38 minutes ago Mankind may have accidentally created ET after International Space Station escape

Boffins believe extraterrestrial life may be out there after micro-organisms escaped from the International Space Station 250 miles above Earth – and they could be reproducing

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8 hours ago The Apprentice fans spot moment hotel romp duo caught feelings before rule break

The Apprentice fans have spotted the moment Amber-Rose Badrudin and Keir Shave caught feelings for one another before they were caught in a hotel together while filming for the show

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7 hours ago The Lib Dem council pleading poverty as it tries to hike taxes by 25 per cent... while one of its senior executives is 'Working From Home' 3,500 miles away in Kyrgyzstan!

It's a long way from the cobbled streets of Windsor to the Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan. Three-and-a-half thousand miles, in fact.

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2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal learn Watkins decision; Man Utd hijack Tel bid; Spurs battle Chelsea for Garnacho

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

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23 minutes ago Small plane crash in Philadelphia leaves multiple injured as footage shows huge explosion and smoke billowing into the sky

A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening just after 6pm. Reports indicate the aircraft may have struck multiple buildings and vehicles in the area.

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16 hours ago Millions of homeowners break Highway Code by parking on their own driveway

Brits have been warned of a simple mistake which could cause serious repercussions including danger to other road users and pedestrians.

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57 minutes ago Ruth Langsford reveals heartbreaking change after Eamonn Holmes divorce

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford split from husband Eamonn Holmes last year. Now she has opened up about their divorce for the first time ever, explaining that she has fears of ending up alone

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9 hours ago Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's lawsuit sees huge update ahead of court appearance

Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment and a concerted effort by PRs to destroy her reputation following their work together on romance film It Ends with Us

Society

8 hours ago Salford’s social housing tenants to pay up to £20 a month more after rent hike

The city council pushed through the new rates this week

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6 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal learn Watkins decision, Nypan; Tel rejects Tottenham, Man Utd hijack; Tomori talks

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Sport

57 minutes ago Foreign Office issues new travel alert for popular Mediterranean country loved by Brits

Travellers have been advised to "stay aware of your surroundings at all times".

Events

1 hour ago Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome first baby as they thank 'incredible surrogate'

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins surprised fans with an announcement this week

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8 hours ago Shoppers rush to buy waterproof coat that ‘keeps them so dry’ even after hours in the rain

The Dryrobe has been designed to keep you warm and dry no matter what the weather's doing, with Amazon shoppers racing to get their hands on one for the winter weather

Economics

6 hours ago Tom Ford fans race to bag huge discount on bestselling Black Orchid perfume

The fragrance is a bestseller for a reason

Sport

93 minutes ago Lidl shoppers warned about pretzels that cause burning sensation in mouth

Lidl, which has more than 1,000 stores across the UK, has recalled Alpenfest Style Salted Mini Pretzels covered in milk chocolate, and those covered in dark chocolate

Events

1 hour ago Emily In Paris star Lily Collins welcomes first child and shares name with sweet meaning

Emily in Paris star Lily Collins and her husband Charlie McDowell shared a photo of their newborn baby with fans this week and announced their child's name in the caption

Politics

9 hours ago Tesco shoppers rush to buy discontinued chocolate bars for incredible price

Chocolate fans share their excitement after discontinued chocolate bars have been spotted in a number of stores for a cheap price - and fans are rushing out to get their hands on them as their 'stomach missed them'

Economics

7 hours ago Celtic vs Bayern Munich dates revealed as UEFA confirm details for blockbuster Champions League clash

Brendan Rodgers' men face a huge task against the German giants in the play-off round

Sport

2 hours ago 'Our heart and soul is in that building': Devastation after fire breaks out at Salford synagogue

Horrified worshippers arriving for the Friday night Sabbath service had to be evacuated after the fire, believed to be caused by electrical issues

Events

1 hour ago Brits have rare chance to spot six planets in spectacular night sky 'alignment'

A spectacular line-up of seven planets will be visible under UK skies during peak conditions, experts say - and the rare 'planetary parade' won't be seen again until 2040

Politics

10 hours ago Greater Manchester council hit with £40m bill to repair town hall and public buildings

Stockport council is facing huge costs to fix up leisure centres, libraries, and civic properties

Economics

13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Watkins wants Arsenal, Nypan twist; Man Utd hijack Tottenham for Tel; Garnacho to Chelsea

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Sport

2 hours ago Starmer 'set to exempt Chinese spies from toughest national security law’

Shadow foreign secretary accuses prime minister of putting UK security at risk in rush to fix economy

Events

2 hours ago Donald Trump sparks a huge gold rush as the US swipes Britain's bullion

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump has sparked a gold rush with the US swiping Britain’s bullion leaving London currently facing a shortage as those across the pond stockpile

Politics

12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Watkins boost, Nypan hope; Man Utd agree Quenda deal; Tel to Tottenham hijack

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Economics

15 hours ago Champions League draw LIVE with Liverpool, Arsenal and Villa's paths and Man City's huge tie

While eight clubs have already booked their place in the Champions League's round of 16, another 16 - including some of the competition's biggest hitters - face a play-off round

Sport

3 hours ago Fire crews rush to Salford synagogue as huge blaze erupts leaving building 'ruined'

Thick plumes of smoke are billowing up into the sky from the Satmar V'Yoel Moshe Orthodox synagogue in Salford which caught fire this evening and road closures are in place

Events

2 hours ago David Moyes delivers Everton reality check despite transfer breakthrough

Everton take on Leicester City on Saturday in a huge clash at the bottom of the Premier League, but there's work going on behind the scenes to bolster the Toffees' squad

Politics

12 hours ago FTSE 100 on course for biggest monthly gain in two years – business live

Live rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Smiths Group leads index after promising break-up of FTSE 100 engineering companyDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

16 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Watkins wants Arsenal; Man Utd eye Tel to Tottenham hijack; Chelsea plot Garnacho bid

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Sport

3 hours ago Tottenham's stance on Alejandro Garnacho transfer after being snubbed by Man Utd target

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho is a transfer target for Chelsea and was linked with Tottenham, who've been rejected by Bayern Munich's Mathys Tel despite agreeing a £50million deal

Events

2 hours ago Martin Odegaard: Erling Haaland is a good friend, we leave title race animosity on the pitch

Arsenal face champions Manchester City on Sunday in a huge title clash

Politics

13 hours ago Fire breaks out at new £38m Swansea city centre flagship building on site of former Oceana nightclub

The fire took place at the 71/72 Kingsway building, a major new high-tech office development which was originally meant to be completed last year

Economics

22 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

3 hours ago American Airlines pilot's heartbreaking final words before horror DC plane crash

The last words from Jonathan Campos, the pilot of the American Airlines plane that crashed in Washington DC yesterday, have now been revealed by his family

Events

2 hours ago 'People ask:' Finn Russell on his Scotland Six Nations future and overtaking Gregor Townsend

Co-captain still has ‘plenty left’ for Scotland ahead of milestone moment

Politics

14 hours ago Debenhams slashes price of 'stylish' and 'flawless' £1,700 watch down to £153

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're looking to treat your other half to a luxury gift that won't break the bank, then this could be it

Economics

3 hours ago Coronation Street inferno horror: Who dies and who starts fire as spoilers tease twist

Coronation Street fans are in for devastating and dramatic scenes next week on the ITV soap as a blaze tears through the Platt family's home - but who is behind the arson attack?

Events

3 hours ago Trinny Woodall reveals huge business sacrifice she made after worrying about her daughter's future

The entrepreneur 60, who made her debut on BBC 's Dragon's Den this week, founded her beloved brand Trinny London from her own kitchen back in 2017.

Politics

14 hours ago Martin Lewis explains how to save money on ‘forgotten’ bill ahead of huge price hike

It was confirmed this week that households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April

Economics

4 hours ago California officials investigate utilities company in search for cause of fires

Firefighters believe Palisades fire started from small blaze that may have reignited due to hurricane-force windsAs Los Angeles grapples with the aftermath of the devastating fires that killed dozens and laid waste to entire neighborhoods, the potential causes of the disasters are beginning to come into focus.The siege of wildfires, sparked amid powerful Santa Ana winds earlier this month, created chaos around the city for weeks. They scorched around 60 sq miles (155 sq km) of the city, destroying the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods, and killed at least 29 people. Preliminary estimates of the economic losses have exceeded $250bn. Firefighters have only recently managed to achieve near containment of the fires, and residents begin returning to what remains of their communities, looking for answers. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago International companies rush to align with Trump’s agenda and blunt tariffs

LVMH’s Arnault contrasts US ‘wind of optimism’ with ‘cold shower’ of France

Politics

14 hours ago Debenhams shoppers can get 'stylish' £575 watch for under £80 in discount deal

The online retailer is running a huge sale that features a variety of luxury watches with their dramatically slashed prices

Economics

4 hours ago Live updates from Talbot Green and huge police presence after two officers injured in 'disturbance'

There are a large number of emergency services in Talbot Green after reports of a man causing a disturbance outside the police station

Events

3 hours ago EastEnders star drops huge clue he's The Masked Singer's Bear in live TV blunder

The Masked Singer's Bear has been the subject of much speculation - and now fans have been given their biggest clue yet

Politics

14 hours ago Avoid January gym rush with a £60 foldable step machine that tones legs and bums in weeks

If you're not a fan of the January gym rush, this affordable foldable step machine is a great way to squeeze in a workout without even having to leave your house

Economics

4 hours ago Talbot Green attack: Two officers hurt and huge police presence after 'disturbance'

There are a large number of emergency services in Talbot Green after reports of a man causing a disturbance outside the police station

Events

4 hours ago Strictly's Janette Manrara is supported by husband Aljaž Škorjanec after breaking her social media silence following Wynne Evans' inappropriate jibe

The It Takes Two host, 41, stepped out holding hands with the professonial dancer, 34, ahead of another Strictly Come Dancing live tour show.

Politics

15 hours ago Transfer deadline day: Get the latest breaking stories and done deals straight to your phone

Transfer deadline day is nearly upon us, and you can get the latest breaking news, rumours and done deals straight to your phone via our WhatsApp Community

Economics

5 hours ago Beauty buffs 'ditch Botox' for new serum that makes wrinkles 'immediately less visible'

"Ditch the Botox. I started using this product and almost immediately noticed a difference to my complexion"

Politics

16 hours ago 'My fiancé proposed to me with £1 Poundland engagement ring – I thought he was joking'

One man has showed that you don't have to break the bank when you're getting betrothed to your other half – as he only spent £1 on the engagement ring he proposed with

Economics

5 hours ago Huge blaze in Salford as emergency services race to enormous smoke cloud seen for miles

A huge fire has broken out at a synagogue in Salford, Greater Manchester, with smoke being 'seen for miles' and emergency services rushing to the scene and early investigations being carried out

Events

5 hours ago Love Island star Scott Thomas quits All Stars and leaves villa in tears

An Islander has left the All Stars villa

Politics

17 hours ago Don't miss these amazing Amazon doorbell deals on our favourite home security brand

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield picks out the best deals in a huge sale on Eufy video doorbells and cameras

Economics

5 hours ago Criminal Minds star Shemar Moore slams fan 'negativity' toward breakup with longtime girlfriend Jesiree Dizon

Pair share a two-year-old daughter, Frankie

Events

5 hours ago James Middleton shares adorable photo of himself as a baby with his mother Carole on her 70th birthday

James Middleton, 37, shared the sweet snap on Instagram to celebrate his mum Carole's milestone birthday, describing the mother-of-three as his 'hero'

Politics

5 hours ago Former BBC star and journalist Giles Coren, 55, announces shock cancer diagnosis

BBC culinary star and journalist Giles Coren, 55, announces he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer

Events

6 hours ago BREAKING Love Island star Scott Thomas quits All Stars leaving villa in tears

A Islander has left the All Stars villa

Politics

6 hours ago A reporter was sent to a homicide scene and was killed by the suspect. His family are now suing

Spectrum News 13 reporter Dylan Lyons was covering a murder in Orlando when the suspect, Keith Moses, allegedly fatally shot him

Events

6 hours ago Love Island All Star 'quits' show as he walks out of villa after relationship break down

A huge Love Island All Star has reportedly walked out of the villa following a dramatic recoupling and continuing relationship issues, with producers said to help their decision

Politics

7 hours ago Salford fire LIVE as blaze breaks out at synagogue with huge plumes of smoke seen

Emergency services are in attendance

Events

6 hours ago Dublin Racing Festival Day 1 tips as Garry Owen predicts Irish Gold Cup glory for Galopin Des Champs

It's the first of two huge days of racing at Leopardstown as the build up to Cheltenham ramps up

Politics

8 hours ago Alona Hotel at Strathclyde Park hosting St Valentine's murder mystery evening

The Dunskey Caper will take part on Saturday, February 15, when guests will join in with performers as the scene is set in New York in 1929 where tensions are running high and gun battles rage in the streets.

Events

8 hours ago Anger in Romania over theft of national treasures in heist at Dutch museum

Revered Helmet of Coțofenești among items from ancient Dacian civilisation stolen while on loan at Drents MuseumHours before the sun rose over the Netherlands, the group crowded around the large external door, appearing to pry it open. Seconds later, the grainy security video appeared to show a powerful explosion, sending plumes of smoke and sparks into the air, and the thieves rush into the museum in the north-eastern city of Assen.Minutes later they were gone. But the mystery of what exactly took place during their few minutes in the Drents Museum – and what came afterwards – has left officials in the Netherlands scrambling for answers, and prompted a row that has stretched to the other side of Europe. Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago Mother faces court accused of causing death of her son by dangerous driving

Zac Roe, nine, from Andover in Hampshire, died at the scene of the crash in East Woodyates, north Dorset, last year.

Events