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12 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing pro Nancy Xu admits fear she won’t return to BBC show this year

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49 minutes ago 'I was one of Mikel Arteta's first Arsenal signings – now I'm stuck in limbo as a free agent'

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7 hours ago Kenny Dalglish delivers emotional tribute to 'hero' Denis Law as Man Utd reveal plan to honour an icon

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50 minutes ago A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war

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

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Footage shows HGV driver Dainius Juodis finally stopping on a live lane of the M23, having failed to stop for four miles after a police vehicle had activated its blue lights

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12 hours ago London students in 'danger to health' flat win £20k rent back from landlord

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79 minutes ago Scots 'butterfly girl' given wheelchair by family of knife attack victim

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13 hours ago Three London students in 'danger to health' cold and mouldy flat win £20,000 rent back from landlord

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79 minutes ago Daughter of murdered Scots mum feared there was a 'hidden killer' in her family

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

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79 minutes ago Napoli suffer setback for Alejandro Garnacho alternative with repeat of Man United issue

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13 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington says 'I'm gutted' as live tour kicks off

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1 hour ago 'Loved father', 49, dies after feeling short of breath following trip to the shops

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

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20 hours ago Manchester Airport issues major update for easyJet passengers flying this week

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Politics

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5 hours ago £20,000 reward offered to identify parents of newborn found abandoned a year ago

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11 hours ago Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge offers to mentor Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee for his London Marathon d

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1 hour ago Inside terrible plight of woman scammed into thinking she was dating Brad Pitt

Anne parted with nearly £700,000 as the AI scam led her to think she was dating Hollywood legend Brad Pitt, who she believed required the cash for cancer treatment

Events

14 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer Dressed Crab's identity 'revealed' as Grammy winner

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24 hours ago Wards at mental health facility at centre of abuse scandal criticised as concerns raised over safety of patients

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Science

1 hour ago Why is Brentford vs Liverpool not on TV in UK? How to watch Premier League match

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Politics

15 hours ago Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

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Society

6 hours ago Cowboy builder who fleeced widow, 85, out of £8,000 after her skylights started leaking is jailed

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Economics

11 hours ago LA's Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city's rebuild could impact the Games' runup

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Sport

2 hours ago Paul Driscoll, an unflappable editor who led the AP's Chicago bureau for decades, has died at age 91

Former Associated Press journalist and newsroom leader Paul Driscoll has died at the age of 91

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14 hours ago Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon shares intimate photo from birth of second child as co

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Culture

25 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo might realise it is time to think about health

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Science

1 hour ago Micah Richards broke 'golden rule of punditry' to pull up Man Utd star while on TV

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Politics

15 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

6 hours ago Arkansas governor traveling to Switzerland next week for World Economic Forum

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11 hours ago Hibs issue firm response to transfer speculation on duo as David Gray challenges players

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Sport

2 hours ago Mum's nine last words to son, 17, as he dies of stab wounds in sickening murder

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Events

15 hours ago Top 10 David Lynch' movies and TV shows ranked from Twin Peaks to Mulholland Drive

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Culture

1 hour ago The five things that need to happen to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales

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Politics

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

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7 hours ago Now Reeves faces a £20billion black hole in the public finances as economy slumps behind ­America

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Economics

11 hours ago The Chase's Bradley Walsh shut down by player as fans baffled over controversial moment

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Sport

2 hours ago Three easy diet changes to make now to protect against world's deadliest disease

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Events

15 hours ago ITV I'm A Celebrity's Danny Jones delights 'waiting' fans with reunion update weeks after winning ITV show

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Culture

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

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Politics

17 hours ago Less, please, of this overblown Oliver! PATRICK MARMION reviews Oliver! at London's Gielgud Theatre

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7 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

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Economics

11 hours ago Manchester United have clear Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo transfer choice amid FFP threat

Man United face a dilemma over the futures of Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo as they look to improve their PSR position

Sport

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

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Events

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

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Culture

2 hours ago TikTok reveals it plans to 'go dark' on Sunday unless Joe Biden intervenes 'immediately' to stop ban

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Politics

17 hours ago New details emerge in case of teacher, 34, who gave birth to her student’s baby

The Independent has now seen the criminal complaint detailing the full extent of the horrific child sex abuse allegations

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7 hours ago DWP confirms PIP and Attendance Allowance payments increase from April 2025

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12 hours ago Football legend Ian Wright pays surprise visit to Lioness star's Greater Manchester cafe

The "North's favourite Southerner" paid a visit to the popular Greater Manchester cafe

Sport

3 hours ago Jimmy Mizen's mother slams his killer as 'heartless' after drill rapper who shamelessly boasted about violent murder of altar boy in lyrics is hauled back to jail for breaching parole

Jake Fahri, also known as drill rapper TEN, was handed a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing Jimmy.

Events

16 hours ago Photographers invited to ‘capture the essence of Bolton’ for town of culture exhibition

The 'vibrant life, people and places of Bolton' will be displayed as part of the town of culture celebrations

Culture

3 hours 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

17 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

8 hours ago The £4.5m Rangers small print Philippe Clement doesn't regret as boss sees 'no reason' to worry

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13 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window as winger joins Premier League rivals

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Sport

3 hours ago Evidence bombshell for Kentucky sheriff 'who shot judge in chambers after sex scandal'

The defense team representing a Kentucky sheriff who allegedly shot a judge in his chambers last year has made a shocking admission.

Events

16 hours ago Stephen Fry celebrates ’10 happy years’ of marriage to comedian Elliott Spencer

The 67-year-old actor married comedian Spencer, 37, in 2015.

Culture

3 hours ago Teacher's shameful behaviour in Morrisons car park uncovered when colleagues noticed something odd

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Politics

18 hours ago Mysterious airstrip appears on Indian Ocean island in key shipping location

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Society

8 hours ago US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy says it's setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels

Economics

13 hours ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as star loving new role after being left 'disappointed' and player reveals why he left

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Sport

3 hours ago Homeless TikTok star who was 'exploited for likes' dies in street: Charity blasts Gen Zers who gave woman, 34, cash and alcohol to sing, dance and swim in fountains for the camera

Keeley Thorton - known as 'Sheffield Keeley' on social media platform TikTok - was reportedly found unconscious in the city centre on Tuesday, January 14.

Events

16 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

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

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Politics

19 hours ago Liverpool: Diogo Jota doubtful for Brentford clash as Arne Slot reveals why Luis Diaz missed training

Mixed fortunes on the team news front as Reds look to go seven points clear of Arsenal in Premier League title battle

Society

9 hours ago Zoo's £2,000 tiger feeding tour is branded 'exploitation' by animal rights campaigners

Animal welfare campaigners have accused a Scots zoo of exploitation after it offered visitors the chance to feed tigers for a £2,000 fee.

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14 hours ago Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have transfer 'necessity' after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus injuries

Gunners have four fit forwards with two weeks to go until January window shuts

Sport

4 hours ago Britain is becoming a nation of dishonest scroungers who openly steal from supermarkets and defraud the benefits system, study warns

A new study sheds a light on the worrying trends mostly 'associated with younger people' and changing social attitudes that have made theft almost a 'national sport'.

Events

16 hours ago Michelle Keegan gives glimpse of baby bump after announcement as she films series ahead of birth

The actress is filming her next TV project before welcoming her first child into the world

Culture

3 hours 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

20 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

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

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Economics

14 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

4 hours ago Sarah Ferguson describes 'bomb going off' moment at being diagnosed with two cancers

Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, admitted her "mind went to some dark places" after she was diagnosed with breast cancer and skin cancer in the space of approximately seven months

Events

17 hours ago Apple TV+ series cancelled after Noel Fielding abruptly withdraws due to ill health

Every episode filmed so far will not see the light of day

Culture

3 hours ago Tragedy as Sarah Ferguson pays poignant tribute to friend 'who had such a twinkle'

The Duchess of York remembered James Wentworth-Stanley, a family friend, who took his own life days before Christmas after being classed as a low priority at A&E

Politics

20 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 Martin Lewis' Money Saving Experts issues £117million warning to British Airways passengers

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Economics

15 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho stance on Manchester United future as Chelsea links emerge

Alejandro Garnacho started against Arsenal and Southampton but his future at Man United is uncertain.

Sport

4 hours ago Fox News pundit says Kristi Noem is ‘so hot’ that shooting her puppy won’t impact cabinet appointment chances

Greg Guttfield praised Donald Trump’s cabinet picks for being in ‘great shape,’ while slamming liberals as ‘fat, out of shape losers’

Events

17 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'it's a shame' about Chris McCasualnd as he misses dancing return

Chris' Strictly co-stars have been talking about him as he misses out on their reunion

Culture

3 hours ago First responders saved a moose that fell through lake ice in New York. Here's how they did it

A team of forest rangers in New York state have rescued a moose who became trapped in an icy lake

Politics

23 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

10 hours ago Medicare announces 15 new drugs chosen for price negotiations, including popular weight loss drug Ozempic

Any negotiated prices will go into effect in 2027, federal health officials say

Economics

15 hours ago OREO ditches iconic round shape as fans braced for biscuit's edgy new look

The iconic Oreo biscuit is reportedly changing its shape, with the classic round cookie set to become a perfect square – and the brand has shared a first look at the new design

Sport

20 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

3 hours ago German politician is 'attacked by a coven of carnival witches who beat him up and broke his ribs'

German authorities have launched an investigation after a local mayoral candidate broke his ribs after being set upon by a 'coven of witches'.

Politics

24 hours ago UK weather maps reveal '10cm per hour' snow and torrential rain TWIN THREAT will batter Brits

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Society

10 hours ago German Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways, gaining full control by 2033

German Lufthansa Group has finalized its acquisition of Italian airline ITA Airways, closing a long period of uncertainty for Italy’s former flagship carrier

Economics

15 hours ago The Sopranos fans devastated after discovering what happened to show's iconic storefront

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Sport

4 hours ago Haggis finally crosses the pond 50 years after being banned in America

Scotland's largest haggis maker is creating a new recipe for the dish in order to export it to the US for the first time in more than 50 years.

Events

22 hours ago ITV GMB's Charlotte Hawkins brings show to a halt to announce 'breaking news'

GMB host Charlotte Hawkins updated viewers on Israel's hostage deal during Friday's (January 17) show

Culture

3 hours ago Netflix Virgin River fans fume at 'dumb' Mel and Jack wedding decision

Virgin River fans were left fuming at the couple's wedding guest list

Politics

25 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

10 hours ago Arsenal target £10m wonderkid transfer to give significant boost to Mikel Arteta

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Economics

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Gunners ready to sign striker with one huge deal already agreed

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4 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...

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The woman carries bananas, yams and vegetables in a knotted bag on her head as she wanders through a market in a suburban area of Jayapura in eastern Indonesia.

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