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"The most dangerous road near me is 20mph but people go 40mph”

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66 minutes ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

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53 minutes ago World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

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58 minutes ago Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

Fans and players’ partners upset by groping and pushingRFEF says sorry but still plans more Super Cups in SaudiThe president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, with the Balearic government inviting him to reconsider the decision to hold the tournament in Saudi Arabia.At the end of their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid last Thursday, players’ families and Mallorca fans who had travelled to the game alleged they were surrounded and subjected to abuse from local fans supporting Real Madrid on their way out of the King Abdullah stadium. Some female supporters are said to have been sexually harassed. The wife of the midfielder Dani Rodríguez, Cristina Palavra, described moments of “genuine panic” and denounced a lack of protection. Continue reading...

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51 minutes ago LA fires live updates: 38 people still missing, say officials as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesAs officials answered reporters’ questions, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, said that it is still unsafe for people to return to their homes, even for those who want to view the conditions of their houses for even 15 minutes.“We just don’t want anybody to come in and for it to not be safe,” he said. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Netflix now showing classic family movie with near perfect rotten tomatoes score

The film is now available to stream on Netflix

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3 hours ago How to wash a puffer jacket as cleaning expert's guide will make it look 'new'

A cleaning pro has shared a simple guide to washing your puffer jacket at home, and people have agreed it's the 'best' way to do it

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7 hours ago Games Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, 61, makes a rare red carpet appearance as he attends the star

The popular actor made a rare red carpet appearance with family members at the London extravaganza, which runs from January 9 to March 2.

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1 hour ago Temporary protected status: Who is protected by Biden’s latest extension?

One of Joe Biden’s final acts on immigration was to extend four grants of Temporary Protected Status – covering nearly one million immigrants from Venezuela, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Sudan – through to 2026.

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67 minutes ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neal's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

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93 minutes ago Bakery fined more than £500,000 after man gets trapped in mixer for 90 minutes

David Wood Baking Ltd admitted breaches of safety regulations after three people were seriously injured in separate incidents at their sites in Bolton

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10 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand response he wanted to Arsenal transfer question

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58 minutes ago Shocking moment gang of 'misfits' carry out savage attack on transgender teenager lured to London rollerdisco

The victim of the transphobic attack asked for footage of the brutal assault to be released to show reality of hate crime

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11 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert gives ‘scruffy’ family heirloom top price despite its ‘disappointing’ appearance

An Antiques Roadshow guest didn’t have a lot to say when an expert labelled his treasured family clock as “disappointing”.

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5 hours ago Man's life support switched off after hospital staff mistake him for another patient

David Wells, 69, was put on a life support machine in Vancouver, Washington, after choking on steak, but staff at the hospital called the wrong family to ask if they wanted it switched off

Science

2 hours ago The Trump family reportedly doesn’t like Don Jr’s new girlfriend after his split from Kimberly Guilfoyle

‘The idea that he might have the audacity to bring a casual partner on stage at the inauguration has been described as a potential misstep,’ family friend says

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91 minutes ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neil's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

Society

2 hours ago Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal

A Toyota subsidiary has agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty for violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the United States

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19 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...

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69 minutes ago Sean Brown murder has left ‘indelible stain’ on British state, court hears

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

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24 hours ago Celine Dion shares very rare photo of all three sons to mark husband's death anniversary

Celine Dion marked the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's passing with a touching tribute, sharing a rare family photo with their three sons.

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26 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

2 hours ago 'My sister demanded I change my dog's name after giving birth to her baby

A woman has been left furious at her sister after she demanded she change her dog's name - because she's used it for her newborn son and has branded her 'disrespectful'

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2 hours ago Coleen Rooney praises Wayne’s support at home after Plymouth exit as she shares unconventional fitness secret

The TV personality shared insights about her family life and fitness at the launch of her new range with Applied Nutrition

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3 hours ago Family restaurant tracking down 'dine and dash' couple who 'fled over £83 bill'

The owners of Belluno Italian restaurant in Newton St Cyres, Devon have released CCTV images of a couple they accused of leaving without paying the £83 bill for their meal

Economics

27 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.

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71 minutes ago 'September 5' revisits the seminal Munich Olympics attack broadcast, with questions for today

Nearly all of the new film “September 5” takes place in the darkened, smokey control room from which ABC Sports broadcast the hostage crisis of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich

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25 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

27 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

2 hours ago 'We won millions on lottery but loved ones' reaction stunned us – one called ambulance'

National Lottery winners have opened up on the best - and worst - responses they received from their friends and family after breaking the news they were suddenly mega-rich

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2 hours ago Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds

International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatmentAs Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. Now, researchers have revealed which siblings in a family are more likely to be favoured: it is bad news for sons.Researchers have found daughters, older children and those who are more conscientious or agreeable are likely to receive preferential treatment. Continue reading...

Society

3 hours ago Furious Sue Radford dragged out in her PJs over Noel’s £95k Porsche car trouble

The Radford family switched cars multiple times before settling on their fancy Porsche, but Noel had to call Sue for help late at night after a massive driving blunder

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32 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

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86 minutes ago St Ninians man jailed after battering dog to death in golf club attack

The sustained attack caused the distressed Romanian Shepherd to cry for 20 minutes according to a neighbour.

Events

28 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. 

Culture

34 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

2 hours ago ‘Everything we were taught about success is wrong’: how to find true fulfilment in your life and career

Made good life choices yet still feel dissatisfied? A life coach suggests an alternative way to look at our goals and aspirations to find more positive outcomesAuthor Annie Dillard wrote that “how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives”. So, how was it that I spent a large portion of my 20s ­ terrified of the big, long life I had before me? After Stanford University, I’d moved to New York to work at Google but I was depressed, anxious.When I realised that many brilliant and accomplished people were also secretly miserable, just trying to make it through the day, I looked for terminology to describe this, but there was none. So I came up with my own: the underfulfilled overachiever, or UFOA. This describes a constant striver who is living a great‑­on‑­paper life, yet feels disconnected from their work, life and self. UFOAs see success as the organising principle of our lives. We call it by a catchy name: hustle culture. We brag about our intense busyness. Side hustle...

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3 hours ago Sue Radford of Britain's biggest family misses the birth of 13th grandchild as husband Noel whisks her away to Dubai 3 weeks before their daughter's due date

In latest episode of 22 Kids and Counting, Katie Radford, from Morecambe, gave birth to her first child - but not without complications.

Society

4 hours ago Manchester council denies 'cuts budget' as it eyes '£18m efficiency savings'

"You cannot turn to the people of Manchester and say ‘efficiency savings are not cuts’”

Economics

95 minutes ago Police probe after blogger accesses and films house where Virginia McCullough murdered her parents and kept their bodies for four years

McCullough was handed a minimum 36 year jail term for poisoning her father John, 70, and killing her mother Lois, 71, in a hammer and knife attack in June 2019.

Events

31 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

3 hours ago Woman 'needs new passport' after plastic surgery transformation leaves her unrecognisable

A woman who underwent a string of cosmetic procedures in Turkey is now practically unrecognisable from before – but some people think the change is too drastic

Politics

3 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Older people could be due DWP payout after new State Pension communication issue identified

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is urging pensioners who may be affected to contact the DWP.

Economics

2 hours ago MP blasts East Kilbride SNP councillors' 'attack' over Labour's tax raid as 'playground stuff'

Councillor John Anderson has claimed Joani Reid, Labour MP for East Kilbride, "chose to ignore" the scale of concern and warnings about Labour's tax raid.

Events

34 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare family photo of her with kids on anniversary of husband's death

Eurovision Song Contest winner Céline Dion shared a photo of herself beside her three sons to mark the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's death this week

Culture

3 hours ago Matt James Posted from London with Rachael Kirkconnell Hours Before Split

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4 hours ago These superfoods can transform your hair after bitter winter weather takes its toll

The colder months can leave your hair feeling fragile and lifeless, but there are foods you can eat to protect your locks

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6 hours ago House on sale for £500k has bizarre unexpected feature as people all say same thing

A house on sale for a staggering £500,000 may look unassuming from the outside, with many of the rooms appearing normal – but one unsettling feature has got people talking

Economics

2 hours ago Expert warns of popular dishwasher habit that could be costing people money

In a bid to keep costs down, households may have had to reign back on common habits to reduce the costs of ever-increasing energy bills.

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3 hours ago Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury breaks silence after pleading guilty to punching man in street

Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has broken his silence after pleading guilty to punching man in a late night street attack.

Politics

7 hours ago I slept in the garden SHED as a teenager as my parents' house was too small for five kids

Megsie Wilkinson, who is from Wales but now lives in London, said she loved having her own space as a teenager in the garden of her family's home in North Cardiff.

Society

7 hours ago What does 0.1% economy growth really mean for you? How it affects jobs, saving money and more explained

A bank, a hiring firm and wealth managers weigh in on what economic growth means for everyday people

Economics

2 hours ago People just noticing the spelling of iconic breakfast brand and they're shocked

Some perplexed fans were left wondering if that's really how the Scots spell it

Events

3 hours ago Inside David Beckham's unusual hobby that he practices with King Charles despite knighthood snub

David Beckham has had a close bond with the Royal Family for many years and it seems his relationship with the King has deepened even further thanks to their shared love for one unconventional pastime.

Politics

9 hours ago A sublime restored Georgian family home in one of north London’s most exciting areas

A sublime restored Georgian family home in one of north London’s most exciting areas  Country Life

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8 hours ago Springwatch’s Michaela Strachan opens up about dealing with anorexia aged 18

‘My family life was falling apart, I was trying to control things in some way,’ said former ‘Countryfile’ host

Economics

2 hours ago ‘Bro I can’t let this slide’: The chilling warning of troubled teenage killer who murdered schoolgirl

Hassan Sentamu had warned his friend ‘Bro I can’t let this slide’ before launching his murderous attack on schoolgirl Elianne Andam

Events

3 hours ago How to spot a romance scam after AI Brad Pitt cons woman out of €830,000

Action Fraud is urging people to watch out for romance fraud and catfishing.

Politics

9 hours ago Lloyds Bank to cut hundreds of jobs and shut offices as part of major overhaul

'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

Society

10 hours ago £200 winter heating help for people aged between 66 and 79 due before end of month

Eligible pensioners over 80 are set to receive the full Winter Fuel Payment of £300 before January 29.

Economics

2 hours ago Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?

The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerateBeth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ mountain lions, which roam an area currently engulfed by wildfires. These apex predators, also known as cougars or pumas, share a scrubby landscape with lavish private homes and a dense network of roads. When major fires take out huge areas of open space, their options are limited.“This is the LA area – these mountain lions can’t move into the Kardashians’ back yard,” says Pratt, California executive director for the National Wildlife Federation. “My heart is very heavy right now,” she says. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Simple hack to wash your puffer jacket will make it look 'good as new'

Many people believe that puffer jackets can only be cleaned professionally, but one expert has shared a simple hack to wash your jacket at home

Politics

10 hours ago King Charles to visit Scots food bank and community centre supporting struggling families

The King will visit the The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, which offers support and practical help and provides a safe environment for people affected by homelessness and food insecurity.

Society

10 hours 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

3 hours ago Man, 51, arrested at Manchester Piccadilly on suspicion of attempted murder after woman in her 40s stabbed

'We are confident this was a targeted attack from a person known to the victim'

Events

3 hours ago Rail firms would issue 'yellow cards' to passengers under new UK rules

Train firms and rail companies nationwide have been urged by the rail passenger watchdog to give a "yellow card" to people travelling without the correct ticket

Politics

26 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Society

11 hours ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

3 hours ago Crazy P singer Danielle Moore's cause of death confirmed at inquest as family issues statement

Danielle Moore, the much-loved Mancunian music icon and Crazy P lead singer, took her own life on 30 August 2024 at the age of 52, an inquest into her death has concluded

Events

3 hours ago Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countriesIt was unusual to see Muhammad Yunus, a widely respected Nobel laureate and the chief adviser of the unelected interim government of Bangladesh, taking aim at a British minister, accusing Tulip Siddiq of benefiting from “plain robbery” in his home country and calling for her to apologise. But once that happened, things moved swiftly: accusations against the beleaguered treasury minister swirled, she pulled out of an official delegation going to China, she referred herself to Laurie Magnus, the government’s adviser on ministerial standards, and finally this week she resigned from her post. (Siddiq “totally refutes” allegations of corruption.)This month, the Financial Times reported that Siddiq was given a two-bedroom central London flat by a developer closely associated with her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted longtime leader of Bangladesh. Siddiq had claimed ...

Politics

26 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

Society

11 hours 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

3 hours ago Paul Danan police statement released after star's tragic death aged 46

"His family have been notified and our thoughts are with them. They have asked for people to respect their privacy during this incredibly difficult time."

Events

4 hours ago Next stop Manchester City: Khusanov ‘the train’ back on track after bumpy journey

The 20-year-old, who is set to join Premier League champions, had to move to Belarus to reignite his career after rejection in UzbekistanAbdukodir Khusanov was born on 29 February and he is, without a doubt, a rarity. In four years the defender has gone from being discarded in his home country of Uzbekistan to play for a small club in Belarus before, this month, agreeing to join Manchester City from Lens in a £33.5m deal. Pending a medical, he will become the first Uzbek to play in the Premier League but – because of his success – perhaps not the last.The nation has been captivated by Khusanov’s rise and delighted that he is now joining the Premier League champions. It is a huge source of pride. “Abdukodir means almighty in the Uzbek language, and it suits him,” says the Championat.asia editor Narzulla Saidullaev. “He is also nicknamed “the train” here because of his raw power and has become the most famous person in the country. Even people who know nothing about football talk abou...

Politics

27 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

14 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

3 hours ago Suchir Balaji’s family demand outside investigation into OpenAI whistleblower’s death

Police in San Francisco previously ruled Balaji’s death a suicide and stated there was no evidence of foul play

Events

4 hours ago 'I'm a professional girlfriend and have a strategy to find rich men to spoil me'

A woman insists that 'the right man' should be spending hundreds on the first date. She often gets spoilt by rich suitors who treat her to new clothes, beauty items, holidays and expensive meals

Politics

34 hours ago Man, 22, drowns off Perth beach in front of horrified family on last day of Christmas holidays

Sio Afamasaga, 22, drowned while swimming off the coast of Perth, Australia, with his brother and sister in law as his family launched a fundraiser to help get his body home to Samoa

Society

14 hours ago Man City might already be seeing an impact from potential £67m January deal

Manchester City remain in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for forward Omar Marmoush, but their attack has looked sharp recently.

Economics

3 hours ago Pennsylvania son, 19, kills his whole family before turning gun on himself in horrific murder

Police found Michelle Hunt, 48, and Clifford Hunt Sr., 51, dead in their home Sunday night. Cody Hunt, 16, and Clifford Hunt Jr., 19, were discovered in grave condition and flown to a Pittsburgh hospital.

Events

4 hours ago Experts pinpoint formula for preventing one of Ozempic's most feared side effects

The 'game changing' weekly injections have helped thousands of people who need to lose weight and improve their health. But it has an unwanted side effect.

Politics

37 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Society

18 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

3 hours ago I met Saif Ali Khan and he is unquestionably my favourite interview ever — his attack left me shaken

Waking up to the news that Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan had been brutally stabbed six times inside his home left me shaken. I found myself thinking back to the time I'd met him.

Events

4 hours ago Trump names and shames 11 people on his White House blacklist for second administration

The list includes some of Trump’s well known ‘enemies’ who served in his first administration

Politics

24 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

3 hours ago Vale Council continues housing tax policy despite concerns people are being 'unwittingly' caught out

The aim of Vale of Glamorgan Council's council tax premium on second and long term empty homes is to bring more dwellings back into use as permanent homes

Events

4 hours ago My petty gripe: I just want one ding from speeding cyclists. How hard can it be?

It’s called a shared path for a reason, but a peaceful walkway can turn into something more like a racetrack My family recently moved house (still unpacking those last non-priority boxes) to a spot near a shared pedestrian/cyclist pathway and a few suburbs further from the CBD. We’re enjoying an easy hour’s walk most mornings. We pass wetland reserves full of bird calls and flowering trees and shrubs, eventually reaching the beach, and never needing to cross a road to get there.However another wheeled threat can spoil the serenity – the subset of cyclists who fly past pedestrians as if the shared pathway is a velodrome. It’s especially alarming when a cycling group whoosh-whoosh-whooshes past with never a bell sounded beforehand nor a slowing of speed. Now I appreciate that they are forced to pursue their hobby in a city that hates cyclists. And that many cyclists believe pedestrians will respond poorly if they sound their bell as they approach. Continue reading...

Politics

27 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

4 hours ago Moment TUI flight attendant unleashes furious rant at ‘abusive’ tourists

The crew member hit out at travellers on a flight between London Gatwick and Lanzarote in December 2023 after they allegedly targeted a British-Iranian family also on the plane.

Events

4 hours ago I’m 24 years old and embarrassed that I’ve never dated anyone. How do I meet a girl? | Leading questions

We’re all on different timelines for love and fun, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. If you want a good dating life, focus first on creating a robust social lifeRead more Leading questionsI have a bit of an embarrassing situation: I’m 24, single, a lesbian, and I’ve never been with anyone! I have had depression for a few years – a combination of family losses and years caring for my terminally ill mother, only going out to work. It’s been a lot, and I’m only just starting to feel better.People I know either met someone in school and are happily coupled up or they were able to have wild “coming-of-age” experiences at university. Lots of sex, club nights and friends. I’ve got life experience some of those people haven’t had. But I feel as though I missed out on that opportunity to practise dating and sex. It seems that to meet someone nowadays it’s through work, apps or on a night out. I work in a male-dominated industry. There are no gay bars within 70 miles of me, but I’...

Politics

27 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

Economics

4 hours ago Teenager who stabbed schoolgirl Elianne Andam to death in row over teddy bear guilty of murder

Hassan Sentamu used a kitchen knife to attack 15 year-old in front of her horrified school friends in Croydon

Events