34 minutes ago EastEnders icon Cheryl Fergison gives update on latest gigs after sharing money woes

Soap legend Cheryl Fergison - who played Heather Trott in EastEnders for over five years - has given an update on her latest gig and encouraged fans to watch her perform

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2 hours ago 'We couldn't afford to buy a home, then a chance moment changed our lives forever'

Young couple Louisa, 25, and Mike, 26, were struggling with high rent costs and soaring house prices when a 'surreal' moment turned their lives around

Society

2 hours ago Gladiators star Bionic promoting firm accused of deceptively marketing products to kids

US firm Ghost has been reported to regulators by the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health and ad watchdog TINA.org

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11 hours ago ‘I don’t like corporate boxes’: Jeremy and Ben Corbyn on Arsenal, coaching and Starmer

The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

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13 minutes ago King Charles releases heartfelt statement on Washington DC plane crash that killed 67 people

As of Friday afternoon, 41 bodies had been pulled from the Potomac River, including 28 that had been positively identified, Washington DC fire chief John Donnelly Sr.

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22 hours ago Scots author tells Davina McCall 'number one reason why people will never give up alcohol'

Challenges like Dry January and Sober October present an opportunity to go teetotal for a while, but the effects of hitting the booze are never too away.

Culture

21 hours ago Giles Coren 'had to demand, literally demand' a test before prostate cancer diagnosis

Food critic Giles Coren revealed he had prostate cancer

Science

17 hours ago ‘Genius’ parking tip from drivers in one of world’s busiest cities baffles people

People are in disbelief over this driving hack.

Transport

37 minutes ago Emmerdale April's life 'changed forever' as fate 'confirmed' ahead of special episode

Emmerdale are set to air a special episode revealing what happened to missing teen April Windsor after going missing at Christmas as a first look 'confirms' her fate

Politics

2 hours ago Parents of Ellen Greenberg, teacher stabbed to death in 2011, can take Philadelphia city officials to trial for emotional distress, judge rules

The 27-year-old’s 2011 death was first ruled a suicide, then changed to homicide, and then back to suicide

Society

3 hours ago Kemi Badenoch's top team ran departments that gave £20k a minute to fraudsters

New analysis reveals that since 2019, over £44 billion of taxpayer money was lost to fraud in departments under the Tories - often while they were run by members of Ms Badenoch's Shadow Cabinet

Economics

23 hours ago Scream brings iconic character back from the dead for new movie amid planned fan boycott

Scream, which was first released in 1996, is returning next year with an iconic character who died in the first movie after some major changes to the production of the seventh instalment

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22 minutes ago Brits face surge in sickies as three months of storms trigger crippling migraine attacks

Brits could be struck down with crippling 'storm migraines' over the next three months due the extreme changes of weather. Experts have commented on the matter and predict that millions could be off work sick

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30 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

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35 hours ago A £1.65m hope for blood disorder patients is now on offer in Manchester

The gene-editing therapy is expected to offer a cure for some people with the inherited blood disorder

Science

31 hours ago Most stolen cars of 2024 REVEALED: A motor was pinched every 8 and a half minutes

Some 61,343 cars were reported stolen last year, official figures have confirmed - and we can tell you if yours is among those most at risk.

Transport

39 minutes ago The moment I knew: I told him I missed other people’s company so he put on a silly accent to make me laugh

On a months-long overseas trip, Melanie Kinsman craved someone to talk to other than Sam, her partner. He stepped up to the challenge with a comical impersonationFind more stories from The moment I knew series hereIn 2004 I was a young writer at the University of Adelaide. I was working as an editor on an anthology of short stories when a piece by Sam came across my desk. We emailed back and forth for a while, working on the story, but I never met him in person.A few months later, I was out in town with some friends and noticed he was there. While we’d never crossed paths in real life, I knew what he looked like. In my fairly inebriated state I decided a great way to introduce myself would be to walk up to him and start reciting excerpts of his story. I don’t know what I was trying to achieve, but I made an impression and he was obviously flattered. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Civil servant and family ‘homeless’ after Barclays IT issue halts house purchase

Paola Mereu, 39, sold the house her and her husband and their daughters lived in at Uxbridge and were meant to buy their new home on Friday.

Society

5 hours ago Aldi customer shares how to make Valentine's Day meal for two for just £2.70

A money saving guru, known as Cost of Living Crisis Tips online, has shared ultimate Aldi hack that gives your a three-course Valentine's Day menu for two that costs less than £3 to make

Economics

25 hours ago Manchester City players treated to 'best fish and chips in town' by award

Players Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden were among those who tucked in

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64 minutes ago Four people die in 'difficult and tragic' Colchester crash as car smashes into building

Four people have died in a horror car crash after a vehicle smashed into a building in Colchester, police have said. The force has described the scene as a "tragic situation"

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41 hours ago AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

Culture

35 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.

Transport

39 minutes ago Sharon Van Etten: ‘Weirdest thing I have done for love? I started watching sports’

The singer-songwriter on the advice from Nick Cave that changed her life, acting in The OA and her guilty pleasureWhat’s the best piece of advice you have ever received?I don’t want to be name-droppy, but this advice definitely came at a time in my life where I really needed to hear it. In 2013, when I was on tour with Nick Cave, I was having a problem with my partner at the time. Our biggest fights always broke out when I would go on tour, because he felt like I was choosing my career over having a relationship. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Gregg Wallace hit with complaints from disgruntled customers of healthy

Under-fire former Masterchef host Greg Wallace has responded to angry customers who complained about his healthy lifestyle website - as many ask for their 'money back'

Society

6 hours ago HMRC issues message over '£100 fines' to Barclays customers affected by outage

The outage started on the day thousands of people will have been trying to submit their tax returns

Economics

26 hours ago Ryan Reynolds smashes Wrexham's transfer record with new striker from League One rivals

Wrexham's latest signing of striker Sam Smith from Reading has exceeded the previous club record by more than £1million – as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney continue to pump money into the club

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95 minutes ago Warning is issued as major change to millions of bank accounts takes effect today

Nationwide, the country's largest building society, has announced it is cutting interest rates on almost 90 savings accounts from Saturday.

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70 minutes ago Barclays technical issues continue more than 24 hours on from initial outage

Barclays has been experiencing technical issues since Friday with customers unable to make payments or see updated balances.

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10 hours ago I tried Charlotte Tilbury's Airbrush Flawless Finish and it's legendary for a reason

The Airbrush Flawless Finish has been on my wishlist for years and Makeup fans will know it takes a long time to use up a powder, so it's the perfect opportunity to try

Society

6 hours ago 'A girl in Pilates stopped to ask for my perfume– it's these £5 laundry scent boosters'

Our head of shopping was stopped in her Pilates class by a woman wanting to know the name of her perfume, but the scent was from a cheap box of 'incredible' in-wash scent boosters

Economics

28 hours ago Manchester United's summer transfer priority just shifted after 'struggling' comment

Man Utd's plans for the summer transfer window might change after Ruben Amorim switched Kobbie Mainoo's position.

Sport

2 hours ago Four people dead after vehicle crashes into building in Colchester tragedy

The incident has been labelled 'tragic' by police

Events

77 minutes ago Airdrie boss Rhys McCabe happy to get breaks for a change amid 'kung fu kick' going unpunished in win over Queen's Park

The Diamonds breathed a sigh of relief after a late Queen's Park penalty claim was turned down

Politics

20 hours ago Doctor reveals surprising food swap to lose weight without reducing portions

If you struggle to cut down your portion sizes but want to drop a dress size, this could be the solution for you

Society

6 hours ago 'I sell old clothes on Vinted – three easy hacks made me £400 in four weeks'

The cost of living crisis is hitting everyone's wallets, but there's a way to make a few extra pounds. A Vinted seller has shared her top tips for sellers to boost their earnings on the app

Economics

37 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

2 hours ago Medical jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing seven and setting homes on fire

All six people onboard and one person on the ground are dead, with 19 others injured, says Philadelphia mayorSeven people were killed after a medical transport plane crashed into a north-east Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday.All six people on the flight and one person on the ground are dead. Nineteen others were injured, the Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, said. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Dad, 37, left 'unable to pick up his baby' and has lost his career after heartbreak

Wesley Jones has lost his dream job and his quality of life

Politics

30 hours ago Oddbox supports farmers and champions 'wonky' produce to help tackle food and plastic waste

Oddbox is here to save the day when it comes to fruit and veg waste - especially produce that is misshapen or 'wonky'

Society

6 hours ago Primark shoppers 'obsessed' with new £15 twist on 'best' viral jumpers

Primark has wowed fashion fans on social media with its new update to one of its most popular styles

Economics

2 hours ago Colchester crash: Four people killed after vehicle smashes into building in 'tragic situation'

Essex Police have issued an appeal after officers were called to Magdalen Street in Colchester following reports of a crash on Saturday morning that killed four people

Events

1 hour ago People who backed remain ‘shouldn’t be allowed to vote’, Reform rally hears

John Elliott, a businessman who has given his support to the party, shared a stage with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage as he made the claim.

Politics

31 hours ago The NINE things you can do to instantly make your home more sellable and attractive to buyers... by one of Britain's top property experts

The start of the year is the busiest time for the UK property market. It's no surprise: people can finally focus on listing their home after the hullabaloo of hosting family at Christmas.

Society

6 hours ago Katie Price slams weight loss claims and admits 'real reason' for transformation

Reality star Katie Price has faced accusations about her her dramatic weight loss but the former glamour model has now hit back at concerns over her changed appearance

Economics

2 hours ago London protests LIVE: Six people arrested as Tommy Robinson supporters and opponents face off

Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison in October

Events

2 hours ago Trump administration slams Selena Gomez in new video after sobbing over deportations

The video featured three mothers of those who were allegedly killed by undocumented people

Politics

31 hours ago Chinese takeaway favourite is 'easy' to make in the air fryer and much healthier

This easy homemade version of salt and pepper chicken is a must-try for your next 'fakeaway' - and it's made in your air fryer

Society

7 hours ago Save £100 on Estée Lauder Lift and Glow skincare bundle featuring full

Estée Lauder's Lift + Glow Advanced Night Repair 4-Piece Skincare Gift Set is on sale with over £100 off its RRP for a limited time only

Economics

2 hours ago It looks lovely when you're on holiday but the EU is failing. What post

David Dimbleby stiffened in his chair in the BBC studio and announced: 'The British people have spoken: we're out.' 

Events

2 hours ago Lidl shoppers will see change at the checkouts in all UK stores in coming weeks

The supermarket says customers who pay by card will notice the change at all stores by mid-March

Politics

33 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'most delicious' pasta recipe needs just five ingredients

Jamie Oliver has shared a delicious pasta recipe on TikTok that requires just five ingredients, and it's the perfect meal to whip up when you're short on time

Society

7 hours ago Estee Lauder Advanced Repair skincare bundle worth £147 gives 4 'miracle' products for £63

Save £100 on Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair skincare with this epic skincare gift set that includes a full-size bottle of the best-selling serum

Economics

3 hours ago Dragon's Den's Sara Davies reveals doctors' health warning before incredible weight loss

Dragons' Den star Sara Davis has opened up on the stark warning doctors gave her before she went on to change her lifestyle and lose three stone

Events

2 hours ago Princess Charlotte's future royal title has only been held by seven people

Much like her brothers, Charlotte will get an important royal title one day - and the one in question has only been used seven times before

Politics

40 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

8 hours ago 'I'm a money saving guru – Aldi hack makes Valentine's meal for two for just £2.70'

A money saving account on TikTok – known as Cost of Living Crisis tips, shared his top tips for a three course meal for Valentine's Day for two people that costs just £2.70

Economics

3 hours ago Mould, money and murder accusations – residents try to oust management on their London housing estate

The organisation managing the Loughborough Estate in Lambeth is beset by complaints of disrepair, damp and vermin – and has made some big claims of its ownWhen it rains, Dionne* can feel water coming through her bedroom wall. “I touch it and I can literally feel the water soaking from outside to inside,” she said.Dionne has lived in a two-bedroom flat on the Loughborough Estate in south London since 2010 and has complained about mould to the organisation which manages the estate since 2018. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison announces her next gig is singing at the opening of a new Blackpool restaurant after she revealed her past money struggles

The EastEnders actress, 60, best known for her role as Heather Trott, recently spoke about her financial worries, making this opportunity particularly meaningful.

Politics

9 hours ago Barclays customers 'embarrassed' after outage means they can't pay for groceries

A payday system crash has left customers unable to pay for things like their shopping

Economics

3 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest: No survivors on board medical jet that was carrying six people, including a pediatric patient

Air ambulance flight crashed near Roosevelt Mall about 30 seconds after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, potentially killing six

Events

2 hours ago Siblings or dating? The science behind why some couples look like each other

Coming across a romantic couple that looks like they could be siblings isn't all that unusual, and there is actually solid science to explain why this happens. Can you guess which pairs are couples or siblings?

Politics

9 hours ago 'Perfect' £30 M&S dressing gown with over 1,000 reviews 'like a hug in a robe'

M&S shoppers love a cosy dressing gown with over 1,000 5-star ratings and glowing feedback from impressed testers

Economics

4 hours ago London protests LIVE: Five people arrested as Tommy Robinson supporters march amid heavy police presence

Robinson was sentenced to 18 months in prison in October

Events

3 hours ago Frankie Bridge's green River Island outfit on Loose Women has viewers rushing to snap it up

Frankie Bridge looked flawless in a green co-ord on Friday's Loose Women, and fans have been quick to snap up the River Island outfit after she shared a snap on social media

Politics

10 hours ago The Taliban have no legal right to multibillion dollar Afghan fund, says US watchdog

The watchdog for U.S. assistance to Afghanistan says the Taliban have no legal right to billions of dollars in funds set aside to help Afghan people

Economics

4 hours ago Nightlife expert issues grim pub warning as price change branded 'empty gesture'

A nightlife expert has slammed Labour's bid to reduce pint prices by an average of 1p as an 'empty gesture', fearing the nation's boozers face a barrage of other rising costs

Events

4 hours ago Pleasure experts claim adding one thing to sex life could 'prevent cheating'

Damien Muretti, 40, from Essex, is the founder of Bed Nerdz, and he claims he can help boost people's pleasure with a few simple tips, and potentially stop them from cheating

Politics

11 hours ago Surprise Sky TV update confirmed and it's coming to millions of UK homes this month

Sky is rolling out some major changes to its streaming service and here's what's new.

Economics

4 hours ago Six Nations star accused of revenge mission following 'deplorable' incident

Romain Ntamack was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle on Wales' Ben Thomas during France's opening night victory in the Six Nations for a challenge he didn't need to make

Events

11 hours ago 'Chic' £34 Next bow jumper catching shoppers' attention in time for Valentine's Day

The Bow Knitted Jumper can be your next assemble for your next date or a new wardrobe staple to your spring collection, it's playful without sacrificing comfort

Economics

5 hours ago The low keep getting lower, as shown by Trump’s response to the DC plane crash

When asked about his plans to visit the crash site, Trump made a joke: ‘The water? You want me to go swimming?’Every day, the world seems to get stupider and stupider and our leaders seem to get nastier and nastier. Nobody expects empathy or accuracy from Donald Trump but, even by the extremely low standards to which he is held, his reaction to the tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC that killed 67 people on Wednesday night was shocking. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago I Who Have Never Known Men: the lost dystopia finding new readers after buzz on TikTok

First published in 1995 then virtually forgotten, a bleak tale of women caged by men has been embraced as a gen Z Handmaid’s TaleTwo people a year, or maybe three, used to buy Jacqueline Harpman’s novel I Who Have Never Known Men. Her story of a girl locked in a cage with 39 women in an underground bunker on a nameless world was published in 1995 then slid into obscurity.Something has changed since then, because the novel’s tale of sisterhood and survival has become one of the hottest reads this year, drawing comparisons to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Octavia E Butler’s Parable series of novels. Continue reading...

Politics

12 hours ago We tried to spend £20 in Chinatown between two people and this is what happened

There was still some value to be found in the popular neighbourhood

Economics

6 hours ago 'Philadelphia air ambulance crash saw little girl's life snatched away in cruellest way imaginable'

A little girl was among six people dead after a plane careered into a residential Philadelphia neighbourhood – the youngster was travelling with her mother and four others in the Learjet 55, a medical transport jet, when it crashed.

Events

4 hours ago Tim Henman explains why Wimbledon won't follow other Grand Slams with major change

Grand Slams traditionally have their women's finals on a Saturday and the men's final on a Sunday - and Wimbledon previously had a rest day in the 'middle Sunday' to make sure courts were properly maintained

Politics

12 hours ago The fabulous Stockport pizza spot tucked behind an industrial estate and car dealership

Wedged between a used car dealership, a Maserati garage and aquarium superstore, lies Crust MCR is a self-styled Italian kitchen serving up fresh Neapolitan pizzas

Economics

6 hours ago Chilling American Airlines crash 'evacuation conspiracy theory' confirmed by defence sources

Wednesday's collision between an American Airlines flight and a US military helicopter in Washington DC was the US' deadliest aviation disaster in more than two decades, killing 67 people

Events

4 hours ago Rick Stein says he feels 'a bit sorry' for Gregg Wallace saying the shamed Masterchef presenter who faces string of complaints from women 'just didn't realise that the wind had changed'

TV chef Rick Stein has admitted to feeling 'a bit sorry' for Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace after he stepped back from his presenting duties due to a deluge of misconduct complaints.

Politics

12 hours ago Car tax hikes coming in April that 75% of Britons are unaware of: Some drivers pummelled by £2,745 increase

We detail the three main updates to car tax that will hammer the wallets of the nation's drivers from 1 April 2025.

Economics

7 hours ago US Army refuses to name third pilot killed on Black Hawk chopper in DC plane crash

Three Army pilots in the Black Hawk helicopter were killed when it collided with the American Airlines flight 5342 in Washington DC on Wednesday, with 67 people killed in the tragedy

Events

4 hours ago Virologist Wendy Barclay: ‘Wild avian viruses are mixing up their genetics all the time. It’s like viral sex on steroids’

The British scientist on the risk of humans contracting bird flu, how people would cope with new lockdowns and being asked to pour the tea because she is a womanWendy Barclay is a leading British virologist and head of the department of infectious disease and the Action Medical Research chair in virology at Imperial College London. An expert on the pathogenesis and transmissibility of influenza viruses, she served on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) and the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (Nervtag) during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing advice on the risks posed by the coronavirus and appropriate medical countermeasures.What prompted you to study virology? After I graduated from Cambridge with a degree in natural sciences I thought I might get a job with a pharmaceutical company. Then I saw that the Common Cold Unit in Salisbury was looking for a PhD to work on rhinoviruses, the viruses that cause the common cold. I hadn’t studied virus...

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13 hours ago Rare gold Kew Gardens coin only released 15 years ago in UK is worth huge £7k

The silver 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin, featuring the Royal Botanical Gardens' Great Pagoda, tend to be valued at around £250 - but a rare gold version is worth much more

Economics

7 hours ago Middle East crisis live: Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and detainees released as Rafah crossing opens for first time since May

Keith Siegel, Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon all released on SaturdayHere are images coming in of people in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square watching a screen broadcasting news footage of this morning’s hostage releases.The Guardian’s Peter Beaumont is reporting on these latest hostage releases. Continue reading...

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