93 m. ago Anas Sarwar blasts 'no energy' John Swinney as he predicts 'bitter' Holyrood election

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Labour leader said the election in May is the most "significant" in the country's history.

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1 hour ago Magical moment when meteorite fell from outer space and landed in Cotswolds cul

When Kate Middleton handled a small piece of rock at London’s Natural History Museum she became one of the few people on earth to have touched a meteorite.

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3 h. ago ‘The sight of it is still shocking’: 46 photos that tell the story of the century so far

Did the 21st century begin on 1 January 2000? Or was it that blue sky day in September 2001 when the planes hit the twin towers? These images from the last 25 years chronicle modern history in the makingAt the turn of the century there was a modest debate, mainly conducted on the letters pages of the newspapers – back then, still the prime forum for public discussion – as to when, exactly, the new millennium and the 21st century began. Most assumed the start date was 1 January 2000, but dissenters, swiftly branded pedants, insisted the correct date came a year later. As it turned out, both were wrong.The 21st century began in earnest, at least in the western mind, on a day that no one had circled in their diaries. Out of a clear blue sky, two passenger jets flew into the twin towers of the World Trade Center on 11 September 2001 and so inaugurated a new age of anxiety – a period in which we have lived ever since. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Tim Dowling: my 2025 in numbers: not a year to forget, but one of forgetting

From the books I’ve read (and forgotten) this year to the number of times my jokes bombed on stageAs the end of the year looms up like the handle of a rake I’ve just stepped on, I recall the preceding 12 months as a period characterised by a steep erosion of trust and a sinking feeling that nothing is to be taken at face value. We subsist on a steady diet of lies, distortion and AI slop. Everything is getting stupider, including me.That’s why, when it comes to examining the year, I choose to reckon with nothing but cold, hard numbers. Here, then, is how things stand for me, statistically, at the close of 2025. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago The childhood sweethearts who transformed an Arts & Crafts wreck in Woodford Green into a rainbow dream house

The couple may have bust the budget on their £600,000 renovation – but they don’t care one bit

Society

6 h. ago Best hotels for seaside stays for 2026 including location Queen Victoria called a 'fairytale'

Surrounded by a stunning coastline, the UK has some breathtaking beaches to visit - here are five of the best hotels to stay at which make the most of their magical seaside locations

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7 h. ago I found a hotel stay in Eryri National Park for two, including breakfast, for just £59

This historic hotel is located in the beautiful Conwy Valley,

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8 h. ago Elton John wanted three of everything, Joan Collins was terrifying and Prince William brought a Doctor Who box set for the late Queen: Confessions of a personal shopper to the stars

Strange though it may seem, Dean Aslett is mourning a coat hanger, or rather the idea of what the coat hanger - wooden, sturdy, reassuringly expensive - represented.

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13 h. ago Iconic New Year’s Eve ball to make history in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary

There will be a second ball drop in Times Square in July

Culture

14 h. ago Fire tears through family home on Christmas Day destroying everything

Sherianne Wood said she and her sons aged eight and 13 only just escaped in time as flames tore through their home on Christmas Day

Society

14 h. ago Tortured Reiner family history REVEALED: Rob's troubled relationship with his father... and how it was mirrored in his bond with his son

Rob and Michele Reiner's shocking deaths have drawn renewed attention to the film director's own complicated relationship with his late father Carl Reiner.

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15 h. ago Wooden John Lewis toy that will have featured on Christmas lists is recalled as retailer says it is choking hazard for babies

John Lewis has urged shoppers to stop their children using the toy 'immediately' amid fears it could harm babies and toddlers.

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16 h. ago Harry Redknapp says he’s ‘in Champions League’ after Jukebox’s King George hit

Former football manager’s horse wins Kempton thrillerCheltenham Gold Cup up next for the gutsy winner“Today, we’ve gone into the Champions League,” Harry Redknapp, the owner of The Jukebox Man, said after his horse had fought back to win an extraordinary three-way photo-finish in the King George VI Chase here on Friday. “We got into the Premier League, which was fantastic, but today we were taking on the Real Madrids and Barcelonas and he proved he can compete with them and win against them, which was an amazing feeling.”It was, in truth, simply an amazing race from start to finish, with one of the most enthralling passages of action from the home turn to the line that anyone here could recall in a Grade One steeplechase. Kempton is unloved by the Jockey Club, its owners, which has signed over an option to developers that would see it bulldozed for housing, but its speed-favouring, right-handed track is something special and unique in British jumping and here it produced an all-time...

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16 h. ago Adam Peaty wedding LIVE: Holly Ramsay prepares as swimmer's mum's heartbreak laid bare

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay will marry one another tomorrow, following weeks of drama surrounding his family, who have been uninvited from the grand ceremony

Society

16 h. ago Tragedy behind Carlos Gu’s long awaited Strictly win as insiders reveal the truth about show’s darkest feud

BREAKING down in tears, Carlos Gu couldn’t believe he was lifting the Glitterball trophy. Next to him former Lioness Karen Carney was shaking and his fellow pros surrounded him, weeping and cheering. It was without a doubt the most overwhelming moment of the 32-year-old’s life. But behind the sequins and sparkle of it all, Carlos...

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17 h. ago The perfect morning routine: how to build a happy, healthy start to the day – from showers to sunshine

You don’t have to wake at 5am or commit to hardcore exercise. But by working out a handful of habits that suit you, and introducing them slowly, you can change your life• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxThe first thing to say about the ideal morning routine is that it probably doesn’t exist. Yes, endless influencers promise that they have tweaked, tested and fine-tuned the process of revving up for the day, but how history’s most productive people actually get things done is so varied that it’s hard to draw definitive conclusions. Beethoven, reportedly, used to count out exactly 60 beans for his morning cup of coffee, while Victor Hugo downed two raw eggs after reading a daily missive from his mistress. Mark Wahlberg, on the other hand, wakes at 3am for pre-workout prayer, chasing up his gym time with a few holes of golf and a jolt in the cryo chamber before he even thinks about doing any work.It is clear, though, that having some sort of routine is key: a...

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18 h. ago Gorgeous hidden gem with two reservoirs and a peaceful woods

The beautiful spot lies just off the beaten track and has something for everyone

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19 h. ago Body of missing student, 19, found in woodland on Christmas Day

A body believed to be that of missing student Tom Dingle, 19, was found in woodland by a member of the public on Christmas Day. The death is not being treated as suspicious

Events

20 h. ago Nicola Roberts dating history from stalker ordeal to 'secret engagement'

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts has had several relationships over the years, including a troubling stalking case that ended in conviction

Economics

20 h. ago Christmas Day LA shooting sees boy, 16, killed as four rushed to hospital

A shooting on Christmas Day has seen a 16-year-old killed after gunfire erupted in Antelope Valley, LA, as Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed four more were injured

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