89 m. ago Pensioner dies after being struck by van in supermarket car park

A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a van while returning to her vehicle in the Oldham supermarket car park

Events

1 hour ago Horror as woman dies after being hit by a van in Oldham Asda car park

A pensioner has tragically died after being hit by a van in an Asda car park in Oldham on Thursday

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1 hour ago People call me a gold digger but I wear it like a badge of honour – my lover’s friends insist he gets a prenup

A WOMAN who is 26 years younger than her fiance has revealed that his friends are demanding he get a prenup before they say ‘I do’. You can’t help who you fall in love with - and as if it were destiny, Paige, 29, and Jamie, 55, lived on the same parallel street before he...

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4 h. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 every month

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can provide additional financial support for older people.

Economics

7 h. ago Man who's visited more than 100 countries reveals why you should ALWAYS pack chewing gum

Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Chewing gum? Check... It's hardly the most essential travel companion, but one traveller reveals it's key.

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7 h. ago BRIAN VINER reviews Avatar: Fire And Ash: 197 minutes of turgid sci

BRIAN VINER: There comes a point in the careers of most revered movie directors when nobody is brave enough to lay a restraining hand on their arm and remind them that 'less is more'.

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9 h. ago Sir Chris Hoy convinced fundraising stumps Olympic achievements

The six-time Olympic gold-medallist revealed last year his prostate cancer had spread to his bones.

Politics

11 h. ago Gabby Logan, 52, makes a rare appearance with her daughter Lois Maya, 20, as she dazzles in a gold gown at the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year

The Welsh TV host, 52, dazzled in a sequinned gold gown and strappy heels as she posed next to leggy Lois, 20, as they stopped for snaps ahead of the annual ceremony in Manchester.

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12 h. ago Moment man is arrested for the murder of his OAP neighbour after row over a paintbrush is shown as he is jailed for life

David Hill, 57, beat to death Kurt Giwisser, 77, because he was unhappy with the condition of a paint brush he had loaned to the pensioner.

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15 h. ago Restorers swap brushes for lasers in the first restoration of an iconic Roman monument in 40 years

Italian restorers have used laser beams to clean an ancient Roman marble column in the piazza outside the prime minister’s office, removing layers of dust and grime that had covered the monument for decades

Politics

18 h. ago Luke Littler 'never practices darts' and World Champion is 'always on his phone'

A darting icon has claimed Luke Littler "never practises" when playing darts and the reigning World Champion spends more time on his phone

Politics

19 h. ago Pharmacist issues blood pressure and diabetes medication alert during flu season

A pharmacist has issued a warning to people on specific medications, including those taken for blood pressure and diabetes, as they could pose a danger if you catch the flu

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19 h. ago State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other payments could stop if you stay in hospital this Christmas

DWP payments may be reduced or paused if the relevant department is not notified, even if it is just for one night.

Economics

19 h. ago Bavarian pensioner lays trap to catch phone fraudster who was after his gold

Second ‘exemplary’ success for 85-year-old who had already rumbled bogus police officer demanding €60,000An 85-year-old Bavarian has managed – twice – to ensnare phone fraudsters trying to shake him down for cash and valuables.The German pensioner received an apparently urgent call on Tuesday from a man posing as a police officer telling him a family member was in distress – a common trick used to dupe elderly people. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Bavarian pensioner lays trap to catch phone fraudster who was out for his gold

Second ‘exemplary’ success for 85-year-old who had already rumbled bogus police officer demanding €60,000An 85-year-old Bavarian has managed – twice – to ensnare phone fraudsters trying to shake him down for cash and valuables.The German pensioner received an apparently urgent call on Tuesday from a man posing as a police officer telling him a family member was in distress – a common trick used to dupe elderly people. Continue reading...

Politics

19 h. ago Fraudster jailed for bogus insurance claims involving stolen Lego sets

Matthew Johnson was paid £14,000 by his insurance company

Events

20 h. ago Jake Paul vows to become heavyweight world champion and take Tyson Fury fight away from Anthony Joshua

JAKE PAUL has vowed to become heavyweight world champion while snatching a fight with Tyson Fury away from Anthony Joshua. The YouTuber-turned-boxer steps up in weight and competition on Friday against AJ - who has twice won unified titles as well as Olympic gold. Joshua challenged for the IBF crown as recently as September 2024...

Sport

20 h. ago Catch the Ursid meteor shower as it peaks just before Christmas

The Ursid meteor shower is bringing fiery streaks to nighttime and early morning skies

Politics

20 h. ago Misfits boss defends controversial Andrew Tate boxing match despite allegations against Brit and self

MISFITS BOXING supremo Mams Taylor has defended the promotion's decision to have Andrew Tate fight on their platform. The controversial influencer and kickboxer - who is facing legal troubles in Romania, the USA and the United Kingdom - returns to the ring on Saturday night following a five-year layoff. Tate, 39, tops the bill of...

Economics

20 h. ago Gold logo found on AC unit from decades ago sparks treasure hunt in South Korea

Logo believed to have come from limited-edition LG Whisen air conditioner released in 2005

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