Michael Vaughan sought to pour cold water over the parade.Speaking on Fox Cricket the former England captain, who left his post in 2008 after losing a home series against South Africa, declared that the Proteas got to the final “on the back of beating pretty much nobody”. He said Temba Bavuma’s team didn’t “warrant being in the World Test Championship final with whom they have played over the last two years”. Continue reading...

Sport

42 minutes ago Police seek man who punched TfL worker to the floor after being challenged over not having a ticket

Edgware Road Tube passenger assaulted TfL staff member after pushing through barrier without ticket

Events

35 hours ago All the south London filming spots featured in new We Live in Time movie

All the south London filming spots featured in new We Live in Time movie  Yahoo News UK

Culture

24 hours ago Casey O’Gorman returns to the villa on Love Island: All Stars ‘more open minded’

The show also saw Marcel Somerville bury the hatchet with Gabby Allen.

Science

93 minutes ago Prince William praises 'remarkable' work of paramedics at a critical care conference

The Prince of Wales, 42, has returned to royal duties after it was announced that his wife, Kate, was in remission and that he was being made Patron of the College of Paramedics.

Politics

4 hours ago Watch live: Keir Starmer faces grilling from Kemi Badenoch in Commons after surprise inflation fall

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 15 January, after a surprise inflation fall gave a boost to under-fire chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Economics

8 hours ago Should you really share your bedroom fantasies with you partner? TRACEY COX shares tales of how it's gone horribly wrong

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

Sport

77 minutes ago BBC EastEnders 'forgotten Beale' tipped for return ahead of 40th anniversary bombshell

EastEnders has confirmed Cindy's attacker will be revealed during the soaps milestone anniversary week in February, as speculation grows that a member of her family will return after 12 years

Events

25 hours ago Kate comforts cancer patients in surprise return to hospital that treated her

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday to thank medical teams and offer support to fellow patients.

Science

95 minutes 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

18 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

96 minutes ago Met Police in High Court over right to sack rogue officers in vetting row after Sarah Everard murder

The Met is fighting a High Court battle over its ability to sideline officers as a sergeant accused of multiple unproven sex attacks challenges their bid to dismiss him

Events

27 hours ago Kate returns to London cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams

Kate returns to London cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams  The Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Science

96 minutes ago Newsboy’s horseracing tips for Thursday’s four meetings, including Ludlow Nap

Newsboy fancies his nap, Ascending Lark, to win at Ludlow and also hopes Empty Nest can score at Newcastle and complete his Daily Double

Politics

7 hours ago Royal Mail sees Christmas parcel boost as £3.6bn takeover nears completion

The owner of Royal Mail has said it remains on track to return to annual profit after a parcel boost over Christmas as its £3.6bn takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky nears completion.

Economics

18 hours ago West Ham player ratings vs Fulham: Tomas Soucek makes impact as Carlos Soler grows in stature

Hammers hold on to win entertaining London derby in Potter’s first home game in charge

Sport

97 minutes ago UK politics live: Starmer warned markets ‘don’t trust Reeves’ as Farage and Tories unite in Chagos plot

Kemi Badenoch questions trust in chancellor during fiery PMQs clash, as markets rally over new inflation data

Events

27 hours ago Kate returns to cancer center where she was treated to offer gratitude to medical teams

The Princess of Wales visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer

Science

1 hour ago Arsenal vs Tottenham betting offer: Get 40/1 or 100/1 odds when you pick the winner with Paddy Power

Paddy Power is offering new customers the chance to back either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur at enhanced odds of 40/1 or 100/1 respectively

Politics

7 hours ago HUGO DUNCAN: Inflation may have dipped to 2.5 per cent but worrying signs remain for homeowners hoping for cheaper mortgage rates

Crucially for the embattled Chancellor, UK borrowing costs edged lower on international bond markets having soared to 27-year highs, though the pound remains volatile, writes HUGO DUNCAN.

Economics

20 hours ago Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

High-flying Forest out to make a title statement

Sport

1 hour ago Hundreds attend funeral for fiancee of Irish football star after she was found dead in a river following a 'personal tragedy'

The body of Roisin Cryan was recovered from the River Moy in Ballina, County Mayo, at the weekend after a two-day search involving over 500 people.

Events

36 hours ago List of bowel cancer symptoms as screening age lowered in win for Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James worked tirelessly after her bowel cancer diagnosis to raise awareness about the disease - but it would eventually claim the journalist's life in 2022

Science

1 hour ago My Neighbor Totoro's London West End Run Announces Returning Stars, New Lead

My Neighbor Totoro's London West End Run Announces Returning Stars, New Lead  Crunchyroll

Politics

8 hours ago Business leaders share their top motivational tips for working in January

These five motivational tips could help you get through the January working blues.

Economics

21 hours ago Manchester United mock Arsenal duo in new move after FA Cup 'justice' controversy

Manchester United are sailing close to the wind after knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties this weekend

Sport

1 hour ago LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

38 hours ago 'Deborah will be grinning': Massive win for campaigner Dame Debs as NHS drops bowel cancer screening age from 60

The change means hundreds of thousands of people aged 50 and 52 will receive a bowel cancer testing kit in the post.

Science

1 hour ago Hays reveals drop in recruitment fees as global hiring market faces slowdown

'We are structurally improving Hays despite challenging markets, and remain resolutely focused on driving operational rigour through business line prioritisation, resource allocation, and efficiency initiatives'

Politics

8 hours ago Surprise inflation dip provides ‘respite’ for Chancellor amid market turmoil

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she will ‘fight every day’ to improve people’s living standards.

Economics

21 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

2 hours ago Alex Valle targeted by Como as Kieran Tierney Celtic transfer return set to trigger Barcelona loan star's Hoops exit

The Spaniard arrived in the summer on a season-long loan but it could be cut short

Events

2 hours ago The signs of bad cosmetic work: From subtle 'cushions' to Mr Spock eyebrows, here's how you know

We've all thought 'What on earth has she had done to her face?' when clapping eyes on someone's strangely distorted features. So we asked experts how to make good on bad cosmetic work.

Politics

15 hours ago Controversy over £5,000 garden makeover competition that was won by the boss's brother

A prize draw to win a £5,000 garden makeover and £2,000 in cash has been rapped by the advertising watchdog after it was won by the brother of the makeover supplier.

Economics

21 hours ago West Ham vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Graham Potter’s first home game as Hammers manager is a London derby

Sport

2 hours ago Novak Djokovic’s ‘awkward’ restaurant incident with wife that left him feeling ‘embarrassed'

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have been married for more than 10 years and share two children, but their relationship almost didn't get off the ground after a strange first date

Events

2 hours ago Teacher drank half a bottle of wine in Morrisons car park and returned to teach science lesson

She has now been banned from the classroom following the incident

Politics

17 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal

Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on time

Economics

21 hours ago Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie win battle to renovate their barn after it was delayed by bats

Ecological consultants had demanded 'at least one bat emergence survey' this summer after 39 sightings were recorded on the couple's Suffolk estate

Sport

2 hours ago The return of Speidi: How Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag went from ‘washed up’ to number one during the LA fires

The almost-forgotten millennial antiheroes rose to the top of the TikTok algorithm — and the iTunes charts — after Spencer’s response to the Pacific Palisades tragedy, Holly Baxter reports from New York

Events

2 hours ago Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa to feature in free Manchester event with host of famous faces

The 'dynamic' event will let people recite lines with famous actors

Politics

18 hours ago Captain Tom's family slash asking price of £2.25m mansion and remove all traces of him from listing

Snaps from inside the house previously showed a photograph of him being knighted and a bust of the moment he completed his lockdown fundraising challenge.

Economics

22 hours ago Brentford v Manchester City, Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – live

News from Tuesday’s 7.30pm GMT kick-offs and beyondLive scores | Latest table | Premier League top scorers The hustle never ends. Less than 24 hours after the end of the FA Cup third round, the Premier League returns with four matches, all televised. Barry Glendenning is covering the big one – Nottingham Forest v Liverpool – while it is ours to focus on the three other games, all of which kick off at 7.30pm.Brentford v Manchester CityChelsea v BournemouthWest Ham v Fulham Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Critical’ fire risk remains as winds return to threaten new blazes and destruction

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

2 hours ago Luke Littler must overcome Man Utd syndrome to break my record, claims Phil Taylor

At 17, Littler became the youngest player to win the World Championship at Alexandra Palace earlier this month

Politics

22 hours ago Harbour, schools, care home and new electric refuse lorries feature in £176m council plan

One senior councillor says the proposals aren't as ambitious as he'd like despite the large sum

Economics

23 hours ago FA Cup drama, transfer moves, and WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher, and Sophie Downey to review the weekend’s FA Cup gamesOn the podcast today: the panel reviews a busy weekend of FA Cup action as Wolves and Rugby Borough make history in making joining the fifth round alongside dominant performances from WSL sides. How important is the competition for lower-tier teams, and how can it impact their development?The January transfer window is in full swing, with Everton and Manchester United among the busiest clubs. The panel discusses key moves so far, the importance of the loan system and what the second half of the season could bring for struggling sides. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago Fuel payment decision ‘direct consequence’ of Westminster move, court told

The Court of Session in Edinburgh is hearing a legal challenge aiming to reverse the removal of the universality of the payment.

Events

2 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Southampton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim is expected to make changes after a gruelling win over Arsenal

Politics

23 hours ago You must be joking! Rachel Reeves laughs off Tory fury at market meltdown in Commons clashes... as she hints at emergency spending cuts to deal with spiking debt costs and stalling economy

Rachel Reeves was berated for leaving Britain in a 'mess' as she faced the Commons after returning from her controversial trip to China.

Economics

23 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

3 hours ago Luke Littler NOT a darts great claims Peter Wright as Snakebite targets world champ's Bahrain crown

Snakebite and the rest of the top stars return to the oche in the Middle East for the first tournament of the World Series

Events

2 hours ago Ohtani and Dodgers featured on four of ESPN's first 10 Sunday night baseball broadcast

Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured on four of ESPN’s first 10 “Sunday Night Baseball” broadcasts along with a March 27 appearance on the sport’s main opening day

Politics

23 hours ago I’m a £13m ex Champions League ace and brother of Premiership cult hero out to win deal with relegation strugglers

The 37-year-old will train with the top relegation-threatened top flight side in a bid to win a deal

Economics

25 hours ago What Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal defeat shows the change at Manchester United

Man United showed immense character during their third round FA Cup win vs Arsenal.

Sport

3 hours ago Jack Draper evokes Andy Murray spirit to seal thrilling Australian Open comeback

Kokkinakis served for the match but Draper hit back to win in five sets, mirroring Murray’s famous comeback over the Australian two years ago

Events

3 hours ago Ruben Amorim explains why he will learn more about his Manchester United side this week

Man United are expected to win a game for the first time in weeks when they host basement club Southampton on Thursday.

Politics

24 hours ago Rachel Reeves hints at emergency spending cuts as Labour's Britain is hammered by market meltdown, spiking debt costs and a stalling economy

Rachel Reeves was berated for leaving Britain in a 'mess' as she faced the Commons after returning from her controversial trip to China.

Economics

26 hours ago Pep Guardiola has a Man City player who is becoming impossible to ignore

Manchester City academy graduate James McAtee scored a hat-trick in the third round of the FA Cup against Salford City on Saturday.

Sport

3 hours ago Loose Women stop show for 'very sad' heartfelt tribute as Linda Nolan dies at 65

ITV's Loose Women paused the chat show to share a tribute to Linda Nolan, panellist Coleen Nolan's sister, after news broke that the singer sadly died on 15 January

Events

3 hours ago Chelsea ready to sell Trevoh Chalobah despite early recall from Crystal Palace loan

Defender facing uncertain despite return to Stamford Bridge

Politics

25 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

27 hours ago Boulter seals British history at Australian Open with six players into round two

British No 1 held her nerve to beat Marino in tight tieNorrie out after illness-affected preparation for slamSix British players have won their first-round matches at the Australian Open for the first time in history after Katie Boulter held her nerve in the tense final stages of a difficult contest against Rebecca Marino of Canada to reach the second round with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 win.“It’s awesome to have some positivity coming out around British tennis,” said Boulter. “It’s been coming for a long time. It’s just the beginning. I really think these girls and guys have been working so hard, and everyone deserves a bit of credit. Obviously it’s a great start for everyone, and let’s hope we can keep that going.” Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Draper defies Kokkinakis and partisan Australian Open crowd to win thriller

British No 1 wins epic match 6-7 (3), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3Draper triumphs after ‘four hours-plus psychodrama’For the second time in as many rounds, Jack Draper found himself on the brink of a desperate, early defeat, his difficult preparation during the off-season laid bare. He had been dragged around the court for three and a half hours, comprehensively outplayed by an opponent determined to eviscerate every last ball.Leading two sets to one, Thanasi Kokkinakis stood at the baseline to serve for a place in the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. Somehow, once again, the British No 1 again found a way through by offering yet another exhibition of his combativeness and heart. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago 'Maybe people don't like honesty after all': Scottish Secretary responds to Labour's poor polling

The Scottish Secretary said his party had always been upfront about the challenges facing the economy

Politics

26 hours ago Rachel Reeves challenged over Chinese slave labour and jailed British citizen Jimmy Lai as she scrambles to defend her 'small beer' £600m investment deal from Beijing trip

The recently-returned Chancellor updated MPs on her controversial overseas trip, which she went ahead with despite growing economic alarm in Britain.

Economics

27 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou calls out ‘vile’ abuse from Tamworth fans during FA Cup win

Spurs head coach says some of the comments he heard crossed a line

Sport

4 hours ago Heartwarming moment tearful firefighter whose own home burnt down in LA infernos while he worked a 16 hour shift battling flames finds his wedding ring in the ashes

Californian firefighter Chien Yu was being interviewed by CNN 's Erin Burnett about returning to work after evacuating his home when he made the discovery.

Events