27 minutes ago Ed Miliband admits heat pumps may NEVER be cheaper than gas boilers despite Labour sneaking 'boiler tax' through Parliament

Ed Miliband said he was 'wary' of stopping people from having gas boilers by a specific date if the government cannot guarantee greener alternatives will be cheaper.

Politics

16 hours ago Cardiff student sexually assaults customer hours after starting job at uni bar

'You were walking out of the bar, you saw this pretty girl with a short skirt, and something went through your mind'

Society

24 minutes ago Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area

Economics

6 hours ago ‘Inspiring’ biopic featuring Jennifer Lopez ‘losing herself’ in ‘beautiful’ role is now streaming

The unbelievable true story of one of the world’s most inspiring living athletes comes to life in a gripping biopic, now streaming on Prime Video

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1 hour ago Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter review – swashbuckling Hammer horror still has bite

Directed by legendary writer Brian Clemens this macabre vampire yarn is marked by the Edgar Allan Poe template but has a charm and humour all of its ownThe sword fighting vampire genre never really took off, but it wasn’t for the want of trying by this very enjoyable Hammer horror from 1974, a macabre swashbuckler written and directed by British genre legend Brian Clemens; his sole feature directing credit in fact. Clemens was a prolific writer who did so much to get TV audiences addicted to The Avengers, The Persuaders and The Professionals and it surely must have occurred to him that this trio of vampire-hunting leads could well have been spun off into a recurring TV series, perhaps under the aegis of Lew Grade.German star and international co-production veteran Horst Janson plays Captain Kronos (dubbed by British actor Julian Holloway), a blond ex-army officer in a hilarious panto military outfit, roaming what appears to be a nameless Ruritanian-Transylvanian central European lan...

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10 hours ago Children’s author and husband admit to abusing their adopted children: Malnourished kids were spanked until they bled

One of the children was diagnosed with pneumonia during a hospital visit and was found with bruises and open wounds

Culture

2 hours ago The Crow Girl is a gripping whodunit that brings a Scandi chill to the West Country

Excellent performances from Eve Myles and Dougray Scott illuminate a series that’s not afraid to get much darker than the average streaming thriller

Science

46 minutes ago Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the yearIn the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may se...

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17 hours ago BBC The Traitors Alex Oleksy: Meet Scots care home manager hoping to bag huge cash prize

Alex Oleksy is staring in season three of the BBC's iconic The Traitors and the 30-year-old has people in a frenzy over his strong Scottish accent - but who is he and why's he saying he's from Whitby?

Society

79 minutes ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

8 hours ago The Traitors fans 'scared' as they predict brutal twist ahead of final

The Traitors UK viewers were left fearing more drama ahead on the BBC series, after a telling comment made by host Claudia Winkleman on Wednesday night's episode

Sport

1 hour ago 'I wish she knew how much she made people laugh': Tributes flood in for 'hilarious' Stockport 'icon' famed for karaoke antics

'Local celebrity' Claire Diffley, known for being the 'life and soul of the 192 bus' and rapping at the Chestergate pub, has died aged 50

Events

15 hours ago A woman crammed behind car dashboard and a showdown at Manchester Airport

The gang smuggled people to the UK stashed in dangerous modified vehicles

Culture

10 hours ago Cancer patient given 'hug that meant something' by 'inspirational' Kate Middleton tells how she was left on verge of tears by royal's 'strong and genuine' connection

Rebecca Mendelsohn, who has secondary breast cancer, was at the central London clinic for a check-up when she noticed that the future queen was being given a tour.

Science

46 minutes ago Adding one cheap item to daily skincare routine could promise 'winter glow'

People dealing with "dry and dehydrated skin" this winter might be making one simple mistake – but luckily there's a cheap product which could be the key to your skincare routine

Politics

18 hours ago Uproar as adult child porn suspect is released into custody of his parents

‘Given the serious nature of these charges, which involve the safety and well-being of children, we find this decision troubling and concerning’

Society

1 hour ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

9 hours ago After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay

Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of TottenhamMaybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For Arsenal, and indeed the Premier League, the title race is still alive, still twitching, like a dog kicking out in its sleep wondering whether to wake up.The past week has felt like a point of crisis for Mikel Arteta’s team, with cup defeats, points dropped, the attack and midfield gripped with a kind of ennui football. Certainly the energy around this team can often seem manic, overly low then overly high. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago Scottish prison's 'exceptional garden' could help inmates turn their lives around

Gardening appears to be good for people’s mental and physical health, and there are even suggestions it can help cut crime

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15 hours ago The Crow Girl cast, plot, trailer, release schedule as new Paramount series airs

Based on the best-selling novel by Erik Axl Sund, The Crow Girl follows the investigation into bodies of unidentified and beaten young men across Bristol, who are all full of the anaesthetic lidocaine.

Culture

11 hours ago Cancer patient who shared 'heartfelt' hug with Kate Middleton at Royal Marsden Hospital says princess 'was giving her all' during 'love

Rebecca Mendelsohn, who has secondary breast cancer, was at the central London clinic for a check-up when she noticed that the future queen was being given a tour.

Science

1 hour ago People baffled after learning why artificial bananas taste different to fresh fruit

The artificial banana flavour, the kind you could get in those foam banana sweets of your childhood, doesn't taste like real banana - but there's a very good reason for that

Politics

24 hours ago Alan Rusbridger complains of 'unfair' delays in speeding prosecutions as he is fined for 20mph breach

The former Guardian editor was ordered to pay more than £1,000 for his breach of the 20mph speed limit

Society

4 hours ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have blurry vision.

Economics

13 hours ago Pittsburgh Penguins star has home burglarized and championship rings stolen in latest athlete break

Evgeni Malin targeted in wake of break-ins at homes of NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, both of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

Sport

21 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

16 hours 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

3 hours ago ‘I can’t lose hope’: families await news of trapped miners in South Africa

Police operation to stamp out illegal mining by blocking food supplies has turned to tragedy as relatives wait for loved ones to be rescuedAlmost three days into a South African government operation in which 78 bodies and 218 miners had been pulled out of an illegal goldmine, Zinzi Tom still had no news of her brother, Ayanda.“I’m not coping, but I need to be strong. I need to put my feelings aside, I will deal with them after,” said Tom, 31, who has become a de-facto leader for relatives of the trapped miners. “I can’t lose hope. It’s something that I just can’t do.” Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago People’s Pension plans to invest up to £4bn into private market assets

The body which serves more than 6.8 million pension savers is set to start investing a significant proportion into private markets later this year.

Economics

16 hours ago Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

Sport

3 hours ago Readers' Letters: It's cultural cowardice to remove Robert Burns from Higher English subjects

According to Neal Ascherson, (London Review of Books, June 1st 2023), just off Friedrichstrasse in Berlin, there is a faded bronze plaque set into a wall. It commemorates the barricade fighters of the 1848 revolution, who defended themselves against the Second Royal Regiment of Prussia. The words on the plaque, says Ascherson, include a German translation of Robert Burns' - 'It's coming yet, for a that/That man to man the warld oer/Shall brothers be for a that'.

Events

16 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

3 hours ago People are only just realising why banana sweets tastes different to fresh fruit

It turns out the 'fake' banana flavouring we're used to from sweets isn't as artificial as we might think. The Chase's Darragh Ennis explained why it tastes different to fresh in his podcast A Normal Meets A Nerd

Politics

12 hours ago Chelsea hope for financial deal with Premier League over secret transfer payments

Current owners discovered irregularities during takeoverSources confident Chelsea will avoid points deductionChelsea are negotiating with the Premier League over a financial settlement related to secret payments for transfers made during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.A financial settlement is seen as the likeliest outcome as the club’s current owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, discovered the irregularities during the takeover process in May 2022 and reported them to the Premier League and Uefa. Continue reading...

Economics

21 hours ago Gavin and Stacey signed finale script raises staggering sum for charity after Christmas episode

The Gavin and Stacey finale was watched by 19.1 million people

Sport

4 hours ago DWP Attendance Allowance warning for people at risk of losing £434 payments

Attendance Allowance claimants could face a penalty or court action if they do not report a change in circumstances

Events

23 hours ago Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

Science

4 hours ago Man's disturbing insight after he queues with 1,000 others to have sex with Bonnie Blue

Ali Walker eventually changed his mind despite queuing for hours in the hope to bed Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, as part of her world record attempt

Politics

13 hours ago Salford Red Devils ordered to urgently sell stars to fill £800,000 shortfall

Super League club Salford Red Devils are set to lose some of their biggest names as cash problems leave them in chaos just weeks before start of the new season

Economics

6 hours ago Man to be sentenced for domestic violence after being cleared of manslaughter

Ryan Wellings, 30, was convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour over a two-year period.

Events

6 hours ago Eager visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption in Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials are bracing for crowds eager to get a glimpse of lava fountaining from an eruption

Politics

13 hours 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

6 hours ago Parents issued with warning after man 'lunged at' young girl just three miles from attempted abduction: Police still hunting for pair who 'grabbed ahold of 11

A letter was sent out to parents and carers of Flixton Girls School in Manchester which said that a man had 'walked towards' a year 7 pupil and 'lunged' at her.

Events

7 hours ago Dark side to The Nolans' success: 'Original Spice Girls' who became the 'UK's first millionaire girl band' were pushed to succeed by their fame

Linda Nolan - who yesterday passed away aged 65 after a 20-year battle with cancer - joined her siblings in shooting to superstardom in the 80s.

Politics

17 hours ago People urged to maximise State Pension payments before end of current financial year

People have until April 5 to plug National Insurance gaps going back as far as 2008.

Economics

6 hours ago Inside the disturbing US Army base where people disappear and murders, suicides and drug use is rampant

The military base where the New Orleans terrorist and Cybertruck bomber once worked has been hiding a dark secret for decades that is making soldiers and their families sick.

Events

7 hours ago California fires live: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much

Firefighters report gains in containing Eaton and Palisades fires; more than 120,000 people still without powerFull story: Californians urged to prioritize safety as extreme winds loom‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlinesTell us about financial consequences you are facingLA mayor, Karen Bass, has shared a phone number for residents who have evacuated to get assistance in finding and retrieving pets in evacuation areas.Posting on X, Bass wrote:Pets are family.The City is making help available to find and retrieve pets in evacuation areas. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Woman's £2,500 grocery haul raises eyebrows with staggering amount of 'favourite' item

The woman had spent over $3,000 (£2,454) on her grocery haul - but it didn't contain much food at all, with many people left concerned about how long it would last her

Economics

9 hours ago Emotional scenes in Gaza as ceasefire deal offers 'rare moment of hope' amid war

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal - pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip - and so now dozens of hostages in Palestine are finally set to be released

Events

7 hours ago Governor forces out homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl

Louisiana authorities have begun clearing homeless encampments in New Orleans, removing people under threat of arrest and relocating many to a warehouse facility ahead of the Super Bowl hosted by the city next month

Politics

18 hours ago Noble FoKus Rex5 ear buds review: £400 is a lot of cash but these buds amaze

Noble has released its latest set of ear buds and the price of the FoKus Rex5s will be enough to make your eyes water but they do deliver one of the best audio experiences available for folk seeking total immersion on-the-go

Economics

9 hours ago Love Island: All Stars viewers are left in shock by Ronnie kissing Kaz just MINUTES after snogging Elma

There was more drama on Wednesday night's episode of Love Island: All Stars as Ronnie Vint was back to his usual tricks.

Events

8 hours ago ‘Happiness, sadness, grief and worry’ across Israel and Gaza following ceasefire deal agreement

People are celebrating in the streets as a ceasefire deal is reached, but they still have 72 hours to wait, writes Bel Trew from Tel Aviv

Politics

18 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

10 hours ago Victoria Beckham shares the truth about her 'strict diet' which keeps her glowing beyond 50

The 50-year-old former Spice Girl star has spoken out about her diet and exercise routine, after years of speculation about her eating habits

Events

8 hours ago Hundreds of people with Jewish ancestry found to have BRCA gene mutation

As part of the programme, anyone over 18 in England with Jewish ancestry is offered a saliva test

Politics

18 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

10 hours ago Love Island All Stars drama reaches new heights as Kaz and Ronnie secretly kiss

Drama unfolded on Love Island All Stars as Kaz Crossley and Ronnie Vint shared a secret kiss in the villa's garden, sparking tensions with fellow islander Elma Pazar

Events

8 hours ago Regulator must show its teeth over some practices by insurers, says Which?

The consumer group has highlighted three ‘common misconceptions’ that can lead to confusion over whether people are covered.

Politics

19 hours ago The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on loans and mortgages

Economics

10 hours ago Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster look happier than ever amid his divorce drama with ex Deborra

Hugh Jackman and new love Sutton Foster looked happier than ever on a recent outing amid his ongoing divorce drama with ex Deborra-lee Furness .

Events

10 hours ago Love Island All Stars fans 'uncomfortable' as they all say same thing about Luca Bish

The 2025 All Star edition of the ITV2 dating show has been ticking along nicely the past couple of days but there's one islander in particular that has got people talking

Politics

20 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

10 hours ago White mother accused of treating Black adopted kids as ‘slaves’ said they liked being kept in barn, trial told

Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Ray Lantz, 61, are charged with human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor

Events

10 hours ago New Washington governor plans to build an efficient government that helps people

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more efficient during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session

Politics

20 hours ago Millions of people are not claiming lost pension pots worth £31.1 billion

The value of lost pension pots in the UK has increased by 60% since 2018

Economics

10 hours ago Three things we learned from Arsenal vs Tottenham — North London derby delivers drama

Three things we learned from Arsenal vs Tottenham — North London derby delivers drama  NBC Sports

Events

11 hours ago ITV Grantchester star Tom Brittney's exciting new projects after Reverend Will Davenport exit

Grantchester's Reverend Will Davenport star Tom Brittney has been in the hit ITV drama since 2019, but it was announced that he would be leaving the show.

Politics

21 hours ago Hackers boast of health workers visa data breach, sparking police probe

The hacker claimed to be selling details of people’s passports, work permits, UK visas, and bank statements belonging to healthcare workers

Economics

11 hours ago Clothes, toiletries – and a free stylist: the LA teen creating a space for peers amid the fires

Avery Colvert created Altadena Girls, an organization now with celebrities sending products, eateries reaching out to cater and a surplus of volunteersCars lined up outside an art studio in eastern Los Angeles on Sunday morning, packed with boxes of feminine care products, pimple patches, skincare, clothes, underwear, makeup and more. Some volunteers had driven for hours to support a unique mutual aid effort.As fires in Los Angeles continue to rage, people across the city are springing into action to meet the needs of the thousands of families who have been displaced. Among the dozens of clothing donation and bottled water distribution sites, Altadena Girls – a new organization started by 14-year-old Avery Colvert – has struck a chord with its focus on teen girls’ recovery. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Wendy’s announces beloved Frosty is back — along with rumored new Girl Scout cookie flavor

The fan-favorite Frosty briefly left stores in November

Politics

21 hours ago People on certain benefits can claim up to £1,800 to help pay for funeral costs

The average cost of a simple funeral in Scotland has reached a record high of £4,345.

Economics

11 hours ago Human smuggling gang face jail after Vietnamese woman crammed in car glovebox

The gang smuggled people into the UK and also provided fake documents made in a Greek forgery factory - their crimes were uncovered following an investigation by the Home Office’s Criminal and Financial Investigation team

Events

12 hours ago Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan ready to lead new Match of the Day era

The trio will share presenting duties for Match of the Day, Match of the Day 2 and the BBC’s Champions League highlights show.

Politics

22 hours ago Martin Lewis urges four million people on benefits to check for ‘special’ £20 broadband deals

People on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, disability and legacy benefits may be able to slash their broadband bill.

Economics

12 hours ago Americans on 'new TikTok' spot Chinese obsession with alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione

'Lulu' Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 'conforms to the values of the Chinese people' a RedNote user said in explanation why the nation is obsessed with him

Events

12 hours ago The Traitors star supports Fozia after cliffhanger duel as dark horse emerges

With stakes higher than ever, series one runner-up and original Traitor Wilf Webster shared his insights on the unfolding drama

Politics

23 hours ago UK Government responds to calls to scrap £169.50 TV licence fee for all pensioners

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for the £169.50 TV licence fee to end for people over 66.

Economics

12 hours ago People with Covid vaccine injuries not getting help they need, inquiry hears

Vaccine damage payment scheme ‘inadequate and inefficient,’ says Vaccine Injured spokespersonPeople who were severely harmed by Covid vaccines faced an “inadequate and inefficient” process for obtaining a government payout, with many rejected and others waiting years for a decision, the Covid inquiry has heard.The vaccine damage payment scheme offers a one-off sum of £120,000 to people who have such serious adverse reactions to the vaccines that they are at least 60% disabled. But people affected by vaccine injuries told the inquiry they did not get the help and financial support they deserved. Continue reading...

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