54 minutes ago Joe Biden pens 'farewell letter' to all Americans and takes brutal swipe at Donald Trump

President Joe Biden's final words to Americans included a reminder about the 'attack on democracy' sparked by fanatical Donald Trump supporters before Mr Biden took office in 2021

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5 hours ago Lloyds to close Scottish office and put hundreds of jobs at risk at UK's biggest retail bank

“Our priorities are to ensure compulsory redundancies are minimised and that members who will leave the business receive the full redundancy compensation they’re entitled to under union agreements” - Ged Nichols, Accord union

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7 hours ago Man United finally get green light to complete January transfer as loan deal agreed

Manchester United transfer news as Randal Kolo Muani's move to Juventus opens the door for Ruben Amorim to strengthen his options in attack

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23 minutes ago Arsenal inject life into stalled season with vital derby win but transfer need remains

Gunners bounce back crucially from nightmare week to beat Tottenham, but they still need attacking reinforcements fast

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51 minutes ago BBC The Repair Shop viewers in floods of tears after emotional episode

The Repair Shop viewers were left reaching for a box of tissues after hearing the heartbreaking story of hero dog Pepper, with many fans admitting to being left in tears

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34 hours ago TikTok responds to reports it could be sold to billionaire X owner Elon Musk

TikTok has dismissed rumours that it might sell its US operations to the mogul Elon Musk as "pure fiction".

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2 hours ago EastEnders viewers 'work out' what Peter Beale's hiding in Cindy 'twist'

EastEnders aired some worrying scenes as Lauren Branning confided in Peter Beale about the night Cindy Beale was attacked, but something left fans sure of a twist

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6 hours ago England Cricket World Cup winner steps down and flees to Dubai after attacks on family home

James Vince, part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on home soil, had his house and car attacked last year and said his young family were left fearing for their safety

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10 hours ago Wealthy older boss who was led on by 'lady of leisure' PA as he bought her Botox, bags, shoes and two cars says he wants to 'draw line under sordid affair'

Emma Hennell-Whittington has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs to Peter Metcalfe, 54-year-old owner of a nationwide haulage firm based in Hawes, North Yorkshire.

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2 hours ago Carrie Bradshaw’s famed Sex and the City stoop to get gate to stop fans gathering

Owner of the iconic West Village building said fans of the TV show and films have disturbed her and her tenants for yearsAnd just like that, Sex and the City enthusiasts may no longer be able to stand on the steps of character Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Manhattan home after its owner asked city officials to let her block them with an iron gate.The move follows years of fans of the show and spinoff movies crowding around – and at times trespassing on – the stoop of the iconic brownstone in the city’s trendy West Village neighborhood, which served as the exterior of Bradshaw’s apartment, the lead in the hit HBO series played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Raith Rovers fan battered in vicious attack shares heartbreaking victim impact statement

The teen shared his thoughts after two men were convicted of the vicious assault at court.

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4 hours ago Washington Post staff begs Jeff Bezos to visit newsroom and restore ‘trust that has been lost’

’This is about retaining our competitive edge, restoring trust that has been lost, and reestablishing a relationship with leadership based on open communication,’ the petition, which was sent to Bezos on Wednesday, reads.

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10 hours ago Soho House billionaire's plans for new 'monstrosity' mansion in the Cotswolds could be scuppered by Iron Age fort

Ronald Burkle, who owns celebrity hotspot Soho House, wants to build the huge six-bedroom abode on farmland in a small Cotswolds village but has been met with strong local opposition.

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12 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

3 hours ago TikToker's huge The Traitors 'secret relationship' theory about fake Welsh player Charlotte

TikToker Martha Collison revealed she believed that Charlotte's game plan was to distance herself from another contestant

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1 hour ago Sickening footage shows Raith Rovers fan punched and kicked in violent attack

The teen was attacked following the Raith Rovers and Dunfermline Athletic match in January of last year.

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5 hours ago Labour MPs say not compensating Waspi women undermines trust in politics

The debate heard from MPs that the decision announced in December, not to compensate the women was a ‘profound misjustice’

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27 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

22 hours ago DWP slammed again after WASPI scandal as 10,000 pensioners urged to check for bungle

In a damning statement, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsmansaid the department was “failing to learn from its mistakes”

Economics

30 hours ago Raheem Sterling complicates Arsenal's transfer plan amid Mikel Arteta 'sympathy' claim

Arsenal's injury problems in attack could see Raheem Sterling finally make an impact but Mikel Arteta cannot bring in another Premier League loan due to deal with Chelsea

Sport

1 hour ago Two football yobs spared jail after sickening attack on disabled Raith Rovers fan

The pair were part of a mob that set upon the teen after Dunfermline played Raith Rovers last year.

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5 hours ago Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions

The federal government is withdrawing proposed rules that would have required more ships to slow down in East Coast waters to try to save a vanishing species of whale

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35 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...

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40 hours ago I'm happy to set Record straight over Martin Boyle and here is why he deserves new Hibs deal

Our man Tam is happy to take his share of the credit if his words in a previous column stung the attacker into action.

Economics

2 hours ago Twisted paedophile who stabbed nan while trying to abduct kids dies in prison

Paedophile Ryan Yates attacked the 60-year-old woman in Westfield Park, Aberdeen, later telling officers he was trying to 'get to the kids' - he was jailed for life in 2010 after claiming he agreed to be 'chemically castrated'

Events

9 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

3 hours ago Israel 'hid explosives inside Iranian nuclear equipment' in plot similar to deadly pager bomb attack that devastated Hezbollah

Javad Zarif, Iran's former foreign minister and chief negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal, revealed the allegations during a televised interview, claiming Iranian officials discovered the explosives embedded within a centrifuge platform.

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10 hours ago How to reset your sleep and recharge your life with Natalie Pennicotte

Join sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier for a transformative lunchtime session, where science meets practical strategies to reset your sleep and recharge your life.

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3 hours 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)

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10 hours ago Cat owner forced to sell Taylor Swift memorabilia to help cover huge vet bill

Sock the cat became unwell after swallowing a Nerf gun bullet

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3 hours ago A year of war in Gaza: A timeline of key moments as ceasefire deal agreed

A year after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following the 7 October attack into Israel the conflict has spread across the Middle East

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10 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.

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3 hours ago Oldham hospital stabbing: First picture of nurse 'attacked with scissors' as 'good news' emerges

Achamma Cherian has been pictured for the first time after she was allegedly stabbed with scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday - a man, Rumon Haque, has been charged with her attempted murder

Events

10 hours ago DWP huge payouts worth up to hundreds of thousands for specific diagnosis

People with a life-changing diagnosis could get a once-off compensation payout

Politics

3 hours ago Shocking moment Italian model is attacked by an OCTOPUS while filming in the sea

Milan-based model Federico Cola was on holiday in the Seychelles when he encountered the beast.

Events

10 hours ago Kate Middleton 'beelines' for 'extra special' therapy dog Scout during emotional visit to hospital where she was treated for cancer

When the Princess of Wales arrived at London 's Royal Marsden Hospital yesterday, she 'beelined' for the therapy dog, a Pets as Therapy volunteer said.

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3 hours ago First image of Royal Oldham Hospital nurse at centre of alleged attack as she returns home

A trust boss gave an update on Achamma Cherian, known as Asha among friends and family

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11 hours ago Starmer says he will strive to prevent Gerry Adams receiving compensation

PM says he aims to stop former Sinn Féin leader claiming damages for his internment as ministers ditch Troubles lawUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters will look at “every conceivable way” to prevent Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin president, being able to receive compensation under government plans to ditch controversial laws dealing with the Troubles period, Keir Starmer has told MPs.Asked during prime minister’s questions about claims that Adams and 400 others interned during the Northern Ireland Troubles could get compensation from the British government, Starmer said he would strive to make sure this did not happen. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Polish PM accuses Russia of planning ‘acts of terrorism’ around the world

Donald Tusk claims Warsaw has been involved in countering ‘acts of sabotage’, referencing incendiary parcel attacks in Poland and the UKRussia planned to conduct “acts of terrorism in the air”, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, by plotting a wave of fire bomb attacks that could have brought down planes mid-flight around the world.Warsaw had been involved in countering “acts of sabotage” conducted by Russia, Tusk added, before he referred to incendiary parcel attacks that took place in the UK, Germany and Poland during the summer. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Woman's grief as Evri loses precious package containing her dog's ashes

A mother-of-two has seen the grief of her dog's passing compounded by a delivery company losing his ashes and collar. Courier service Evri now say the ashes are 'unaccounted for'.

Politics

12 hours ago Hagi 'won't get bigger club’ than Rangers as Rabbi Matondo set to clear the decks

After finding himself well out of the picture, the Romanian attacker has fought back to become a key player at Ibrox

Politics

4 hours 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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12 hours ago The Knave of Clubs: historic Shoreditch boozer to return after 30 years

Camberwell Arms co-owner James Drye has teamed up with chef Patrick Powell and hospitality man Benjy Leibowitz to reopen an east London gem

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4 hours ago Shocking moment sacked barber torches shop while baby gets first haircut

Dilovan Sindi set himself and another man on fire at a Newcastle barber shop in a horrifying revenge attack after he was fired over allegations of stealing, leaving the other man with burns so bad he was left 'half a person'

Events

13 hours ago Pensioners urged to check compensation claim over DWP bungle affecting thousands after WASPI complaints

In a damning statement, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsmansaid the department was “failing to learn from its mistakes”

Politics

4 hours 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?

Events

13 hours ago Nottingham Forest owner waited in tunnel after Liverpool draw as exchanges spotted on camera

Nottingham Forest held Premier League leaders Liverpool to a draw on Tuesday night to continue their surprise title challenge, with owner Evangelos Marinakis rushing to congratulate them

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5 hours ago Teenager stabbed in transphobic attack by gang of youths outside Harrow roller blades disco

The victim suffered nine knife wounds and was subjected to transphobic slurs

Events

14 hours ago Coronation Street Seb Franklin star's life as Harry Visinoni returns to ITV soap

Coronation Street fans were left in tears on Wednesday night as Seb Franklin made a return to the cobbles five years after he was killed in a violent knife attack

Politics

5 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

14 hours ago Russia open for talks with Trump after Putin’s diplomat praises his attack on Nato

Trump has echoed Moscow’s rhetoric, which has described its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine as a response to planned Nato membership for Kyiv

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5 hours ago Old Etonian was trying to murder his former partner by throwing her down the well on the family estate, court hears

Douglas Clifton Brown is alleged to have launched a violent attack on Camilla Welby as they drove home from drinks at a friend's house before trying to drag her into a 'deep, disused well', jurors were told.

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15 hours ago Valentine's event for dog lovers and pooches at Lanarkshire garden centre

The "paw-fect Valentine's" event runs at Dobbies Sandyholm from February 14-16

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6 hours ago Dog attack horror as boy, 8, 'maliciously mauled' to death by two loose animals

Michael Millett, 8, who was riding his bike, had stopped to pet the loose dogs when he was violently attacked on Monday evening near Deland, Florida, according to police

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