52 m. ago Furious backlash over Lammy's 'Star Chamber' plans to scrap jury trials for most crimes: Lawyers slam secret justice 'stitch

The Deputy Prime Minister faced a furious backlash after a leaked memo revealed the biggest shake-up in the criminal justice system for 800 years.

Society

2 h. ago 'Biggest celebration of its kind' for the Royal Scottish Academy's 200th anniversary with over 100 events

The RSA is celebrating its 200th anniversary

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3 h. ago Study claims to provide first direct evidence of dark matter

Astrophysicist Prof Tomonori Totani says research could be crucial breakthrough in search for elusive substanceNearly a century ago, scientists proposed that a mysterious invisible substance they named dark matter clumped around galaxies and formed a cosmic web across the universe.What dark matter is made from, and whether it is even real, are still open questions, but according to a study, the first direct evidence of the substance may finally have been glimpsed. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Celebrity MasterChef's Michelle Heaton 'absolutely gutted' after major blunder

Liberty X singer Michelle Heaton had a kitchen disaster during the latest episode of Celebrity MasterChef.

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4 h. ago Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

The Chancellor is set to deliver her second Budget on Wednesday, when she has warned she will raise taxes to fill a black hole in the public finances.

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8 h. ago Wedding descends into chaos after balloons suddenly EXPLODE during ceremony

The wedding descended into disaster after balloons held by the bride and groom suddenly exploded - leaving them with severe burns on the 'most special day' of their lives

Events

9 h. ago Hollywood treasures go under the hammer in memorabilia live auction

Over 1,300 incredible lots from some of the biggest films in Hollywood history.

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10 h. ago Elton John to headline Rock in Rio 2026 – three years after 'farewell' shows

Sir Elton John has announced a one-off gig at one of the world's biggest music festivals, and says he can't wait to prove he and his band are sounding 'as good as we ever have'

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10 h. ago Luggage thief, 52, is fined after admitting swiping suitcase from breastfeeding mother at Gatwick Airport

John Brooks, 52, from Crawley, has pleaded guilty to stealing a suitcase and a child's backpack from Gatwick Airport on October 30 2025.

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10 h. ago Thief who stole luggage from breastfeeding mother at Gatwick Airport is fined

John Brooks, 52, broke a security barrier with his head as he escaped with the luggage

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10 h. ago UK chooses Heathrow Airport's $64 billion plan as basis for expansion

UK chooses Heathrow Airport's $64 billion plan as basis for expansion  Reuters

Society

10 h. ago ‘Queen of the Zoo’: Gramma, tortoise who lived through two world wars, dies aged 141

Gramma came to San Diego Zoo from Bronx Zoo in 1928 or 1931 and lived through 20 US presidentsAfter more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.Gramma was born in her native habitat and was estimated to be about 141 years old, zoo officials said. She died on 20 November. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Interrail launches biggest sale of the year with 25 per cent off train passes

Exclusive: Unlimited rail journeys are available for £7 per day – or even less for under-28s and 60-plus passengers

Politics

11 h. ago Budget blues batter the High Street as confidence falls at fastest pace for 17 years

The Confederation of British Industry found confidence among shopkeepers and store chains has suffered the biggest drop since the financial crisis in 2008.

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13 h. ago Man stole bags from breastfeeding mother at Gatwick Airport before using head to break barrier

John Brook also admitted causing criminal damage by breaking a security barrier with his head as he escaped

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13 h. ago Charlotte Tilbury's 'biggest' Black Friday sale launches with 25% off everything

Alongside 25% off everything, shoppers can also bag themselves a free Pillow Talk beauty wand

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13 h. ago Man, 39, is arrested in investigation into Britain's 'biggest ever' fly

The 20ft-high pile of hazardous rubbish was illegally dumped in a field next to the A34 and River Cherwell near Kidlington in Oxfordshire.

Events

13 h. ago Brussels Airport cancels all departing flights tomorrow with BA and easyJet affected

Brussels Airport has announced that all departing flights will be cancelled tomorrow as a strike is set to take place at the major European hub

Politics

13 h. ago Escape To The Chateau fans seriously distracted by Strawbridge family's appearance as Dick and Angel post update about huge TV comeback

The Strawbridges were a familiar face on Channel 4 between 2016 and 2022 in their hugely popular series, which followed their renovation of a 19th-century French castle.

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13 h. ago Kelly Brook's husband lands in Australia and breaks silence on I'm A Celeb 'bullying' claim

I'm A Celeb star Kelly Brook's husband Jeremy Parisi touched down at Australia's Brisbane Airport today and broke his silence on Kelly Osbourne's 'bully' comments

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