37 minutes ago ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes rejected by Government

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the Government could not support Liberal Democrat Max Wilkinson’s proposals.

Politics

54 minutes ago Boy, 2, drowned in canal on same day family were moving house because of water fears

Two-year-old Jayce Olutola, from Wolverhampton, was found lifeless in a canal last year. He wandered outside of his home whilst his family were in the process of moving house

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2 hours ago GTA 6 could 'save' the games industry but huge '$80 plus' price comes at a cost for you

One analyst has predicted that pricing games higher would help the industry in the medium to long-term, and has suggested Rockstar Games' GTA 6 could be the game to do it

Economics

22 hours ago Football Daily | Spurs live down to underdog billing as Arsenal paint town red

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve contested. Well, played in or at least turned up for. Indeed, a good lawyer might argue that technically they haven’t really won any because one of the aforementioned victories came against peak b@nter era Manchester City, while not even Spurs were capable of doing anything other than swat the current Southampton rabble aside, a feat that is not so much something to be proud of, but more the equivalent of helping yourself to the pennies covering a dead man’s eyes. Having taken just eight points from their previous 10 games, Ange Postecoglou’s knack-depleted team went into Wednesday night’s north London derby as firm underdogs and duly lived down to their billing.I would never dare doubt the accuracy and reliability of statistics from Big Website, but some of the match stats from the Holsten Pil...

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30 minutes ago ‘A ceasefire is just the start’ say British Palestinians with family in Gaza

The ceasefire deal would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war.

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5 hours ago No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

Culture

21 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country guest shares how move to Spain helped after cancer diagnosis

I Escaped to the Country made for compelling viewing after a guest who appeared on the show discussed his previous cancer diagnosis

Science

47 minutes ago Vet begs pet owners to not phrase she 'hates' to pets who are about to pass away

A vet has shared the one phrase she doesn't like to hear people saying to their pets as they're about to pass away - and it's likely to break your heart

Politics

72 minutes ago UK ‘protects money more than children’ amid push for sexual abuse reporting law

Independent crossbench peer Baroness Grey-Thompson said there have been mandatory reporting laws for money laundering for 23 years.

Society

3 hours ago The modest £170,000 Blackpool terraced house where 'Naughty Nolan sister' Linda spent her final weeks before dying from pneumonia

The singer found global success as a member of The Nolans, spearheaded by parents Maureen and Tommy, who pushed their daughters to begin performing from an extremely young age.

Economics

30 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

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42 minutes ago Ruggable review: Can this washable rug survive coffee spills and muddy paws?

We put one of the brand’s designs to the test, to find out just how practical the rugs are

Events

30 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”.

Culture

26 hours ago Jenufa at the Royal Opera House review: symbolic, psychologically probing and more potent than ever

This revival was Jakub Hrusa’s first production as Covent Garden’s music director designate – the venue is in safe hands

Science

1 hour ago ‘We are ready’: the ACLU is prepared to fight Trump’s attacks on civil liberties

Organization faces arguably its biggest test with Trump’s return to power with deportation, free speech and immigration on the agendaThe American Civil Liberties Union, a leading defender of rights and freedoms enshrined in the US constitution, has drafted several major lawsuits it is prepared to file should Donald Trump try to wield excessive or unlawful power at the start of his second presidency, which starts on Monday.Cecillia Wang, the ACLU’s recently appointed national legal director, said the organisation was fully set, with plaintiffs lined up and legal complaints already written. The incoming president’s plans to mass-deport millions of undocumented immigrants, his threats to pursue vendettas against his political enemies and his talk of mobilising the military for domestic purposes, are all squarely in the ACLU’s sights. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago Our daughter won't be able to afford to live in our house after we die

My daughter, her partner, child and baby due this spring live with us as they cannot afford to rent or buy somewhere. Lawyer Rachel Waller tackles the issue.

Society

4 hours ago DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help older people claim £4,200 income boost

A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.

Economics

91 minutes ago Neighbours ‘heard screaming’ moments before woman died in housing block

Surrey Police said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident in Ashford, Surrey, on Thursday.

Events

2 hours ago ‘It brought out the most vile side of lad culture’: Unilad founder Alex Partridge on online hate, alcoholism and ADHD

The entrepreneur suffered with anxiety all his life, then a court case fuelled his alcoholism and nearly cost him everything. Now, an ADHD diagnosis has brought him clarity, a podcast and determination to help othersWhen Alex Partridge decided to become a podcaster, he dismantled his bed and soundproofed his bedroom, spent a fortune ordering recording equipment, hired a producer and booked guests – all in one evening. As an entrepreneur, the creator of the online entertainment brands Unilad and LadBible, he thought a podcast about business was a great idea. He could certainly talk about the downs as well as the ups, given that he had been kicked out of one of those companies, and only got back in after a legal battle that pushed him into alcoholism.Three days later, before the equipment had even been delivered, he’d lost interest. “I remember just being so confused,” he says, “not understanding how I could have this feeling of emptiness, compared to the euphoria and the determinatio...

Politics

5 hours ago School children in West Lothian benefit from housebuilder's community initiative fund

Persimmon East Scotland donated £13,000 to local charities and groups during 2024

Society

4 hours ago Farmers take their fight to the checkouts: Tractors mass in supermarket car parks in battle against Keir Starmer's tax raid on family farms

Dozens have descended on their supermarkets to try and highlight the financial challenges that farmers are facing and voice their thoughts on how food productions operates in this country.

Economics

94 minutes ago Digested week: Steve Bannon’s bitter attack on Musk briefly lifts the spirits | Emma Brockes

Plus: Timothée Chalamet charms on a Lime bike, Rick Stein’s 1970s prices and Starbucks’ bathroom requirementsHi, from the house of norovirus! One child down, one still standing, no community spread as far as we know, although every hour I check myself over and ask: is that nausea I’m feeling, or have I eaten too many walnuts (again)? Continue reading...

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2 hours ago My wife asked me an 'innocent' question about our sex life. Now I fear I'm a cuckold without realising it

I love my wife and don't want to mess up what we have, but I can't help feeling uneasy about what she just told me.

Politics

6 hours ago First look inside 'stunning' Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

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

Society

5 hours ago The modest £170,000 Blackpool terraced house where 'Naughty Nolan sister' Linda spent her final weeks before dying from cancer

The singer found global success as a member of The Nolans, spearheaded by parents Maureen and Tommy, who pushed their daughters to begin performing from an extremely young age.

Economics

1 hour ago Aldi's new 99p drink includes special ingredient Taylor Swift swears by

It's only going to be in stores for a limited time - and is made with a popular mineral that claims to help you get a better night's sleep

Events

2 hours ago Keir Starmer vows 'closer collaboration' with Poland on visit TODAY ahead of Donald Trump's return to White House

The Prime Minister has said that it is 'time to take our partnership to the next level' and that 'closer collaboration' with allies such as Poland will 'protect the UK's national security'.

Politics

9 hours ago Millionaire who bought $2M Nantucket beach house for just $200K reveals why it was a 'terrible investment'

A Connecticut millionaire who purchased a stunning $2 million beachfront home in Nantucket for just $200,000 is now reeling over his 'terrible investment.'

Society

9 hours ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 hours ago Israel's security Cabinet meets to vote on a ceasefire to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages

Israel’s security Cabinet has convened to vote on a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there

Events

2 hours ago 'We didn't stop 'til 11pm': The 'exhausted' volunteers travelling 100s of miles to help the homeless

They brave the cold and travel across Wales until late in the night to provide relief for those in need, but now face an ongoing battle for their own survival

Politics

17 hours ago Urgent hunt for baby and two children who have vanished with their parents

Police are now appealing to the public to help trace the family as officers hope to find them well.

Society

16 hours ago Antony in 'astonishing' open goal miss as Ally McCoist tears into £80m Man Utd flop 'That's an absolute sitter'

The Brazilian flop has been a huge disappointment at Old Trafford and had fans shocked after a horror miss

Economics

2 hours ago John Lydon sues photographer who helped make Sex Pistols famous in court battle over PiL's logo

The punk legend is fighting claims by photographer Dennis Morris that he came up with with the iconic logo for PiL - the band Lydon set up after the Sex Pistols disbanded in chaos in 1978.

Events

2 hours ago Time to look at ‘alternatives’ to countryside solar, Tory former minister urges

The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill was introduced to the Commons by the Liberal Democrats.

Politics

20 hours 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.

Society

17 hours ago Carlisle trainee gas engineer who won £7.5m on lottery wants to keep working

James Clarkson, 20, hit the jackpot in first national lottery draw of 2025 but was back at work on Monday morningHis luck began on Christmas Day. After winning £120 in the Lotto Christmas Day Draw, 20-year-old James Clarkson decided to buy five lottery tickets for the first draw of 2025 – and won £7.5m.Clarkson, a trainee gas engineer from Carlisle, was staying over at his girlfriend’s house when he discovered he had hit the jackpot on 4 January. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Drug cartel boss Liam Byrne linked to Steven Gerrard released early from prison

The 44-year-old career criminal – who is set to share granddad duties with Steven Gerrard – must wear an electronic tag and abide by strict house arrest conditions including a curfew

Events

2 hours ago Bills: major change to household bills like phone and broadband under new Ofcom rules

The changes should mean no more guessing when it comes to your bills 📊

Politics

20 hours 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.

Society

19 hours 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

Economics

2 hours ago Fearing raids, barred from aid: LA immigrants doubly vulnerable amid fires

Non-profits rush to assist undocumented immigrants who face deportation threat on top of displacement and job lossAngelica Salas has been shellshocked by the past week.The immigrants’ advocate had to flee the Eaton fire as it rushed toward Altadena and Pasadena. But even as she and her family were evacuating their home and checking in on friends and neighbors, Salas was scrambling to organize emergency aid for the hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrant families that her organization serves. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago New DWP plans to help people with invisible health conditions into work

The UK Government has a long-term ambition to achieve an 80 per cent employment rate

Politics

20 hours 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

20 hours ago Grant Hanley endgame, Ryan Porteous focus and £10m murmur gets an answer – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are hoping to bring in new faces to help their recent woes with injury at the back

Economics

3 hours ago Boy, two, drowned in canal while family were in process of moving because they feared they were too close to the water, inquest hears

Jayce Olutola, two, was found floating face down in a canal by a police officer after he went missing from his home in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton on August 11, 2024, an inquest has heard.

Events

3 hours ago Penny Lancaster forced to change appearance after comment from 'anxious' King Charles

The former lingerie model loomed over King Charles III when visited his estate at Dumfries House to launch the 35th anniversary celebrations of his charity

Politics

21 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

20 hours ago One of Notting Hill's 'most photographed' homes goes up for sale for £1.25million

Bankrobber, a swanky one-bedroom house in the once-bohemian, since-gentrified enclave of Notting Hill, west London , has a history of revelry and rebellion - and it's up for sale at £1.25 million.

Economics

3 hours ago Middle East latest: Israeli security cabinet meets to decide on ceasefire deal

Israel’s security cabinet is convening to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war

Events

3 hours ago Bruno Fernandes highlights Man United unsung hero who was key to Amad Southampton hat

Amad is rightly receiving the plaudits after his hat-trick helped Manchester United to victory against Southampton

Politics

26 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

20 hours ago Southwark Council sparks backlash after spending £31m on consultants and agency staff in under 10 months

Figures uncovered by Southwark Liberal Democrats show that council chiefs spent £2 million on consultants alone since April 2024

Economics

4 hours ago Dozens dead at Turkey hotspot and four arrested amid new 'alcohol poisoning' warning

"People have died or suffered serious illness in Istanbul, Turkey after drinking illegally produced local spirits and counterfeit bottles of branded alcohol."

Events

3 hours ago Gardening expert's '10 second' orchid hack keeps them thriving in winter

Orchids can be tricky to look after, but there's a simple 10 second trick that will help you know when to water them - and it's especially important during the winter months

Politics

26 hours ago Surge in households getting heat pumps, but numbers still fall short of target

The number of heat pumps being installed jumped 43% last year, as small-scale renewables reached record highs, figures show.

Society

21 hours ago Brazen dealer waving cash while telling universal credit helpline he was 'struggling'

Iestyn Raven, 24, was caught pretending a stack of money was a phone during a call about a universal credit application in which he said he was 'struggling'

Economics

4 hours ago Man arrested after woman found dead and toddler found with serious injuries at house in Surrey

The woman and a two-year-old girl were discovered at an address in Ashford

Events

3 hours ago Gardener's 'simple and stylish' planting trick to keep out nosy neighbours

There's nothing worse than nosy neighbours peeping into your garden, especially if you live in a terraced or semi-detached house - but a gardening expert has shared how to keep them at bay

Politics

26 hours ago Grieving mum to be evicted from house of 52 years as children's home plans approved

The grieving mother has been handed an eviction notice after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children’s home.

Society

21 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

5 hours ago Heartbreaking moment Texas cops race to save K9 that was shot after sniffing out killer hiding in dumpster

US Marshals Service K9 Rocky was shot at least twice by a suspect who killed Brazoria County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jesus Vargas earlier in the day.

Events

3 hours ago Major Ryanair boarding pass change will impact all passengers this summer

There are big changes ahead for Ryanair passengers as the airline is set to introduce new rules that will impact all travellers this summer - and could cause havoc

Politics

27 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

22 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

Economics

5 hours ago Why frail Katie Price's friends say they're terrified for her: In cry for help they reveal new surgery fears: KATIE HIND

It was at a very Z-list launch party for reality show Geordie Shore last week that Katie Price kissed her on-off friend Kerry Katona.

Events

4 hours ago A billionaire, his controversial mansion and the ancient discovery that could derail it all

Soho House boss told mansion could be on site of Iron Age hillfort

Politics

29 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

23 hours ago Debenhams shoppers replace duvet with £23 one and they 'haven't slept this well in ages'

A solid night of slumber is priceless and a good quality duvet will go a long way to helping.

Economics

5 hours ago Snow to hit the country as arctic blast set for chaotic return in days

A wall of snow is set to pass across the country, shows new maps.

Events

4 hours ago North Lanarkshire Council helps launch World Gaelic Week programme announcement

Members of the Gaelic and community resettlement teams met at Chapelside Community Centre, joined by Seachdain na Gàidhlig director Joy Dunlop.

Politics

30 hours ago Grieving mum 'confused' at being evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years

Marie Hargreaves, 71, has been told that she will be evicted from her house of more than 50 years after the landlady converted it into a residential children's home

Society

23 hours ago Boots slashes price of 'beautiful scent that lasts all day' with 'classy bottle' to just £24

The Versace Woman Ejson Eau de Parfum is usually priced at £66, but is on sale for just £24 for a limited time only, and has received dozens of glowing reviews

Economics

6 hours ago Driver in A7 crash missing for three days as cops launch helicopter search

Residents have been asked to search their sheds to help find a missing man after a horror crash on a busy Scots road.

Events

4 hours ago Biden admits biggest regret in final interview as he makes way for Trump presidency

Joe Biden has shared a huge regret about his presidency as he makes way for Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Politics

37 hours ago Jump in heat pump installations in 2024 as household renewables rise to new high

There were almost 60,000 certified installations of heat pumps last year – an 43% increase on 2023.

Society

25 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

8 hours ago Teenager went from looking 'homeless' to 'handsome' after barber's dramatic trim

The young man has been wearing the same look for a while but now he looks totally different after seeking help from a popular barber. And it was shared on TikTok

Events

4 hours ago Cardiff building called 'hideous' eyesore for years to be completely transformed

Cardiff Council's planning committee met on Thursday, January 16 to approve plans to transform Medallion House which has been called an eyesore by some residents

Politics

25 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

11 hours ago Why frail Katie Price's friends say they're terrified she could die soon: In cry for help they reveal new surgery fears and why it may be too late: KATIE HIND

It was at a very Z-list launch party for reality show Geordie Shore last week that Katie Price kissed her on-off friend Kerry Katona.

Events

4 hours ago NFL divisional round playoff predictions: how do you beat the No 1 seeds?

The best weekend in football whirls into action with Kansas City starting their bid for a three-peat and ends with a blockbuster meeting of MVP candidateWhat the Texans need to do to win: CJ Stroud needs to continue his upward trajectory. After turning what would have been an ugly fumble deep in his own half into the beginning of a run of 23 unanswered points against the Los Angeles Chargers last week, Houston’s quarterback seemed to shake off his winter blues at the very moment he found Xavier Hutchinson wide open downfield. Stroud needs to trust his instincts in order to compensate for a subpar offensive line, though more importantly he has to have faith in Nico Collins. The receiver will be under blanket coverage from Trent McDuffie and Justin Reid, owing to a lack of any other significant Texans threat downfield, but his remarkable knack of making catches in heavy traffic will be crucial if his team are to keep pace with the Chiefs. Oh, and in games that Collins has 150 or more ...

Politics

26 hours ago One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million

One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million  Time Out London

Economics

11 hours ago China's economy expands 5% in 2024, reaching target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures

Events