2 hours ago The alternative visions of Cardiff that could have made the city look radically different

Ambitious schemes have been planned for the Welsh capital over the years that never materialised

Politics

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

Legendary Law sadly passed away at the age of 84 following a battle with Alzheimer's

Society

6 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

1 hour ago Inside Ronnie O’Sullivan’s new life in Hong Kong after tax admission and residency loophole

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan was granted residency in Hong Kong last October, and we've taken a look at the move along with what he's been up to in his new home

Events

7 hours ago Noel Fielding predicted his Apple TV show Dick Turpin would be cancelled in resurfaced interview

The Great British Bake Off star, 51, took on the lead role of the legendary highwayman in the big-budget series, which debuted last spring.

Culture

3 hours ago NASA astronauts 'must follow' strict regime when leaving Earth for Mars

Flying some 140 million miles to Mars is one of NASA's biggest plans so far and a space expert has revealed exactly how resilient and dedicated astronauts need to be.

Technology

15 hours ago Inside Molly Mae's 'excruciating' health diagnosis that left her 'fearing for her life'

Molly Mae said she's been on the verge of calling an ambulance on multiple occasions because of the level of pain

Science

16 hours ago Motorbike riders follow funeral procession of BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker

Walker was an avid fan of Harley Davidson motorbikes.

Transport

2 hours ago The five things that need to happen to tackle NHS waiting lists in Wales

Plaid Cymru has laid out a plan to address huge waiting lists in the NHS in Wales, which have hit record highs. Here, the party's health spokesperson Mabon ap Gwynfor details how they would do it.

Politics

16 hours ago Octopus overtakes British Gas as the UK's biggest household energy supplier

Disruptor now has 23.7% of the domestic market, just ahead of its former state owned rival

Society

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

In its latest health check on the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said the UK is on course to expand by 1.6 per cent this year and 1.5 per cent in 2026.

Economics

8 hours ago The Traitors fans solve 'real reason' the Faithfuls won't banish Minah before final

The Traitors viewers are convinced there is a secret game plan between some of the Faithfuls on the BBC series, and that they're keeping Traitor Minah in the game for a big reason

Sport

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

Mother-of-11 Mary McLaughlin was strangled with the cord from her dressing gown in her Glasgow flat.

Events

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

Strictly Come Dancing star Nancy Xu has revealed her fears of not being back on the BBC dance competition this year amid reports of a huge shakeup to the cast

Culture

16 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

18 hours ago Get your brilliant preview of the greatest rugby tournament on the planet

The Six Nations is back – and we have everything you need to know covered off in this brilliant 48-page Daily Mirror special.

Science

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

TikTok said Friday it will go dark in the US on Sunday unless Joe Biden provides assurances to companies like Apple and Google that it will not face enforcement actions when a ban takes effect.

Politics

18 hours 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

Society

8 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

14 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

2 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan's new life in Hong Kong – 'Good life' admission, work projects, residency loophole

Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan was officially granted a residency in Honk Kong last October, citing 'low tax' for foreigners as one of the driving factors behind his move

Events

14 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

25 hours ago Mac Miller’s posthumous album is a wonderful, if unsettling, reminder of a talent lost

Unlike your typical bucket-scraping rattlebag of audio oddities thrown together to con extra cash from grieving fans, this record feels complete and cohesive

Science

4 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

23 hours ago Justin Baldoni files $400m 'defamation and extortion' lawsuit against Blake Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds

The suit filed in New York seeks at least $400 million for damages

Society

10 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

14 hours ago Eliud Kipchoge to make London Marathon return after 'demoralising' Olympics

Eliud Kipchoge, a four-time London Marathon champion and former world record holder, insists he has no plans to retire after confirming he will return to the capital in April

Sport

3 hours 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

16 hours ago ‘Music is a magic’: how David Lynch used song and sound to transcend reality

He found global fame as a film-maker, but Lynch’s passion for music was life-long and resulted in work every bit as surreal as his moviesDavid Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream‘Music,” David Lynch said when I spoke to him for the Guardian last year, “is a magic”. We were discussing the album Cellophane Memories, which he had produced with singer Chrystabell: a beautiful, dreamlike, archetypically Lynchian record, which – with his death this week at the age of 78 – would be his last.While he started out as a painter and found global fame as a director through surrealist masterpieces like Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch maintained a passion for music all his life – from his bizarre sonic experiments for film, to his own albums, to his collaborations with the likes of Julee Cruise, Flying Lotus and Angelo Badalamenti. Continue reading...

Culture

5 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

24 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

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

British Airways vouchers are soon set to expire

Economics

17 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

5 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

17 hours ago BAFTA Film Awards Odds 2025: Here how the bookies rate all 12 lead actor and actress nominees' chances

It’s the biggest night of the year for the British film industry.

Culture

6 hours ago The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

The decision to move Monday's swearing-in means thousands of people with plans to visit Washington won’t be able to see President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration in person

Politics

26 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

12 hours ago CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy vet over ‘black market’ Afghanistan story

The jury awarded Zachary Young $5 million in compensatory damages and found that the security contractor was also owed punitive damages. The network eventually settled with Young on the punitive damages for an undisclosed amount.

Economics

19 hours ago Eddie Hearn delivers Tyson Fury retirement ultimatum as Anthony Joshua fight plan revived

Eddie Hearn has told Tyson Fury that he will have to come out of retirement in the next few weeks if a summer bout against Anthony Joshua is to be agreed.

Sport

6 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

20 hours ago The Chase contestants make show's history with biggest ever win beating Shaun Wallace record

The Chase has seen some huge wins over the years, but back in September, two contestants managed to secure a whopping £100,000 prize - the biggest in the show's history.

Culture

6 hours ago Coronation Street scene reveals Brie's real plan for Lauren in sinister twist

Coronation Street fans will see Brie take action against Lauren Branning next week in a bid to jeopardise her freedom, as the characters faces trial on the ITV soap

Politics

13 hours ago Inside Roger Nores $10m lawsuit as Liam Payne's estate fear it will cause Bear 'irreparable damage'

Geoff Payne, the father of late One Direction singer Liam Payne, has been named in a US defamation lawsuit by the singer's friend and businessman, Roger Nores, over 'false statements' that were allegedly made in relation to the pop star's death

Economics

23 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic v Tomas Machac score, Naomi Osaka retires, Jack Draper in third

Jacob Fearnley is out after a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev before Jack Draper takes on Australian favourite Aleksandar Vukic

Sport

6 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

8 hours ago The Traitors viewers are left in stitches as Alexander hilariously falls into a bush

The former British diplomat, 38, left fans in stitches as he quite literally 'sacrificed' himself to catch a ball while playing badminton outdoors with fellow contestants Charlotte and Leanne.

Politics

13 hours ago CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report

The jury awarded Young $5 million and found that he should also receive punitive damages for his pain and suffering.

Economics

7 hours ago Trump plans to ‘flood the zone’ with immigration executive orders. Civil rights groups are bracing for them

Immigrants and advocates are expecting a blitz of actions that gut legal immigration pathways and swiftly reverse Biden-era policies, Alex Woodward reports

Events

8 hours ago Leon Edwards vs Jack Della Maddalena official as UFC London main event

British-Jamaican Edwards last fought in July, losing the welterweight title in Manchester

Politics

13 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago Private schools face Chinese buyouts as experts warn Labour's VAT raid could force colleges to accept foreign money to stay open

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.

Events

8 hours ago Environmental group blasts Trump’s plan to roll back auto emissions regulations: ‘Everyone with lungs will pay the price’

Vehicles that run on gas emit greenhouse gases that warm the planet, resulting in drought and other consequences of climate change

Politics

13 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago Urgent Spain holiday warning as Brit tourist hotspot faces 'deadly wildfires like LA'

Spain has been highlighted as one country facing 'dire' risk of wildfires like those that have ravaged LA in recent days, with a warning issued to British citizens travelling overseas

Events

9 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

13 hours ago CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts

The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump

Economics

8 hours ago Ange Postecoglou explains Tottenham plan to keep Richarlison fit after injury hell

Postecoglou insists Brazilian can be key for Spurs in the second half of the season

Events

9 hours ago Locals blast 'the Prince and the starlet': Furious Montecito residents describe Harry and Meghan as the 'most entitled, disingenuous people on the planet'

One local told Vanity Fair : 'I still think they're the most entitled, disingenuous people on the planet,' the Montecitan says.

Politics

14 hours ago The £4.2bn project on Manchester United's doorstep they're calling the biggest since the 2012 Olympics

A report detailing the regeneration of Old Trafford and beyond has shed more light on what's planned

Economics

8 hours ago A battery plant fire in California started during a boom for energy storage

A fire at a one of the world’s largest battery plants in California contained tens of thousands of lithium batteries that store power from renewable energy sources

Events

10 hours ago Harris ‘obsessed’ with delivery as party meets to mull plan for new government

Fine Gael members held a regional meeting on Friday night in Dublin days after the draft programme for government was agreed.

Politics

15 hours ago Inside Katie Price's weight loss as fans beg star to seek help amid health fears

Katie Price has left fans concerned after she showcased her slimmer figure in a new video, with some urging the star to seek help. Here's all we know about her body alterations...

Economics

8 hours ago One of football’s giants – tributes paid to Denis Law following death aged 84

Law helped Manchester United win the European Cup in 1968 and is Scotland’s joint record goalscorer.

Events

10 hours ago Fury as British Airways passengers can’t check in online for flights with app and site both down

BA passengers report being unable to check-in amid technical outage

Politics

17 hours ago Erling Haaland’s record Manchester City deal to 2034 leaves Guardiola stunned

Striker signs nine-and-a-half-year extension Guardiola had to ask Txiki Begiristain to repeat newsPep Guardiola was so stunned when learning the length of Erling Haaland’s record new nine-and-a-half year contract that he asked Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s sporting director, to repeat himself.The 24-year-old’s fresh terms ties him to the champions until 2034 and will earn him a basic salary of around £500,000 a-week. It is the longest agreed by a player in domestic competition. Guardiola does not get involved in contract negotiations so was asked shortly after Haaland’s deal was announced how he reacted to the news from Begiristain. “I said: ‘Can you repeat?’ And he said to me. ‘[10].’ I said: ‘Sure?’ And he said: ‘Yes.’ So, good news. That means a lot.” Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago Cops release CCTV image of man after Islamophobic hate crime on Glasgow train 

The British Transport Police released an image of the man after the incident last year.

Events

10 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

17 hours ago Victory for Sandbanks millionaires as they win bid to block plans for luxury flats they feared would become 'monstrosity Airbnb' mecca

TV interior designer Celia Sawyer was among objectors to the four-story block, amid fears it would be snapped up by Airbnb hosts cashing in on demand for rowdy stag and hen parties

Economics

8 hours ago Super League star admits it's 'sad' to see former club in middle of major crisis

Tonga stand-off admits it's "sad" to see his former club engulfed in another financial crisis and fears for what might happen next

Events

10 hours ago Former CIA analyst pleads guilty to leaking info on planned Israeli attack on Iran

A former CIA analyst has pleaded guilty to leaking information on a planned Israeli attack on Iran

Politics

19 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal’s Gyokeres interest prompts Man Utd plan, Sesko latest, huge Haaland deal

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Economics

9 hours 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

Events

11 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

19 hours ago Latest on 'tax' idea for BBC funding as licence fee set to rise to £174.50

The BBC licence fee, which the Government has committed to increasing in line with inflation each year until 2027, is to rise to £174.50 in April.

Economics

9 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' how Betsy Swain is targeted by Rob Donovan amid 'escape' plan

The murderer has wormed his way back into Carla Connor's life with the offer of being her kidney donor

Events

11 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

20 hours ago Millions of phone alert sirens to blast again as Labour repeats a test of its controversial emergency system

In line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation, alarms on 87 million devices will sound.

Economics

10 hours ago Palestine Solidarity Campaign march replaced with static Whitehall rally after route row

Fears demonstrators could still defy police orders and march near synagogue after arrest of woman for inciting others to breach conditions

Events

11 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

21 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

10 hours ago More than 40 Pakistanis feared drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off African coast

Officials say more than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned in the capsizing of a migrant boat off West Africa’s Atlantic coastline

Events

11 hours ago Hundreds back plans for new Lidl in Cheadle Heath, supermarket claims, weeks after councillors left fuming

The scheme is set to be discussed by local councillors this month.

Politics

21 hours ago Liam Payne's friend sues star's dad for $10million in damages over 'defamation'

Liam Payne's friend Rogelio "Roger" Nores has filed a defamation lawsuit against the late pop star's father, Geoff Payne, over his claims about the circumstances surrounding the singer's death.

Economics

11 hours ago Paul Danan's hidden health battle that damaged relationships before tragic death

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, who has tragically died at the age of just 46, says he got a "very late diagnosis" and wished he'd known about it earlier in his life

Events