38 minutes ago Scotland v Italy referee Karl Dickson played for England and has famous brother

The former Harlequins scrum-half is in charge at Murrayfield today

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15 hours ago Ruud van Nistelrooy told me to join a big club – so I snubbed Man United and signed for Liverpool

Ruud van Nistelrooy served Manchester United one of the most exciting young forwards on a silver platter – but then Liverpool came calling

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8 hours ago Huge £11bn plan could see 30 new UK train stations with journey times slashed

The Western Gateway Partnership's Rail Deal, which would be partly funded by central government, would also see half a dozen stations upgraded across the south west of England and south Wales

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2 hours ago Patrick Dorgu breaks silence ahead of flying to England to complete Manchester United transfer

Patrick Dorgu will arrive in the UK on Saturday ahead of finalising his move to Man United from Lecce.

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56 minutes ago Women's Ashes 2025: Australia thrash England to secure historic whitewash win

Visitors collapse with thorough review required

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1 hour ago ‘The image is a call to honour our roots’: Reginald Kofi Boateng’s best phone photo

Exploring themes of identity, heritage and individuality, the Ghanaian photographer used surreal colours to add a dreamlike qualityReginald Kofi Boateng had spent his morning scouting the perfect location and gathering props. “The day was steeped with intention,” says Boateng, who comes from Koforidua, in eastern Ghana and now lives in Dansoman, in the capital, Accra.“Dansoman is a sprawling estate and a place of contrasts,” he says. “Stories are waiting to be uncovered in its bustling streets and quiet corners. This setting became the perfect backdrop to explore themes of identity, heritage and individuality.” Continue reading...

Culture

13 hours ago Expert reveals 'missed' prostate cancer signs and symptoms after Giles Coren diagnosis

Prostate cancer is now the most common in England, new research has found.

Science

43 minutes ago Linda Nolan funeral features pink sparkly coffin as sisters lead mourners

The Dublin-born singer, who died last month aged 65, ‘would have loved all the fuss today’, her sister Denise said.

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24 hours ago Wayne Lineker's iconic O Beach club coming to UK for first time at surprising location

For the first time ever, O BEACH IBIZA will be bringing its signature feel-good atmosphere to the UK, joining forces with the country's hottest new festival Together Again

Society

11 hours ago Bank of England 'trusted less by women as they feel inflation first', study finds

They tend to do the weekly food shop so notice rising prices sooner, it showed. A lack of understanding of monetary policy and lower financial confidence also dented women's trust in the Bank.

Economics

4 hours ago How to watch Ireland vs England FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby today

Daunting start to campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

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77 minutes ago I feared I would die in my sleep despite only being in my 20s: SARFRAZ MANZOOR reveals how the sudden death of his father left him obsessed that he'd go to bed and never wake up

Traumatised by the sudden loss of his father, Sarfraz Manzoor grew terrified of perishing alone while away from his family. His salvation? A professional wake-up call

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7 hours ago How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool and why massive game not being shown on TV

Liverpool and Bournemouth's top of the table clash hasn't been selected for TV this weekend and Daily Star Sport has all the details on how to watch the game as fans continue to be locked out

Culture

23 hours ago Bill Gates was called 'retarded' at age of nine and told to stay back a year in class, reveals astonishing new memoir by one of the world's richest and most successful tech pioneers

When Bill Gates was nine, a therapist said he was 'retarded'. He wasn't bad at his lessons. It was his voice - he was squeaky.

Science

78 minutes ago Irish TV broadcasters claim Wales are so bad they're damaging the Six Nations

Former Ireland centre and wing Shane Horgan didn't hold back in his criticism of Wales after yet another defeat to kick-off the 2025 Six Nations tournament in Paris

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18 hours ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

Economics

12 hours ago Chelsea make decision on Evan Ferguson transfer as Brighton star moves closer to exit

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson could join another Premier League club before the transfer window shuts - and Chelsea have now joined the race for the Republic of Ireland star

Sport

90 minutes ago Marcus Rashford closing in on shock Aston Villa loan switch as he heads for Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford has been pushing to leave Manchester United for much of the January transfer window and the England star is now finally closing in on an exit from Old Trafford

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19 hours ago Why filming a saucy new series featuring MILF home porn made OLIVIA ATTWOOD feel like an old prude

What's a nice girl like Olivia Attwood doing in a place like this? I tell the Love Island star turned documentary-maker that I watched a preview of her latest series and felt like a right prude.

Culture

99 minutes ago Zara McDermott bounces back from painful Sam Thompson split with month

Newly-single Zara is moving on from her painful split from Sam with a month-long trip to Thailand - as she praises the tasty local cuisine and admits 'I feel like I'm in a dream'

Politics

20 hours ago Unions call for £3,000 annual pay rise for 1.4m 'vital public sector workers'

'It’s bad news for everyone if there aren’t enough council and school employees to keep neighbourhoods safe, care for vulnerable people and give pupils the education they need'

Economics

17 hours ago Brighton forward gets green light to complete Championship transfer switch

Brighton winger Benicio Baker-Boaitey is in advanced talks over a permanent switch to Millwall, who want to make the England Under-20 star their fifth January signing

Sport

3 hours ago 'After the sudden loss of my father, I was terrified I would die in my sleep. Here's how I finally fixed my insomnia'

Traumatised by the sudden loss of his father, Sarfraz Manzoor grew terrified of perishing alone while away from his family. His salvation? A professional wake-up call

Events

22 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick jokes it 'annoys me' as stars celebrate tour 'replacement' after exits

They were drafted in amid changes to the hit dance show's live tour

Culture

1 hour ago Just 7% of primary teachers say kids can bring skipping ropes in for breaktime

Only 7% of primary teachers in England say kids can bring ropes or elastic for jumping games, a drop from 17% since 2019, polls reveal

Politics

21 hours ago Scottish shoppers invited to take part in Spring Wardrobe Refresh Challenge for a chance to win £500

While Scotland braces for blizzards this week, expected to plunge parts of the UK into -4C, the call of spring is growing louder, and outdoor clothing brand TOG24 is leading the way with its Wardrobe Refresh Challenge.

Economics

25 hours ago Champions League and Europa League playoff draws, transfer news: football – live

European playoff draws due to begin at 11am (GMT)Ten things to look out for this weekend | Mail SimonChelsea have joined the race to sign the Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson. Brighton are willing to sell or loan the Republic of Ireland international, who has been the subject of interest from Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, Bournemouth, Everton Tottenham and West Ham.Champions League and Europa League draws will be happening over the next couple of hours: the Champions League goes first, at 12pm CET/11am GMT, with the Europa League an hour later. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Some games are bigger than others so pressure is on Ireland and England

Visitors can forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje but the experienced Irish remain marginal favouritesEvery Six Nations fixture is a grand occasion but some games are bigger than others. Ireland and England both know how crucial today’s Dublin eliminator will be in terms of establishing early championship momentum. Listening to the upbeat pre-match tone of the visitors’ new captain, Maro Itoje – “I think we have a team that’s ready to write our own stories” – this also feels like a pivotal moment for Steve Borthwick’s whole England project.A lot has already been said and written since last March’s corresponding match when Marcus Smith drilled a last-gasp drop-goal through the sticks amid ecstatic Twickenham scenes reminiscent of Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally. England have subsequently played eight Test matches and lost six, beating only Japan twice. The majority of those losses have been tight but close doesn’t win any cigars at the elite level. Continue reading...

Events

23 hours ago Love Island All Stars viewers call out ‘weirdest moment’ in show’s history

‘Imagine explaining this to a Victorian child’ said one confused fan

Culture

2 hours ago 'I have greasy roots and dry ends– this is the only shampoo that lets me go days between washes'

If you suffer from greasy roots and straw-lik ends, head of beauty Zoe says she's found a hero in one of L'Oréal Professionnel's shampoos, calling it the 'best' one she's ever tried

Politics

21 hours ago Damon Heta calls out World Championship sponsor for not paying £60k nine

Damon Heta stunned the Ally Pally crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship in December when he hit a perfect nine-dart leg - but he's yet to receive his £60,000 prize

Economics

26 hours ago National Lottery winner given deadline to claim £1m prize after walking around unaware for 150 days as urgent call is made for players to check their tickets

The winning UK Millionaire Maker slip was purchased in the London Borough of Lambeth on September 3, last year - and its owner has until March 2 to claim their seven-figure jackpot.

Sport

4 hours ago Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’

New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to complySmall businesses are warning they have had to pause selling their products in the European Union and Northern Ireland since mid-December while they work out how to comply with new EU product safety regulations that caught many of them unawares.Skye Weavers, a small family business on the Isle of Skye, says it has missed out on sales of its scarves, shawls and blankets to customers in both markets after halting internet orders from those locations because of the rule change. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago 'I have greasy hair and this is the only nourishing shampoo that gives 3 days between washes'

If you suffer from greasy roots and dry, brittle ends, head of beauty Zoe says she's found a saviour in one of L'Oréal Professionnel's shampoos, calling it the 'best' one she's ever tried

Politics

23 hours ago Urgent DWP call for pensioners to make 'quick online' check for extra £4,200 boost

The DWP said up to 880,000 pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit each year - which includes additional perks like Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

26 hours ago Alex Pereira targets stunning boxing crossover fight with Oleksandr Usyk

The Brazilian has conquered the world of MMA, but is now eyeing up a potential move to boxing and is already calling out the big names at heavyweight

Sport

6 hours ago Labour warned it risks losing support for net zero if costs not spread fairly

Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy intoEnsuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society must be a top priority for ministers or they risk losing public support for net zero, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be making a “strong, confident” case for decarbonisation as an engine of economic growth, according to Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent statutory adviser. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Frank Lampard gives view on England icons who dodge management amid latest challenge

Frank Lampard is back in the management sphere and is determined to crack in at Coventry City as he watches fellow England legends dodge the challenges of the dugout

Politics

23 hours ago The world's best bargain cruises: Our experts select the greatest value voyages from around the globe from as little as £65 a night

The days of cruises being an elitist activity for the well-to-do are long gone. Here we've scoured the market to find our pick of the crop of the world's best budget cruises.

Economics

26 hours ago FPL assistant manager chip explained: Points scored, transfers used, strategy and when to use it

GW24 sees the new FPL 'mystery chip' finally introduced as players get the chance to select their own Premier League manager to win them points for three consecutive gameweeks

Sport

7 hours ago I returned to UK city where I lived in 90s and was shocked by what it looks like now

Fiona Whitting took a trip to vibrant Glasgow - the city that is often overshadowed by its more popular sister city, Edinburgh - to discover why it's deserving of just as much love

Events

3 hours ago Ireland vs England betting offer: Get 40/1 or 80/1 pick the winner with Paddy Power

Paddy Power is offering new customers the chance to back either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur at enhanced odds of 40/1 or 100/1 respectively

Politics

24 hours ago 'Hardship' payment of £200 to be paid into bank accounts from this date – exact details

Local authorities in England have been distributing £200 'hardship' payments to help households with living costs - and more areas are expected to roll out the scheme

Economics

11 hours ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Ellen DeGeneres's cold Cotswolds welcome from heiress over planning clash when building extension to her farmhouse

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: It transpires that Ellen, 67, committed a 'technical breach' when building a single-storey extension to the Cotswolds farmhouse she and her wife now call home.

Events

25 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

13 hours ago Pilots have reported repeated close calls similar to fatal collision near DC airport

Airline pilots flying into Washington, D

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3 hours ago England Six Nations star 'couldn't wipe his a***' after nerve op went wrong

Luke Cowan-Dickie is England's starting hooker once again with the Sale Sharks star having to overcome huge challenges in his personal and professional life after nerve damage

Politics

25 hours ago Extra £100million to be pumped into neighbourhood policing as Starmer desperately tries to quell simmering unrest on Britain's streets

The figure matches an earlier investment announced in December for England and Wales to put 13,000 more police officers on the streets by 2029.

Economics

15 hours ago Jos Buttler incensed as controversial concussion sub Harshit Rana inspires India

Rana collected three key wickets after replacing Shivam Dube.

Events

4 hours ago What drove Jane Austen's sister to become one of literature’s most notorious vandals

A new BBC drama explores one of the most vexing acts of sabotage in literary history: the decision by Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra to burn nearly all the writer’s letters after her death. Keeley Hawes and the cast, as well as the series director, talk to Katie Rosseinsky about what might have motivated Cassandra, the perils of being unmarried and female in Regency England and the extraordinary love that existed between the two sisters

Politics

26 hours ago Chloe Kelly: Arsenal beat Manchester United to late deadline day deal for Lionesses star

Gunners secure loan for England winger to follow move for USA defender Jenna Nighswonger

Economics

16 hours ago 'Our son fell 200ft and died on a Scouts trip but people tried to make out it was his own fault'

Ben Leonard died after falling 200ft from a cliff in Llandudno, Wales, during a Scout trip in August, 2018, but six years on, his family feel those responsible still 'don't think they've done anything wrong'

Events

5 hours ago Campaigners hail ‘important victory’ in protection of England’s national parks

Minister says there was error when Manningtree station car park extension was approved under last governmentCampaigners have celebrated an “important victory” in a closely watched case that will determine whether the government will enforce new legislation aimed at protecting national parks and landscapes in England.Dedham Vale is a designated “national landscape” on the border of Essex and Suffolk, home to increasingly rare species including hazel dormice and hedgehogs. Within it is Manningtree station, where the train operator Greater Anglia built an extension to the car park to cope with increased traffic. Continue reading...

Politics

27 hours ago 'Heartless' fraudsters con pensioners out of £416k in cash and jewellery 'elaborate' scam

'Ring leader' Faris Kayani, 30, Saqib Mahmood, 28, Luc Williams, 24 "targeted" elderly people by calling them up and informing them they had been victims of fraud

Economics

16 hours ago ‘Ireland needs to be more resilient to storms’ as 74,000 remain without power

More than 400 technicians from abroad have arrived in Ireland to help with repairs as the ESB enters a more complex reconnection phase.

Events

5 hours ago ‘Worse than the 1980s’ – that’s the arts sector now. It’s not a good look for a Labour government | Charlotte Higgins

So many pre-election promises: but still a cultural malaise spreads from our schools to museums, galleries and theatresIf a former director of the National Theatre says that “more harm has been done than good” to the arts by the new Labour government, it is safe to say things have got off to a rocky start. It is hard to imagine a slice of British society more sympathetic on principle to Labour than those working in the creative sector. Hopes were high: Keir Starmer made a powerful speech on the arts before the election. The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, began by doing everyone a service by unilaterally declaring the end of the culture wars – perhaps something not entirely in her gift, though it’s clear she was calling time on the endless spitting and sniping at the “woke” arts favoured by the previous government. And yet: all I hear is disappointment and desperation, and not only from Nicholas Hytner. There is a void where policy and action should be. In a speech in Gateshead in mi...

Politics

35 hours ago DWP benefit claimants received £4billion less than they were entitled to last year

The Public Accounts Committee warned people claiming disability benefits are also getting 'unacceptably poor service' - waiting on average 10 times longer for calls to be answered

Economics

16 hours ago Jos Buttler unhappy with Harshit Rana being drafted in as concussion substitute

Rana collected three key wickets after replacing Shivam Dube.

Events

5 hours ago What drove Jane Austen's sister to become one of literature's most notorious vandals

A new BBC drama explores one of the most vexing acts of sabotage in literary history: the decision by Jane Austen’s sister Cassandra to burn nearly all the writer’s letters after her death. Keeley Hawes and the cast, as well as the series director, talk to Katie Rosseinsky about what might have motivated Cassandra, the perils of being unmarried and female in Regency England and the extraordinary love that existed between the two sisters

Politics

17 hours ago Moment 'show off' driver asks police 'Am I going to prison for this?' as he admits to doing 120mph when he crashed into pub and killed his 18

Reckless Jack Cracknell clocked a speed of 117mph before he lost control of his high-powered Ford Fiesta ST as he raced through a 40mph zone.

Events

5 hours ago Calling people ‘workshy’ has become yet another meaningless dogwhistle

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp is the latest figure to claim that the UK has a poor work ethic. Katie Rosseinsky asks why workers are being criticised for wanting a better, more balanced quality of life

Politics

17 hours ago Wrexham pays a 'significant' fee to acquire a rival's striker in promotion push

Hollywood endings are pricey, even in England’s third division

Events

7 hours ago Women’s Ashes: Australia v England only cricket Test, day three – live

Updates as Australia seek a series sweep at the MCGAustralia all out 440 after Mooney scores maiden centuryAny thoughts? Email JonathanMaybe the declaration won’t be required after all. Ecclestone beats McGrath in flight but the allrounder follows through with the shot, only to chip a *simple* catch to mid-on. Thankfully, Lauren Bell does make it look simple, and Australia are six down.124th over: Australia 431-5 (Mooney 103, McGrath 12) Now that Mooney has ticked off her century, attention turns to Australia’s declaration. For the time being batting is circumspect with this pair happy to see of Filer from the crease. The England seamer has started promisingly, but erring slightly on the short side. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Driver who crashed into boy at bus stop sentenced to two years in detention

James Doherty, 18, pleaded guilty to a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Events

8 hours ago Magical Lake District town is like fairytale setting surrounded by incredible mountains

A beautiful town which is located just a few minutes drive away from the Lake District National Park is the perfect place for a peaceful staycation - here we explore the town in Cumbria

Politics

18 hours ago Disabled pilot responds after Trump blames diversity and inclusion policies for DC crash

A disabled pilot has called President Trump’s suggestion that diversity and inclusion policies contributed to the Washington DC plane crash a "gut punch" to disabled people.

Events

11 hours ago Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater riskLeaders and environmental advocates in the Pacific have expressed alarm over Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and freeze foreign aid, warning the moves will accelerate the existential threats they face as nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis.The Paris agreement is the world’s main effort to address the impacts of the climate crisis. Trump has called it “unfair” and a “rip off”. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Controversial sub Harshit Rana stars as India secure T20 series against England

India now hold an unassailable 3-1 series lead.

Events

12 hours ago Men are being shamed for 'grunting' and 'slurping' while attending fitness classes like hot yoga and Pilates

Men are being shamed online for attending expensive boutique fitness classes as female content creators call them out for grunting, slurping, and breathing heavily. 

Politics

18 hours ago Sadie Frost details her final phone call with close friend Marianne Faithfull days before pop icon's death

Marianne started her musical journey in 1964, recording 'As Tears Go By', a song penned by Rolling Stones stars Mick, Keith Richards, and their manager Andrew Loog Oldham.

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