27 minutes ago Kiena Dawes' mother reveals the heartbreaking question her granddaughter keeps asking her

Alongside her heartbreaking final message, Kiena Dawes also left her nine-month-old daughter with a friend, who has been looked after by her mother Angela ever since.

Politics

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

2 hours ago EA FC 25 TOTY revealed – men's and women's TOTY squads and release date confirmed

The men's and women's EA FC 25 TOTY squads have been revealed, with the first batch of TOTY items to enter Ultimate Team packs soon.

Economics

20 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

40 minutes ago More than 80 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since ceasefire announcement, Gaza civil defence agency says – live

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he is ‘confident’ ceasefire will happen; Israeli cabinet to convene on Friday morning to ratify the dealThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsKey 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

1 hour ago Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as “retrograde” and “nostalgic”.The education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, unveiled the guidelines, which predominantly affect children aged three to 14 and are expected to take effect from the 2026/2027 school year, in an interview with the rightwing newspaper, Il Giornale, saying that children must discover “a taste for reading” and “learn to write better”. Continue reading...

Culture

46 minutes ago Tech expert reveals hidden way Facebook and Instagram are mining your data... and how to stop it

A tech expert has revealed exactly how Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook and Instagram are mining your data and steps users can take to stop the behind-the-scene activities.

Technology

3 hours ago 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035

Science

33 minutes ago Strictly's Nick Knowles reveals he won't be recovered for 8 months after major knee surgery

Nick Knowles says his leg won't be fully recovered for eight months, after the TV star tore his ACL during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing and underwent multiple operations

Politics

4 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

Society

2 hours ago Fears shops will run out of bottled water after burst pipe at treatment plant leaves 40,000 homes without supply in Conwy

Around 40,000 households in north Wales face having no water as five schools have been forced to temporarily shut their doors after a pipe burst at a treatment plant. 

Economics

23 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

Sport

2 hours ago "Her daughter has already asked me where her Mummy is": Kiena Dawes' mum reveals devastating impact of daughter's death

"I just wish with all my heart that I could bring her back."

Events

2 hours ago Bride reveals harrowing words her husband muttered after they married that proved the relationship was doomed

The bride claimed her husband said something to her right after they tied the knot that completely ruined their wedding day... and let her know that their marriage was doomed.

Culture

30 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

Technology

17 hours ago The gorgeous Welsh village in Doctor Who with one of the best pub views in the UK

Everything about it makes it feel like you are walking through a picture book, and you can even spot deer around the enchanting-looking village if you are lucky enough

Science

56 minutes ago DWP announces Cold Weather Payments for another 160 postcode areas in England

Areas of the Home Counties, Norfolk, Essex and Kent are now due the £25 payments

Politics

8 hours ago First look inside Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

The former Islay Hotel has been transformed into the home of Ardbeg.

Society

4 hours ago Beast Games: who won the £1.5m private island on MrBeast's Prime Video show?

The winner of the private island on Beast Games has been revealed 😱

Economics

30 hours ago Switch 2 leak hints at exciting new way to connect with players as Nintendo teases big reveal

The feature may signal how Nintendo is getting ready for a wave of third-party games, including Call of Duty

Sport

2 hours ago Keir Starmer warns MPs not to leave drinks unattended in parliament amid spiking probe

Police are investigating an alleged spiking incident in a parliamentary bar

Events

4 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

23 hours ago 53,000 NHS staff off sick as Wes Streeting says he cannot rule out patients in corridors next winter

Labour health secretary criticised the ‘unacceptable’ care patients have received as soaring flu cases led hospitals across England to declare critical incidents

Science

66 minutes ago Sofia Vergara's VERY murky dating history revealed as she sparks romance rumors with Lewis Hamilton

The actress, 52, has spent decades struggling to find her soulmate, enduring multiple failed marriages and extremely public breakups, and a brutal years-long court battle with one of her exes.

Politics

8 hours ago Chef Simon Wood hits back at 'harsh and unfair' diners after closing Manchester restaurant

'That’s not only unfair — it’s damaging'

Society

4 hours ago Mortgage demand from home buyers expected to fall back in early 2025, lenders say

A recent Bank of England survey showed an uptick in mortgage requests in the last months of 2024, but projections point to a downward turn come the beginning of 2025

Economics

32 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

3 hours ago Full details of Sadiq Khan's new budget as mayor prioritises crime after Tory 'wrecking ball' to police

Spending plans revealed for Met police, London fire brigade and TfL

Events

20 hours ago Aaron Donnelly addresses THAT Celtic 'celebration' head on as he reveals real reason why he held hands up

The Dark Blues defender copped a fair bit of fllak after scoring the hosts' third in their 3-3 draw with the Hoops

Culture

37 hours ago Doctor shares best time to drink coffee to help weight loss and diabetes

The doctor said that there's a certain period throughout the day where it could have the opposite effect

Science

76 minutes ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as Riza quizzed on Collins and Kanga futures and transfer fee revealed

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Politics

10 hours ago UK weather: Fog blankets Britain as Met Office issue map showing worst

The weather warning is in place until 11am on Thursday and affects large areas of England, stretching from Exeter to Oxford, Birmingham , Peterborough, and York, as well as parts of Wales.

Society

5 hours ago Deals and wheels: Post box transformed into EV charger, Enyaq pricing revealed and new Mazda6e broadens firm’s EV range

A round-up of the latest car reveals, consumer issues and hot deals.

Economics

35 hours ago Andrew Garfield revealed as BBC The Traitors superfan as show finalist admits they text often

The Traitors star has claimed that a Hollywood A-lister is a huge fan of the BBC reality gameshow and could be tempted into taking part in a potential All-Star edition

Sport

4 hours ago Revealed: Paul Danan's touching act of kindness as he recovered from drug addiction before his death aged 46

After spending time in LA to become a Hollywood star, Paul spent his final years focusing on a cause very close to his heart - in a final touching act of kindness.

Events

21 hours ago Emotions, body language and a photo of ‘defeat’: How Gareth Southgate turned England’s Euro 2024 campaign around

Big interview: Rationalising the irrational is a Southgate speciality but the Euros final could be all raw emotion in contrast to the start of the tournament

Culture

41 hours ago You can be fat AND fit, obesity experts reveal as they say BMI needs to go: More than 15million Britons are 'wrongly labelled overweight' 

Huge numbers of the 17.6million Brits who have been told that they are overweight are in fact perfectly healthy, the scientists have revealed.

Science

92 minutes ago US says it is ‘confident’ ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday as Israeli cabinet due to vote on Friday – live

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he is confident ceasefire will happen; Israeli cabinet to convene on Friday morning to ratify the dealThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsKey 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...

Politics

24 hours ago Renee Zellweger reveals she went unrecognised during Bridget Jones work experience at a publishing house thanks to her 'chubby cheeks' as she spills the hit films' secrets with co

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant have reunited to spill the secrets of Bridget Jones and their 25 year friendship in Vogue.

Society

6 hours ago Can YOU tell what work these beauty experts have had done? One spent £20,000, another's on Ozempic... and one's all natural

Can you tell from their photos who's never touched tweakments and who's had more than £20,000 worth of work?

Economics

5 hours ago Tim Spector's simple ‘secret weapon’ diet swap could protect against cancer

The expert revealed that cancer patients with healthier gut microbiomes could be more likely to survive the disease.

Events

23 hours ago 'I uncovered England team's first ever photograph and it cost me peanuts'

Author and historian Steve Bolton discovered pictures from the Lionesses game with Scotland during the First World War. Now they will be displayed in the Scotland Football Museum

Culture

94 minutes ago Top influencer and international boxing star to make 'special' visit to Bolton takeaway

The takeaway is quickly becoming a 'hotspot for celebrities'

Politics

25 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

7 hours ago Brad Pitt scammer who conned French woman out of £700,000 is tracked down in Nigeria... and revealed to be posing as another A

Marwan Ouarab, founder of the site Find My Scammer, has been helping victim Anne to find the person responsible for scamming her out of £697,000 using deep fake images.

Economics

5 hours ago Warning as this popular food linked to 13% increased dementia risk in new study

Swapping out this food for other protein sources was also known to decrease dementia risk by around 20 percent.

Events

30 hours ago Adam Thomas addresses Love Island fix claims after brother Scott 'secretly entered show'

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas revealed on This Morning on Wednesday how he felt about his twin brother Scott appearing on this year’s Love Island: All Stars

Culture

2 hours ago Cowboys add familiar name to list in coaching search with Kellen Moore, AP source says

A person familiar with the team's plans says the Dallas Cowboys have requested permission to interview Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore in their search to replace Mike McCarthy

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

7 hours ago Thousands left without water and schools forced to close after pipe burst at treatment plant

Around 40,000 households in north Wales face having no water as five schools have been forced to temporarily shut their doors after a pipe burst at a treatment plant. 

Economics

5 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 announced – a bigger, better version of the Switch that's backwards compatible

After years of speculation, and constant leaks in recent months, Nintendo has finally revealed the successor to the Nintendo Switch console.

Events

34 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid pauses show to issue sudden 'breaking news'

Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls announced breaking news on the ITV show, revealing that inflation has dropped to 2.5%

Culture

2 hours ago Popular soaps, shampoos and dental products revealed which could harm your immune system

The House of Lords is to debate a law change as products including mouthwashes and hand sanitisers have been found to contain 'biocides' which can wipe out our healthy bacteria

Politics

29 hours ago 'Powerful' and 'unexpected' health benefits of delicious £1 coconut dhal recipe

If you're trying to eat more healthily this year, you may want to try incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet - and a delicious coconut dhal recipe is a good place to start

Society

8 hours ago Mathys Tel to Chelsea: Vincent Kompany reveals motivation for surprise decision as Blues dealt transfer blow

The teenager climbed off the bench to register an assist in a huge win for Bayern Munich

Economics

6 hours ago Revealed: Tragic Paul Danan's heartbreaking health struggles over the years

The actor was best known for his role as Sol Campbell on the Channel 4 soap, before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother.

Events

2 hours ago UK train journey topping Lonely Planet's 2025 travel bucket list is a 'near secret'

The highly revered authority in global travel has also revealed its top 10 travel trends, one of which is expected to be the humble art of train hopping.

Politics

30 hours ago Gut health expert's 'favourite' Aldi foods as shoppers hail 'amazing' finds

A full time gut health scientist has revealed his favourite foods from the leading supermarket.

Society

8 hours ago Lenders expect mortgage demand to shrink in early 2025, Bank of England finds

The latest survey findings point to the financial strain on households against a backdrop of continued inflationary pressures, one expert said.

Economics

6 hours ago Five Greater Manchester restaurants named among UK's best at top curry awards

Takeaways, restaurants, cafes, and kitchens across Greater Manchester have been praised

Events

2 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealed: everything we know about the new console

Excitement is growing in anticipation of the release of the upgraded gaming device, and its rumoured features and games

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

8 hours ago Katie Price addresses her drastic weight loss and reveals she's lost so much that she's been forced to get bum fillers as her 'a**e is saggy'

Katie Price addressed her drastic weight loss as she opened up on her plans to get fillers in her bum.

Economics

6 hours ago The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce

According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him sincePut yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes for a moment. You have a new show to promote. It’s a new run of Goosebumps, the kid-friendly horror series, and you’re faced with a choice. Do you promote Goosebumps by trying to engage with the material, or do you promote it by telling the single greatest celebrity anecdote of all time?Reader, David Schwimmer did the latter. On Colbert this week, Schwimmer revealed that he served Rod Stewart with divorce papers as a teen. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Carpet fitter reveals 'passive aggressive' notes he's been left by angry neighbours who don't like his parking but who is in the wrong?

Sean Downie has become the 'most talked about person on the street' since he started leaving his two-ton Volkswagen Crafter van outside the neat homes in Chelmsford, Essex.

Politics

42 hours ago Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

Society

9 hours ago Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

Economics

6 hours ago Unearthed letter reveals Prince Philip was 'so bitter' after IRA murdered his uncle Lord Louis Mountbatten with boat bomb

The grieving Royal said it would have been easier to stomach the loss of his uncle had it been 'an accident or an act of God'.

Events

3 hours ago Revealed: Faces of masked mob who stabbed trans girl outside roller disco in 'revenge for lying about her gender identity before sex act on boy'

The 18-year-old victim, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was lured to a roller disco in Harrow where a masked mob screamed 'tranny' at her as they punched, kicked and stamped on her

Politics

9 hours ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

6 hours ago California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

Critics have erroneously blamed California environmental policies and empty reservoirs for lack of water

Events

3 hours ago Would YOU be a Traitor or a Faithful? Poll reveals which political party's voters are more likely to want to be Traitors

New polling from More In Common has shown that your political opinions could in fact sway whether you're more likely to want to be part of the bigger team as a Faithful, or take your own path as a Traitor.

Politics

10 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

6 hours ago The 'industrial level' crime plot sourced from Manchester that has come crashing down

The men sourced drugs from Manchester to supply across Cheshire

Events

3 hours ago Sainsbury's shoppers baffled by 'mystery' Pringles flavour they 'need' to try

Think you've tasted every flavour of Pringle there is? Think again, as a brand new 'mystery' flavour has hit shelves at Sainsbury's, and snack fans are eager to try them for themselves

Politics

10 hours ago Revealed: How supermarket prices are rising fastest for premium products such as steaks, whisky and olive oil amid 'shrinkflation' fears

The average price of a steak at UK supermarkets went up 25 per cent in the year to last month, from £10.23 to £12.75 - the biggest rise across 800 product categories tracked by Trolley.co.uk.

Economics

6 hours ago They were all unemployed but somehow splashing the cash... now they're all in jail

The men sourced drugs from Manchester to supply across Cheshire

Events

3 hours ago Etiquette expert reveals the most offensive Valentine's Day gifts you should NEVER buy

From anti-aging beauty products to gag gifts that don't hit the mark, FEMAIL asked an etiquette expert all of the most insulting presents to avoid.

Politics

11 hours ago EasyJet plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as bosses take on Tui and Booking.com... here's where you could grab a bargain this year

EasyJet has revealed plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as it tries to get customers to book their whole trip abroad through the budget airline.

Economics

7 hours ago 'King of Benidorm' fears end of Little England as Spain launches 'war on Brits'

EXCLUSIVE: Spain's supposed 'war on Brits' continues as the Spanish government are considering introducing 100% tax on non-EU residents looking to buy property - and the King of Benidorm is not happy

Events

3 hours ago Love Island legend pulls out of All Stars at the last minute as they reveal reason

Love Island's Anna Vakili revealed she went through the process of taking part in All Stars but changed her mind at the last minute

Politics

12 hours ago Major road to close for whole YEAR in £5m bid to stop polluting rivers with sewage

The project will reduce the amount of sewage flowing into Oldham's waterways.

Economics

7 hours ago Paul Danan dead at 46: Hollyoaks star passes away months after revealing he battled respiratory failure due to 'obsessive' vape usage

Paul Danan has died at the age of 46, his management has revealed.

Events

3 hours ago Major scientific discovery reveals women ruled Britain 2,000 years ago

DNA evidence suggests that Celtic women held held significant positions and political, military and social influence and enforce Roman tales of warrior queens on the isles

Politics

13 hours ago Amazon's £9 mould solution that 'gets to work immediately' and costs nothing to use

"As soon as I put these in the bedrooms they were actively collecting water so you could see they were actually working"

Economics

7 hours ago At least 70 Palestinians killed in Gaza airstrikes as Israeli cabinet delays meeting to agree ceasefire – live

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

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

15 hours ago DWP Cold Weather Payment checker as hundreds of new postcodes to get £25

Eligible households in 625 areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due a payment

Economics

7 hours ago Vaping's EXTREME dangers as Paul Danan dies at 46 following lung emergency linked to e

Paul Danan is dead aged 46. While the cause of death is yet to be confirmed, the actor revealed last year that he'd been hospitalised with respiratory failure due to vaping.

Events

4 hours ago Private school run driving 27% increase in air pollution in south London, campaigners say

Studies point to a considerable increase in emissions when both state and private schools are open

Politics

20 hours ago Fundraiser to cover costs for Tony Slattery’s funeral exceeds £8,000 target

It was revealed that the comedian and actor, who suffered mental health problems, had not made any provision for his funeral.

Economics

7 hours ago People 'shook' after realising red liquid that oozes from steak isn't blood

Many people will tell you that rare steak is the tastiest way to enjoy the meat, but others will say they can't stand it when it's pink in the middle because they don't like the "blood"

Events