39 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January; Biden says Israel to negotiate ‘permanent end to war’ – live

Qatari prime minister announces deal in Doha; US president confirms agreement and says US hostages to be free in first phaseIn Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution.Norway’s foreign ministry Espen Barth Eide is quoted by the Anadolu news agency making opening remarks in which he said that a ceasefire in Gaza would only be the beginning of the necessary process.The time has come to take practical measures that advance the two-state solution, address the root causes of this conflict and directly confront the legality of the Israeli occupation and its ongoing violation of international law.While we are waiting for a ceasefire, it is important to stress that it will not be acceptable for any entity to govern Gaza but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the State of Palestine. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Falkirk Council back plans for holiday homes and restaurant at Black Loch

Conditions on the new development include upgrading the access road leading into the site

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7 hours ago Starmer hints at spending cuts as he blames 'volatile' global economy for post

Keir Starmer insisted the government will stick to its fiscal rules as he clashed with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs.

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2 hours ago Arsenal vs Tottenham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Spurs have one Premier League win away at Arsenal since 1993

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78 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.

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5 hours ago Cameron Diaz makes a stunning comeback after a decade away from acting as Netflix unveils thrilling trailer for new movie Back In Action

She last starred in the 2014 movie Annie before taking a step back from acting to focus on her family and business ventures. 

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30 hours ago Doing this one thing after meals can help you lose weight and transform your health, walking expert says

This 15-minute habit will have an immediate effect and benefit your health for decades to come

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72 minutes ago Space engineer says AI to become ‘real helper’ of humanity in years to come

Ian Jones, who was made an OBE for ‘services to Space Communications’, said AI is needed to ‘help the growing population’.

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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

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8 hours ago AI predicts what shopping at Tesco in 2050 would look like and it's very sci

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9 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United team news and transfer latest

Man United boss Ruben Amorim will conduct his pre-match press conference today ahead of the Premier League clash with Southampton.

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1 hour ago EastEnders' 'forgotten' Beale tipped for explosive return in anniversary bombshell

EastEnders' Cindy Williams Jr was last seen in Walford in 2015 and has yet to return to reunite with her mum on-screen, but could she make a comeback as her mum's attacker is revealed?

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17 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures fall short as The Traitors becomes the BBC's most watched reality TV show in ratings war

Strictly Come Dancing viewing figures has fallen short as The Traitors have become the BBC's most watched reality TV show.

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85 minutes ago Biden has paved the way for Trump’s egregious flouting of international rules | Mohamad Bazzi

The Biden administration has repeatedly undermined international institutions and law to shield Israel. This will come back to haunt them Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Brentford star sends clear message to Liverpool after thrilling comeback to stun Man City

Brentford came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday, giving them confidence ahead of Saturday's game against Liverpool

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15 hours ago Aston Martin unveils new £175k 202mph Vantage Roadster with fastest ever operating soft

Is Aston Martin's hot new two-door two-seater Vantage Roadster - the ultimate soft top sports car? With a hefty £175k price tag the performance needs to speak for itself.

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18 hours ago Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two

Post-match, Guardiola was snapped in a bizarre embrace with his goalkeeper, Ortega, as he appeared angered by what had transpired, though continued to hug the German.

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2 hours ago BBC forced to correct The Traitors mistake after 'truly shocking' production claims

Hit BBC show The Traitors - hosted by Claudia Winkleman - has come under fire from Ofcom after a discrepancy was found between some employee hires and stats that had been released

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25 hours ago Where are the stars of the 1981 Cambridge Footlights now? From an iconic comedy double act to Hollywood royalty, how the late Tony Slattery was a member of world

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, showed youthful promise in the Cambridge Footlights troupe - alongside a host of future household names.

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1 hour ago EA FC 25 TOTW 18 revealed – Ousmane Dembele headlines as new PlayStyle Plus addition made

The EA FC 25 TOTW 18 squad is now available in Ultimate Team, and EA Sports has made a much-needed update to the weekly promo.

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26 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...

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21 hours ago Strictly star Ugo Monye on verge of bankruptcy over unpaid £200k tax bill

Strictly Come Dancing star and BBC presenter Ugo Monye is facing bankruptcy as he was forced to liquidate his wellness company following a £200,000 tax bill

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21 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

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2 hours ago Air fryer health warning as expert urges 'wait' to use this one ingredient

The advice comes as warnings over safe use of the appliances have been issued.

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26 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tess Daly surprises former contestant as she shows support with 3

The host of the hit dance show often remains impartial when she shows her support for her fellow stars of the show

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1 hour ago EA FC 25 Team of the Week 18 revealed with Dembele and former Manchester United star

EA FC 25's latest Team of the Week is here, with Ousmane Dembele, Fridoline Rolfo and an ex-Manchester United star seeing upgrades, but former Liverpool hero Sadio Mane misses out

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27 hours ago Jurgen Klopp opens up on why he quit 'intense' Liverpool job for first time as he plays the ultimate company man, sipping Red Bull cans at controversial new role unveiling

After agreeing to take the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull back in October, Klopp has now officially started and it promises to be a busy opening couple of months for the German.

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21 hours ago Jellycat fever strikes Britain! Our ultimate guide to the £20 soft toys you can buy and flip for more than £2,500

Jellycat is no longer just a brand of soft toy your child likes to snuggle but a shrewd investment that can sell for thousands of pounds.

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23 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

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2 hours ago Rangers vs Aberdeen LIVE as shock starting XI bubbles, key update on traffic to Ibrox and Thelin's surprise

Philippe Clement is under pressure and comes up against a side badly out of form at Ibrox

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29 hours ago Gorka Marquez confirms why he's not on BBC Strictly Come Dancing tour as he eyes up another TV role

It comes as the dancer's BBC One dance contest co-stars have reunited for the arena tour

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2 hours ago Kyle Walker slams claims he skipped Man City match as transfer saga turns ugly

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has hit back at claims on social media that he skipped the champions' 2-2 draw with Brentford on as he seeks a transfer away from the club

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28 hours ago Richest billionaire chef worth more than Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined

When it comes to the world of celebrity chefs, it's easy to assume that Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are the biggest names - but they're not actually the richest

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24 hours ago Ricky Gervais opens doors to £14million home but fans say it looks like a 'hospital'

Comedian and TV star Ricky Gervais has faced backlash after giving fans a look inside his impressive £14million London mansion as some branded it as 'like a hospital'

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24 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

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3 hours ago Polish PM Donald Tusk accuses Russia of planning acts of terrorism against airlines around the world

It comes as Russia launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack across Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure

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29 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans celebrate as Jowita Przystal makes 'reunited' statement with Pete Wicks 

Fans of the BBC One dance contest watched the pair make it all the way to the semi-final of the hit dance show

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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

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29 hours ago Pep Guardiola seen still wearing his wedding ring as he looks stressed on first appearance since 'split from wife' emerged, at London hotel before tonight's Man City match

Observers are asking if his relationship troubles could be behind the strange outbursts including a joke about self harming and several furious rows with fans on and off the pitch.

Society

28 hours ago Dunelm’s £28 thermal curtains praised for being ‘high quality’ and ‘keeping the heat in’

Dunelm shoppers have been flocking to buy its £28 thermal curtains which help block out light whilst also keeping the heat in and come in a choice of nine colours

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24 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

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4 hours ago Traitors star Claudia Winkleman's interview cut short as publicist storms the set

Claudia Winkleman has become a well-known face on the BBC as she currently presents Strictly Come Dancing and The Traitors, but she encountered a sticky moment while interviewing a well known band

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30 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon laughs and jokes on night out at comedy festival with close friend Val McDermid days before she announced Peter Murrell split

The former Scottish First Minister was in good spirits as she appeared with the crime writer at the launch party for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival on Friday

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2 hours ago GTA 6 fans believe new trailer is imminent as they spot Rockstar 'pattern'

GTA 6 fans think the game's second trailer will come from Rockstar Games any day now after spotting a pattern of January announcements from the developer in recent years

Politics

30 hours ago Ofsted to meet parents of Send children to understand why they are not in school

It comes as proposed legislation is seeking to remove the automatic right for parents to home educate their children if they are at risk of harm.

Society

29 hours ago Scottish Water completes more than half of £2m sewer network upgrade in Glenmavis

Two road closures will now be required for reinstatement work and to install two new manholes along the route of the new sewer.

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26 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

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4 hours ago Health expert reveals whether people are aware they are dying during a cardiac arrest

Death is a topic not a lot of people are comfortable talking about, but it is a natural part of life. It can be hard to talk about a loved one who has past, or to come to terms with your own mortality, when a lot of parts of death are left unanswered.

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33 hours ago Scots comedy duo 'Francie' and 'Josie' bringing new show to Airdrie Town Hall

Panto and variety stars Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac will deliver hearty humour and marvellous music on February 23.

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2 hours ago TikTok reveals when it'll shut down app for Americans... here's what it means for you

TikTok plans to shut its app for US users Sunday, when a federal ban on the social media app could come into effect, inside sources have told Reuters. Here's what this would mean for users.

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30 hours ago Pep Guardiola seen still wearing his wedding ring as he looks stressed on first appearance since 'split from wife of 30 years' emerged, at London hotel before tonight's Man City match

Observers are asking if his relationship troubles could be behind the strange outbursts including a joke about self harming and several furious rows with fans on and off the pitch.

Society

29 hours ago Prolific shoplifter told 'don't come to our supermarkets' or go back to jail

Jason Wadsworth has been jailed

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4 hours ago Is there a secret murderer? Is Frankie Freddie’s mum? The wildest Traitors theories so far

From talk of a conspiracy against Linda to the suggestion that the breakfasts are the key to the entire game, fans are full of big ideas about upcoming twists. Here are the most outrageousLight the flaming torches. Strike up the baroque pop soundtrack. Set Claudia Winkleman’s wardrobe to “goth yeti” mode. Nine million viewers are expected to tune in tonight as The Traitors reaches its midway mark. Fans can look forward to the lethal result of that midnight death match and more tense castle confrontations.The BBC smash hit has been the most talked about TV of 2025 so far. Fully invested fans have been conferring after each episode, taking to social media to theorise about sworn pacts, secret connections and case-busting clues. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help! | Adrian Chiles

To think, until nearly the end of the last century, everyone had to write like thisI have come away without a laptop so, for the first time in 35 years, I have been forced to write something using pen and paper. My last attempt, for my finals at university rather than an online column, didn’t go well. I thought I was going to get a first and was bitterly disappointed with a 2:2. The problem may have been that the examiners were unable to read my handwriting. It may also have been the case that my answers weren’t very good.Writing in ink – be it using a pen or a typewriter – turns out to be shockingly different from writing on a computer. For a start, you can’t write down any old tosh with the intention of sorting it out later. Well, I suppose you could, but it would be tricky, with all sorts of crossings-out and stuff. So, alarmingly, you have to apply some thought to the matter. You have to think through the next sentence, from beginning to end, before you put pen to paper, and als...

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29 hours ago The play that changed my life: ‘Sarcophagus dealt with Chornobyl as a symptom of corruption in Russia’

Vladimir Gubarev’s tragic satire about the response to the nuclear disaster transfixed audiences and showed the absolute necessity of theatreI was pregnant when the terrifying radiation clouds came over Europe after the Chornobyl disaster. My interest was much greater as a result. I was at the Royal Shakespeare Company as a director at the time, and they had asked me to find a contemporary play for the next London season in 1987. By coincidence, I got a phone call from Michael Glenny, the translator. He had come across this play being done in Russia. Most of its regional theatres had ensemble troupes and they were all doing it. Vladimir Gubarev was the science editor of the newspaper Pravda and was one of the first journalists to step inside Chornobyl and witness what had happened. He was so horrified that he didn’t want to just write journalism. He’d never written a play before, but he went away to his dacha and wrote Sarcophagus. It dealt with what happened at the plant, but also ...

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4 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley a 'new girl' as she's flooded with messages over dancing update 

The professional dancer is currently on home turf in Birmingham where rehearsals are taking place for the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour

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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.

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38 hours ago Mike Lindell dinged nearly $60K in sanctions for ‘frivolous’ lawsuit claims against Smartmatic

Lastest hit comes after an $800,000 judgement over an upaid DHL bill

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2 hours ago One of Them Days review – Keke Palmer and SZA take a bumpy but fun ride

The stars shine in bright and boisterous new buddy comedy, executive produced by Issa Rae, that only stumbles when it leans into cartoonI will be the first to say: I miss Insecure, which left a dynamic duo-sized hole in the TV landscape since it concluded in December 2021. Issa Rae’s era-shaping series was about many things – the Black community in south Los Angeles, the diversity pablums of the 2010s, millennial dating, for starters – but at its core, it was a seminal portrait of longstanding, complex female friendship in one’s late 20s, the kind forged by time, ridiculous escapades and plenty of meaty conflict for viewers to hash out at the proverbial water cooler.The shadow of the erstwhile HBO series looms large over One of Them Days, a boisterous new buddy comedy executive produced by Rae and penned by the former show writer Syreeta Singleton. Also set in south Los Angeles – albeit on one sweltering, no-good first of the month, when the rent is due and tenancy is in flux – One ...

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5 hours ago WWE legend admits he was a 'zombie' on drugs during infamous 2011 title match

Jeff Hardy's battle with the icon Sting at TNA's Victory Road in 2011 is one of wrestling history's most infamous moments, and now Hardy has opened up about what happened

Events

2 hours ago Rangers vs Aberdeen LIVE as three emerging transfer moves fill the night sky outside Ibrox

Philippe Clement is under pressure and comes up against a side badly out of form at Ibrox

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5 hours ago LA Mayor Karen Bass pictured mingling at a Ghana cocktail party when the LA fires exploded

Bass, who has come under intense scrutiny for her response to the fires that have killed at least 24 people and burned over 12,000 buildings, was seen posing at the cocktail party in Ghana last week.

Events

2 hours ago Rangers vs Aberdeen LIVE as mystery absences of trio has Ibrox wondering where the wingers have gone

Philippe Clement is under pressure and comes up against a side badly out of form at Ibrox

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5 hours ago Linda Nolan's biggest life regret, as beloved Irish popstar dies after 20

The Dublin-born star's death aged 65 comes three years after she made a poignant statement regarding the biggest regret of her life in conversation with RSVP Magazine.

Events

3 hours ago What is Lemon8? The TikTok alternative gaining popularity that may also face a ban

If a ban comes into force, TikTok’s 170 million U.S. users could turn to its sister app Lemon8

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6 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 Strictly's Aljaz Škorjanec and Janette Manara's relationship from celeb wedding to 'miracle' baby

Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara have successfully avoided the Strictly Come Dancing curse for 14 years - instead, the professional dancers have created a happy family

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6 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 Revealed: How much Gary Lineker's Match of the Day replacements will earn

The BBC has confirmed that MOTD will be fronted by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan from next season. The news was first announced exclusively by Mail Sport last month.

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7 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Draper forces fifth set against Kokkinakis in wild match as Fearnley through

Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further

Events

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

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8 hours ago Terrifying moment two passenger jets come perilously close to a midair collision as they approach to land at Phoenix Airport before anti

United Airlines Flight 1724 and Delta Air Lines Flight 1070 came perilously close to colliding in midair with 400 people on board as they prepared to land at the Phoenix airport on Saturday morning.

Events

3 hours ago Ancient DNA suggests women were at the heart of social networks in Celtic society in Britain

Genetic evidence from a late Iron Age cemetery in southern Britain shows that women were closely related while unrelated men tended to come into the community from elsewhere, likely after marriage

Politics

8 hours ago Another Coronation Street star confirms shock exit from the iconic soap

The actor confirmed his departure from the soap on social media this week, which comes after five major Corrie stars have been written off or left the show in recent weeks.

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4 hours ago Inside the most excruciating part of Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri's split

Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have reportedly split after she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing - but he has a permanent reminder of their romance

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8 hours ago Louis Walsh's celeb feuds as 'cruel' Boyzone drama laid bare in tearful admission

Louis Walsh has come under fire after speaking about working with Boyzone in an upcoming documentary, during which he explained that he 'wrote their press'

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