52 minutes ago Huge blaze which tore through East Kilbride restaurant 'not suspicious'

Police have confirmed no one was injured in the blaze at the Orient, in Westwood Square, and the fire was not started deliberately.

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21 hours ago Teacher's assistant accused of raping disabled student, 15, who has a mental age of nine

Christin Coble, 45, was arrested and booked into the Sandusky County Jail in Ohio on charges of rape on January 7, after police responded to a call over an alleged assault at a student's home

Society

46 minutes ago Motherwell dealt 'season ending' blow as boss Stuart Kettlewell provides a major injury update

The Fir Park club are without up to nine first-team stars for Saturday's Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone

Economics

55 minutes ago Who is Megan Bayne as wrestling fans hail 'big meaty women graps revolution'

Megan Bayne made a shock appearance on All Elite Wrestling's special Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite last night, and has been hailed by wrestling fans on social media

Sport

38 minutes ago American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is being extradited to the US, prosecutors say

French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States

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19 hours ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

Culture

3 hours ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off in challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionairesBlue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’s space company as it aims to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch business.Thirty storeys high with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched at about 2am ET (0700 GMT) from Blue Origin’s launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station under cloudy skies on its second attempt this week. Continue reading...

Technology

59 minutes ago Path of Exile 2 update 0.1.1 patch notes as developers make endgame and boss changes

Path of Exile 2's first patch of the year, version 0.1.1, is here — here's everything included as developer Grinding Gear games takes aim at boss spawn rates and bug fixes

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70 minutes ago See inside this incredible £6 million Omaze dream house in coastal Norfolk up for grabs for just £10

It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

Economics

12 hours ago Ruben Amorim challenges Man Utd players to copy Harry Maguire: 'That's what I want'

Ruben Amorim has resurrected Harry Maguire's moribund Manchester United career and the Reds boss wants his players to adopt this one quality of the England defender

Sport

49 minutes ago Drivers in London borough where crime rate is triple the national average claim 'if you've got an expensive car, you can kiss it goodbye'

Locals of Bexley, south-east London say they are resorting to clamping their wheels and claim there are roads where 'nearly every car has a steering lock'.

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19 hours ago Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X

Technology

1 hour ago Deliveroo sees surge in orders despite concerns over weaker consumer confidence

The boss of the delivery firm said it had been growing the selection of products available on the platform to 'bring even more of the neighbourhood to consumers' doors'

Politics

99 minutes ago See inside this incredible £6 million dream house in coastal Norfolk up for grabs for just £10

It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

Economics

24 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

55 minutes ago Livingston boss keen to add to attacking options before January window shuts

The Lions sit third in the Championship table and are eyeing a title charge

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1 hour ago Cameron Diaz surprises Jamie Foxx after taunting Trump with Elon Musk claim

Foxx couldn’t hide his shock over Diaz’s jab at the president-elect’s friendship with tech billionaire

Politics

2 hours ago Deliveroo sees orders and spending grow after expanding shopping ranges

The boss of the delivery firm said it had been able to ‘bring even more of the neighbourhood to consumers’ doors’.

Economics

24 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.

Sport

57 minutes ago David Moyes gives brutal verdict on Everton defeat and spells out key failing

Everton 0-1 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins’s second-half goal was enough to ensure Moyes’s first game back as Toffees boss ended in defeat

Events

2 hours ago London's Newest Exhibition Venue Opening at Battersea Power Station in Spring 2025

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4 hours ago Liz Truss is long gone from Downing Street – but zombie economics lives on | Aditya Chakrabortty

Labour’s panicked reaction to turbulence is to promise ‘ruthless’ cuts. It has learned the wrong lessons from Britain’s shortest-lived PMBritain’s centre of power is stalked by a zombie. Across Westminster, the mere mention of her name summons up a grim past, but she remains ever present: blond bob, eyes that never move and a grin slightly aslant so it expresses not mirth, but faint menace. When least expected, she can bark a laugh that sends shivers up a cabinet minister’s spine. And whenever her shadow looms in SW1, the dread murmur starts: she used to be prime minister, you know.Liz Truss’s stint at the top of politics ended years ago. Perhaps close confidants and trained medics are yet to break the news, but for her, power is a fading memory, a shrinking image in the rear-view. As the voters of South West Norfolk ensured last July, she is now an ex-politician. Yet in British political culture, she is the great undead. No other prime minister since the Brexit vote so haunts curre...

Economics

31 hours ago Scottish rugby team manager is found guilty of sending indecent images to youth players and making sexual comments to them

Steven Dyer sent sexual videos and pictures to schoolboys taking part in a training trip to Wales.

Sport

57 minutes ago David Moyes says he is already 'burnt out' after four days in Everton job

Moyes returned as Toffees boss over the weekend and led them to a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa in his first game on Wednesday evening

Events

2 hours ago Cameron Diaz surprises Jamie Foxx after trolling Trump with Elon Musk comment

Foxx couldn’t hide his shock over Diaz’s jab at the president-elect’s friendship with tech billionaire

Politics

6 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

73 minutes ago Putin is willing to kill innocent civilians in airline terror atrocities against the West with Europe warned to expect surge in attacks 'soon', expert warns

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

3 hours ago 'I gave my boyfriend an ultimatum after he cheated – he thinks I'm selfish'

A woman has been left devastated after her boyfriend cheated on her with one of his friends - and when she gave him an ultimatum, he accused her of being selfish

Politics

8 hours ago Katie Price continues to spark concern over drastic weight loss in 'worrying' new clip after hitting back at Ozempic rumours

The 46-year-old former glamour model shared a clip on Wednesday promoting her friend's clothing brand, JYY London, while wearing a burgundy co-ord.

Economics

82 minutes ago Raging Roy Keane eviscerates Rod Stewart over 'bully' claim as he asks Celtic crooner 'who do you think you are?'

Keane and Stewart don't have much time for each other after the rocker branded him a 'bully'

Events

3 hours ago Harry Maguire recovers from Erik ten Hag's biggest clanger to set Man Utd example

Harry Maguire has emerged as a key defender under Ruben Amorim after Erik ten Hag tried to force him out of Manchester United, with the defender expected to play a big part under his new boss

Politics

10 hours ago A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhileThere may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world otherwise.The ending of the 15-month conflict in Gaza may prove an exception. The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, and the ultimate future for Gaza so uncertain that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile, or likely to benefit Israel’s security in the long term. The damage to Israel’s reputation may last decades. Continue reading...

Economics

93 minutes ago Andy Halliday in astonishing Rangers team leak claim – 'it's not f****** rocket science' why punters find out early

The Motherwell midfielder revealed in incredible Mark Warburton story during his time at Ibrox under the Englishman.

Events

4 hours ago London’s most controversial mayor? Inside the complex world of Lutfur Rahman: power struggles, corruption and popularity

Struck off as a solicitor and once banned from standing in elections, Lutfur Rahman remains a deeply divisive figure

Politics

10 hours ago Endangered cats rehomed after sanctuary boss guilty of animal welfare offences

The 28 big and small cats are being looked after by Hertfordshire Zoo and The Big Cat Sanctuary as they try to rehome them.

Economics

94 minutes ago Russia is willing to cause mass casualties in 'hidden war' with the West and Europe should expect surge in terror attacks soon, expert says as Polish leader warns of threat to airlines

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

4 hours ago Influencer called out for dressing up as a geisha in exchange for a Rolex: 'This is nasty'

A Canadian-born influencer has been accused of cultural appropriation in a tone deaf post to brag about getting a brand new Rolex watch from her partner.

Politics

10 hours ago Manchester Building Society is BACK with a new city centre branch and millions of pounds of investment

Boss says customers still want high street branches and that jobs will be created

Economics

97 minutes ago LIVE updates as MP Mike Amesbury appears in court accused of assault following video of alleged incident

The 55-year-old is accused of assaulting a man during an alleged incident in Frodsham

Events

5 hours ago Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery

Online advertisement by PIA is called ‘stupidity’ by finance minister, who said PM Shehbaz Sharif had ordered an investigationPakistan’s prime minister has ordered an investigation after the country’s national airline released an advert that drew accusations that it evoked imagery of the 9/11 attacks.The advert was released by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) last week to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris, which had been suspended for four years over safety concerns about its pilots. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Israel and Hamas 'agree on ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal', mediators claim: Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on final details

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

Economics

99 minutes ago Netanyahu says Israel security cabinet will not meet to agree ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down on ‘last

Final sign-off for ceasefire deal delayed after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of agreementThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsRelatives of hostages welcome ceasefirePalestinians express joy over ceasefire dealKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Cruel electric shock dog collars could face 'real ban' in Holyrood vote

EXCLUSIVE: New proposals tabled by the Scottish Greens would make it a criminal offence to use the 'brutal' devices to train pet canine

Politics

16 hours ago Costco remains committed to DEI. Its CEO told a critic ‘I am not prepared to change’

The company believes DEI initiatives help its bottom line

Economics

1 hour ago Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner fires dig at Chelsea after Trevoh Chalobah saga

Eagles boss frustrated to lose key player after brief loan stint

Events

6 hours ago Biden demands constitutional amendment on presidential immunity in final warning before Trump takes power

Trump’s administration is expected to be full of lawyers who fought to expand the scope of presidential power

Politics

19 hours 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

2 hours ago Ange 'stared out' by Arsenal god inside the Emirates who claims Spurs boss is a dead man – 'I think he'll get the sack'

Arsenal were too good for Spurs and the pressure is mounting on the former Celtic boss

Events

9 hours ago Sofia Vergara, 52, and Lewis Hamilton, 40, look cosy as they enjoy New York lunch outing with pals after sparking romance rumours

The Modern Family actress, 52, set off a swirl of romance rumours with the F1 megastar, 40, after they stepped out together on Tuesday.

Politics

19 hours ago Hays profits set for ‘lower end’ of targets amid weaker recruitment market

The company said its profits are set to be at the lower end of previous targets after a slump in net fees.

Economics

2 hours ago Robbie Williams makes shock confession about wheelchair users at concert

Former Take That icon Robbie Williams has opened up on the awkward mishap at a concert in what he called one of his most embarrassing stories

Events

10 hours ago Keir Starmer's top legal adviser refuses to clarify whether he approved law change paving the way for Gerry Adams to receive compensation

Lord Hermer KC, right, the Attorney General, was accused by Tory MPs of 'hiding behind' a Whitehall convention as he repeatedly refused to answer questions.

Politics

20 hours ago Bank of Dave's Burnley Savings and Loans in real life after film made big change

Netflix's Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger is out now and tells the story of businessman Dave Fishwick, whose company Burnley Savings and Loans was at the centre of the two films

Economics

10 hours ago Kanye West posts NAKED Pamela Anderson video as rapper sparks fears for Bianca Censori marriage

Kanye West has sparked fears for his marriage to Bianca Censori after randomly sharing a video of Pamela Anderson naked.

Politics

22 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.

Economics

3 hours ago Brit hostage shot by Hamas to finally walk free as Israel reaches ceasefire deal

British hostage Emily Damari could walk free as early as Sunday after an agreement on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the deadly fighting sparked by the October 7 attack

Events

10 hours ago Jimmy Thelin responds to Rangers defeat and admits Aberdeen's winless run must end on Saturday

Aberdeen boss has say on 3-0 defeat at Ibrox

Politics

22 hours ago 'I work at Tesco – there's 'impeccable' new meal deal snack no one's talking about'

A Tesco worker has shared that the supermarket chain has made a big change to their Meal Deal as they've added one new snack option that has the power to transform your meal

Economics

3 hours ago Rapper played on BBC 'revealed as killer who murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen in bakery'

Drill rapper TEN has been accused of being Jake Fahri - who killed 16-year-old schoolboy Jimmy Mizen with a glass baking dish in 2008 and was released from jail in 2023

Events

11 hours ago Conor McGregor is being sued for alleged sexual battery at 2023 NBA final

Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is being sued by a woman who accused him of sexual assault but was unable to get authorities to file charges in 2023

Politics

22 hours ago Heinz beans and sausage tins on eBay for £50 as shoppers desperate for original recipe

Fans of the family favourites have been calling for the company to bring back the original sausages

Economics

4 hours ago Mel Gibson stunned as firefighter makes bombshell claim on horror drive through LA's fire ravaged neighborhood

Actor Mel Gibson was stunned after a firefighter made a bombshell claim while they drove through the fire-devastated neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Events

11 hours ago ITV2 Love Island All Stars viewers convinced one islander 'doesn't want to be there'

Love Island All Stars fans have taken to social media to claim that one of the islanders is 'uncomfortable' and 'hates being there' after spotting a pattern with the boy

Politics

22 hours ago Brazen thieves steal 13 portable toilets from depot leaving company £12k out of pocket

The AndyLoos depot in Banbury, Oxfordshire, was broken into last week - with thieves using specialist equipment to steal 13 portable toilets from the Kidderminster-based company

Economics

6 hours ago I'm a dog expert and this is what painful electric shock collars are really like for pets"

Holly Conway of dog welfare group the Kennel Club explains what cruel shock collars to do pets - and why the 'outdated' devices don't work.

Events

11 hours ago Katie Price sparks concern from fans in new video as they say 'this isn't healthy'

Katie Price has been inundated with comments from worried fans who have asked her to 'get help' after she posted a video of herself showing off her slim figure in gym gear

Politics

23 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

6 hours ago Biden’s attack on tech power and wealth recalls fears of the military industrial complex

Analysis: Biden’s dark speech evokes another president’s warning

Events