19 minutes ago McDonald's collaborates with a massive star to launch 'Famous Orders' menu in the UK for the first time

McDonald's has announced major menu changes for the UK and Ireland. Launching on February 12, 'the Famous Orders' range is sure to excite music fans as much as foodies.

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5 hours ago Heathrow airport expansion will smash our community, say nearby villagers

Hundreds of homes could be demolished in the west London villages of Harmondsworth and Longford if the expansion gets the green light.

Society

3 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho Man United transfer exit claim as £50m deal moves closer

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel and the future of United forward Alejandro Garnacho

Economics

2 hours ago Rangers total Europa League prize money after clinching last 16 place as the grateful eight lands UEFA bonus

European football comes with plenty of glamour - and plenty of prizemoney, with the Gers already pocketing a decent wedge

Sport

10 minutes ago Scots soft play boss jailed in America for 25 years over child abuse images

Steven Paul McInally was arrested at Orlando International Airport.

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18 hours ago I have entered ‘nanna mode’ – bring me all your movies and shows about older women | Rebecca Shaw

I lost my grandmother a couple of years ago. My grief’s sharpness has worn down, and I’m ready to lean into the soft landing of older ladiesI recently had a realisation about myself: I have entered “nanna mode”. This does not mean I’m knitting, drinking enough cups of tea to kill Paddington Bear, or showing the ceiling instead of my face on video calls – nonetheless, I have become steeped in Nanna.I’ve always had a soft spot for older ladies (and ladies of all ages). But I had this lightbulb moment while watching Matlock, a reboot of an 80s TV show starring Kathy Bates as a lawyer in her 70s coming out of retirement – and getting up to shenanigans. Continue reading...

Culture

18 hours ago Nasa’s two ‘stuck’ astronauts exit space station for first spacewalk together

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to stay at space station a week but have been there almost eight monthsNasa’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together on Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in.Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore floated out to perform maintenance work and wipe the station’s exterior for evidence of any microbes that might still be alive after launching from Earth and escaping through vents. Continue reading...

Technology

32 minutes ago Katya Jones sparks fears of quitting Strictly after 'feeling betrayed' by Wynne Evans axe

There are fears Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones could be ready to quit the hit BBC dance show following the exit of Wynne Evans on the live tour

Politics

10 hours ago Marks & Spencer cuts price of children's clothes to poach parents from rival retailers

Bosses want to entice more family shoppers as they press ahead with a turnaround mission that has seen M&S bounce back from the doldrums.

Society

6 hours ago Evan Ferguson transfer hint dropped by Brighton boss as Arsenal ponder late move

Evan Ferguson, who has been hampered by a series of niggling injuries since bursting on to the scene as a teenager, has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham during the January transfer window

Sport

41 minutes ago BBC Death in Paradise's new detective has already appeared in series as a villain

Death in Paradise star Don Gilet has opened up about his forgotten appearance before landing his lead role.

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19 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing Katya Jones' future amid Wynne Evans tour exit confirmed before Manchester shows

The opera singer had recently been touring the country as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2025 with Katya

Culture

25 hours ago Inside the life of The Apprentice's first Influencer candidate who used TikTok to build her seven

The Apprentice returns to screens on January 30, and among the power suits and cringe-worthy pitches is a viral sensation who has hit the headlines before the BBC show even begins.

Technology

49 minutes ago Ruben Amorim teases permanent Kobbie Mainoo move after Man Utd's Europa League win

Kobbie Mainoo inspired Manchester United to a win over FCSB on Thursday night, to send them into the last 16 of the Europa League, with his display catching the eye of boss Ruben Amorim

Politics

10 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

Society

5 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Patrick Dorgu deal delayed as Alejandro Garnacho sets out exit terms

Manchester United are pushing to complete several deals as Ruben Amorim looks to boost his squad, with deadline day for the January transfer window fast approaching

Economics

9 hours ago Diogo Dalot names two Manchester United players who changed the game vs FCSB

Diogo Dalot netted Man United's opening goal in their 2-0 win over FCSB in the Europa League on Thursday night.

Sport

41 minutes ago Death in Paradise's Kris Marshall exit explained as fans hail him top detective

Death in Paradise will be back on our screens on Friday night and the show will see a new detective lead the team after Don Gilet's Mervin Wilson was introduced to the series

Events

27 hours ago Footage shows plane with 64 onboard colliding with helicopter near Washington DC

An American Airlines passenger jet collided with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan national airport near Washington DC. Video from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center shows two sets of lights consistent with aircraft appearing to conjoin in a fireball. The American Airlines Flight 5342 departed from Wichita, Kansas, according to the FAA. According to American Airlines’ website, the jet has a capacity for up to 65 passengersAmerican Airlines plane and military helicopter collide at airport near Washington DC Continue reading...

Culture

50 minutes ago 'There's a fundamental change happening in our towns and I've tried everything to stop it'

The owner of the bookshop fears new shops are 'dumbing-down' the town centre

Politics

10 hours ago Inside David and Victoria Beckham's turbulent marriage from affair rumours to separate lives

David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating his new Hugo Boss campaign in London tonight after the former Manchester United footballer hinted that he's releasing a new collection as the face of the men's clothing brand

Society

7 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

10 hours ago Rangers smash up the playoff script to land Europa League golden ticket – 5 talking points from Ibrox glory night

Philippe Clement's side defied the odds to bag a top eight finish and advance direct to the last 16

Sport

49 minutes ago American Airlines crash: Hero pilot's terrifying theory on Washington tragedy

Captain Chesley Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger plane on New York's Hudson River in 2009, has revealed his theory of what happened yesterday.

Events

29 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Move over peanuts, pistachio is the latest trend for Hong Kong New Year treats

A Hong Kong culinary institution is acknowledging that changing times bring changing tastes and has found a hit in adding American pistachios to the range of flavors in its famed dumplings.

Culture

69 minutes ago Man Utd forced to change plans for Patrick Dorgu transfer in fresh Ruben Amorim setback

Patrick Dorgu is set to become Ruben Amorim's first Manchester United signing, but the Premier League club's pursuit of the Lecce and Denmark star has run into some delays

Politics

20 hours ago Coronation Street's DC Kit Green secretive past 'exposed' thanks to new family in Weatherfield

Fans haven't been trusting of the cop, played by Jacob Roberts, ever since he arrived on the cobbles last year

Society

9 hours ago WATCH: Football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his 1,000th goal set to fetch £400k

The football shirt worn by Pele when he scored his landmark 1,000th career goal is set to sell at auction for £400,000.

Economics

10 hours ago Tottenham player ratings vs Elfsborg: Dane Scarlett changes the game as Mikey Moore and Damola Ajayi dazzle

Next generation step-up to seal crucial Europa League win for Spurs

Sport

2 hours ago Zadie Smith on her groundbreaking debut, White Teeth, 25 years on: ‘I never think about my novels a year after I’ve written them’

The Cambridge student was only 24 when she released her ostentatious debut. Critics and fellow writers fell over themselves with enthusiasm, hailing Smith the voice of fiction’s future. Now, 25 years later, the author speaks to Nick Duerden about the book that changed her life

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2 hours ago How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Such a profound social change needs consensus and leadership. Those tasked with seeing this through are offering neither There is something about the sound of Prof Sir Chris Whitty’s voice that inexorably takes me back. Whenever he speaks it’s hard not to think about R numbers and social distancing, masks and variants. His was the judgment we learned to trust in the days when the only certainty was that thousands were going to die; his the not-quite-inscrutable face we studied for clues that some politician had just said something stupid. For those reasons and more, I would very much like to know what the chief medical officer thinks about assisted dying for terminally ill people. But when he came before the committee scrutinising this most sensitive of issues on Wednesday, he wouldn’t say.Whitty answered all questions posed about the proposed new law, including how accurately doctors can predict that someone has only six months left. (Not entirely, though he explained that they’re ...

Politics

20 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

Society

10 hours ago ROSIE DUFFIELD: Sir Keir Starmer MUST keep his vow to me to tell us the truth about whether our 'green' power plant has been lying about burning millions of trees from virgin woodland

For those not familiar with the name, Drax, near Selby in North Yorkshire, is fuelled by so-called 'biomass' - which is to say, wood pellets made from crushed trees.

Economics

12 hours ago Man United transfer could finally get green light as agreement 'blocked'

Manchester United transfer news as Tyrell Malacia's short-term future could be resolved in the final days of the January transfer window

Sport

2 hours ago Kris Marshall's Death in Paradise exit explained as he is hailed 'number one detective' by fans

Death in Paradise returns to BBC One on Friday, January 31, with a new detective taking the lead.

Events

2 hours ago Adam Idah can be leading Celtic man as support act steps up on the biggest stage

He's been an expensive understudy this season but Kyogo's exit has thrust Irishman into the limelight

Politics

11 hours ago IPL billionaires and Birmingham City owners win auction for Hundred teams

Mumbai Indians owners pay £60m for Oval InvinciblesKnighthead Capital take stake in Birmingham PhoenixEnglish cricket’s landmark Hundred sale produced an eventful first day as the Ambanis, India’s richest family, and Knighthead Capital, owners of Birmingham City, secured the right to buy 49% stakes in Oval Invincibles and Birmingham Phoenix respectively.The Guardian has learned that Knighthead’s offer of about £40m for 49% of the Phoenix prevailed in a sealed-bids auction over that of private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. CVC had earlier lost out to Reliance Industries Ltd, owners of Mumbai Indians, in a three-way auction for the equivalent stake in Oval Invincibles. Continue reading...

Economics

14 hours ago Arsenal block January transfer exit as Mikel Arteta stamps his authority

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to have a big squad available to him for the second half of the 2024-25 season, with the Gunners still in three different competitions

Sport

3 hours ago ‘Everybody is tired. The mood has changed’: the Ukrainian army’s desertion crisis

Some of those abandoning the frontline say the longer the war goes on, ‘the more people like me there will be’When Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Viktor* was ready to die for his country. He volunteered to defend Kyiv as enemy tanks appeared and joined Ukraine’s armed forces. In the spring of 2023 he was fighting in the village of Tonenke, near the eastern city of Avdiivka. “When I arrived I was super-motivated. If necessary I would give my life,” he recalled.Gradually, however, he became disillusioned. The battle was furious. “The Russians would smash our positions to the ground,” he said. Senior Ukrainian commanders gave unrealistic orders. Then, while he was defending a ruined building, a panel fell on his shoulder. After receiving injections to reduce the pain, he was told to return to the front. “I realised I’m nobody. Just a number,” he said. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Vick Hope flashes glimpse of her lace bra in plunging black blazer as she joins a busty Kaya Scodelario in leading star arrivals at David Beckham's BOSS launch party

Kaya Scodelario and Vick Hope led the glamorous arrivals at the David Beckham x BOSS One launch event at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

Politics

14 hours ago Government to overspend £8.6bn on benefits bill as DWP boss says ‘radical’ changes to come

Labour should drop its “cruel and poorly thought-out plans” says leading charity

Economics

16 hours ago Cardiff City transfer bulletin as Riza hints at future plan for Mannsverk as club braced for busy end to window

The Bluebirds boss spoke ahead of what could be a busy final few days of the window

Sport

5 hours ago Hero pilot Captain Sully shares terrifying theory on why DC plane crash happened

Sully, who famously landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009, has said that two factors could have made avoiding the chopper harder.

Events

7 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: How Prince Andrew would have lived in Royal Lodge rent

Does the disgraced Prince Andrew, virtually entombed in Royal Lodge, feel aggrieved his late mother changed the tenancy rules before he moved in?

Politics

14 hours ago The Hundred: Mumbai Indians owners agree landmark deal to buy stake in Oval Invincibles

Reliance Industries Limited are owned by India’s richest family

Economics

23 hours ago Brendan Rodgers repeats Celtic transfer mantra as fans spot subtle message sent to board

The Parkhead boss was forced to throw untested youngsters on at Villa Park as they tried to get something out of the game late on

Sport

6 hours ago New London Police issue update on controversial policy regarding stray animal pickup

New London Police issue update on controversial policy regarding stray animal pickup  WGBA NBC 26 in Green Bay

Events

8 hours ago Government launches plans to find land for food, housing, nature and energy

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out proposals for the long-awaited land use framework on Friday.

Politics

14 hours ago Boden shoppers love £98 trousers reduced to £29 so much they 'end up with all colours'

"Fits true to size. I was very happy with the weight and quality of these trousers. I ordered a second pair in the green colour"

Economics

26 hours ago Shotts boss praises players after making league leaders Clydebank fight for narrow win

The Bonny lost 1-0 at Holm Park and John McKeown was impressed by his side's display against the Premier leaders

Sport

6 hours ago David Beckham is supported by wife Victoria and their youngest children at his BOSS launch event... while Cruz's girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, steals the spotlight in daring red lace lingerie

David Beckham was supported by his loving wife Victoria and their youngest children at his David Beckham x BOSS One launch at Lightroom in London on Thursday night.

Events

8 hours ago Scissorhandz review – musical reanimates Burton classic with cuts from Radiohead and Aerosmith

Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London Jordan Kai Burnett impresses in a fun, heartfelt yet tonally uneven show, co-produced by Michelle VisageIn Tim Burton’s 1990 fairytale, you hear Edward Scissorhands before you see him, as Johnny Depp cowers in the shadows, metallic fingers clinking. But Jordan Kai Burnett, taking the lead role in this jukebox musical reinvention, is no wallflower. They storm the stage with the famous shears raised, imploring us to lift our hands and make some noise.Previously performed in Los Angeles, co-produced by Michelle Visage and ‘NSync’s Lance Bass, Scissorhandz lands in London like a fully fledged cult hit. Visage’s voiceover welcomes an audience of “beautiful weirdos” and treats us as a pre-existing fan club.At Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London, until 29 March Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

32 hours ago Pep Guardiola: Savinho’s spark changed game as Manchester City reach play

Savinho came on at half-time.

Sport

9 hours ago Why WAS a runway change ordered minutes before the DC crash? Is DEI really to blame? Did air traffic control make a fatal mistake? All the lingering unanswered questions

It was a clear, cold night in Washington DC on January 29, when at 8.47 pm, a bright orange and red flame suddenly erupted in the sky.

Events

9 hours ago Ange Postecoglou beams with pride as Europa League win is 'made in Tottenham' after next generation shine

Spurs beat Elfsborg on landmark night for three academy graduates

Politics

17 hours ago UK community worker flying home from US ‘questioned for over an hour’ after eVisa refusal

Marzena Zukowska’s ordeal at Chicago O’Hare airport is the latest in a series of issues facing foreign nationals using their eVisas while travelling back to the UK

Economics

9 hours ago David Beckham, 49, sets temperatures soaring as he strips down to his underwear and flaunts his sculpted physique for his most risqué shoot EVER as part of new BOSS campaign

The 49-year-old football star has proved he's still got it as he left little to the imagination in the jaw-dropping selection of new snaps.

Events

9 hours ago Luke Humphries left fuming as he edges past Joe Cullen in World Masters first round

Luke Humphries narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the World Masters on Thursday night - but he was left fuming with himself after edging past Joe Cullen

Politics

18 hours ago Trade union boss warns Reeves against trading workers rights for economic growth

Exclusive: FBU general secretary issues a warning to Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer over pay and workers rights following the chancellor’s speech

Economics

10 hours ago Keir Starmer warned he must 'get serious' about growth and sign off two North Sea oil projects controversially blocked by courts

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to overrule Ed Miliband and give the green light to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil projects, which could generate billions for the economy.

Events

10 hours ago The Apprentice viewers gobsmacked over major change minutes into new BBC series

The Apprentice fans were left stunned after Lord Alan Sugar introduced a big change to the BBC reality series - just minutes into the new series

Politics

18 hours ago Boost for theatres, festivals and arts centres as Creative Scotland unveils £208m funding package

Creative Scotland reveals long-awaited package worth £208m

Economics

10 hours ago Trump asks 'you want me to go swimming' in response to question on American Airlines crash site visit

The Orange Manbaby appeared to make a joke about the American Airlines crashing into a Black Hawk army helicopter and landing in the Potomac River – killing all 67 people on board both aircrafts

Events

11 hours ago David Beckham is modelling in his pants again. Will he not think of his fellow middle

His bronzed torso is ridiculously ripped – and will, once again, cause a shift in the acceptable minimum standards for the male physiqueSo much for the dad bod. David Beckham, who turns 50 this year, has released pictures of himself modelling his new bodywear collection for Hugo Boss. Bodywear, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, appears to mean underwear. In the corresponding ad clip, Beckham returns home for the day in his vintage Aston Martin, Bond-style, but he can’t wait to rip off his sharp suit and slouch around in a leather armchair in nothing but his tighty-whities. He has set the bar very high for middle-aged dads who like to relax by sitting around drinking in their pants, Homer Simpson-style. If you feel at all self-conscious about your soft, squishy, beer-induced centre, Beckham’s new line of smalls will not help.In recent years, the dad bod seemed to be on the verge of widespread public acceptance, even cautious celebration, and a lot of us were congratulating ourselve...

Politics

18 hours ago Bosses at children's hospice charity CHAS 'so sad' after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

CHAS says the garden at Robin House in Balloch suffered around £60,000 worth of damage in Storm Eowyn.

Economics

10 hours ago Police release on bail the driver of a Land Rover that crashed into primary school killing two eight

Police have released on bail the driver of a Land Rover, Claire Freemantle, 48, that ploughed into a primary school and killed two young girls 

Events

13 hours ago Queen Mary of Denmark dons green waterproofs as she inaugurates new hiking trail in Lerbjerg Forest with a 'vine

The royal, 52, was visiting the Danish Nature Foundation in Lerbjerg Forest to open a new trail and explore the forest's many restored bogs and five kilometers of restored streams in Lejre.

Politics

19 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho Man United transfer exit pathway explained after £108m deals completed

The latest Manchester United transfer news as the club could be involved in a transfer domino in the final three days of the January transfer window.

Economics

12 hours ago All the signs Natalie Cassidy's EastEnders exit was sealed months before shock announcement

Natalie Cassidy, who has played Sonia Jackson on EastEnders for 32 years, has announced she is leaving the BBC soap after 11 years back on the Square

Events

13 hours ago Five years ago today, an announcement was made to the world and everything changed

"The world might want to forget about Covid-19, but we cannot afford to."

Politics

20 hours ago IT worker wins payout for unfair dismissal after suing her British bosses because they wouldn't let her work from home in rural Pakistan

Software developer Tehmina Akhtar suggested she work remotely from a rural area near the city of Lahore, saying she was too anxious to fly back to the UK alone following a two-year career break.

Economics

12 hours ago Plane crash: Radar footage shows moment American Airlines plane crashed with chopper

Footage of an air traffic radar screen shows the American Airlines flight making a routine landing when the US military Black Hawk suddenly moves into its path - leading to the deadly crash

Events

15 hours ago Dry January finish line is start of a healthier new life for some drinkers

The Dry January 10k in Milton Keynes on Sunday is organised by Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the initiative to try an alcohol-free month.

Politics

20 hours ago Mystery UK EuroMillions winner lands £83m jackpot but yet to claim huge prize

Friday's EuroMillions draw came with a gigantic £83million jackpot, with Allwyn now calling on the unidentified winner to come forward before they lose out on their claim.

Economics

14 hours ago I landed at DC's Reagan Airport minutes before deadly plane crash... what I saw made my blood run cold

When I saw at least 20 vehicles flying past the window of my terminal all at once before another ten careered around the corner was a terrifying signal that something has gone horrifically wrong.

Events

15 hours ago Fearne Cotton, 43, admits she 'wets herself' while running as she shares candid health update after tumour removal and marriage split

The presenter admitted that while she has always loved running, her body has naturally changed over the years as she grows older.

Politics

21 hours ago Anyone booking a holiday with one travel agent can get a refund if the price changes after booking

The travel retailer has launched a generous new scheme that promises customers a refund if the cost of their holiday decreases after booking

Economics

14 hours ago SNP must ditch unbelievable plan to send people to prison for refusing to kill deer

The Scottish Government’s controversial plans to modernise the management of deer in the new Natural Environment Bill must not include forcing landowners to kill them or face a £40,000 fine or even three months in prison

Events

15 hours ago ‘Everyone has an impact’: how to start reducing your environmental footprint

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) – a rise that led to extreme weather events and “misery to millions of people”, as one of the group’s experts told the Guardian.Less than a month into the new year, fires have torn through huge swathes of Los Angeles, upending the lives of thousands. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements and setting back efforts to curb the rise of average global temperatures. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December, Bank of England figures show

Some 66,526 deals got the green light in December, up from 66,061 in November, the Bank said

Economics

14 hours ago ‘Disrupt or be disrupted’ mainstream parties warned as voters turn to populists

Research shows voters losing faith in traditional centre-left and centre-right to deliver meaningful changeVoters in western democracies are turning away from mainstream political parties and towards populists because they are losing faith in their ability to implement meaningful change, a major report based on surveys of 12,000 voters has found.The popularity of traditional centre-left and centre-right parties across major democratic countries has plummeted from 73% in 2000 to 51% today, according to research by the Tony Blair Institute. Continue reading...

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