63 minutes ago 'I used to prank call Peter Crouch's house – he found out when I interviewed him years later'

NBC Sports presenter Rebecca Lowe, who also hosts the 'It's Called Soccer!' podcast, has opened up about living near ex-England striker Peter Crouch when she was at school

Politics

8 hours ago Barry Keoghan visits Bulgaria alongside Foreign Secretary David Lammy to launch Children's Care campaign across the globe as actor aims to 'improve the system'

The duo made childcare reform 'a priority' during their visit - as they are set to lead a campaign together that advocates for a family-based care, with Barry stressing 'no child should be left behind'.

Society

1 hour ago Record numbers of British millionaires ditch UK over fears Labour's tax plans are damaging the economy

Thousands of millionaires have fled Britain amid growing concerns that new tax plans will damage the economy and international investors.

Economics

3 hours ago The Traitors fans left 'emotional wrecks' as the contestants open up during heartfelt dinner party

During the meal every revealed plans for how they'd spend the show's prize money as shared insight into their lives away from the castle.

Sport

57 minutes ago Fire reignites at California battery plant after evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, causing highway and school closuresA fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern California flared up again on Friday afternoon, sending up plumes of toxic smoke after authorities had said the blaze was mostly over.The fire in Moss Landing in Monterey county started on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,500 people and the closure of a major highway. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but rather waiting for it to burn out on its own, a local fire official said. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden reveals how she’s changed after sudden show exit

Professional dancer Amy Dowden has revealed she 'feels like Amy again' following her Strictly Come Dancing set back as she was forced out of the show due to an injury

Culture

13 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

12 hours ago Experts reveal fascinating reason why cancer is surging more in young women than it is in men

American researchers found cancer rates in women under 50 in the US are now 82 per cent higher than men of the same age and data suggests a similar pattern is emerging in the UK.

Science

76 minutes ago Labour gives up plan to replace decrepit NHS hospitals because Wes Streeting 'can't figure out how to fund the project'

Labour is set to scrap plans to replace decrepit NHS Hospitals as Health Secretary Wes Streeting admitted he couldn't work out how to fund the project.

Politics

14 hours ago ‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades When Lydia Abraham-Traylor left the kindergarten class she teaches in downtown Los Angeles last Tuesday, her eyes were on the Palisades fire, which had started that morning.Abraham-Traylor, who lived with her eight-year-old daughter in Altadena, figured that fire was all the way across the city. The worst she’d have to handle was a power outage. Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago Chinese investors are circling private schools 'like vultures': Education experts' warning as VAT raid on fees means many struggling institutions now face Beijing buyouts

Following Labour's VAT raid on school fees, Chinese investors are circling a host of independent schools across the UK, seeing them as potential investment opportunities.

Economics

11 hours ago The three ‘essential’ kettlebell exercises for fitness and longevity, according to an expert strength coach

Here’s how to start getting in ‘the best shape of your life’ with just one kettlebell

Sport

2 hours ago Fire reignites at California battery plant after prompting evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupted in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, leading to highway and school closuresA fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern California flared up again on Friday afternoon, sending up plumes of toxic smoke after authorities had said the blaze was mostly over.The fire in Moss Landing in Monterey county started on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,500 people and the closure of a major highway. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but rather waiting for it to burn out on its own, the Mercury News reported. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Friends group 'dismayed' by Falkirk Council plan to close unique museum in historic park

Friends of Kinneil says the museum should stay open until the future of the house and park is decided

Culture

87 minutes ago Prince Harry refuses offer of Buckingham Palace stay during London trip, gets ‘limited police protection’, says report | Today News

Prince Harry refuses offer of Buckingham Palace stay during London trip, gets ‘limited police protection’, says report | Today News  Mint

Politics

15 hours 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

7 hours ago Jessica Alba's divorce from Cash Warren 'complicated' thanks to film career and $640M Honest Company

Alba's money comes not just from her high-profile movie career which includes films such as Honey, but it also is from her success as the founder of Honest Company.

Economics

11 hours ago Tyson Fury given deadline to reverse retirement and accept Anthony Joshua fight

The two-time heavyweight champion shocked the boxing following his recent announcement, seemingly ruining plans for an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua

Sport

3 hours ago US and Turks and Caicos to inquire into failed SpaceX launch leading to debris

Starship test sent orange-glowing shards streaking over northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert flightsThe US Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched investigations into SpaceX’s explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert dozens of flights.“There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and appropriate authorities to confirm reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos,” said the FAA, which oversees private rocket launch activity. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Bonnie Blue's real name, private school husband and mum's surprise role in sex job

Bonnie Blue's life now is world's away from her 'quiet and reserved' upbringing. We look at the adult star's marriage and the role her family play in her huge empire

Culture

1 hour ago Teenager describes tumultuous life at trial of adoptive parents accused of neglect and forced labor

A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial

Politics

17 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

7 hours ago Shoppers 'ditch' Dyson for 'brilliant Amazon vacuum that’s a fraction of the price

"Much more powerful than the Dyson which only has two speeds."

Economics

13 hours ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be forced to sell the one Manchester United player he doesn't want to

Manchester United find themselves in desperate times but one shining light remains unblemished at Old Trafford

Sport

3 hours ago Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China’s tight restrictions on what can be posted“It is the coolest thing,” says Huang Ziyan, a longtime user of Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, describing the experience as a “21st-century Tower of Babel”.Huang is referring to the influx of US “TikTok refugees” fleeing the impending ban and the resulting cross-cultural exchange that has seen Americans warmly welcomed – and sometimes given a few helpful tips. Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago East Kilbride schoolgirl wins chance to have character published in children's book

Eyes of Devilla author Len Rayne visited Our Lady of Lourdes Primary as part of the school’s celebration of Book Week Scotland.

Culture

2 hours ago Labour plans to digitalise driving licenses: Brits will be able to use government app as proof of valid ID for buying booze, boarding flights and voting

Labour are set to unveil a new scheme which will offer drivers the chance to digitalise their license using a purpose-built app which will act as an official form of ID.

Politics

19 hours ago Parents on alert after children 'grabbed by strangers' outside schools six miles apart

"Can I please suggest that all children are dropped off at and picked up from school tomorrow whilst Investigations are ongoing."

Society

8 hours ago Martin Lewis' Money Saving Experts issues £117million warning to British Airways passengers

British Airways vouchers are soon set to expire

Economics

15 hours ago Arsenal and Man Utd on red alert as Bayern Munich prepare transfer exodus

Bayern Munich have a lot of work to do to convince a host of their stars to stay at the club as the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all circle for blockbuster transfers

Sport

3 hours ago Just Stop Oil and Labour donor Dale Vince claims he WON court battle after his ex

Ms Vince was awarded more than £40million by a High Court judge after the pair had previously disagreed over how finances should be divided at a hearing last month.

Events

16 hours ago Three quarters of kids feel unprepared for world of work after school, study shows

More than half of schoolkids feel nervous about starting employment.

Culture

3 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'disturbing' nightmare as expert begs 'move on'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been slammed for their response to the Los Angeles wildfires and their statement against Meta - but a royal expert has insisted the couple have done nothing wrong

Politics

19 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

9 hours ago Fitness fans rush to snag £15 Nutribullet blender 'perfect' for protein shakes

Shoppers have praised the gadget as a 'game changer' and the new deal gets it for less than half of its usual £40 price tag

Economics

18 hours ago The uncomfortable Kyogo truth that Celtic fans must accept as 'best since Larsson' throws up transfer dilemma

Arguably the club's favourite son since the King of Kings, Kyogo's days could be numbered at Parkhead

Sport

17 hours ago Stephen Fry celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with husband with first photo together in six years

The notoriously private pair were last pictured together in 2019

Culture

3 hours ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could sign 5 Man Utd stars after finally landing new job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has returned to management for the first time since leaving Manchester United with Besiktas but could raid his former club for January recruits

Politics

22 hours ago BP job losses 'proof SNP and Labour turning backs on North Sea oil and gas industry'

SNP and Labour ministers have been accused of causing “economic damage” to Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas sector.

Society

9 hours ago Hailey Bieber’s £8k black leather trench coat is trending and we found a £60 version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8k YSL leather trench coat on repeat, and the look is trending as a chic way to stay warm in the winter so we found the perfect £60 alternative

Economics

5 hours ago Experts issue warning to Brits to look out for these key signs of bedbugs in homes

Here's everything you need to know about the pesky pests

Events

20 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

3 hours ago Are Delta Force servers down? Here's when matchmaking is back – and full Season 2 patch notes

Delta Force Season 2 is about to start and while there's no official downtime, Team Jade has warned players that certain parts of the game will be "temporarily unavailable" before it goes live.

Politics

22 hours ago 'Cheap to run' heated airer 'keeps washing off radiators' and is 'brilliant for drying clothes'

The Debenhams heated airer currently has a 60% discount, making the price more appealling

Society

12 hours ago The EuroMillions numbers experts say you should pick ahead of Friday's £64m draw

Here are the most commonly drawn numbers

Economics

5 hours ago As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA

A court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports

Events

26 hours ago The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip

The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip  KYMA

Culture

4 hours ago Pep Guardiola could force Man City's hand over Kyle Walker in January transfer window

Kyle Walker wants to leave Manchester City in the January transfer window, but the honesty of his manager Pep Guardiola may have undermined the possibility of that happening

Politics

22 hours ago AD FEATURE: Fairview International School to host spectacular Lunar New Year event

The free event at the Bridge of Allan campus guarantees culture, community, and celebration for people of all ages

Society

13 hours ago Older people with health issues can get help claiming £108 weekly benefit from charity

Independent Age can help pensioners with health issues claim Attendance Allowance.

Economics

5 hours ago UK snow maps warn of 13 inches hitting the Britain next week in huge Arctic blast

The Met Office has warned of a 'increased chance' of snow falling in the UK towards the end of January, as weather forecasters say cold air from Europe could feed into Britain

Events

5 hours ago Donald Trump gives Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone huge job ahead of inauguration

The US president-elect made the actors his "special envoys" to Hollywood, which he said had lost business to foreign countries and needed to be "bigger, better and stronger" than ever before

Politics

14 hours ago Scammer posing as 'Brad Pitt' who duped woman out of £700k now pretending to be another star

A private investigator says they have tracked down a scammer who pretended to be Brad Pitt so they could trick a woman into sending £700,000 - and revealed who they are impersonating now

Economics

6 hours ago TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app

A rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service

Events

6 hours ago Kate Middleton's secret trip to cancer hospital before Christmas: How Princess of Wales returned to thank nursing staff in private festive visit

The Princess of Wales undertook her first solo public engagement in more than a year as she visited the London hospital where she has secretly undergone her own chemotherapy treatment.

Politics

14 hours ago New DWP response to calls for weekly State Pension of £549 for people over 60

Thousands of people have signed an online petition supporting proposals for a new ‘universal’ State Pension.

Economics

8 hours ago Man jailed for life for kidnap and sexual assault of girl, 11, on way home from school in north London

Adam Baillie snatched the girl who was not known to him and took her to his home

Events

6 hours ago Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition

A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity

Politics

14 hours ago Home Bargains fans impressed by £4 'magic cream' that 'plumps and firms' skin

The budget retailer is selling an affordable version of one of the UK's most popular moisturisers - Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream

Economics

9 hours ago "This will change your life" – Expert strength coach shares the training method missing from your workouts

Coach Dan John says this type of exercise offers “the most bang for your buck of any exercise”

Events

6 hours ago Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for years

Exclusive: Labour to announce delay to many of 40 planned projects as costs spiral to estimated £30bnAt least half the 40 new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built until the 2040s, the Guardian has learned, in a move described as “devastating” for staff and patients.Labour is preparing to announce that many of the crumbling NHS hospitals in England due to be replaced by 2030 are in effect being removed from the building programme’s timeframe. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Dunelm dressing gowns slashed to £1.33 for one day only in deal that rivals £1 Oodie sale

"Absolutely wonderful dressing gown. It's soft and fluffy and toasty warm. Great to cuddle up in on a cold winter's night"

Economics

10 hours ago Big fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closuresA large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people and the closure of a major highway.The blaze in Moss Landing started on Thursday. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but were waiting for it to burn out on its own, the Mercury News reported. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Ryanair jet from Luton forced to abort landing due to 'GPS scrambling' near Russia

The jet was forced to divert to Poland after experiencing ‘GPS scrambling’ as it attempted to land in Lithuania

Politics

15 hours ago American gang expert to educate Scots on how to deal with violent thugs

"Father Greg is such an inspiration to everyone working in violence prevention because of the long-term work he has done to support former gang members in the most troubled parts of LA."

Economics

10 hours ago Oldham gang rape survivor blasts ‘appalling’ Labour plan for local grooming inquiries and ‘rapid audit’

Survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts hit out at Yvette Cooper’s plan and called £5million budget for five government-backed inquiries ‘absolutely shocking’

Events

7 hours ago Sadiq Khan admits concern developers are 'landbanking' London's green belt

The mayor warned against developers eyeing up land that ‘for decades has been the lungs for residents in this great city of ours’

Politics

15 hours ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £221.20 each week when they retire.

Economics

10 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

Events

7 hours ago Archaeologists unearth remarkable preserved Pompeii bathhouse in ‘once

Spectacular bathhouses used to entertain Pompeiian’s in private home

Politics

15 hours ago Dunelm shoppers praise heating gadget reduced to £1.32 for one day only that's 'like a warm cuddle'

"It’s like having a warm cuddle just for your feet. So relaxing."

Economics

11 hours ago Warning to anyone storing milk in fridge door as major mistake could cost hundreds

Fridge manufacturer Beko has issued a major warning to homeowners. According to the experts, storing your food and drinks in the wrong place could cost you hundreds of pounds

Events

8 hours ago Half of new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built for decades

Exclusive: Labour to announce removal of many of 40 planned projects as costs spiral to estimated £30bnAt least half the 40 new hospitals promised by Boris Johnson will not be built until the 2040s, the Guardian has learned, in a move described as “devastating” for staff and patients.Labour is preparing to announce that many of the crumbling NHS hospitals in England due to be replaced by 2030 are in effect being removed from the building programme. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Mum horrified as £2.50 SHEIN pencil cases 'ideal for teens' hid concealed knives

Ann-Marie Bennett bought two stationery sets as presents for her two children before they went back to school in January - but was left horrified when she discovered the hidden blades inside

Economics

11 hours ago What is RedNote? The Chinese app 'TikTok refugees' are using as US ban looms

RedNote is a Chinese social media app that is rising in popularity in the US and the UK

Events

9 hours ago Amazon slashes price of Lindt chocolates to 26p each and they're great for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favourite Lindt chocolate boxes as Amazon slashes prices

Politics

15 hours ago Erling Haaland signs huge new Man City deal until 2034 worth staggering salary

Haaland has penned a bumper new contract that will see him stay at City until 2034

Economics

11 hours ago A year of bloodshed on streets of Lawless London: Map shows how many teenagers have been killed since start of 2024 amid knife crime epidemic gripping the capital

London has seen a total of 11 teenage homicides over the last 12 months, prompting one community leader to warn that stabbings ' can happen to a child anywhere'.

Events

9 hours ago Prince Harry Turns Down Buckingham Palace Stay Amid London Visit for Legal Proceedings

Prince Harry Turns Down Buckingham Palace Stay Amid London Visit for Legal Proceedings  Marca.com

Politics

16 hours ago Scots face £1,600 fine in Spain for doing one thing that's legal back home

Spain promises the lure of cheap holidays and beautiful beaches - but experts have warned the sunshine dream may turn into a nightmare if Brits don't take notice of a law

Economics

11 hours ago TikTok will be banned in the US this Sunday. Here's what you need to know

The US Supreme Court will shut down TikTok on Sunday if Chinese parent company ByteDance cannot find a buyer for the social media app

Events

9 hours ago Donald Trump forced into INDOORS inauguration over dangerous weather conditions

Donald Trump has been robbed of a huge swearing-in ceremony after his inauguration was moved indoors due to dangerously freezing temperatures

Politics

16 hours ago Which? names best and worst energy firms as fixed deals return to the market

If you are unhappy with your provider, now may be the best time to switch.

Economics

11 hours ago Greece warned against copying Spain's property tax on Brits over fears of economic crisis

Travel expert said Greece could find their country 'undermined' if they pulled a copycat move

Events