37 m. ago Freemasons seek injunction against Met policy requiring officers to declare membership

Exclusive: Organisation accuses Sir Mark Rowley of religious discrimination and ‘whipping up conspiracy theories’Freemasons have demanded an emergency injunction from the high court to halt the Metropolitan police’s new policy that orders officers to tell their bosses if they are members of the organisation.The Freemasons filed papers in London on Christmas Eve and claim the Met’s policy amounts to “religious discrimination” against Freemasons who are also police officers. Continue reading...

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67 m. ago Scottish Labour MP performed kidney transplant on Christmas Day to give patient the 'gift' of life

EXCLUSIVE: Zubir Ahmed, who represents Glasgow South West at Westminster, has volunteered to work in hospitals at Christmas for nearly two decades.

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3 h. ago One child is dead after Christmas holiday house fire injured five: Probe into what caused blaze continues

Six fire engines and a height vehicle were deployed to the semi-detached property, where crews worked to extinguish the fire, which had spread throughout the home.

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3 h. ago Coronation Street and Emmerdale boss Iain MacLeod reveals the future of Corriedale after soap hybrid launched over Christmas

In an historic event, two worlds collide as the residents of Emmerdale and Weatherfield are brought together by a catastrophic, life-changing encounter.

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4 h. ago What happened to my body after I quit Mounjaro, by CLAUDIA CONNELL. I lost four stone and slimmed to size 10. But after Christmas, the consequences for my skin, looks and weight are truly astonishing

The average person is likely to have gained about 3lbs over the festive period and gorged on 6,000 calories on Christmas Day.

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5 h. ago Horoscope today, December 29, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 This morning is for personal projects and strong application to getting some new schedules...

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5 h. ago Christmas panto dubbed 'Willy Wonka Experience 2.0' as furious families walk out

Disappointed theatre-goers are now requesting refunds after The Wicked Wizard of Oz: Cirque Spectacular at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, with numerous attendees saying they've seen 'better school shows'

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6 h. ago Gogglebox star receives support after spending Christmas away from new boyfriend

The Channel 4 star Izzie Warner has paid tribute to her boyfriend Toby Joyce as they spent Christmas Day apart

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6 h. ago Melanie Watson dies aged 57 at Christmas after being rushed to hospital

Robert, Melanie's brother, confirmed that she had been admitted to hospital in the days before Christmas before her health deteriorated quickly.

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6 h. ago Emmerdale star looks worlds away from character as she enjoys Christmas break

Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker - who plays Manpreet Sharma in the ITV soap - wowed her fans when she showcased her lace pyjamas which she relaxed in following a day of outdoor cycling

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7 h. ago Child dies and another taken to hospital after fatal fire just days after Christmas

A child has died and a second has been taken to hospital following a house fire just three days after Christmas.

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7 h. ago Hollywood bombshell who once romanced Al Pacino steps out looking unrecognizable in LA

The 61-year-old movie star - who rose to fame in the early 90s - kept a low profile for a solo excursion in Beverly Hills during the holiday season.

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7 h. ago Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton.

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7 h. ago 1 dead and 3 injured in Chicago after gunmen open fire on Lamborghini in post

More than 400 mass shootings reported across US in 2025

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7 h. ago Melanie Watson dead: Actress, 57, dies at Christmas after being rushed to hospital

Melanie Watson, who starred in 1980s show Diff’rent Strokes, has died at the age of 57 after being rushed to hospital on Boxing Day amid poor health

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8 h. ago Police hunt launched after 'man in his 30s is attacked in Christmas Day rape'

The victim was close to Brook Street, near to Pells Pool in Lewes, East Sussex, when the alleged rape happened between 10pm on Christmas Eve and 3am on Christmas Day.

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8 h. ago Death in Paradise's Don Warrington returns to role as he reunites with new detective

Death in Paradise fans were thrilled to see the return of a popular character in the BBC's Christmas special

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8 h. ago Emmerdale's Danny Miller 'weird' fan interaction in 'not gonna work' Corriedale admission

The Aaron Dingle actor is confirmed as part of the life-changing Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover

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8 h. ago Kevin Fletcher's wife Liz reveals his 'dream woman' in 'he got me' admission

The pair travelled to Austria with their children for their new ITV Christmas special

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8 h. ago The biggest scandals of 2025! There's no forgetting Sydney Sweeney's jeans fallout, Strictly's controversies, the Coldplay kiss cam, Diddy trial and more

It's the season to be jolly, but for a number of celebrities this Christmas will be an opportunity to draw a firm line under a year to forget.

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