1 hour ago Top influencer and international boxing star to make 'special' visit to Bolton takeaway

The takeaway is quickly becoming a 'hotspot for celebrities'

Politics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up 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 blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Film company of the son of Welsh tech billionaire Sir Terry Matthews tipped for Oscar success

Brookstreet Pictures set up by Trevor Matthews co-produced the acclaimed and Golden Globes winning film The Brutalist which is being tipped for Oscar nomination and potential success at the Academy Awards in March.

Economics

9 hours 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

54 minutes ago First picture of teenager who died while playing football at school as inquest hears of earlier medical complaint at hospital

Jake Lawler died in November last year

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2 hours 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

42 hours ago Elon Musk foundation funds new school near Space X headquarters. Here’s what life is like inside

Musk said recently that education should be ‘as close to playing a video game as possible’

Technology

4 hours ago John Swinney apologises to patients after damning report on overcrowding in Scots hospitals

The First Minister is under pressure as Scotland's struggling NHS endures a tough winter season with demand for services soaring.

Science

2 hours ago Tonight's rugby news as 'disappointed' star gets Wales feedback and North hails 'immense' Welsh exile

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Politics

3 hours ago Head teacher who swam at luxury spa during school day while working from home dodges teaching ban

Joanna Clark was spotted swimming during working hours at the health spa at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, near Durham.

Society

4 hours ago All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Economics

11 hours ago Today's rugby news as Welsh club make doping statement and coach 'disappointed' by Wales star's axe

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Sport

60 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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3 hours ago Starmer says his favourite book is 'Roy of the Rovers' and 'all my books are about football' as he visits Kyiv school

Keir Starmer chatted with pupils in the Ukraine capital and via videolink with students at a twinned school in Liverpool.

Culture

5 hours ago Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

Science

2 hours ago Female teacher 'began sleeping with boy when he was 11 and had his baby when he was 13'

A New Jersey elementary school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting one of her students for four years and having his baby.

Politics

5 hours ago Plan for new homes rejected over fears it would pose 'risk to human health'

Planning officers believed the plan would create a poor standard of living for future residents

Society

6 hours ago Most valuable retro video games and consoles as special Mario Bros fetches over £1million

Items worth millions could be hiding in homes across the country

Economics

21 hours ago Arsenal reignite title bid after Trossard completes fightback against Spurs

Arsenal could feel the heat. Back-to-back home losses in the domestic cups had seen to that. One has pushed them to the brink of elimination in the Carabao Cup, ahead of the semi-final second leg at Newcastle. The other on penalties against Manchester United in the FA Cup was terminal.Mikel Arteta’s team could also sense opportunity. Liverpool’s draw at Nottingham Forest had seen to that. And so the equation was pretty clear. Manage the occasion against the team they most love to hate. And win to move to within four points of Liverpool at the top, albeit having played an extra game. Continue reading...

Sport

66 minutes ago In Ange we trust? Why Spurs should risk potential failure and back Postecoglou | Max Rushden

Critics misunderstand the Australian’s past achievements and would be better off directing their ire at Daniel LevyIn the buildup to the north London derby the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson repeated a line that almost every pundit/journalist/fan has used this season: “With Spurs, you don’t know what you’re going go get.” The trouble is it feels increasingly – especially in the league – that you know exactly what you’re going to get.Wednesday night appeared entirely predictable. Watching two great young prospects, Djed Spence and Archie Gray, play the ball to each other, slowly but surely progressing it backwards towards their own corner flag before giving away possession/a throw/a corner with almost no other options, seemed like a very limited and dispiriting choose your own adventure. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer tells school children Roy Of The Rovers is his favourite book

The Prime Minister also said his favourite football player is Arsenal star Martin Odegaard.

Culture

8 hours ago Huge saving on this George Foreman electric grilling machine right now

The George Foreman Health Grill is back, and it’s had a smart redesign, making it more practical than ever - here’s one on a special offer

Science

2 hours ago Kiena Dawes' desperate 10 attempts to escape evil boyfriend Ryan Wellings

Kiena Dawes ended her life following a two-year campaign of vile abuse from her partner Ryan Wellings, which saw her report her abuser to the police multiple times and ask for help from a charity

Politics

5 hours ago Teacher 'has baby with boy, 13, she lived with' – then his dad 'figured it out'

Ex-South Jersey teacher Laura Caron has been accused of having her 13-year-old student's child after the alleged victim's father is said to have 'figured it all out'

Society

6 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries up in December, surveyors report shows

'The signals from the survey around expectations over the next 12 months also remain solidly positive for now'

Economics

24 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 Laurel Gardens Retirement Complex tenants taught digital skills by St Aloysuis Primary School pupils

Youngsters' help part of North Lanarkshire Council’s Driving Digital Locally Intergenerational Project.

Events

30 hours ago Families 'devastated' as another Scottish council proposes cut to school music tuition

Hundreds of signatures are being added to petitions by campaigners every day

Culture

18 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

3 hours ago Kelly Cates: Lying to friends about Match Of The Day role was ‘horrendous’

Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show.

Politics

28 hours ago Live updates as Welsh secretary Jo Stevens faces questions over Tata, Holyhead, and farmers' tax

Rail investment is also set to feature in the session

Society

7 hours ago Single mother of autistic child who survives on just £147 a week bursts into tears after multimillionaires promise to clear her debts and help set up her 'dream' special needs charity

The single mother of an autistic child burst into tears after a multimillionaire promised to clear her debts on Rich House, Poor House - set in Worcester this week.

Economics

25 hours ago BBC The Traitors: Exactly why Welsh accent deemed 'more trustworthy' as player Charlotte continues to pretend

32-year-old Charlotte, who is a business director from London, has adopted a fake Abergavenny accent on the BBC programme

Sport

2 hours ago David Beckham shocks fans with 'swollen' face on NBC's Today Show: 'He's in decline, horrible'

Beckham, 49, was a special guest on Wednesday's edition of the daily NBC program as he discussed a wide-range of topics, including wife Victoria's upcoming docuseries.

Events

19 hours ago NHS hospital footage shows 'Third World' corridor care as patients left to die on trolleys

Shocking footage shows 'Third World' scenes in hospital corridors as the Royal College of Nursing publishes a report saying the situation on the NHS frontline is 'worse than ever'

Science

4 hours ago Parents calling for new Welsh medium school in Cardiff gather at County Hall again

Parents in the south of Cardiff said the balance of Welsh medium education provision in the city is not fare, with all Welsh medium secondary schools being north of the A48

Politics

30 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

8 hours ago Scottish teacher captures stunning Jupiter photo from backyard using £80 Aldi telescope

The clear image of Jupiter and its moon was captured from the backyard

Economics

29 hours ago Southampton game will teach me more about players than last two – Ruben Amorim

United came away from Anfield with a 2-2 draw before beating Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup.

Sport

3 hours ago Young women see dramatic spike in cancer rates compared to young men. Why? It’s complicated

Rates of new cancer diagnoses are higher in women under 65 than in men, physicians say

Events

39 hours ago Patients left in pain and indignity at Welsh emergency department says damning report

Overcrowding in the waiting room and reception 'continues to compromise patient privacy, dignity, and access to timely care' a report has found

Science

43 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 School cannot use its new £700,000 sports field after neighbours complained about the noise of referees whistling

Cornwallis Academy in Maidstone, Kent, splashed out £700,000 on a floodlit, FIFA-certified 3G artificial grass football pitch - but it's lying unused after neighbours complained about the whistle noise.

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

41 hours ago Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

Science

4 hours ago British Ministers Indicate Support for China's Plans for New Large Embassy in London

British Ministers Indicate Support for China's Plans for New Large Embassy in London  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

13 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

4 hours ago Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was on his way home from school when he was 'stabbed 27 times with machetes', court hears

Kelyan was stabbed around 27 times with machetes during the horror attack which took place on his way home from school on January 7.

Events

4 hours ago ITV This Morning's Cat and Ben speechless after caller rings from hospital bed for special reason

This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were left open-mouthed during Thursday's (January 16) edition of Spin to Win.

Politics

13 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

4 hours ago 'End of life' Victorian building putting 'immense pressure' on Cardiff school

Cardiff Council wants to move Lansdowne Primary School to a new location to the north of the former Fitzalan High School

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

21 hours ago Lobster for £2.80! Rick Stein is taking customers back to 1975 with eye

Celebrity chef Rick Stein is rolling prices back to 1975 to mark 50 years since he opened his flagship eatery in Padstow, Cornwall - including serving lobster at £2.80 and seafood thermidor at £2.20.

Economics

4 hours ago John Swinney denies nursing report shows 'deadly reality' of Scotland's NHS

A survey by the Royal College of Nursing found ‘harrowing’ examples of vulnerable patients being treated in corridors

Events

5 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

25 hours ago Save over £115 on natural skincare and hair care with OK!'s latest beauty box

The OK! Beauty Box has collaborated with Wild Science Lab to create a special one-off beauty box worth over £165 but priced at £49.99

Economics

5 hours ago Teachers at 32 sixth form colleges to strike including seven in Greater Manchester

Three strike dates have been announced

Events

5 hours ago Popular Welsh beach remains one of the country's worst for bathing water quality

Ogmore-by-Sea beach in the Vale of Glamorgan was designated for bathing in 2023, but soon got given a 'poor' rating for bathing water quality which remains in place

Politics

27 hours ago Statement issued on new £22m school where teachers face redundancy and state of the art facilities may never be used

Powys Council rejected claims that cuts would make Ysgol Robert Owen unsafe as it warned schools across the county have begun "management of change processes in response to the financial pressures"

Economics

5 hours ago ‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid ongoing LA wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

Events

5 hours ago Lady Louise Windsor set to celebrate major milestone with her mum Sophie

Sophie and her daughter Lady Louise are very close - so the Duchess will no doubt be delighted to have her eldest child with her for a special celebration next week

Politics

27 hours ago 'I charge my husband £85 twice a month – it teaches him an important lesson'

A mum-of-two has opened up about how she charges her husband £85 twice a month in order to teach him an important lesson – and to make up for the 'hard times' of being a woman and a mum

Economics

5 hours ago After Dad died I dressed like an extra from The Matrix. Now I’m blooming again like the flowers on my psychedelic new vest | Nick Buckley

For a while I lost my sense of self and dressed in void-core black. Finally I’m finding myself again in a new, colour-filled wardrobeFirst my dad died, followed by my gran, the resulting trauma forced me to quit my job, the love of my life left and before I knew it I was an only child who didn’t know who they were any more. All inside 18 months. I didn’t recognise the person who showed up at social gatherings, spoke for me or stared back from the mirror. That vanished person really enjoyed playfully dressing up but the new me only felt comfortable wearing black – an unconscious tonal shift to match life’s darkness.As a kid I’d often be deep in my puppeteer mum’s dress-up box, and she gave me a small clothing allowance from an early age (which I’m sure she sacrificed her own needs to provide) that gave me autonomy over my image. I was the only boy in my high school sewing class and for a time I wanted to be a tailor. I’m straight but my choice of clothing became a target for homophob...

Events

6 hours ago The Traitors fans all say the same as Fozia has 'perfect' reaction to huge Charlotte reveal

Faithful Fozia was not impressed with Charlott'e fake Welsh accent on The Traitors and the TV-watching population cheered

Politics

29 hours ago US inflation ticks up in December and remains above Fed’s 2% target rate

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.9% and while Trump promised to cut prices he now says it will be hardInflation ticked up across the US last month, according to the last report on consumer prices under the Biden administration.Donald Trump has promised to bring prices down for millions of Americans. But while price rises have slowed sharply since their post-pandemic peak of 9.1%, the pace of inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% per annum. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Car crashes into couple's house in Bathgate prompting renewed calls for road safety measures

They were in bed asleep when the vehicle ploughed into the front of their home in Kirk Road

Events

7 hours ago Rail passenger run over by four trains after falling onto tracks unnoticed

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has today published a report into the death

Politics

30 hours ago Ninja kettle now £59 off with special deal that's a 'game changer' for tea and coffee fans

Ninja's Perfect Temperature Rapid Boil Kettle has been reduced to £59.99 from £99.99 in the brand's January sales - and we've found a way to get it even cheaper

Economics

6 hours ago Algerian migrant living illegally in the UK 'used fake documents' to work as a school caretaker for 20 years, court hears

Mounir Lameche, 48, worked as a school caretaker at Beechwood School in Slough, Berkshire, under a fake name and fraudulently using an Italian passport to pass a DBS check.

Events

7 hours ago Coleen Rooney's son accidentally revealed her I'm A Celebrity stint at school

Coleen Rooney appeared on ITV's This Morning on Thursday (January 16) to discuss her time in the I'm A Celebrity jungle

Politics

31 hours ago Bridget Phillipson dodges question on impact of private school tax raid

As parents and schools complain of chaos, Ms Phillipson refuses to spell out details of the assessment made by the department for education

Economics

7 hours ago Police inspector is sacked after likening Just Stop Oil protesters to 'spoilt special needs kids' in social media posts

A veteran police inspector has been sacked after he called Just Stop Oil protesters 'spoilt special needs kids' in a series of critical social media posts directed at the environmental group.

Events

8 hours ago Orwell’s coin, brightest stars and lynx on the loose – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?One of the things we like to do from time to time at the Thursday quiz is have a themed edition, and every January we enjoy a special numbers week. It’s the same mix of topical news, general knowledge and pop culture questions, but with a twist – every question and answer somehow revolves around numbers, however tenuous. You will soon get the hang of it. Do let us know how you get on in the comments!The Thursday quiz, No 192 – numbers week Continue reading...

Politics

32 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

8 hours ago Emma Raducanu sets up Swiatek test but Boulter crashes out in three sets

Raducanu fought off sore back during her 6-3, 7-5 victoryKudermetova catches Boulter cold in 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2 winSlowed down by a sore back, swirling wind and a supremely talented ball-striker who robbed her of rhythm, all Emma Raducanu could do was fight with all the energy, intelligence and conviction she could rouse as her presence at the Australian Open hung in the balance. Across two testing, uncomfortable hours, Raducanu scrapped, counterpunched and chased down every last ball, her significant efforts yielding a brilliant win as Raducanu out-hustled Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-5 to reach round three at Melbourne Park.“I thought I played really well in some big moments in that match,” said Raducanu. “I thought it was going to be a really challenging one, playing Amanda. She’s obviously a good friend of mine, so it’s never easy. I feel like that adds another dimension to the match, but yeah, I’m happy I stuck with her in the second set and came through and found a way.” Continue rea...

Events

8 hours ago BBC Traitors star admits Marvel actor is perfect for celebrity special after surprise meeting

Former Traitors star names actor could be perfect for show

Politics

32 hours ago US earnings latest: Goldman Sachs profits double as equities business booms

Shares rise in pre-market trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earnings

Economics

8 hours ago Scots school trip chaos as pupils caught stealing €800 of goods at airport in Italy

School staff had to pay for the expensive items so the plane could take off after the kids were caught on CCTV.

Events

8 hours ago Poundland owner to take ‘immediate measures’ to halt chain’s sales slump

Pepco Group said the UK business will increase the number of products it sells for £1 or less in a bid to improve its performance.

Politics

34 hours ago Scots physics teacher captures amazing shots of Jupiter using £80 Aldi telescope

Stephen McAllister captured a stunning shot of Jupiter and its fourth-largest moon lo.

Economics

8 hours ago More strike days planned for sixth form college teachers in pay dispute

The National Education Union has already staged seven days of action in 32 sixth form colleges in England since November.

Events

8 hours ago Minimum alcohol pricing in Wales 'has just pushed problem drinkers into buying hard spirits instead of cider' and led poorest to 'go without food'

The Labour government in Cardiff set prices at 50p per unit in 2020 in a bid to cut consumption. But a report suggested that the impact of the controversial law on overall intake has been minimal.

Politics

37 hours ago ‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions to help payThe “cost of dying” has hit a record high, prompting growing numbers of grieving UK families to turn to crowdfunding or sell possessions to help pay for a funeral, according to a report.The average cost of a basic funeral has increased by 3.5% in a year to hit an “all-time high” of £4,285, according to the insurer SunLife, which has been monitoring UK funeral costs for two decades. Continue reading...

Economics

9 hours ago Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station

Report 01/2025: Fatal accident at Stratford London Underground station  GOV.UK

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