56 minutes ago Denis Law remembered as 'the irrepressible saviour of the Scottish cause' by Archie Macpherson in touching tribute to icon

The legendary commentator has looked back on the impact of Law on the Scottish game

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29 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...

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24 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

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2 hours ago Denis Law, one of Scotland's most gifted footballers who became a Manchester United great

The man who became ‘The King’ dies at 84

Sport

53 minutes ago Manchester United announce plan to pay tribute to Denis Law after legend's death

Manchester United legend Denis Law has passed away at the age of 84 and the club will pay tribute to the former forward before Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton

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8 hours ago AP PHOTOS: In Spanish village, horses leap through flames in centuries

On a chilly January night, hundreds of people gathered on the steep and narrow cobblestoned streets of San Bartolome de Pinares — population 500 — to watch a dramatic sight: horses galloping through towering flames.

Culture

7 hours ago Elon Musk taking over TikTok could lead to 'unparalleled power' and change democracy

EXCLUSIVE: The goal of the ban is to put the US wing of TikTok into American hands or be pulled from app stores over fears of its connections to the Chinese government and, unsurprisingly, the name being touted is Elon Musk

Technology

11 hours ago Kate Middleton reveals rare insight into chemotherapy treatment as cancer patient she met praises her 'warmth' and says meeting her was 'like talking to a friend about a really horrible time'

Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, cancer patient Katherine Field, revealed how the Princess discussed cold cap therapy during their meeting at London's Royal Marsden Hospital.

Science

75 minutes ago The life and times of Denis Law – from impoverished in Aberdeen to the pinnacle of football

Law was the unlikeliest of football prospect but he went on to conquer the world

Politics

30 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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27 hours ago UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder

Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024

Economics

2 hours ago Denis Law dead aged 84 as Scottish football mourns Manchester United and Scotland legend

Law is Scotland's joint all-time top scorer and passes away after a battle with Alzheimer's

Sport

60 minutes ago Denis Law's wife's devastating five words reveal harrowing reality of dementia battle

Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law passed away on Friday night at the age of 84, three-and-a-half years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia

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13 hours ago Pregnant Michelle Keegan conceals her blossoming baby bump with an oversized coat as she shares behind the scenes snaps filming Brassic

The actress, 37, shared the happy news that she was expecting her first child with her husband Mark Wright at the end of December and is said to be due in February.

Culture

86 minutes ago King of the Stretford End – former Man Utd captains lead tributes to Denis Law

Law won two league titles with Manchester United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968.

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43 hours ago King to visit food bank and community centre which supports struggling families

The King will meet volunteers and staff at The Gate in Alloa, Clackmannshire, on Thursday.

Society

31 hours ago Rihanna's £7 lingerie gives women confidence 'no matter their size or age'

Rihanna's Savage x Fenty has just dropped its Valentine's Day collection and it's every bit as fabulous as you'd expect with pretty options for all sizes

Economics

8 hours ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim speaks out on Rasmus Hojlund goal drought

Rasmus Hojlund was signed for a fee rising to £72m despite an underwhelming goalscoring record and he is not scoring goals.

Sport

65 minutes ago Tributes paid to Scots football legend Denis Law after his death at aged 84

Tributes have been paid to Denis Law after the Scots football legend died aged 84.

Events

25 hours ago Love Island star drops major hint she could be heading to the All Stars villa as she posts airport photo

The 26-year-old, who rose to fame in season 10 and became embroiled in one of the show's most dramatic love triangles, dropped a major hint on Instagram on Thursday

Culture

94 minutes ago Katie Price breaks her New Year's resolution to stop vaping after just three weeks as she introduces fans to her 'three newborns'

The 46-year-old former glamour model opened up about her goals for the year while filming alongside her sister Sophie and boyfriend JJ Slater

Politics

45 hours ago QUENTIN LETTS: The Attorney General has a delight in the sound of his own voice, his beachball face beaming with insincere unction

Meet Attorney General Lord Hermer KC, FOK. The second acronym, if you were wondering, stands for 'Friend of Keir'.

Society

31 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

11 hours ago Ruben Amorim sends demand to Man Utd fringe player after dropping transfer hint

Christian Eriksen is expected to leave Manchester United this summer but Ruben Amorim believes he should still be able to make an impact for the team this season

Sport

89 minutes ago Denis Law's heartbreaking words on 'silent killer' in health battle before death

Manchester United legend Denis Law has sadly passed away at the age of 84, after the 'King of the Stretford End' battled dementia in recent years according to his family

Events

29 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

99 minutes ago Max George looks in great shape while enjoying a dog walk with his mum Barbara in Manchester

The X-Factor alum, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in December, shortly after experiencing issues with his heart.

Politics

32 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

11 hours ago Rangers set for Manchester Takeover fanzone as thousands of fans without briefs set to descend on Old Trafford

The Gers take on Man United in the Europa League next Thursday and thousands of supporters are expected to make the trip south

Sport

99 minutes ago Wayne Rooney leads tributes to Man Utd great Denis Law after death aged 84

Law won two league titles with United and was a member of United’s European Cup-winning side

Events

1 hour ago Man Utd lead tributes to Denis Law as galaxy of stars bid farewell to a legend

Law sadly passed away on Friday evening and the world of football has paid tribute

Politics

33 hours ago How Luca Brecel balances Masters challenge with 'Ironman' transformation after dramatic weight loss

The Belgian Bullet is bidding for a second Triple Crown this month

Economics

16 hours ago Meet the 'incredible' Man City youngster loved by coaches and Pep Guardiola amid transfer interest

Manchester City academy defender Stephen Mfuni is playing two age groups higher than his own and has already made a first team appearance under Pep Guardiola - at just 16 years old.

Sport

1 hour ago Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland footballer, dies aged 84

Legendary footballer Denis Law has died aged 84, his family said

Events

1 hour ago Eight years ago 500,000 marched in DC against Trump. He has returned and so has the protest

The 2017 Women’s March became famous for its hats and crowd size. Now, that Trump is returning to the White House, the march will be back but organizers tell Kelly Rissman that they expect a much smaller turnout

Politics

33 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

25 hours ago Manchester United vs Southampton LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Man Utd must back up good recent results against the league’s whipping boys

Sport

2 hours ago Denis Law, legendary Manchester United and Scotland goalscorer, dies aged 84

The striker, part of Man Utd’s ‘Holy Trinity’ with George Best and Bobby Charlton, established himself as one of the great finishers in the game and claimed the Ballon d’Or

Events

2 hours ago Denis Law admitted most famous goal in Manchester derby history was 'a fluke'

Denis Law, the legendary former Manchester United and Manchester City striker, has sadly passed away at the age of 84 following a battle with dementia

Politics

34 hours ago Millions of Brits will run out of cash in days as we're 'stretched to the limits'

The gap between December and January payday is a notoriously long one, with nearly two in five (37%) expected to completely run out of money before payday arrives

Economics

32 hours ago Rashford and Hojlund branded 'unfit for relegation fight' by Man Utd legend as Garnacho transfer exit closes in

Former Red Devil Paul Parker was scathing about certain players as he calls for better recruitment

Sport

2 hours ago Denis Law's heartbreaking words as Man Utd icon revealed 'silent killer' health battle

The Manchester United legend has died at the age of 84, almost four years after revealing that, like former Old Trafford heroes Nobby Stiles and Sir Bobby Charlton, that he too had been diagnosed with dementia

Events

2 hours ago UK set to be the fastest growing European economy, IMF forecasts in boost to Reeves

After weeks of economic turbulence, new figures suggesting better growth in 2025 than previously expected will come as a welcome relief for the embattled chancellor

Politics

35 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

35 hours ago Karim Benzema's stance on Arsenal transfer as Rio Ferdinand issues Mikel Arteta demand

Rio Ferdinand has urged Arsenal to pursue a loan move for Karim Benzema in an effort to solve their struggles in front of goal - with the former Real Madrid man underlining his desire to keep on playing

Sport

2 hours ago I spent years marvelling at Denis Law's skills on the park but discovered another side to him full of mischief and fun

Jim Black has delivered a touching tribute to an icon of the Scottish game

Events

3 hours ago Who is Noel Fielding's partner? Meet the Great British Bake Off host's long

When Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding isn't distracting contestants or humouring viewers with his witty jokes, he's at home in London living a quiet life as a devoted partner and father-of-two. 

Politics

36 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

40 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Napoli eye Man Utd star, Arsenal want Vlahovic, Zubimendi latest

Arsenal are looking to sign a striker after Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury, Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United and Liverpool are expected to keep hold of Trent Alexander-Arnold for at least the rest of the season

Sport

2 hours ago Murdered Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney amid concerns over public inquiry

Emma Caldwell's family are said to have been left with "no reassurance" that a Scottish judge will not lead the inquiry into the investigation of her death.

Events

3 hours ago Lindsey Vonn’s ‘impossible’ comeback roars on with 2026 Olympics in frame

She’s past 40 with a knee made of titanium, but Lindsey Vonn’s comeback is already bucking expectations and crackling with the promise of a fifth Olympic GamesThere’s no denying the nervous apprehension that rippled through the ski racing world after Lindsey Vonn announced her shock comeback in November. She’d walked away nearly six years earlier due to a battered right knee worn down by a string of gruesome crashes and multiple surgeries, no longer able to endure the punishing demands of the circuit. Now she was proposing a return on the wrong side of 40 with a knee made of titanium to a high-risk sport where no woman has ever won any top-flight race past 34 years old.But a funny thing happened on the way to Vonn’s humiliation. In the two months since her unretirement, she’s finished 14th in a super-G at St Moritz, before improving to sixth and fourth in her next two races at St Anton. Incredibly, she says she feels healthier now than when she called time on her extraordinary caree...

Politics

38 hours ago 5 Liverpool transfers that could still be completed in January including £30m deal

Liverpool are not expected to be busy singing players this month but there could still be business done at Anfield in the January transfer window

Economics

2 hours ago Greater Manchester weekend weather forecast as Met Office warns of 'rural frost'

Here's what to expect from the weather this weekend in Greater Manchester

Events

4 hours ago Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Politics

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

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

Economics

2 hours ago Manchester United legend and Ballon d’Or winner Denis Law dies aged 84

The Manchester United legend won the Ballon d'Or in a glittering career where his trademark celebration of pointing to the sky with a clutched sleeve was copied in playgrounds across Manchester

Events

6 hours ago Bitcoin soars past $100,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump

The price of bitcoin topped $100,000 again early Friday as a pumped up cryptocurrency industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he’s sworn in as president next week

Politics

46 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December – surveyors

Signals around housing market expectations for the next 12 months ‘remain solidly positive for now,’ surveyors reported.

Economics

3 hours ago Erling Haaland sends Alan Shearer warning as he discloses Pep Guardiola role in new deal

Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer

Events

6 hours ago Ruben Amorim admits Manuel Ugarte selection mistake amid Manchester United concerns

Midfielder scored an own goal during difficult night against Southampton

Politics

4 hours ago Meet the prisoners earning $5.80 a day fighting California's wildfires

California's inmate firefighters earning between $5.80 to $10.24 a day are among those joining the fight against the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

6 hours ago 'Lessons need to be learned': Calls for independent inquiry into demolition of Paisley's Territorial Army Building

Councillor Will Mylet described the demise of the iconic structure in High Street as 'very sad'.

Politics

6 hours ago From criminal sentencing to inauguration: Timeline of Trump’s dramatic return to White House

During the two months since Trump won the election, states and Congress have certified the results, a new Congress has convened, and the president-elect has been sentenced in his hush-money case

Events

6 hours ago WWE on Netflix: the exact time WWE Smackdown will air on Netflix tonight and what to expect?

Tiffany Stratton makes her first title defence on this week’s WWE Smackdown

Politics

6 hours ago ‘It was built for this’: how design helped spare some homes from the LA wildfires

As fires set LA ablaze, some houses are left standing amid ashes thanks to concrete walls, class A wood – and luckWhen last week’s fires in Los Angeles set parts of the city ablaze, one viral image was of a lone house in Pacific Palisades that was left standing while all of the homes around it were destroyed.Architect Greg Chasen said luck was the main factor in the home’s survival, but the brand-new build had some design features that also helped: a vegetation-free zone around the yard fenced off by a solid concrete perimeter wall, a metal roof with a fire-resistant underlayment, class A wood and a front-gabled design without multiple roof lines. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago ‘Everybody wants to be my friend’: who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list?

Billionaires, far-right leaders and wrestling influencers are expected at a better attended ceremony than in 2017Trump’s inauguration speech to swap ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides sayAs a theme, it could be entitled “all the president’s friends”.Donald Trump’s boast that “in this term, everybody wants to be my friend” – voiced at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago last month – is likely to be borne out in emphatic fashion at his second presidential inauguration on Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Broxburn Athletic v Ayr United: What Honest Men can expect on their Scottish Cup trip to Albyn Park

It's Scottish Cup weekend and Ayr are heading to the home of Lowland League Broxburn Athletic in a bid to make the last 16.

Events

7 hours ago BBC EastEnders star Lacey Tuner gives birth to third child and shares adorable first pictures

The actress confirmed she was expecting a baby with her husband Matt Kay back in September

Politics

6 hours ago Bail denied for American captured in France and accused of assaulting Pennsylvania student

An American accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has been ordered jailed without bail

Events

7 hours ago Keir Starmer visits ‘harrowing’ Auschwitz and vows renewed fight against antisemitism

The Prime Minister visited the former Nazi concentration camp as he travelled to Poland to meet with the country’s political leaders.

Politics

7 hours ago IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

Events

7 hours ago Syrian Christians want their identity and freedoms protected in any new constitution, envoy says

As Syria begins recovering from 50 years of autocratic rule by the Assad family, an international envoy says Christians and other religious groups expect their rights and freedoms to be preserved under a new constitutional settlement

Politics

7 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hits back in row with Crystal Palace over Trevoh Chalobah loan recall

Maresca explains Blues decision and denies Palace claim

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